Samuel Dalembert is expected to start at center this season, ESPN New York reports.

Dalembert is expected to start at center this season, ESPN New York reports.

Analysis:

Dalembert was acquired by the Knicks this offseason, after averaging 6.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 20.2 minutes during his sole season with the Mavericks last term. The 33-year-old offers an interior defensive presence unmatched on the Knicks' roster, making New York's starting center position Dalembert's to lose. Although Dalembert hasn't exceeded 25 minutes per game since the 2009-10 campaign, he's capable of flirting with double-doubles on occasion, which gives him decent value in deeper fantasy leagues.