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Knicks to Sign Jordan Clarkson After Waivers Clear

This deal brings in a top bench scorer without compromising New York’s cap position.

Utah Jazz's Jordan Clarkson (00) defends New York Knicks' OG Anunoby (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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Overview

  • After clearing waivers from a buyout with the Utah Jazz, Clarkson is set to join the Knicks on a veteran-minimum deal when free agency opens on July 6.
  • The 33-year-old won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award in 2021 and has scored more bench points (3,637) than any player over the past five seasons.
  • Last season he averaged 16.2 points, 3.7 assists and 3.2 rebounds while shooting 40.8 percent from the field and 36.2 percent from three-point range.
  • His arrival addresses New York’s last-place bench scoring, which averaged fewer than 22 points per game during the regular season.
  • The minimum-salary contract preserves the Knicks’ cap flexibility, retains their taxpayer midlevel exception and could alter backcourt rotations by affecting Cameron Payne’s role.