As expected after losing Mitchell Robinson to what might potentially be the rest of the season, the Knicks made a relocation to boost their center position, finalizing Dmytro Skapintsev to a two-way agreement, SNY’s Ian Begley reports.
Prior to the signing, Skapintsev hadactually been with the Westchester Knicks in the G-League. In 13 videogames this season, the 25-year-old has balanced 5.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 obstructs in 18.6 minutes per videogame.
Begley reported earlier in the week that the Ukrainian native hadactually been on New York’s radar justrecently after the injuries to Robinson and Jericho Sims left the Knicks with coupleof alternatives at . Skapintsev signsupwith Isaiah Hartenstein and Taj Gibson on the depth chart.
In lieu of the move, the Knicks are waiving Jaylen Martin to make space for the 7-foot-1 huge guy. New York has G-League rights on Martin.
It’s uncertain whether the Knicks strategy to make any extra moves for center depth, however they did use for a Disabled Player Ex