Mohamed Diawara and the Knicks are very close to a reunion.
Although the final terms are not yet determined as the Knicks work through their cap situation, Diawara is progressing toward a multiyear deal worth more than $10 million, a source confirmed to The Post.
Diawara, a 21-year-old wing, was a rookie revelation for much of last season as the 51st overall pick, logging 69 games while averaging 3.6 points and shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc.
He was projected as a G-League project but elevated into the rotation by mid-December and quickly earned coach Mike Brown’s trust. Diawara’s breakout was Dec. 29 against the Pelicans, when he dropped 18 points in just 18 minutes while knocking down seven treys.
With a 7-foot-4 wingspan on a 6-9 frame, Diawara always projected as a strong defender. But his offense — specifically the confidence to launch 3-pointers — was a pleasant surprise for the Knicks.
His reward is a hefty raise after earning just $1.27 million last season, the lowest salary on the Knicks. Assuming he agrees to terms with the Knicks, Diawara will forgo restricted free agency — where the Knicks would’ve had the option to match any offer.
Despite his regular-season success, Diawara was out of the playoff rotation and mostly watched the championship run from the bench. He played just six games in the postseason and shot 23 percent, with Landry Shamet, Miles McBride, Jose Alvarado and Jordan Clarkson getting the majority of backup wing/guard minutes.
The Knicks have at least two other important free agents — Shamet and Mitchell Robinson — who can hit the unrestricted market June 30. Alvarado could also hit free agency if he declines his $4.5 million player option. The point guard agreed to push back the deadline for a decision on that option from Monday to Friday, which is a strong signal that he’s working to re-sign with the Knicks.
Team owner James Dolan declared recently on WFAN that he won’t allow the Knicks to go into the second apron of the luxury tax, although many around the league are skeptical he’ll follow through after winning the championship. The Knicks cannot re-sign Robinson and Shamet without going into the second apron.
“I think there’s still a priority to re-sign your own free agents, even if it means exceeding the second apron,” Bobby Marks, an ESPN front-office insider, told The Post. “I think the second apron is a detriment for teams that are not at a championship level.”
The Knicks proved they are at a championship level and are close to locking up one of their young depth pieces on a multiyear deal.
Leon Rose’s club also owns the 24th, 31st and 55th picks in the upcoming draft.
