Tyler Nickel’s Summer Surge Shakes Knicks Roster | NBA News

Tyler Nickel’s scorching Summer League run is forcing the Knicks to rethink their roster priorities—his three-point shooting is elite, his demeanor is too likable to let go, and he’s already making a case for a 2026-27 roster spot. With Jack Kayil’s draft position overshadowed by Nickel’s Vegas dominance, veterans like Landry Shamet may feel the heat, especially since Shamet’s contract is flexible. Miles McBride’s expiring deal and scoring upside could make him trade bait if Nickel proves he can fill the backup role—and even Jeremy Clarkson and Mohamed Diawara might see minutes dip. This isn’t just a rookie breakout—it’s a roster shakeup in the making, and the Knicks just found a diamond in the rough. 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/02c9eeca1c2d0920