Knicks Fail to Extend Immanuel Quickley's Contract Before Deadline, Guard to Become Restricted Free Agent

After a strong season that saw him emerge as one of Knicks' best players, Quickley's future remains uncertainty as he heads toward next summer's restricted free agency.

• The New York Knicks failed to extend guard Immanuel Quickley's contract before the deadline, making him a restricted free agent next summer. This comes despite Quickley's standout season that saw him finish second in NBA Sixth Man of the Year voting.
• The Knicks and Quickley's representatives were too far apart in their negotiations. Insiders note that the franchise has a history of extending players, making Quickley's situation an anomaly.
• Opinions differ on what Quickley's market value is, with estimated salaries ranging from $16 million to $20 million a year. Other players from Quickley's draft class have signed extensions ranging from $39 million to $136 million over five years.
• Experts suggest that the Knicks' addition of Donte DiVincenzo over the offseason may have contributed to their hesitation to extend Quickley's contract due to a surplus of guards on the team.
• While Quickley's regular season performance was impressive, questions remain about his consistency in postseason play. He struggled in the playoffs and was sidelined due to an ankle injury during the Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Heat.

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