Maurice N'dour PF FA Fri 6/30/17 2:10 PM
Maurice N'dour
PF FA
Ndour was waived by the Knicks on Friday, Shams Charania of The Vertical reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ndour played in 32 games for the Knicks last season, mostly picking up time when other frontcourt players, namely Kristaps Porzingis, Carmelo Anthony and Lance Thomas were injured. He averaged 3.1 points and 2.0 rebounds across 10.3 minutes per game while shooting 45.9 percent from the field. He demonstrated two-way potential in his limited minutes and could be an NBA/G-League tweener next season.
Maurice N'dour PF FA Fri 4/7/17 10:55 PM
Maurice N'dour
PF FA
Ndour accumulated 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, three blocks and one steal across 29 minutes during Friday's 101-88 loss to the Grizzlies.
EDGE Analysis
Ndour has seemingly come out of nowhere for the Knicks, playing at least 12 minutes in each of the past five outings despite playing in just 25 other games for the Knicks, averaging 7.0 minutes per game in those contests. He's also drawn two starts over the past three games, totaling 28 points, 19 rebounds, four blocks and three steals across 62 minutes in those starts. While he's demonstrated potential on both sides of the rock recently, his playing time is heavily dependent on Kristaps Porzingis (back), Carmelo Anthony (rest) and Lance Thomas (hip) being sidelined, making him a risky pickup in any format.
Maurice N'dour PF FA Fri 4/7/17 7:58 PM
Maurice N'dour
PF FA
Ndour will get the start at power forward for Friday's matchup versus the Grizzlies, Al Iannazzone of News Day Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Knicks are without most of their regular rotational players, so Ndour should see plenty of run. He posted 13 points, 12 rebounds, one assists, two steals, and a block in 33 minutes during his previous start. He figures to see a similar workload Friday.
Maurice N'dour PF FA Thu 4/6/17 7:13 PM
Maurice N'dour
PF FA
Ndour will head back to the bench for Thursday's game against the Wizards, Ian Begley of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Knicks will opt to start Marshall Plumlee next to Willy Hernangomez in the frontcourt Thursday with Kristaps Porzingis (back) out, sending Ndour back to the bench. It's unclear exactly what kind of a role he'll have at this point, but it seems possible he'll see 15 to 25 minutes of action.
Maurice N'dour PF FA Wed 4/5/17 12:31 AM
Maurice N'dour
PF FA
Ndour started and scored 13 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT) while adding 12 rebounds, two steals, one assist and one block across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 100-91 win over the Bulls.
EDGE Analysis
Ndour drew a rare start at power forward and was quite impressive, posting his first career double-double while showing the activity ton contribute in multiple other areas. The Knicks have nothing to play for at this point so Ndour could see more action down the stretch if the team elects to hold out certain individuals on a game-by-game basis.
Maurice N'dour PF FA Tue 4/4/17 7:22 PM
Maurice N'dour
PF FA
Ndour will draw a rare start in Tuesday's matchup against the Bulls, Al Iannazzone of News Day Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ndour has played five games with the Knicks since being recalled from the D-League. He's averaged 2.0 points and 1.8 rebounds across 9.8 minutes in those starts. He will presumably see a significantly increased role playing with the starting unity Tuesday. With nothing to play for but lottery odds, the Knicks figure to continue toying with their lineups and rotations down the stretch.
Maurice N'dour PF FA Tue 3/28/17 4:11 PM
Maurice N'dour
PF FA
Ndour was assigned to the D-League's Westchester Knicks on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
It's likely just a one-day assignment for Ndour, who should rejoin the Knicks in time for Wednesday's game against the Heat. The rookie big man is averaging 2.0 points and 1.3 rebounds in 7.0 minutes per game over 24 appearances on the season.
Maurice N'dour PF FA Sun 3/12/17 2:07 PM
Maurice N'dour
PF FA
Ndour (ankle) isn't listed on the Knicks' injury report in the game notes prior to Sunday's tilt with the Nets.
EDGE Analysis
It's seemingly an indication that Ndour is over the sprained right ankle that has prevented him from appearing so far in March, but there's still a decent chance that coach Jeff Hornacek makes the rookie of the team's two inactive players for Sunday's contest. Ndour hasn't been a consistent member of the team's rotation this season, averaging just 6.8 minutes per game in his 22 appearances.
Maurice N'dour PF FA Sun 3/5/17 3:24 PM
Maurice N'dour
PF FA
Ndour (ankle) is expected to remain out through at least Wednesday's game against the Bucks, Marc Berman of the New York Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ndour has sat out the last two contests with a sprained right ankle, and it looks like we can tack on two more absences to the ledger with the Knicks not counting on the reserve big man to play Sunday against the Warriors and Monday against the Magic. The undrafted rookie hasn't been a regular member of the Knicks' rotation this season, appearing in 22 contests and averaging 2.1 points and 1.3 rebounds in 6.8 minutes per game.
Maurice N'dour PF FA Fri 3/3/17 4:27 PM
Maurice N'dour
PF FA
Ndour (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the 76ers.
EDGE Analysis
With only 22 appearances on the season, Ndour hasn't been a regular member of coach Jeff Hornacek's rotation when healthy, so his likely absence Friday due to injury shouldn't affect the minutes distribution in the frontcourt.