The speculation and theories around the Knicks' center situation only continue to grow the longer the third-string job remains empty. Could Nick Richards be the holdup in a Knicks signing? This is a player-run league, so it's worth considering how Richards could be playing a part in the Knicks not having signed him yet. Richards just played out the final season of a three-year extension that saw him make $5 million per year ($15 million total). Why Knicks might be holding off on rolling with Nick RichardsLet's say Richards is game for whatever financial and minutes sacrifices the Knicks would require.