The New York Knicks' search for a third center suffered a setback as Moses Brown, a dominant force in their G League system, signed with Guangzhou in the Chinese Basketball Association. The 7-foot-2 Queens native, who never played for the Knicks' NBA team but starred for Westchester, will now continue his career overseas. Last result: San Antonio Spurs 90-94 New York Knicks (2026-06-14).
What happened to Moses Brown?
Brown, 26, chose stability in China over another NBA training-camp tryout. He played for Criollos de Caguas in Puerto Rico earlier this year after spending the 2025-26 season with the Grand Rapids Gold, the Denver Nuggets' G League affiliate. His Knicks connection stems from his record-breaking 2024-25 season with Westchester, where he averaged 18.3 points, 16.7 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks while shooting 61.9% from the field.
Why it matters for New York Knicks
The Knicks enter August with Karl-Anthony Towns and Andre Drummond as their only centers. They missed on Jonas Valančiūnas (signed with Žalgiris Kaunas) and Moussa Cissé (Dallas matched their offer sheet). New York explored trades for Yves Missi and Moussa Diabaté but couldn't finalize a deal. With 13 players under standard contracts and three two-way spots open, they still need a young, athletic third big man.
What comes next for the Knicks?
The Knicks' recent form (4W-0D-1L) shows their need for depth. They considered Brown for a roster spot in March 2025 but went another direction. Now, with Robinson and Hukporti gone, they must find a solution before the season starts. Brown's size and rebounding would have helped, but the Knicks must look elsewhere to bolster their frontcourt.
