The Knicks’ roster for the NBA Summer League doesn’t exactly command attention. But that doesn’t mean there won’t be any surprises.
The Knicks’ roster for the NBA Summer League doesn’t exactly command attention.The Knicks will begin their Summer League slate Saturday against the 76ers in Las Vegas.
A 6-foot-8 power forward, Roby likely has the best chance to earn himself playing time. The Knicks’ maneuvers to acquire him point to that expectation, at least.They signed the 25-year-old on the final day of the 2022-23 regular season, knowing that he would not be eligible to play in the postseason. Roby signed a two-year deal worth $2,466,585, with $400,000 guaranteed — a figure that suggests he’s part of their plans for the 2023-24 season.
The 6-5 guard spent time on the Knicks’ roster last season but did not play. He last appeared in an NBA game during the 2021-22 season with the Grizzlies.In 47 NBA games across three seasons, Jeffries has averaged 3.8 points per game. He struggles as a perimeter shooter, hitting 29 percent from 3-point range in the NBA.
He shot 34.5 percent from 3-point range and averaged just 3.5 assists per game, however. Can he become a good enough 3-point shooter and creator for the NBA level?The 7-1 center averaged 8.4 points and 6.1 rebounds per game in the 2022-23 regular season with Westchester, on an impressive 60.8 percent shooting from the field.
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