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Luca Vildoza handles the ball during the FIBA World Cup Finals on September 15.
With their first playoff appearance since 2014 looming, the New York Knicks are reportedly bringing in point guard help in anticipation of a postseason run.
HoopsHype was first with reports that Argentinian guard Luca Vildoza could be on his way to Madison Square Garden:
Argentinian guard Luca Vildoza is expected to sign a deal with the New York Knicks, HoopsHype has learned. There’s already an agreement in place for a buyout between Vildoza and Baskonia.
— HoopsHype (@hoopshype) April 28, 2021
SNY’s Ian Begley followed that up with a report that the Knicks’ do indeed still have a roster spot open, and confirmed that New York had been in talks with the 26-year old point guard.
After a late change of plans, NYK will not sign Simi Shittu, sources say. Club has an open roster spot. Sources confirm NYK has been in talks with Argentinian G Luca Vildoza to add him to roster. @hoopshype reports there’s a deal in place. @chemadelucas earlier reported talks.
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) April 28, 2021
Over 34 games in the EuroLeague this season, Vildoza averaged 9.1 points and 3.8 assists per game while shooting 37 percent from behind the arc.