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REPORT: Eurostash James Nnaji in New York, will compete for Knicks roster spot

Big news out of the New York Post on Thursday. A former second-round pick playing in Europe is coming overseas with intention of competing for a roster spot with the Knicks this summer.

Intriguing 7-foot Knicks prospect James Nnaji leaving Europe for Summer League chance https://t.co/tXbKiCoQcP pic.twitter.com/plajVqoJwg

— New York Post (@nypost) June 19, 2025

No, not that one. Former Hornets draft pick James Nnaji, acquired as a throw-in from Charlotte in the three-team Karl-Anthony Towns trade, has informed his current club, FC Barcelona, of his intentions to pursue an NBA career with the Knicks, who hold his draft rights.