JERICHO SIMS NEWS

Good to go against Atlanta Sims (recently traded) is available for Friday's game versus the Hawks.

Impact Sims has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday, as the trade that sent him from the Knicks to the Bucks has been finalized. However, the 26-year-old big man is unlikely to receive significant playing time in Milwaukee's frontcourt.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to debut Friday Sims (recently traded) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Sims is questionable to make his Bucks debut after having been traded to Milwaukee on Wednesday. The big man will likely see a slight bump in playing time compared to the 10.8 minutes per game he averaged with the Knicks, and he should provide valuable depth at the center position behind Brook Lopez (knee).

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks acquire Jericho Sims from Knicks for Delon Wright

The Milwaukee Bucks acquired center Jericho Sims from the New Yok Knicks in exchange for guard Delon Wright, the draft rights to Hugo Besson and cash

FEBRUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Knicks Trade Jericho Sims As Part Of Bucks And Khris Middleton Trade New York has finally found a trade partner and brought in a quality bench player in return.

FEBRUARY 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jericho Sims heading to Milwaukee Shams Charania: The New York Knicks are trading center Jericho Sims to the Milwaukee Bucks as part of Bucks-Washington Wizards/Kyle Kuzma-Kh...

FEBRUARY 6 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Headed to Milwaukee via trade The Knicks traded Sims to the Bucks as part of a trade that sent Khris Middleton to Washington and Kyle Kuzma to Milwaukee, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Sims will provide center depth for the Bucks behind Brook Lopez. Sims hasn't averaged more than 16 minutes per game in any of his four seasons in New York, and he averaged just 1.6 points and 3.3 rebounds across 10.8 minutes with the Knicks this season. Given the Bucks' current roster, Sims shouldn't be expected to see a significant bump in playing time. However, Milwaukee is expected to be active ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, which could potentially open more opportunities for Sims.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks expected to move Jericho Sims before trade deadline Tim Bontemps: The Knicks are expected to move center Jericho Sims in a deal before tomorrow’s trade deadline, sources told ESPN. Sims, 26, i...

FEBRUARY 5 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Jericho Sims has drawn interest from Lakers, Clippers, Bucks, more New York Knicks center Jericho Sims has drawn interest on the trade market from teams, including the Lakers, Clippers, and Bucks, league sou...

FEBRUARY 4 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Returns to bench Sims will come off the bench for Monday's game against the Hawks.

Impact This is an expected move with Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) returning from a two-game absence. Sims doesn't always crack the rotation when Towns is active for New York.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans Among the Favorites to Land Jericho Sims From Knicks Amid Trade Rumors The New Orleans Pelicans are one of the favorites to land Jericho Sims from the New York Knicks ahead of the trade deadline.

JANUARY 18 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Starting against Minnesota Sims is starting in Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.

Impact With Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) out Friday, Sims will get the start at center for the Knicks. Sims has averaged 6.0 rebounds, 4.0 points and 1.0 assists in 19.1 minutes over four games as a starter this season, and Precious Achiuwa should also play a significant role off New York's bench against Minnesota.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Towns Sims will start in Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Impact Sims will start for the injured Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) on Wednesday. Sims has averaged 5.7 rebounds, 2.7 points and 1.3 assists in 17.9 minutes over three games as a starter this year.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Available Wednesday Sims (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Impact After being upgraded to probable, Sims will fight off lower back spasms to suit up for the Knicks on Wednesday. With Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) out, Sims would appear to be in line for a spot start at center, although New York could elect to deploy Precious Achiuwa in its first unit with superstar big man Joel Embiid (foot) sidelined for Philadelphia.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Sims (back) is probable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Sims and Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) were both listed as questionable initially, but Towns has been downgraded to doubtful, while Sims has been upgraded to probable. Sims drew a spot start in Towns' stead against the Magic on Jan. 6 and posted four points, 10 rebounds, two assists and a block in 29 minutes.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Sims (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.

Impact After being a late scratch ahead of Monday's loss to the Pistons, Sims is in danger of missing consecutive games Wednesday due to lower back spasms. If the 26-year-old big man can't play, the Knicks would likely look to lean on Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) if he's available, and Precious Achiuwa would handle New York's backup center role against Philadelphia.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks shopping Jericho Sims Stefan Bondy: Sims is being shopped by the Knicks ahead of next month’s trade deadline, according to multiple sources. However, this is an i...

JANUARY 14 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Late scratch Monday Sims will not play against the Pistons on Monday due to back spasms, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.

Impact Sims was a late addition to Monday's injury report due to back spasms, and they appear serious enough for him to miss Monday's game. His absence won't impact the Knicks' rotation that much as he was a healthy DNP in New York's last two games.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts back to bench Sims will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against Toronto.

Impact Sims delivered four points and 10 rebounds in a spot start Monday against Orlando, but he'll return to a reserve role Wednesday with Karl-Anthony Towns (knee0 active. Sims had played fewer than four minutes in five consecutive appearances before the start.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Crashes glass in loss Sims had four points (2-4 FG), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block over 29 minutes during Monday's 103-94 loss to the Magic.

Impact Sims had to shoulder the load for Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) during Monday's game against the Magic. Although he couldn't replace what Towns does offensively, Sims did crash the glass, recording double-digit rebounds for the second time this season.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Making spot start Sims will start Monday's game against the Magic, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Impact Sims will take over down low in the absence of Karl-Anthony Towns (knee), but Sims has averaged a mere 3.5 rebounds, 2.0 points and 1.0 assists in two games as a starter this season. Fantasy managers should turn to Precious Achiuwa for a more appealing streaming option Monday.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to score in win Sims produced one rebound over two minutes during Monday's 126-106 win over the Wizards.

Impact Sims logged minutes for just the second time in the past four games, both of which have been no more than two minutes. With Karl-Anthony Towns and Precious Achiuwa healthy, Sims' role is basically non-existent at this point.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Monday Sims will come off the bench in Monday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact With Karl-Anthony Towns returning from a one-game absence, Sims will slide back to the bench. The big man posted one assist across only six minutes in the starting lineup during Saturday's loss to Detroit. Sims will likely play an insignificant role off the bench while competing for minutes with Precious Achiuwa.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday sans KAT Sims is in the Knicks' starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pistons, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.

Impact Sims will make his second start of the 2024-25 regular season Saturday due to Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) being sidelined. Sims has yet to score more than 10 points in a game this season, but he should give the Knicks plenty of energy on both ends of the floor.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pulls down 13 boards Sims supplied four points (2-2 FG), 13 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 23 minutes during Sunday's 118-85 win over the Pelicans.

Impact This was the fifth game of Sims' career with at least 13 rebounds, and he finished one board shy of his career high. He took advantage of some garbage time in this blowout win, eclipsing 20 minutes for just the second time this campaign.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans KAT Sims will start Friday's game against the Nets, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) a surprise scratch, Sims will make his first start of the season. Sims played 24 minutes during the season-opening loss to Boston, posting four points, nine rebounds and two blocks, but he's seen 16 or fewer minutes in every game since. He made 11 starts last season, averaging 4.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 0.8 blocks in 22.7 minutes per game during those contests.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE