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According to famous reporter Shams, Knicks center Hooker Porti's agent Tadas Bulotas revealed that the Knicks will implement its $2 million team option.

23-year-old German center Hooker Porti was the 58th overall pick in the draft last year, and he performed well as Carl Anthony Towns as a substitute when Achuva and Mitchell Robinson were out due to injury.

In the game against the 76ers in February this year, Hooker Porti unfortunately suffered a meniscus tear when he started for the first time in his NBA career. The injury hindered his further growth. He played in 16 minutes on the court to score 8 points, 2 rebounds and 1 block. In his rookie season, Hooker Porti played 25 games in the regular season, averaging 8.7 minutes per game to contribute 1.9 points, 2.0 rebounds, 0.4 assists and 0.6 blocks.

Hookporti previously played for the Knicks on a two-way contract, and also played for the Knicks G League team, helping the team win the G League Winter Showcase Championship for the second consecutive season.