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Seeking veteran presence, Knicks to sign Jarrett Jack
The New York Knicks will finalize an agreement with veteran free agent Jarrett Jack in the coming days, according to league sources.
The 33-year-old point guard has been limited by two major right knee injuries in the past two seasons. If healthy, he gives the Knicks another veteran to potentially mentor rookie Frank Ntilikina.
Jack's agreement with the Knicks, which was first reported by Basketball Insiders, is for one year and is not fully guaranteed.
Jack has struggled through injuries in the past two seasons. He suffered a right ACL injury early in the 2015-16 season while with the Brooklyn Nets and was unable to return. Jack then inked a deal with Atlanta prior to the 2016-17 season, but he was waived prior to the season after being unable to participate in training camp.
The New Orleans Pelicans signed Jack to a 10-day contract in February, but the veteran suffered a season-ending meniscus tear in his right near after appearing in two games for the Pelicans.
Jack has played for eight teams in 13 seasons (including this year's campaign with New York), averaging 11 points and 4.5 assists per game. Once Jack signs his contract, the Knicks will have the maximum of 20 players under contract heading into training camp.
The 33-year-old point guard has been limited by two major right knee injuries in the past two seasons. If healthy, he gives the Knicks another veteran to potentially mentor rookie Frank Ntilikina.
Jack's agreement with the Knicks, which was first reported by Basketball Insiders, is for one year and is not fully guaranteed.
Jack has struggled through injuries in the past two seasons. He suffered a right ACL injury early in the 2015-16 season while with the Brooklyn Nets and was unable to return. Jack then inked a deal with Atlanta prior to the 2016-17 season, but he was waived prior to the season after being unable to participate in training camp.
The New Orleans Pelicans signed Jack to a 10-day contract in February, but the veteran suffered a season-ending meniscus tear in his right near after appearing in two games for the Pelicans.
Jack has played for eight teams in 13 seasons (including this year's campaign with New York), averaging 11 points and 4.5 assists per game. Once Jack signs his contract, the Knicks will have the maximum of 20 players under contract heading into training camp.