LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Pacome Dadiet #4 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket during the game against the Brooklyn Nets during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 10, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images We so back the Knicks even played basketball yesterday.
It was a Summerbeating at the hands of the Neighbor Nets, but thats the only place Brooklyn can beat New York these days.
Heres the latest from Las Vegas.
Knicks are expecting Jack Kayil to debut tomorrow at Summer League against the Spurs, sources tell me.
The #39 overall pick wasnt on NYs roster until yesterday, when they got clearance from Alba Berlin.
Team wanted to get him out to Las Vegas, on the floor in orange and blue.
Kris Pursiainen (@krispursiainen) July 11, 2026 T.J.
Saint On Tyler Nickel: Ive been most impressed with Nickels defense.
On Mohamed Diawara, Pacome Dadiet, and the Summer League opener: I think they struggled a little bit.
We talk about responding to adversity, we got to respond to adversity.
They have to respond to adversity tomorrow.
They struggled a little bit.
They let little things affect them on the defensive end and then it kind of snowballed.
So we got to be better.
Its on those two guys and Dillon Jones and me to be better.
Mo Diawara on contract, approach to offseason and more pic.twitter.com/uCYNSTxBV9 James L.
Edwards III (@JLEdwardsIII) July 11, 2026 Mohamed Diawara On the last few weeks after winning the NBA championship: I went straight, straight to the gym because I knew that I had some work to do.
So, I mean, a little bit of fun, a little bit of break, but right back to work.
I got after it like two days after the parade and everything.
So, yeah, a lot, a lot of work.
On re-signing with the Knicks: I had a great season with the Knicks.
We just won the title, so I didnt have anything to do anywhere else.
So yeah, for sure, I was happy to be back.
On how his offseason approach has changed after one NBA season: Yeah, a little bit.
Now I know that Im physically going to be more ready, more consistent at the two-point shots.
So, yeah, I know that my summer was way different now, but I know a little bit better.
Clarifying his free agency comments: I just said that I wouldnt have taken up free agency.
After the parade, I just really liked the work and was thinking about the Summer League, I didnt even think about the free agency.
On his Summer League performance: I got to do way better.
I think the level that we take back is, like, a little way better.
I can play like I played today, and just be better than last game.
On Mitchell Robinsons mentorship: Hes a great guy, great player, great person.
I enjoyed the run here this season, and I look forward to play against him next year.
Tyler Nickel on thoughts going into summer league, No.
55 and more pic.twitter.com/HreNxJdCM2 James L.
Edwards III (@JLEdwardsIII) July 11, 2026 Tyler Nickel On joining the defending NBA champions: Yeah, I mean, its crazy, like, how fast everything happens.
But, you know, hearing my name, obviously, I was super excited.
Obviously, a championship organization.
I thought it was perfect.
Its a perfect situation to see what theyre all about and the standard that they hold everybody to in the program.
I think thats perfect to be around.
On what the Knicks see in him: Thats really hard to say right now.
Im not going to speak on it because I cant really specify what they see in me, but Ill let you close out that.
On entering the Summer League with nerves: Of course, yeah.
As a kid, you know, you dream about being in the NBA.
So this is obviously one of the stepping stones of being in the league.
So its definitely somethingif you didnt have nerves, you dont care.
So definitely some nerves going through it, but then once you get to playing, its a basketball game.
On whether he models his game after anyone: Ive just been playing for a couple years, I believe.
I feel like Im a mix of some different styles.
My size and strength and shooting ability, I feel really comfortable shooting off the move.
So, like, a Duncan Robinson, Max Strus, Sam Hauser..
but then, I have my own type of, like, just way of being.
So its kind of like a mix of a lot of people, but also myself.
On only mentioning white players as his comps: Hey, listen, they got roles in the league, man.
On whether Friday was the first time he talked to Mikal Bridges and Miles McBride, who attended the game: Yeah, it was my first time seeing them being around.
They seem like really good dudes, and Im excited to know them better.
On choosing No.
55 with the Knicks: Ive also always been five, ever since high school.
In college, I had to not be five a couple times just because it was taken.
But five has been my number.
People back home will call me T-Nick, which is my nickname, but a lot of people call me T-Five.
So just five has always been me.
So then when 55 was available, I was like, I cant get five, so 55 is cool.
Champs in the building for Knicks-Nets on @primevideo pic.twitter.com/N57aGaO3wf NBA on Prime (@NBAonPrime) July 10, 2026 Josh Hart On Tyler Nickel s Summer League debut: 55 got a chop.
Julius Randle on similarity between Brooklyn and when he first joined #Knicks : There's definitely some similarities for sure.
Each challenge is different; it has its own different challenges.
Im definitely ready to step up to this one.
This will be exciting.
#nba #nyk #nets pic.twitter.com/MEV25KaHPX Brian Lewis (@NYPost_Lewis) July 10, 2026 Julius Randle On the similarities between joining the Nets and joining the Knicks: Theres definitely similarities for sure.
Each [situation] is different.
It has its own different challenges.
Im definitely ready to step up to this one.
This will be exciting.
But its definitely similar.
And for me, I have a lot more experience now than I did when I was that player.
So I feel like from a leadership standpoint, I can help a lot more, just being through it and having that experience.
On his conversations with Nets coach Jordi Fernandez: Theyre really excited to have me here.
Jordi [Fernandez] is really excited.
He feels like going into every game, weve got a chance to win every single game.
To have that confidence from your coach is amazing.
..
I get to come in and be a leader, show guys how to be a pro.
Were coming in trying to win.
Its as simple as that.
However we can help give the younger guys experience and confidence and help them fast-track or whatever it is to contribute to winning basketball, thats really all that matters.
All I care about, at the end of the day, is winning, and I know thats what those guys care about.
If I can help give them that experience, great.
On his playmaking: I really enjoy getting guys going: pushing the pace, kick-aheads, opening the floor, getting to the paint, spraying the basketball.
Its about us building our chemistry, knowing where guys like the ball, what spots they want the ball in, guys understanding me and what Im looking for.
Its going to be fun.
On trade rumors and joining Brooklyn: It feels great to be here.
Its a great opportunity.
Its a city Im already really familiar with; its a situation that Im familiar with.
Then, theres a lot of talent.
As far as the trade stuff, man, Im 13 years in, bro.
I played in New York already; so you hear that stuff all the time.
Im used to that.
It just is what it is.
You ride the wave of it.
At the end of the day, Im playing basketball and Im doing what I love for a living.
So, its all I ask for.
Mikal does ad: ...The mask is portable so I can keep doing my daily routine while I get my skin care in Ariel Hukporti comments: Can I get one pls Mikal: Precious Achiuwa comments: Eating through the mask is not crazy?? pic.twitter.com/wvAVqk1LW6 New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) July 10, 2026.