Knicks Eye Nick Richards as Valanciunas Exit Fills Center Void | New York Knicks News

Jonas Valanciunas is returning to Lithuania, leaving a major void at center for NBA teams—especially the Knicks, who now need a reliable backup for Towns and Drummond. Enter Nick Richards: a seven-footer who dominates the paint with screens, rebounds, and rim finishes, averaging 8 points, 7 rebounds, and 1 block per game. Even after his mid-season trade to Chicago, he delivered double-doubles. A proven commodity and Knicks’ past target, Richards could be the ideal fit—if he’s open to a minimum deal, he’s arguably the best available center to plug that hole. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8980b06b36eb1478