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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 21: Head coach Mike Brown of the New York Knicks looks on during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Madison Square Garden on February 21, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
On Friday night, the New York Knicks beat the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center by a score of 93-92.
Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with 26 points, 15 rebounds, one assist and one steal while shooting 7/16 from the field and 1/3 from three-point range in 29 minutes of playing time.
New York Knicks Announce Roster Moves
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 15: Mike Brown head coach of the New York Knicks reacts during the second quarter of the game against the Golden State Warriors at Madison Square Garden on March 15, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Following the game, the Knicks made several roster moves by assigning Tyler Kolek, Ariel Hukporti and Pacome Dadiet to the G League.
All three players continue to go back and forth between Westchester and the NBA.
GettyLAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 16: Head coach Mike Brown of the New York Knicks listens during a news conference before the championship game of the Emirates NBA Cup against the San Antonio Spurs at T-Mobile Arena on December 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Dadiet’s Career
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 17: Pacome Dadiet #4 of the New York Knicks in action during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Madison Square Garden on January 17, 2025 in New York City. The Timberwolves won 116-99. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Dadiet was the 25th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Over 42 career games, he is averaging 1.4 points per contest while shooting 32.8% from the field and 29.7% from three-point range.
SNY’s Ian Begley wrote (on July 4, 2024): “Knicks paid $850,000 to German club Ratiopharm Ulm as part of buyout to sign their first-round draft pick Pacome Dadiet, league sources say.”
Hukporti’s Career
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 21: Ariel Hukporti #55 of the New York Knicks reacts as Day’ron Sharpe #20 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the second half at Madison Square Garden on January 21, 2026 in New York City. The Knicks won 120-66. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Hukporti was selected 58th in 2024.
Over 73 career games, he is averaging 1.9 points and 2.5 rebounds per contest while shooting 59.3% from the field.
James L. Edwards III of The Athletic wrote (on December 3): “Ariel Hukporti won defensive player of the game despite 0 defensive rebounds and fouling out.
Mike Brown said he liked how he got vertical and protected the paint.”
Kolek’s Career
GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 09: Tyler Kolek #13 of the New York Knicks controls the ball against the LA Clippers in the second half at Intuit Dome on March 09, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Kolek was the 34th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Over 98 career games, he is averaging 3.3 points, 1.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest while shooting 39.8% from the field and 34.0% from three-point range.
Knicks This Season
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 04: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks reacts during the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Madison Square Garden on February 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Pamela Smith/Getty Images)
The Knicks are the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 46-25 record in 71 games.
They are in the middle of a five-game winning streak (and have won seven out of ten).
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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