The New York Knicks have rounded out their 14-man roster by guaranteeing the contract of Mohamed Diawara, the No. 51 pick from the 2025 NBA draft. Rookies do not tend to play a big role on contenders, let alone when they were taken at the end of the second round, but the 20-year-old is tantalizing enough that he’s already higher in the pecking order than Pacome Dadiet.
Mohamed Diawara has signed a standard NBA contract, according his agency, @MazSportAgency
Diawara was previously on an Exhibit 10 contract.— Stefan Bondy (@SbondyNBA) October 20, 2025This much became clear during the Knicks’ final preseason game.