Toppin racked up one rebound and two assists across two minutes during Monday's 126-106 win over the Wizards. Toppin saw court time for just the ninth time this season, logging two minutes during garbage time. To this point, all of his playing time has come in the final moments of games, indicating he is buried on the depth chart, to the point where he is spending more time cheering on his teammates than actually playing.
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF133.10.50.70.30.20.22024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB0.70.50.22024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.00.12024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%33.3%42.9%0.0%0.0%33.3%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2-232.000
Team
New York Knicks
Birthdate
5/8/2000 (24)
Status
TWO-WAY
HT/WT
6'8", 200 lbs
Draft Info
2023: Rd ; Pk ()
Birthplace
Brooklyn, NY, USA
Position
SF
College
Kentucky
Experience
1 season
Career History
New York Knicks
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Toppin racked up one rebound and two assists across two minutes during Monday's 126-106 win over the Wizards. Toppin saw court time for just the ninth time this season, logging two minutes during garbage time. To this point, all of his playing time has come in the final moments of games, indicating he is buried on the depth chart, to the point where he is spending more time cheering on his teammates than actually playing.
Toppin (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Celtics. Toppin missed back-to-back games to end the preseason schedule but will be available for the regular-season opener. With Precious Achiuwa (hamstring) and Mitchell Robinson (ankle) sidelined to start the campaign, Toppin could carve out a decent reserve role behind Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby in New York's already depleted frontcourt.
Toppin (ankle) did not play in Friday's preseason finale versus the Wizards. Toppin's absence marks two straight to close out the Knicks' preseason due to a sprained ankle. New York does not tip its regular season off until Tuesday in Boston, so he will have a few more days to recover. He is competing for a depth role at forward with the club.
Toppin (ankle) didn't play in Tuesday's preseason 111-105 win over the Hornets. While the Knicks have yet to provide an injury update on Toppin, he missed his second straight contest while dealing with a sprained ankle. His final chance to suit up this preseason is Friday's matchup with Washington.
Toppin won't play in Sunday's preseason game against the Timberwolves due to a sprained ankle, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports. Toppin is on a two-way contract, competing for rotation minutes with the NBA club. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Hornets.
Toppin signed a two-way contract with the Knicks on Wednesday. The Knicks extended a qualifying offer to Toppin in late June, and he'll officially remain with the team as a two-way player. Toppin appeared in nine regular-season games for the parent club last year and averaged just 1.4 points in 4.2 minutes per game. It wouldn't be surprising to see him spend plenty of time in the G League once again this year.
The Knicks extended their two-way qualifying offer to Toppin on Saturday, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports. Toppin was a non-factor for the Knicks last season, during which he averaged 1.4 points and 0.8 rebounds across 4.2 minutes in nine regular-season games. However, the 24-year-old averaged 19.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.1 blocks across 36.7 minutes per game with the team's G League affiliate. Toppin has shown promise, but he will likely not see a significant uptick in NBA playing time next season.
Toppin agreed to a two-way contract with New York on Monday, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports. Toppin's 10-day contract with the Knicks expired over the weekend, but he didn't last long on the open market. He figures to serve as frontcourt depth and should also see plenty of opportunities to stay sharp in the G League with the Westchester Knicks.
Toppin became a free agent Saturday after his 10-day contract with the Knicks expired, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports. Toppin has been a member of the Knicks' roster all season, but he was recently moved off a two-way deal to a 10-day contract. The Knicks will have the option of retaining Toppin on a second 10-day pact, but it's unclear if they'll do so or if they'll look to use the open roster spot on another player. Toppin has appeared in just eight games at the NBA level this season, averaging 1.6 points and 0.9 rebounds in 4.6 minutes.