Knicks sign Boo Buie to Exhibit 10 contract

The New York Knicks have officially signed Boo Buie to an Exhibit 10 contract. The 24-year-old guard recently showcased his skills with the Phoenix Suns during the NBA 2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas.

In the summer league, Buie averaged 9.0 points, 2.0 assists, and 1.4 rebounds over 21.1 minutes in five games. His standout performance came against the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he scored a summer league-high 16 points, shooting 41.7% from the field and 40.0% from beyond the arc.

A native of Albany, New York, Buie joined the Suns this summer after completing a successful collegiate career at Northwestern University. He finished his time at Northwestern as the program’s all-time leading scorer, amassing 2,187 points over 149 games.

In his fifth and final season with the Wildcats, Buie averaged 19.0 points, 5.0 assists, and 3.3 rebounds per game. His performance earned him 2024 First-Team All-Big Ten honors.

Throughout his collegiate career, Buie consistently demonstrated his scoring ability. During the 2022-23 season, he averaged 17.3 points, 4.5 assists, and 3.4 rebounds, further solidifying his reputation as a key player.

Buie’s journey began at Northwestern, where he played in 26 games during his freshman season, averaging 10.3 points per game. He made a significant impact on the team, finishing second with 63 assists and 17 steals.

As a sophomore, Buie maintained his scoring consistency, averaging 10.3 points and leading the Wildcats with 41 three-pointers made and 96 assists. His junior season saw him average 14.1 points, 4.3 assists, and 2.5 rebounds per game.

Buie initially signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Suns on June 27, 2024, before making his way to New York.

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