The Knicks exercised their team options on guard Immanuel Quickley and wing Quentin Grimes. The team announced the good news on Tuesday, not long after also confirming they've picked up the 2023-24 option for Obi Toppin. Quickley, at 23 years old, has been a go-to reserve for the Knicks since entering the league, averaging 11.4 PPG as a rookie and 11.3 PPG last … [Read more...] about Knicks pick up options on Immanuel Quickley and Quentin Grimes
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Knicks pick up 4th-year option on Obi Toppin
Since coming to the Knicks as the eighth overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft out of Dayton, Toppin has become a key reserve for head coach Tom Thibodeau. With the move, as first reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the 2020 first-round pick is now under contract with the Knicks through the 2023-24 campaign. The 6-foot-9 forward has become a fan favorite with the … [Read more...] about Knicks pick up 4th-year option on Obi Toppin
Opening night thriller for Knicks sets tone for 2021-22 season
These Knicks will make sure you get your money’s worth watching them. That’s the one takeaway which sticks out from their 138-134 victory over the Boston Celtics, Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. This game took two overtimes to decide and deserves its place on the instant classic list. It was that great of a ballgame, a fun watch from start to finish. The … [Read more...] about Opening night thriller for Knicks sets tone for 2021-22 season
Knicks rookie Obi Toppin reportedly taking part in 2021 NBA Slam Dunk Contest
Rookie Obi Toppin is expected to participate in the 2021 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, per multiple reports. NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic tweeted the exciting news which could have Knicks fans excited to see if Toppin can bring home the trophy. Toppin, out of Dayton University, has appeared in 23 games so far this season. The Knicks selected him with the eighth … [Read more...] about Knicks rookie Obi Toppin reportedly taking part in 2021 NBA Slam Dunk Contest
Knicks take Obi Toppin with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft
The Knicks selected Obi Toppin out of Dayton with the eighth overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-9, 220-pound Toppin was born in Brooklyn and later graduated from Ossining High School. For Dayton, Toppin emerged as one of the best players in the nation for the 2019-20 college basketball season. The power forward averaged 20.0 points, 7.5. rebounds, and 2.2 … [Read more...] about Knicks take Obi Toppin with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft
