Overview
- Jordan Clarkson finalized his buyout from the Utah Jazz and is expected to join the Knicks after clearing waivers, following a season in which he averaged 16.2 points and 3.7 assists off the bench.
- A former NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2021, Clarkson shot 36.2% from three-point range and has been on New York’s radar since the 2024 trade deadline.
- New York holds mutual interest in free agent Russell Westbrook, who averaged 13.3 points, 6.1 assists and 4.9 rebounds for the Denver Nuggets last season.
- The Knicks are also tracking veteran guard Tyus Jones, who posted 10.2 points, 5.3 assists and a 41.4% three-point clip in a reserve role with Phoenix.
- This bench revamp underscores the team’s effort to improve reserve scoring and playmaking after relying heavily on starters under the previous coach.