Kolek totaled 20 points (7-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six assists, four rebounds and one steal over 23 minutes in Monday's 120-103 preseason loss to the Wizards.

EDGE Analysis

Kolek caught fire Monday with several Knicks regulars resting, leading all scorers with 20 points off the bench. The Marquette product saw limited action as a rookie last season, averaging 7.2 minutes across 41 regular-season games, and faces an uphill climb for consistent minutes with the offseason additions of Malcolm Brogdon and Jordan Clarkson.

Kolek tallied six points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one assist and one steal across 11 minutes during Thursday's 99-84 exhibition win over the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

Kolek was one of 14 players who came off the bench for New York during the team's preseason opener. He'll likely play a role on this squad once the regular season begins after the Marquette product suited up for 41 regular-season games with the team during the 2024-25 campaign.

Kolek finished with 14 points (6-15 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Thursday's 91-88 Summer League loss to the Pacers.

EDGE Analysis

Kolek struggled with his shooting from beyond the arc but was the team's best distributor. The Marquette product has dished out at least four assists in each of his last two games during the Las Vegas Summer League.

Kolek totaled 25 points (7-17 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four assists, four steals and two rebounds across 33 minutes in Tuesday's 97-93 Summer League win over the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

Kolek rebounded from a poor showing Sunday against the Celtics -- when he managed just three points on 1-for-13 shooting -- by dropping 25 points Tuesday against the Nets. The young guard appeared in 41 regular-season games for the Knicks last season, averaging 2.0 points and 1.7 assists while shooting 32.9 percent in 7.2 minutes per contest.

Kolek supplied three assists over two minutes during Saturday's 125-108 loss to the Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

EDGE Analysis

Kolek led the bench in assists while playing just two minutes during garbage time Saturday. The rookie second-rounder appeared in 41 regular-season games with New York during the 2024-25 campaign, finishing with averages of 2.0 points and 1.7 assists while shooting 32.9 percent from the field across 7.2 minutes per contest. The Marquette product also played in eight outings with the club's G League affiliate, the Westchester Knicks, where he averaged 18.5 points, 9.0 assists, 5.1 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks across 33.3 minutes per game.

Kolek closed Tuesday's 105-91 victory over Philadelphia with seven points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal across 20 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Kolek continues to see increased minutes for the Knicks, sliding up in the rotation due to multiple injuries across the backcourt. Although Kolek has seen an increase in responsibility, his production has been a little underwhelming, outside of his assist numbers. In four games over the past week, he is averaging 3.0 points and 5.5 assists in 17.5 minutes per contest.

Kolek chipped in two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, nine assists and one block in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 128-113 win over the Mavericks.

EDGE Analysis

Kolek flashed his playmaking upside, recording a career-high nine assists. That makes a total of 17 assists over the past two games, easily the best stretch of his young career. With a similar style to that of TJ McConnell, Kolek is an intriguing long-term prospect. The eventual return of Jalen Brunson from an ankle injury will likely see Kolek removed from the rotation. However, he is someone to watch as an efficient backup option, should the opportunity ever present itself.

The Knicks recalled Kolek on Friday ahead of Monday's game against the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Kolek will be available for Monday's game in Sacramento, giving the Knicks some depth in the backcourt with Jalen Brunson (ankle) out. The 23-year-old guard has played in 29 games for New York this season, averaging 5.1 minutes per contest.

Kolek (ankle) is off the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

Kolek is all set to be available off New York's bench Thursday after missing the team's last game prior to the All-Star break with an ankle injury. However, the rookie guard doesn't figure to be a significant part of the rotation against Chicago, as evidenced by his 5.1 minutes per game over 29 appearances this year.

Kolek (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kolek has been downgraded from questionable to out for Wednesday's game against Atlanta. The 29-year-old rookie guard has played in 29 games for New York this season, rarely seeing the floor when cleared to play and averaging 1.8 points per game.