Dmytro Skapintsev

Dmytro Skapintsev

Hapoel Jerusalem
Position	Center / power forward
League	Ligat HaAl EuroCup
Personal information
Born	(1998-05-12) 12 May 1998 (age 27) Cherkasy, Ukraine
Listed height	7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
Listed weight	215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
NBA draft	2020: undrafted
Playing career	2015–present
Career history
2015–2021	Cherkaski Mavpy
2021–2022	Kyiv-Basket
2022	Pieno žvaigždės
2022–2024	Westchester Knicks
2023–2024	New York Knicks
2024–2025	Maine Celtics
2025	Rip City Remix
2025–present	Hapoel Jerusalem
Career highlights
NBA G League Showcase Cup champion (2023)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

Dmytro Skapintsev (born 12 May 1998) is a Ukrainian professional basketball player for Hapoel Jerusalem of the Israeli Ligat HaAl and the EuroCup.

Professional career

Early career (2015–2022)

Skapintsev's professional career began with his hometown team, Cherkaski Mavpy, where he played six years. ^[1] In 2019, he joined the Cal State Northridge Matadors. ^[2] He spent a few months with the team but never appeared in a game. ^[3]

In 2021, Skapintsev moved to Kyiv-Basket, and would remain with the team through the beginning of 2022. After the Russian invasion of Ukraine shut down the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague season, Skapintsev played out the rest of the year with Pieno žvaigždės.

New York / Westchester Knicks (2022–2024)

On 23 October 2022, Skapintsev signed with the Westchester Knicks, playing out the 2022–23 season with the team. ^[4]

In July 2023, Skapintsev joined the New York Knicks for the 2023 NBA Summer League and on 3 August, he signed with New York. ^[5] However, he was waived on 15 September ^[6] and on 9 November, he was named to the Westchester Knicks opening night roster. ^[7]

On 23 December 2023 Skapintsev signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks, ^[8] making his NBA debut that night in a 130–111 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. ^[9] However, he was waived on 1 January 2024 ^[10] and two days later, he rejoined Westchester. ^[11]

Maine Celtics (2024–2025)

On 17 September 2024, Skapintsev signed with the Boston Celtics, ^[12] but was waived on 16 October. ^[13] On 26 October, he joined the Maine Celtics. ^[14] He played sparingly for the Celtics, appearing in only five games and averaging 3.2 points per game.

Rip City Remix (2025)

On 17 January 2025, Skapintsev was traded to the Rip City Remix. ^[15] In 26 games for the team, Skapintsev averaged 10.1 points and 8.2 rebounds.

Hapoel Jerusalem (2025–present)

On 7 August 2025, Skapintsev signed a one-year contract with Hapoel Jerusalem of the Israeli Ligat HaAl and the EuroCup. ^[16]

National team career

Skapintsev was included in Ukraine's 2022 EuroBasket roster. He played in two of Ukraine's five group stage games, and did not play in their Round of 16 loss to Poland. ^[17]

Career statistics

Legend

GP	Games played	GS	Games started	MPG	Minutes per game
FG%	Field goal percentage	3P%	3-point field goal percentage	FT%	Free throw percentage
RPG	Rebounds per game	APG	Assists per game	SPG	Steals per game
BPG	Blocks per game	PPG	Points per game	Bold	Career high

NBA

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2023–24	New York	2	0	1.1	.000	–	–	.0	.0	.0	.0	.0
Career		2	0	1.1	.000	–	–	.0	.0	.0	.0	.0

References

1. "Dmytro Skapintsev, basketball player" . Retrieved 17 July 2023.
2. "A New Era is Underway in Men's Basketball". Daily Sundial. 3 November 2019. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
3. Vorkunov, Mike (29 December 2023). "From Ukraine, to the G League, to the NBA, how Dmytro Skapintsev is making the most of his moment". The Athletic. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
4. "Westchester Knicks Announce 2022-23 Training Camp Roster". OurSportsCentral.com. 23 October 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
5. "Knicks Sign Dmytro Skapintsev to Exhibit 10 Contract". NBA.com. 3 August 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
6. NY_KnicksPR [@NY_KnicksPR] (15 September 2023). "Knicks Waive Dmytro Skapintsev" (Tweet). Retrieved 17 September 2023– via Twitter.
7. "Westchester Knicks Announce 2023-24 Official Roster". NBA.com. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
8. NY_KnicksPR [@NY_KnicksPR] (23 December 2023). ".@nyknicks Sign Dmytro Skapintsev to Two-Way Contract" (Tweet). Retrieved 1 January 2024– via Twitter.
9. "Bucks beat the Knicks again in a one-sided series, with the teams set to meet again on Christmas". ESPN.com. 23 December 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
10. NY_KnicksPR [@NY_KnicksPR] (1 January 2024). "Knicks waive Dmytro Skapintsev" (Tweet). Retrieved 1 January 2024– via Twitter.
11. Westchester Knicks [@wcknicks] (3 January 2024). "Dmytro Skapintsev returns to the Westchester Knicks as a returning rights player" (Tweet). Retrieved 4 January 2024– via Twitter.
12. Adams, Luke (17 September 2024). "Celtics Sign Dmytro Skapintsev To Exhibit 10 Deal". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
13. Smith, Keith [@KeithSmithNBA] (16 October 2024). "The Boston Celtics have waived center Dmytro Skapintsev, a league source told @spotrac" (Tweet). Retrieved 19 October 2024– via Twitter.
14. Martin, Spencer (26 October 2024). "Celtics Select Three In G League Draft". NBA.com. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
15. Rip City Remix [@ripcityremix] (17 January 2025). "The Rip City Remix have acquired center Dmytro Skapintsev from the Maine Celtics in exhange for the returning rights to D'moi Hodge and Daniel Oturu" (Tweet). Retrieved 18 January 2025– via Twitter.
16. Heyen, Billy (8 August 2025). "Knicks' former 7-foot-1 center leaves NBA to sign contract in Israel". Yahoo Sports . Retrieved 3 September 2025.
17. "Dmytro Skapintsev (UKR)'s profile- FIBA EuroBasket 2022" . Retrieved 17 July 2023.