2:25pm: The moves are official, per the Knicks (Twitter links).
2:19pm: The Knicks plan to waive guard Duane Washington Jr. in order to sign wing Jaylen Martin, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link).
Washington, who is out six-to-eight weeks with a right thumb injury, is on a two-way contract with New York. Martin will be taking that spot once Washington is released, according to Charania.
Martin has impressed the Knicks “with his play and approach to the game,” tweets Ian Begley of SNY.tv. The rookie signed a two-way contract with New York over the summer after going undrafted out of the Overtime Elite league, but he was waived before the 2023/24 season began. He’ll receive a one-year deal, sources tell Begley. His previous agreement covered two years.
Martin, 19, has averaged 10.8 points and 3.3 rebounds per game in six appearances with the Knicks’ G League affiliate in Westchester this fall (22.6 minutes per game). New York still has a full 18-man roster after the transactions, with 15 players on standard deals and three on two-way contracts.
Don’t get why Knicks aren’t looking for a 4. To backup Randle. It’s frustrating waiting around to see if they will make a trade. The trade we all know has to happen this year. Waiting till Feb TD is excruciating….
Hope it won’t be that long
You’re fanboying for the Knicks is excruciating to watch, I feel sad for you bro.
What kind of comment is that? He’s a fan of the Knicks whether they’re good, bad, or in between. At least he’s making a commitment.
I’ve never seen you make a commitment to any team and you’ve been here 3 years. Really all you do is talk trash to other commenters. What’s up with that.
Yeah you must get plenty respect from your boys. Does my intelligence about the Knicks bother you. Why are you here.
Leon aka “Do Nuthin” Rose is paralyzed by fear. He is so afraid of making a trade for fear of getting Fired but both he and Thibs will be Fired anyway. Thibs is an abomination as a Coach
We know most here only got noise. Since they can’t have an intelligent argument. Or anything worthwhile to say.