After acquiring him in a larger three-team deal, the Knicks will be waiving former Sixers center Vincent Poirier, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN tweets.
New York also will have gained a 2021 second-round pick and former Thunder swingman Terrance Ferguson from Philadelphia in the trade.
During his second NBA season, Poirier failed to crack Philadelphia’s big man rotation. This year, the 27-year-old seven-footer is averaging just 3.9 MPG across a scant 10 games, even with All-Star center Joel Embiid absent recently due to a bone bruise in his left knee.
Releasing Poirier will give New York an open roster spot, as Ian Begley of SNY observes (via Twitter). That roster spot may not stay open for long, however.
The Knicks may still be very much in the hunt for a new center on the buyout market, as Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News reports that New York’s relatively quiet maneuvering at the deadline gives them plenty of available capital. As we relayed earlier today, the team could be looking to add Cavaliers center Andre Drummond, who is reportedly working towards a buyout with Cleveland.
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Vinny sex finger is on the move again.link to twitter.com
Knicks did nothing today
I am only concerned about what nba landscape would look like in playoffs after TD
They traded Rivers and Iggy for a 2nd and a Ferguson. So not literally nothing.
imo, this was the way to go. They’re still rebuilding and have little chance of going deep into the playoffs, so no reason to do anything crazy.
Ferguson is a Thibs kind of player. Could be they see a defensive presence here, plus a pick. I like Braz felt like he didn’t really get a chance here. I’m just glad Knicks didn’t reach for stars here at TD.
Can’t believe we didn’t add offense for playoffs. Tells me they are being conservative. That’s a good sign for a Knicks fan believe me. Rumor about offering Drummond a contract could be true (nbcsports). I hope so he adds offense and depth. And we don’t give up anything. That’s a great move to me. With Mitch and Drummond in playoffs who ever plays us better come to play. Knicks not winning anything this yr. But with Drummond we can upset a 1st rd opponent. Or at least go 7 and make it fun. All about rebuilding in NY. We don’t have to make a big splash now. 3 picks in top 32 next yr draft. That’s what I’m talking about.
Bulls have better GM than Knicks
Bulls improve significantly
Two current all stars
Lauri
White
Young
Thies
GM s are not judged on deals at TD. They are judged on building teams to contend. That takes yrs. Be patient Syll
We have a winner!
I’m glad they didn’t do anything big. You’re exactly right about their playoff ceiling. But yea since they have the cap room to absorb drummond I wouldn’t be opposed to it.
I wish they would of given Iggy a chance he could of provided instant offense off the bench.
Exactly!!!!
Feel great !!
And love the hate
Lol