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Recently, a west coast friend tuned into a Knicks game and texted me, “Who’s the giraffe on skates?” He was referring to Mohamed Diawara, the 20-year-old French forward who the Knicks drafted 51st this past summer.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / October 20

Knicks Rookie Forward Secures One-Year Deal

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New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / October 20

Knicks reward rookie Mohamed Diawara with full NBA deal (Report)

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the New York Knicks have signed second-round pick Mohamed Diawara to a standard one-year rookie NBA contract. He had previously been on an Exhibit 10 deal before the team converted it to a standard contract, officially making him the 15th player on New York’s roster to open the season.

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New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / October 19

Knicks Rookie Can Add Long-Term Wing Depth

The New York Knicks made their final preseason roster cuts entering the final few days of the offseason, providing fans their first look at the names to expect on a night-to-night basis entering the 2025-26 campaign.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / October 18

Knicks Rookie Impresses in Preseason Start

It was anything but beginner's luck for New York Knicks rookie Mohamed Diawara. The most recent 51st overall pick of the NBA Draft earned a starting nod in the Knicks' preseason finale against the Charlotte Hornets, more or less stealing the show from an exhibition that was viewed by many as a dress rehearsal for when things get real next week.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / September 16

Knicks Add Two More To Training Camp Roster

Paint will be part of the New York Knicks' upcoming camp activities, but don't expected any arts and crafts. Per respective reports from James Edwards III of The Athletic and Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, the Knicks will bring in Mohamed Diawara and Alex Len to their preseason prep, with the former signing an Exhibit 10 deal.

New York Knicks News / Last Word On Sports / September 13

Update On Knicks Plans For Rookie Draft Pick

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New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / September 10

Knicks’ Summer League standout hoping for new contract with them

New York Knicks forward Mohamed Diawara was virtually unknown by many when he was drafted 51st overall this past year. However, he showed that he can develop into a solid player during Summer League in Las Vegas, and now he is a candidate to earn a contract with the Knicks.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 23

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New York Knicks News / Sporting News / August 22

Intriguing Knicks forward named a candidate to earn a two-way deal

Mohamed Diawara could earn a two-way contract.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 22

Knicks Forwards Fighting for Two-Way Spots

The New York Knicks have three vacant two-way spots on the roster, but there are a few candidates that could make sense for the team. The Athletic insider James Edwards III listed three players that could fill in those holes for the Knicks.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 7

How Knicks mystery draft pick could help team in 2025-26 and beyond

The New York Knicks made some additions in the 2025 offseason. They signed dynamic guard Jordan Clarkson, as well as burly big man Guerschon Yabusele. And they also locked up Mikal Bridges to a long-term extension and added new head coach Mike Brown.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / August 6

French Connection: The Knicks’ Pipeline to France

The New York Knicks’ front office has shown international inclinations in recent years, and the path runs straight through France. After selecting Pacôme Dadiet with the 25th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Knicks doubled down in 2025 by acquiring the rights to Mohamed Diawara, taken 51st overall by the Clippers.

New York Knicks News / The Lead / August 3

Mohamed Diawara Was Knicks’ Top Summer League Standout

Drafted 51st overall, Mohamed Diawara became the second French prospect the New York Knicks have selected in as many years, following Pacome Dadiet last season.

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / August 3

Knicks insider hopeful that flashy rookie lands a two-way deal

The New York Knicks have some interesting candidates for two-way contracts following their Summer League action earlier this month. Mohamed Diawara, the Knicks’ lone draft pick this year, is one of those top candidates.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 2

Knicks Insider Endorses Rookie PF

SNY insider Ian Begley has a bien outlook for the New York Knicks' latest French import. New York used the 51st pick of last month's draft on sizable French power forward Mohamed Diawara after moving a spot down in a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 27

Insider Opens Up About Knicks Rookie's Abilities

The New York Knicks have one draft pick that could join the roster this season: Mohamed Diawara. The second-round pick out of France is expected to join the Knicks either on the roster or one on of the two-way slots available.

New York Knicks News / Last Word On Sports / July 26

What Does Mo Diawara Bring To New York and What Is The Next For The Knicks

2025 NBA second-round pick Mohammed Diawara is expected to sign with the New York Knicks in the coming days, per French club Cholet Baskets. “Arrived from Paris in the summer of 2024 and recently a gold medalist at the U20 Euro with the French National Team, Mohamed Diawara had a clear goal: to join the NBA,” the club tweeted.

New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / July 25

Knicks Get Good News on Contract for French Prospect

It might be a while yet before 20-year-old prospect Mohamed Diawara contributes for the Knicks. But he will, at least, begin the process of figuring out his future with the team this season, as his team in France announced that he would not be returning next year, as he will sign on to play in New York.