Mohamed Diawara News, Rumors, Updates - New York Knicks

Starting sans Hart Diawara will start against the Suns on Saturday, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact With Josh Hart (ankle) unavailable, Diawara will step into the starting lineup. In four starts so far this season, the rookie second-rounder has averaged 8.5 points and 2.5 rebounds across 14.8 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Brown may need to rethink a rotation decision that's costing the Knicks Mike Brown has seemingly removed Mohamed Diawara from the Knicks rotation, and this may prove to be a giant mistake.

JANUARY 5 • DAILYKNICKS.COM

Knicks just delivered an update that puts their young players on the clock Josh Hart is nearing a return from his sprained right ankle, which gives Mohamed Diawara and Kevin McCullar Jr. limited time to leave a last...

JANUARY 4 • DAILYKNICKS.COM

Not starting vs. Atlanta Diawara won't start against the Hawks on Friday, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Impact After starting each of New York's past three games, Diawara will slide to the second unit in favor of Miles McBride. Over his last five appearances off the bench, Diawara has averaged 2.2 points in 4.4 minutes per game. However, the rookie second-rounder could still see meaningful playing time with Josh Hart (ankle), Karl-Anthony Towns (illness), Mitchell Robinson (ankle) and Landry Shamet (shoulder) all unavailable.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks rookie quietly hit a milestone that actually matters Mohamed Diawara has already played more minutes as a rookie than Pacome Dadiet did all of last season during his Knicks rookie campaign. And...

JANUARY 1 • DAILYKNICKS.COM

Crashes back to earth in loss Diawara accumulated six points (2-5 FG, 2-5 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in six minutes during Wednesday's 134-132 loss to San Antonio.

Impact Diawara remained in the starting lineup, although he was unable to repeat his 18-point performance from two days earlier. At this point, Diawara is merely a placeholder until Josh Hart (ankle) is cleared to return, which could be as soon as Friday against the Hawks. Managers need not concern themselves with Diawara, outside of the deepest leagues.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Surprises with 18 points Diawara finished Monday's 130-125 win over the Pelicans with 18 points (7-9 FG, 4-4 3Pt), one rebound and two steals over 18 minutes.

Impact Diwara put up a career-high 18 points in the win. The Frenchman poured in 13 points in the first quarter and eventually cooled off, but it was an encouraging performance for the 2025 second-round pick. Miles McBride was cleared to play and came off the bench, so he'll likely find his way back into the starting lineup.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Diawara had an explosive 1Q on the road in New Orleans. 💥 #knicks #nba #basketball

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Brunson's double-double helps the Knicks outlast Zion Williamson and the Pelicans, 130-125

Jalen Brunson capped a 28-point, 10-assist performance with a driving floater and a layup in the final 1:06, and the New York Knicks surged in front late to beat the New Orleans Pe...

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting Saturday Diawara will start against the Hawks on Saturday, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.

Impact With Josh Hart (ankle) joining Miles McBride (ankle) and Landry Shamet (shoulder) on the sidelines, Diawara will get the starting nod for the second time this season. The rookie second-rounder last started in a win over the Pacers on Dec. 18, during which he posted five points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 19 minutes.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Diawara is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Josh Hart (abdomen) is back in the first unit Friday, which expectedly forces Diawara to retreat to the bench. With the Knicks fairly healthy, it's possible Diawara won't see the court at all against Philadelphia.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks head coach Mike Brown speaks on rookie forward's development | Sporting News Mohamed Diawara notched his first career start on Thursday.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Starting Thursday Diawara is in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Pacers, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.

Impact Karl-Anthony Towns (knee), Mitchell Robinson (ankle) and Josh Hart (abdomen) will all be unavailable for Thursday's game, which will result in Diawara drawing the first NBA start of his career. Joining him in the first unit Thursday will be Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and Ariel Hukporti.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to G League New York assigned Diawara to the G League's Westchester Knicks on Tuesday.

Impact Diawara has been unable to break through New York's rotation, so this move makes a lot of sense.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks' tantalizing rookie is facing one problem that's costing him minutes Knicks second round pick Mohamed Diawara has an intriguing combination of size and on-ball ability. Here's what has held him back early on:

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • DAILYKNICKS.COM

Mike Brown follows through on Knicks rotation promise amid OG Anunoby's injury With OG Anunoby sidelined with a left hamstring strain, Mike Brown has turned to rookie Mohamed Diawara in back to back games.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • DAILYKNICKS.COM

Recalled to New York New York recalled Diawara from the G League's Westchester Knicks on Monday.

Impact A second-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Diawara has been used sparingly by New York thus far. Through five appearances, he's averaging 2.6 minutes per contest at the NBA level.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moved back to NBA The Knicks recalled Diawara from the G League's Westchester Knicks on Saturday.

Impact Diawara was assigned to Westchester on Friday and logged 31 minutes in Saturday's loss to Delaware, posting 15 points (6-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and two assists before being recalled to New York. The forward has appeared in four regular-season games for the Knicks this season, averaging 0.5 points in 2.0 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA New York recalled Diawara from the G League's Westchester Knicks on Thursday.

Impact Diawara has logged a total of seven minutes at the NBA level this season across three appearances.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in four minutes Diawara produced zero points (0-1 FG, 0-2 FT) and one assist over four minutes during Monday's 119-102 win over the Wizards.

Impact Diawara was recalled from the G League's Westchester Knicks prior to this game to provide some emergency depth. He's appeared in three games for New York for an average of 1.8 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks' final signing is already further up the depth chart than you think The Knicks rounded out their 14-man roster by signing Mohamed Diawara to a standard contract, and he already may be ahead of Pacome Dadiet i...

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • DAILYKNICKS.COM

Inks standard contract Diawara agreed to a standard contract with the Knicks on Monday, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.

Impact Diawara originally had an Exhibit 10 contract, but he made enough of an impression at training camp to make the final roster. That said, the rookie second-rounder doesn't appear likely to be part of the Opening Night rotation.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as starter Friday Diawara is listed in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Hornets.

Impact Karl-Anthony Towns (quad), Josh Hart (back) and OG Anunoby (ankle) are sitting out Friday's exhibition, so Diawara will get the start and he could see heavy minutes. Joining him in the first unit Friday night will be Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Jordan Clarkson and Trey Jemison.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks sign No. 51 pick Mohamed Diawara to Exhibit 10 contract French forward Mohamed Diawara, the 51st overall pick in the draft, signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Knicks on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Inks deal with New York The Knicks signed Diawara to an Exhibit 10 contract Tuesday.

Impact Diawara was selected as the No. 51 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and will try to prove his worth during training camp and throughout the preseason to earn a roster spot. The French import averaged 5.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game while playing overseas with Cholet in the LNB Elite during the 2024-25 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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