The New York Knicks continue to form their roster to attack the East. Chuma Okeke, formerly of the Orlando Magic, has reportedly signed with the New York franchise in advance Michael Scotto in ReifenHypeThe salary and duration he will ultimately receive are still unknown, but he is expected to have signed a contract that is lower in both the amount of money and the years.
Okeke missed his first season in the league, 2019-20, due to a serious injury at Auburn University. He had exciting stretches in the 20-21 season, but since then he hasn’t quite settled into the Florida team’s rotation. He’s played in just 74 regular-season games over the past two years, leaving him without a spot on a Magic team that had already established itself in the playoffs.
For the Knicks, who lack rotation depth, the signing poses little risk. Especially heading into the regular season. Just yesterday, they filled the gap in their internal rotation by renewing Precious Achiuwa. This move is not progress, but it does expand the options for Tom Thibodeau, who has had to overcome injuries and losses with insane minutes from his trusted core.
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