Intriguing 7-foot Knicks prospect James Nnaji leaving Europe for Summer League chance
NY Post
The Knicks have an intriguing new big man in the mix.
James Nnaji informed Barcelona that he intends to pursue a career in the U.S. with the Knicks, The Post confirmed.
The Knicks acquired the rights to Nnaji from the Hornets as part of the three-team Karl-Anthony Towns trade last offseason.
He’s already in New York and working out with the Knicks, his agent, Gerard Raventos, told The Post.
Nnaji expects to be with the team at Summer League in Las Vegas with a chance to make the roster.
“Hopefully after [the Summer League], we can reach an agreement,” Raventos said. “That’s the plan, from both sides. It’s 50/50, it depends how he does. He’s coming in great shape. … Everything will be based on his performances in the Summer League.”
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