Buckets Over Broadway · Mar 4
Mohamed Diawara’s breakout is creating a new problem for the Knicks
Feb 19, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Mohamed Diawara (51) reacts during the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesMohamed Diawara’s emergence as a real rotation player is an unequivocally great development for the 2025-26 New York Knicks. It is also, without question, an incredibly expensive development for the 2026-27 Knicks.
The 20-year-old rookie is set to be a restricted free agent. New York does not have to worry about another team outbidding it for him. If the Knicks want to keep him, which they should, they have the means to do so.
