Player News
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Sims is not in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Wizards, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports. The Knicks have shifted their entire starting unit for this preseason finale, and Sims will head back to the bench since head coach Tom Thibodeau has decided to roll out what figures to be his starting lineup for the regular-season opener at Boston next Tuesday. Sims is competing with Precious Achiuwa for the backup center role behind Karl-Anthony Towns while Mitchell Robinson (ankle) is sidelined.
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Sims will enter the starting lineup in Tuesday's preseason game against the Hornets, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports. Sims will enter the starting lineup with the club deciding to rest its normal starters Tuesday. The 25-year-old is expected to serve as the Knicks' third-string center behind Karl-Anthony Towns (rest) and Precious Achiuwa until Mitchell Robinson (ankle) returns to game action. Sims will likely struggle to find consistent playing time when Robinson does make his return.
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Sims (ankle) will return to play during Sunday's preseason game against the Timberwolves. Sims suffered an ankle sprain Wednesday against the Wizards but will be able to play in Sunday's contest. Sims will likely see a limited role backing up Karl-Anthony Towns.
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Sims exited Wednesday's 117-94 preseason win over the Wizards after sustaining a sprained ankle, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports. Sims' night was over right after it started, as he suffered the injury in his second minute of play. The center didn't record any counting stats. The severity of the sprain is unclear, but his next chance to play will come Sunday against the Timberwolves.
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The Knicks picked up Sims' $2.1 million team option Saturday, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports. Sims will return to the Knicks for at least one more year. This comes amid uncertainty around Isaiah Hartenstein's future with the club, as the Knicks have reported interest in bringing the big man back. Sims appeared in 45 regular-season games last year, during which he averaged 2.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 0.6 assists and 0.4 blocks across a career-low 13.0 minutes per game.
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Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | Result | Min | PTS | TRB | AST | BK | ST | TO | FPTS |
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| 11/04 | @  |
L 109-97 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 11/01 | @  |
W 128-98 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 10/30 | @  |
W 116-107 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 10/28 | vs  |
L 110-104 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 10/25 | vs  |
W 123-98 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 10/22 | @  |
L 132-109 | 24 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 16 |
Upcoming Games
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| 11/06 | @  |
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| 11/08 | vs  |
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6:00 PM |
| 11/12 | @  |
8:30 PM |
| 11/13 | vs  |
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| 11/15 | vs  |
8:30 PM |
| 11/17 | vs |
8:00 PM |
Career Stats
| Season | G | FG | FGP | 3PT | 3PTP | FT | FTP | PTS | PPG | FPTS |
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| 2024 | 6 | 4 | 66.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 8 | 1.33 | 36 |
| 2023 | 45 | 38 | 69.1 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 66.7 | 92 | 2.04 | 300 |
| 2022 | 52 | 83 | 77.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 12 | 75.0 | 178 | 3.42 | 486 |
| 2021 | 41 | 39 | 72.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 12 | 41.4 | 90 | 2.20 | 314 |
| 3 Year Avg | 46 | 53 | 73.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 13 | 56.5 | 120 | 2.61 | 367 |
| Career | 144 | 164 | 73.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 40 | 58.0 | 368 | 2.56 |