Knicks close to re-signing Mohamed Diawara to multiyear deal

The New York Knicks are reportedly nearing an agreement to re-sign restricted free agent Mohamed Diawara to a multiyear, eight-figure contract. Although the deal is not yet official, signs indicate its completion is likely, according to SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley. Diawara, selected by the Knicks as the No. 51 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, averaged 3.6 points and 1.4 rebounds per game over 69 appearances last season, with a career-high of 18 points in a game against the Pelicans. He played a role in the Knicks' playoff run, featuring in six games. Diawara's qualifying offer stands at $2.4 million. Other Knicks free agents include Mitchell Robinson, Landry Shamet, and Jordan Clarkson, among others.

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