Tyler Nickel
Forward · New York Knicks · #55
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Tyler Nickel: season analysis
Tyler Nickel is a 23-year-old forward for the New York Knicks, wearing number 55. Listed at 6-foot-8 and 217 pounds, Nickel is in a rookie NBA season in 2026-27 after playing college basketball at Vanderbilt.
Nickel has not played a game in 2026-27 yet.
Background
Nickel was drafted in 2026 by the Phoenix Suns franchise. Nickel has been with the New York Knicks since 2026. Nationality: United States.
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Profile
| Team | New York Knicks |
|---|---|
| Position | Forward |
| Jersey | #55 |
| Age | 23 |
| Born | September 5, 2003 · Harrisonburg, VA, USA |
| Height | 6' 8" (2.03 m) |
| Weight | 217 lbs (98 kg) |
| College | Vanderbilt |
| NBA experience | Rookie |
| Salary | — |
Knicks teammates
Jaden AkinsG · #14
Jose AlvaradoG · #5
OG AnunobyF · #8
Mikal BridgesG · #25
Jalen BrunsonG · #11
Jordan ClarksonG · #00
Pacome DadietF · #4
Mohamed DiawaraF · #51
Andre DrummondC · #0
Josh HartG · #3
Dalton KnechtF · #99
Tyler KolekG · #13
Miles McBrideG · #2
Landry ShametG · #44
Karl-Anthony TownsC · #32
James WisemanC · #35
Profile, injury status and averages from ESPN's public NBA data, refreshed daily. MIN, PTS, REB… are per-game averages; OR/DR = offensive/defensive rebounds; FG, 3PT, FT = made-attempted per game.