Tyler Kolek
#13PG · New York Knicks
Height
6'2"
Weight
195 lbs
Age
25
College
Marquette
Experience
1 yrs
Wingspan
6'2.8"
Reach
7'11.0"
Hand Size
8.25" × 9.5"
D
B+
C-
D-
N/A
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The Verdict on Tyler, in One Read
On the field, Tyler Kolek grades out as a middling PG for New York Knicks (C- Impact). That places him 83rd of 93 graded point guards. In his on-court role, the grade is shaky (D- Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it a slight overpay (D), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is positive (B+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a pro, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Career StatsF
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 98 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 43.2% | 34.0% | 71.4% |
| 2025-26 | | 58 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 2.8 |
Performance Grade by Season
CareerD-| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 58 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 2.8 | 43.2% | D- D- |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 5/26 | @ CLE | W 130-93 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-7 | 2-3 | +2 |
| Fri, 5/22 | vs CLE | W 109-93 | 1 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$7.0M
Guaranteed
$4.5M
AAV
$2.2M/yr
Guaranteed %64%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
D
Below Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Tyler Kolek's contract with the New York Knicks is graded as a D CVI. At $2.2M per year, the team is currently paying more than the on-court production warrants — a gap that needs to close for this deal to work out. Tyler's production is currently below the league median for point guards, which is the main factor pulling the CVI grade down. His $2.2M average annual value ranks as minimum-level money for the point guard market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — the team is paying a premium above the player's on-court value. At 25, Tyler is entering his prime window — historically when point guards post their best numbers. The 3-year contract represents a moderate investment with room to exit if needed.
Performance Analysis
F
#83 of 93 Point Guards
FCA+
Tyler Kolek earns a F Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA point guards this season. Through 98 games, Tyler is contributing 4.4 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game in his role. Tyler's best relative area is FG% at 43.2, though it still falls below the point guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 4.4 (point guard median: 15.0). Among 93 NBA point guards graded this season, Tyler ranks 83rd.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the D band — a quick read on where Tyler's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Tyler Compares at the Position
Tyler Kolek ranks 83rd of 93 graded point guards by performance. That slots Tyler between Dennis Schroder (D-) just ahead and Quenton Jackson (F) just behind.
Graded higher
Dennis SchroderCleveland CavaliersD-Daniss JenkinsDetroit PistonsD-Isaiah StevensSacramento KingsFTyler KolekF
Graded lower
Quenton JacksonIndiana PacersTransaction History
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About this player
Tyler Kolek is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at PG for the New York Knicks. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Tyler Kolek, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index D, Performance F, Sentiment B+.
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