Knicks · 2026 NBA Las Vegas summer League July 9-19 (Knicks game Friday 7/17 vs. Mavs @ 830pm on Prime) (page 10)
Rookie@ 7/13/2026 7:34 PM
Both Kayil and Nickel looked like they could benefit from some nba coaching and competition. Both need to work on their footwork. I can see them both getting camp invites. I believe the big guy had a set back with a bad injury when he came into the league but he looks to be putting it together. At 27 this could be his last opportunity but he doesn’t look desperate, he looks ready. Robbins earned a camp invite from what I saw. I also like the Sellers kid. Worth an extended look. Bring him to camp and let him compete.
JBGoat@ 7/13/2026 7:54 PM
Rookie wrote:Both Kayil and Nickel looked like they could benefit from some nba coaching and competition. Both need to work on their footwork. I can see them both getting camp invites. I believe the big guy had a set back with a bad injury when he came into the league but he looks to be putting it together. At 27 this could be his last opportunity but he doesn’t look desperate, he looks ready. Robbins earned a camp invite from what I saw. I also like the Sellers kid. Worth an extended look. Bring him to camp and let him compete.
Nickel and Kayil will get more than camp invites for cap reasons IMO .At least one of them will be on the payroll. I will assume Nickel will get a deal and Kayil could either take a two way or be a stash player for at least another year. There's a possibility we can trade 2 of Kolek/Deuce/Dadiet for a third center. That would open a spot for both players on rookie mini deals to give us more room under the cap I believe. Leon will have some decisions to make to set up the opening day roster. Aller will work his magic.
Robbins looked good out there today. He may get the invite and see if he can earn a spot. We don't have much room to work with and we are really only missing a third center so, anything can happen. I just think they will keep at least one rookie on the books at the moment.
BlueKnickers@ 7/13/2026 8:05 PM
JBGoat wrote:
Rookie wrote:Both Kayil and Nickel looked like they could benefit from some nba coaching and competition. Both need to work on their footwork. I can see them both getting camp invites. I believe the big guy had a set back with a bad injury when he came into the league but he looks to be putting it together. At 27 this could be his last opportunity but he doesn’t look desperate, he looks ready. Robbins earned a camp invite from what I saw. I also like the Sellers kid. Worth an extended look. Bring him to camp and let him compete.
Nickel and Kayil will get more than camp invites for cap reasons IMO .At least one of them will be on the payroll. I will assume Nickel will get a deal and Kayil could either take a two way or be a stash player for at least another year. There's a possibility we can trade 2 of Kolek/Deuce/Dadiet for a third center. That would open a spot for both players on rookie mini deals to give us more room under the cap I believe. Leon will have some decisions to make to set up the opening day roster. Aller will work his magic.
Robbins looked good out there today. He may get the invite and see if he can earn a spot. We don't have much room to work with and we are really only missing a third center so, anything can happen. I just think they will keep at least one rookie on the books at the moment.
It may be early, but would a fair characterization of Robbins be Luke Kornet with range?
He looks comfortable shooting the 3.
He looked like a stretch 3 that can board, defend and pass.
He had flashes in the first two games, but was turnover prone and rushing a bit. Today everything fell into place and he played as complete a game as you could ask for, was relaxed and basically did everything competently.
Robbins could be a cheap solution to the 3rd string Center position if he can come to camp and show he's ready.
They did keep him on the floor most of Game 3 today despite being so-so the first two games. They are giving him an extended audition for a reason.
I liked what I saw from him today because he displayed good fundamental skills and a solid hoops IQ. He's not just a big body, he does understand the game.
Rookie@ 7/13/2026 8:58 PM
BlueKnickers wrote:
JBGoat wrote:
Rookie wrote:Both Kayil and Nickel looked like they could benefit from some nba coaching and competition. Both need to work on their footwork. I can see them both getting camp invites. I believe the big guy had a set back with a bad injury when he came into the league but he looks to be putting it together. At 27 this could be his last opportunity but he doesn’t look desperate, he looks ready. Robbins earned a camp invite from what I saw. I also like the Sellers kid. Worth an extended look. Bring him to camp and let him compete.
Nickel and Kayil will get more than camp invites for cap reasons IMO .At least one of them will be on the payroll. I will assume Nickel will get a deal and Kayil could either take a two way or be a stash player for at least another year. There's a possibility we can trade 2 of Kolek/Deuce/Dadiet for a third center. That would open a spot for both players on rookie mini deals to give us more room under the cap I believe. Leon will have some decisions to make to set up the opening day roster. Aller will work his magic.
Robbins looked good out there today. He may get the invite and see if he can earn a spot. We don't have much room to work with and we are really only missing a third center so, anything can happen. I just think they will keep at least one rookie on the books at the moment.
It may be early, but would a fair characterization of Robbins be Luke Kornet with range?
He looks comfortable shooting the 3.
He looked like a stretch 3 that can board, defend and pass.
He had flashes in the first two games, but was turnover prone and rushing a bit. Today everything fell into place and he played as complete a game as you could ask for, was relaxed and basically did everything competently.
Robbins could be a cheap solution to the 3rd string Center position if he can come to camp and show he's ready.
They did keep him on the floor most of Game 3 today despite being so-so the first two games. They are giving him an extended audition for a reason.
I liked what I saw from him today because he displayed good fundamental skills and a solid hoops IQ. He's not just a big body, he does understand the game.
Get Robbins a Jesus tattoo and an instagram model girlfriend. He could be Temu iHart
fitzfarm@ 7/13/2026 9:22 PM
Kayil Played great … he is a player we need to keep, he has that warrior in him. He outplayed Okorie and is more of a complete player as of now then okorie I was pleasantly surprised by his defense as well.
He’s only 20 but the tools are there to be a really good player for us in the future . I feel there is a trade brewing in the near future
martin@ 7/13/2026 9:34 PM
Kayil could prob go the college route and double his contract money
JBGoat@ 7/13/2026 9:47 PM
Rookie wrote:
BlueKnickers wrote:
JBGoat wrote:
Rookie wrote:Both Kayil and Nickel looked like they could benefit from some nba coaching and competition. Both need to work on their footwork. I can see them both getting camp invites. I believe the big guy had a set back with a bad injury when he came into the league but he looks to be putting it together. At 27 this could be his last opportunity but he doesn’t look desperate, he looks ready. Robbins earned a camp invite from what I saw. I also like the Sellers kid. Worth an extended look. Bring him to camp and let him compete.
Nickel and Kayil will get more than camp invites for cap reasons IMO .At least one of them will be on the payroll. I will assume Nickel will get a deal and Kayil could either take a two way or be a stash player for at least another year. There's a possibility we can trade 2 of Kolek/Deuce/Dadiet for a third center. That would open a spot for both players on rookie mini deals to give us more room under the cap I believe. Leon will have some decisions to make to set up the opening day roster. Aller will work his magic.
Robbins looked good out there today. He may get the invite and see if he can earn a spot. We don't have much room to work with and we are really only missing a third center so, anything can happen. I just think they will keep at least one rookie on the books at the moment.
It may be early, but would a fair characterization of Robbins be Luke Kornet with range?
He looks comfortable shooting the 3.
He looked like a stretch 3 that can board, defend and pass.
He had flashes in the first two games, but was turnover prone and rushing a bit. Today everything fell into place and he played as complete a game as you could ask for, was relaxed and basically did everything competently.
Robbins could be a cheap solution to the 3rd string Center position if he can come to camp and show he's ready.
They did keep him on the floor most of Game 3 today despite being so-so the first two games. They are giving him an extended audition for a reason.
I liked what I saw from him today because he displayed good fundamental skills and a solid hoops IQ. He's not just a big body, he does understand the game.
Get Robbins a Jesus tattoo and an instagram model girlfriend. He could be Temu iHart
I was gonna say maybe more iHart with a 3 than Kornet. Temu that is. I liked what I saw today for sure. Definitely worth a third center look.
So....with 13 contracts. We have 3 young guys fighting for two regular contracts. Nickel/Kayil/Robbins. Would we go that route and not trade for a center? Lot's of options and I trust the FO to do the right thing no matter how they solve the bench. It's great being the champs!!!
martin@ 7/13/2026 10:28 PM
Without deadweights Diawara and Dadiet, Knicks did good?
BlueKnickers@ 7/14/2026 12:20 AM
martin wrote:Without deadweights Diawara and Dadiet, Knicks did good?
Well, if you put it that way, yes.
Knixkik@ 7/14/2026 10:36 AM
martin wrote:Without deadweights Diawara and Dadiet, Knicks did good?
Amazing what actually having a PG on the floor can do. Why they tried to turn Diawara into a playmaker is beyond me.
martin@ 7/14/2026 10:39 AM
Knixkik wrote:
martin wrote:Without deadweights Diawara and Dadiet, Knicks did good?
Amazing what actually having a PG on the floor can do. Why they tried to turn Diawara into a playmaker is beyond me.
SL is for trying out things. It makes complete sense to at least try him there to see how he handles the role as an offensive initiator. That's his projection kinda sorta. The SL is not for winning, it is for seeing what you got.
Where else would you do it?
martin@ 7/14/2026 10:46 AM
After he gets his footing in the NBA, he is going to be a nice weapon
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martin wrote:Without deadweights Diawara and Dadiet, Knicks did good?
Amazing what actually having a PG on the floor can do. Why they tried to turn Diawara into a playmaker is beyond me.
SL is for trying out things. It makes complete sense to at least try him there to see how he handles the role as an offensive initiator. That's his projection kinda sorta. The SL is not for winning, it is for seeing what you got.
Where else would you do it?
Yeah I know you are right. Just felt like there should be some balance and the Knicks went too far in that direction. Diawara should not be in that role at the SL level full time. Dabbling with it is fine. I would have liked to see them use him in the post a little bit and run plays for him as a finisher as opposed to the initiator.
Knixkik@ 7/14/2026 11:07 AM
martin wrote:After he gets his footing in the NBA, he is going to be a nice weapon
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Yeah we should be very happy with how the 2 rookies have looked.
Rookie@ 7/14/2026 11:24 AM
I was hoping Caleb Wilson would fall to the Knicks at pick #25😁 I love this kid
BlueKnickers@ 7/14/2026 11:42 AM
Two good rookies picked in the second round, one of which is ready for primetime, the other maybe just a season away from rotation minutes, is a helluva good draft for a team constrained by the 2nd cap and bringing back most of its squad.
Our scouting is pretty damn good
martin@ 7/14/2026 1:15 PM
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I was gonna say maybe more iHart with a 3 than Kornet. Temu that is. I liked what I saw today for sure. Definitely worth a third center look.