NEW YORK KNICKS PLAYER NEWS

Diawara said he's completely healthy after undergoing surgery for a minor finger injury this summer, Steve Popper of Newsday reports Saturday.

Hart stated Thursday that he'll need to have his finger wrapped until he retires, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

Towns could see his playmaking responsibilities expand this season as New York looks to build on an adjustment that proved effective during last year's playoffs, Jared Schwartz of the New York Post reports.

McBride once again expressed his desire to remain in New York moving forward, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Akins signed a two-way contract with the Knicks on Wednesday.

Bradley signed an Exhibit 9 deal with the Knicks on Wednesday.