Likely yes. Related example:

Nickel Complexes of a Bulky β-Diketiminate Ligand

Nathan A. Eckert , Emily M. Bones , Rene J. Lachicotte , and Patrick L. Holland *

Inorg. Chem., 2003, 42 (5), pp 1720–1725

DOI: 10.1021/ic025986n

Hi - I guess you are learning to work with nickel- the answer of course is that it's quite easy. If you need any advice for coordination chemistry; the tricks the professions use then just ask, best wishes, Ian.