The New York Knicks have come to an agreement with free agent James Singleton, according to a league source. Knicks fans, what do you think?! Details & weigh in after the jump…
Via Ian Begley at ESPN:
Singleton, a 6-foot-8 forward, has played parts of five seasons in the NBA, most recently with theWashington Wizards in 2011-12.
He played the 2012-13 season in China with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers, averaging 15.1 points and 11 rebounds in 21 games.
The Knicks will need to cut a player on their 15-man roster once their agreement with Singleton, 33, becomes official. The New York Daily News first reported the Knicks were close to a deal with Singleton on Wednesday.
Singleton should help offset injuries to the Knicks’ front line. Tyson Chandler (bulging disk in neck) and Kenyon Martin (left ankle sprain) will miss at least the next two games because of their injuries.
Marcus Camby is doubtful for Thursday’s game against Chicago because of plantar fascia in his left foot. So the Knicks need help on the front line as soon as possible.
Singelton was not on an NBA roster after March 1, so he will be eligible for the postseason.
It is unclear at this point who the Knicks will cut once they add Singleton.
Big men Kurt Thomas (stress reaction/right foot) and Rasheed Wallace (left foot fracture) are recovering from injuries and are natural candidates to be released.
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UPDATE VIA PBT:
From Frank Isola of the New York Daily News:
Knicks close to reaching deal with free agent forward James Singleton the Daily News has learned. A player, likely Kurt Thomas, must be cut.
Isola later confirmed that Thomas would be released, and is scheduled to have surgery on his injured right foot next week.
