Kolek, who was drafted 34th overall by the Knicks in last year’s draft, has not had the kind of showing he was hoping for in Summer League thus far. One of the things that made him so impressive last year was his playmaking and quality ball control, but both of those things have not been strong in the first two games of Summer League.

LAS VEGAS — A stellar first-half defensive effort and another impressive double-double performance from Charles Bassey propelled the Boston Celtics to a 94-81 win over the New York Knicks in an NBA 2K26 Summer League battle at Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas on Sunday.

At 6-8 and 200 pounds with a 7-4 wingspan, Mohamed Diawara's physical traits are reminiscent of a young OG Anunoby.