Yudai Baba Signs with the Knicks Summer league team The New York Knicks have officially signed Japanese guard Yudai Baba to their 2025 Summer League team, which tips off on July 11 against the Detroit Pistons in Las Vegas. Baba—nicknamed “Tokyo Drift”—brings a dynamic blend of long‑range shooting and high‑energy athleticism to the Knicks’ bench unit. A 6′5″, 198‑lb guard, Baba has built an impressive international résumé: starring in Japan’s B‑League (earning two championship

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