NEW YORK, NY — The New York Knicks have completed their training camp roster, announcing the signings of nine players across Exhibit 9 and Exhibit 10 contracts as the organization prepares for the 2025-26 NBA season.
The moves signal the Knicks’ commitment to building depth and competition throughout the roster, blending veteran experience with promising young talent as training camp approaches.
Veteran Leadership: Malcolm Brogdon Returns to New York
The most notable addition is Malcolm Brogdon, who signed an Exhibit 9 contract with the Knicks. The 32-year-old guard (6-4, 229 pounds) brings a wealth of playoff experience and leadership to a Knicks team with championship aspirations.
Brogdon appeared in 24 games (13 starts) with the Washington Wizards last season, recording 12.7 points, 4.1 assists, and 3.8 rebounds over 23.5 minutes. His résumé speaks for itself: 2022-23 NBA Sixth Man of the Year, 2016-17 NBA Rookie of the Year, and member of the exclusive 50-40-90 club during the 2018-19 season with Milwaukee.
That historic campaign saw Brogdon average 15.6 points on 50.5-percent shooting from the field, 42.6-percent from three-point range, and 92.8-percent from the free-throw line—making him one of only nine players in NBA history to achieve that milestone. He also led the league in free-throw percentage that season.
The Atlanta native holds career averages of 15.3 points (46.3% FG; 38.8% 3PT), 4.7 assists, and 4.1 rebounds over 29.1 minutes in 463 games across nine seasons with the Bucks, Pacers, Celtics, Trail Blazers, and Wizards.
Originally selected by Milwaukee with the 36th overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft out of Virginia, Brogdon was a Consensus First-Team All-American and ACC Player of the Year as a senior. The University of Virginia has since retired his jersey number, 15.
Sharpshooting Depth: Shamet, Mathews, and Ryan Return
The Knicks also re-signed Landry Shamet to an Exhibit 9 contract, bringing back a familiar face who provided crucial three-point shooting off the bench last season.
Shamet, 28 (6-4, 190 pounds), averaged 5.7 points (46.1% FG; 39.7% 3PT), 1.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.2 three-pointers over 15.2 minutes in 50 games for New York last season. His season-high 29 points against Brooklyn on April 13 marked the third time a Knick scored 20-plus points off the bench last season.
In the Eastern Conference Finals against the Pacers, Shamet recorded 5.8 points and 1.8 assists over 13.3 minutes off the bench, showcasing his ability to contribute in high-pressure playoff situations.
The Kansas City native was originally selected 26th overall by Philadelphia in the 2018 NBA Draft out of Wichita State. Over seven NBA seasons, he holds career averages of 8.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.5 assists while shooting 40.2 percent from three-point range.
Garrison Mathews signed an Exhibit 10 contract, adding another proven three-point threat to the roster. The 28-year-old (6-6, 215 pounds) averaged 7.5 points (39.0% 3PT), 1.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.8 three-pointers over 17.7 minutes in 47 games for the Atlanta Hawks last season.
Mathews’ season-high 25 points against Minnesota on December 23 made him the second player in the NBA last season to finish a contest with at least 25 points on 85.0-percent-or-better three-point shooting (minimum seven 3PT). The six-year veteran holds career averages of 6.5 points (38.2% 3PT) over 314 games with Washington, Houston, and Atlanta.
The Franklin, Tennessee native was the 2019 Atlantic Sun Player of the Year at Lipscomb, where he finished as the school’s all-time leading scorer in the Division I era with 2,478 points.
Matt Ryan, a Valhalla, New York native, signed an Exhibit 10 contract to return to his home-state team. The 28-year-old (6-6, 215 pounds) appeared in nine games with the Knicks last season and was selected first overall in the 2024 NBA G League draft by the Westchester Knicks.
Ryan recorded a career-high 20 points on 70 percent shooting with six three-pointers against Detroit on November 2, 2023. Over three NBA seasons, he holds career averages of 3.7 points while shooting 40.2 percent from beyond the arc in 82 games with Boston, the Lakers, Minnesota, New Orleans, and New York.
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Frontcourt Reinforcements: Len and Evbuomwan
Alex Len signed an Exhibit 9 contract, bringing veteran size and experience to the Knicks’ frontcourt. The 32-year-old center (7-0, 250 pounds) appeared in 46 games with Sacramento and the Lakers last season.
The 12-year veteran holds career averages of 6.7 points on 51.0-percent shooting, 5.3 rebounds, 0.9 assists, and 0.9 blocks over 17.0 minutes in 690 games with Phoenix, Atlanta, Sacramento, Toronto, Washington, and the Lakers.
Originally selected fifth overall by Phoenix in the 2013 NBA Draft out of Maryland, Len registered a career-high 33 points against Milwaukee on April 7, 2019, while playing for Atlanta. The Antratsyt, Ukraine native, provides valuable depth and playoff experience.
Tosan Evbuomwan signed an Exhibit 10 contract after spending last season with the Brooklyn Nets. The 24-year-old forward (6-7, 217 pounds) averaged 9.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.9 steals over 23.8 minutes in 28 games for Brooklyn.
He recorded a career-high 22 points (87.5% FG; 66.7% 3PT), five rebounds, and one assist against Utah on January 12, 2025. The three-year veteran holds career averages of 8.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 0.7 steals over 22.9 minutes in 45 games with Memphis, Detroit, and Brooklyn.
The Newcastle, England native was unanimously named the 2022 Ivy League Player of the Year at Princeton after averaging 16.0 points on 54.1-percent shooting, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.1 assists as a junior. He also earned First-Team All-Ivy League honors in both 2022 and 2023.
Young Prospects: Building for the Future
Dink Pate signed an Exhibit 10 contract after impressing with the Knicks’ Summer League team in Las Vegas. The 19-year-old (6-7, 201 pounds) posted 9.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists over 17.6 minutes in five games.
Pate spent the 2024-25 season with the Mexico City Capitanes of the NBA G League, averaging 10.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.9 assists over 26.9 minutes in 34 games (all starts). After graduating high school a year early, the Dallas native became the youngest professional basketball player in U.S. history when he signed with the NBA G League Ignite, forgoing college basketball entirely.
Bryson Warren signed an Exhibit 10 contract after a productive season in the G League. The 20-year-old guard (6-3, 174 pounds) averaged 11.0 points, 3.7 assists, and 2.6 rebounds over 23.3 minutes in 49 games for the Sioux Falls Skyforce, Miami’s G League affiliate, last season.
Warren registered career-highs of 40 points and 10 rebounds to go along with nine assists and three steals against the Westchester Knicks on January 10, 2025. The North Little Rock, Arkansas native most recently played with Miami in the 2025 Summer League California Classic, averaging 10.5 points, 2.5 assists, and 2.0 rebounds.
Warren played for Team OTE and the YNG Dreamers in Overtime Elite, helping his team win the 2021-22 Overtime Elite Championship while ranking sixth in the league in three-point percentage.
Mohamed Diawara signed an Exhibit 10 contract after being selected by the Knicks with the 51st pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The 20-year-old (6-10, 228 pounds) appeared with the Knicks’ Summer League team in Las Vegas, posting 7.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.2 steals over 22.3 minutes in four games.
Before the draft, Diawara spent the 2024-25 season with Cholet Basket in France’s Pro A Champions League, averaging 6.1 points on 43.9-percent shooting, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists over 19.6 minutes in 49 games across all league competitions.
The Paris native won the EuroCup championship with Paris Basketball during the 2023-24 season, showcasing his winning pedigree and international experience.
Understanding Exhibit Contracts
Exhibit 9 and Exhibit 10 contracts are non-guaranteed training camp deals that give teams flexibility while providing players opportunities to earn roster spots. The exhibit 10 contracts can be converted into two-way contracts and include a bonus if the player is waived and joins the team’s G League affiliate. The exhibit 9 contracts are standard non-guaranteed deals without those additional provisions.
These signings give the Knicks increased competition at training camp and depth options for the Westchester Knicks, the organization’s G League affiliate.
Looking Ahead
With training camp on the horizon, the Knicks have assembled a competitive roster that blends championship experience, proven shooting ability, and promising young talent. The additions of veterans like Brogdon, Shamet, Mathews, and Len provide insurance and leadership, while prospects like Pate, Warren, and Diawara represent potential long-term investments.
As the 2025-26 season approaches, these signings demonstrate the Knicks’ commitment to building a deep, versatile roster capable of competing at the highest level in the Eastern Conference.
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