Knicks predicted to add center compared to Isaiah Hartenstein amid latest rumors | Sporting News

The New York Knicks hold the 50th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, where they likely won't find an immediate impact player, but there is potential for talent.

According to Bleacher Report, the Knicks may target Amari Williams, a center from the University of Kentucky, who has a playing style similar to Isaiah Hartenstein. Williams averaged 10.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists during his collegiate career. While he brings impressive playmaking skills for a big man, comparisons to Hartenstein's elite passing may be unwarranted. Williams, a five-year senior, has demonstrated his ability to compete at a high level and could be a future option for the Knicks, especially if they aim to replace Mitchell Robinson.

The New York Knicks hold the 50th overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft. While the Knicks likely won't find an immediate impact player in the draft due to their draft position, there's still a chance they'll find a talented player. In a recent article from Bleacher Report, they predicted that the Knicks would land someone similar to Isaiah Hartenstein and the form of Amari Williams, a center from the University of Kentucky. “With so many prospects returning, there is bound to be interest in a big that can initiate breaks, average 3.2 assists, finish plays and bring defensive activity. Amari Williams' playmaking and unique skill set at the 5 should outweigh his lack of shooting,” Jonathan Wasserman wrote . His pro comparison was Hartenstein, according to Bleacher Report. Williams, an England native, averaged 10.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists. Hartenstein is arguably a top two passing big in the NBA, and was severely missed by the Knicks throughout much of the year. Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp However, he took a deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and that looks to be the right decision from his perspective. The Thunder, the best team in the NBA, has a chance to win a championship starting on Thursday night. Regarding Williams, his 3.2 assists per game were impressive, but comparing his passing abilities to Hartenstein would be unfair for the 7-footer. After starting his career at Drexel, the five-year senior showed he can play with the best players in the country in the SEC for one season. Williams did what he had to do to earn an opportunity to get drafted, and if the Knicks want to replace Mitchell Robinson in the future, perhaps they could view the Kentucky product as a legitimate option.

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