Tyler Nickel
New York Knicks · Forward · 6′8″ 217 lb · age 23 · Vanderbilt · 1st season
Season averages appear after his first game (Tomorrow).
Availability
Tomorrow vs DETNot listed official report not submitted yet
Lineups not confirmed yet
What's being said
10 items · 1 source this seasonSo far only his team's show (Locked On Knicks) has talked about him this season. We also follow 20 national shows, ESPN and CBS Sports stories and 90+ beat reporters; their items appear here as soon as they mention him.
- Podcast Locked On Knicks · 2 points ·
- Gavin Schall: The host says Dalton Knecht and Tyler Nickel are both on two-way deals, and that Kevin McCullar Jr was 'sacrificed' to make room. name not confirmed at 10:40
- Gavin Schall: The host's view ("I think"): the Knicks are likely sending Nickel and Knecht to Westchester to compete and see who is better. at 13:19
“BREAKING: Dalton Knecht Is A Knick, Can He Help Them?” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Knicks · 4 points ·
- Tyler Nickel got his first substantial minutes, Tyler Kolek got a bigger run, and Kevin McCullar Jr and Pacome Dadiet again played extended minutes. at 2:03
- Tyler Nickel went 1-of-9 from three in his first big NBA action, playing 21 minutes. The host liked the volume of attempts. at 25:07
- The host is not discouraged about Nickel and would not yet write him off as a high-level NBA shooter. He blames nerves and pressing in a first game against a strong defense. at 25:39
- Nickel's defense looked good, with two steals and an active motor, though his matchup with Scottie Barnes went poorly. at 26:25
“James Wiseman And The Knicks Bench Get A Stress Test” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Knicks host · Report ·
Tyler Nickel did not play. The host hopes he gets a lot of minutes tomorrow.
“A (Slightly) Concerning Night For The New York Knicks” at 34:13 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Knicks · 3 points ·
- Gavin Schall: Host says that, apart from Diawara and maybe Nickel ('who we really like'), the Knicks will not have rookies peaking in three years. at 29:31
- Gavin Schall: Host says the Knicks did not sign Tyler Nickel to a cheap four-year contract. If Nickel shows he can replace what McBride brings, he may be hard to keep. The host thinks the Knicks can still convert his contract during the season. Another host would like Nickel on a real NBA four-year deal. at 30:09
- Gavin Schall: Host opinion: Nickel is the potential 'next Deuce'. He does not bring McBride's defense but is active and much bigger on that end. at 30:32
“The Knicks Have to Choose Between Josh Hart and Deuce McBride. Here’s What They Should Do” · listen ↗
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