SenorSpur
02-24-2011, 11:49 AM
Another Knicks update on Balkman...and a possible new trade target - Corey Brewer. Maybe it's me, but this possibly has CIA Spurs written all over it.
Latest update, according the ESPN:
As we've previously noted, the Knicks are looking to sign a free agent big man after the deadline -- possibly Earl Barron.
But to do so, they'll need to clear a roster spot as they're at the maximum of 15.
And according to Alex Kennedy of HOOPSWORLD via sources close to the team, they're shopping both Renaldo Balkman and Corey Brewer to clear room.
"If the Knicks cannot find a deal for one or both players, Renaldo Balkman could be bought out to clear at least one roster spot," Kennedy wrote.
In addition to Barron, it's been reported the Knicks could sign someone from the D-League. Buyout candidates such as Jared Jeffries and Troy Murphy are also a possibility.
Earlier update: According to ESPN
The Knicks are targeting free agent center Earl Barron and Jared Jeffries, who will probably be waived by March 1 whether he's stays in Houston or is traded on Thursday.
The Knicks need to get rid of a player because they already have the limit of 15 on their roster. Marc Berman of the New York Post suggests the player "likely" to be released is Renaldo Balkman, who was just acquired from Denver and previously played for New York.
Balkman is signed through 2012-13 and makes $1.67 million per season. The Knicks could try to buyout his contract which would lower their future payrolls.
The Knicks could also open up a spot on the roster by waiving Anthony Carter or Kelenna Azubuike. Both of those players will be free agents after the season.
Latest update, according the ESPN:
As we've previously noted, the Knicks are looking to sign a free agent big man after the deadline -- possibly Earl Barron.
But to do so, they'll need to clear a roster spot as they're at the maximum of 15.
And according to Alex Kennedy of HOOPSWORLD via sources close to the team, they're shopping both Renaldo Balkman and Corey Brewer to clear room.
"If the Knicks cannot find a deal for one or both players, Renaldo Balkman could be bought out to clear at least one roster spot," Kennedy wrote.
In addition to Barron, it's been reported the Knicks could sign someone from the D-League. Buyout candidates such as Jared Jeffries and Troy Murphy are also a possibility.
Earlier update: According to ESPN
The Knicks are targeting free agent center Earl Barron and Jared Jeffries, who will probably be waived by March 1 whether he's stays in Houston or is traded on Thursday.
The Knicks need to get rid of a player because they already have the limit of 15 on their roster. Marc Berman of the New York Post suggests the player "likely" to be released is Renaldo Balkman, who was just acquired from Denver and previously played for New York.
Balkman is signed through 2012-13 and makes $1.67 million per season. The Knicks could try to buyout his contract which would lower their future payrolls.
The Knicks could also open up a spot on the roster by waiving Anthony Carter or Kelenna Azubuike. Both of those players will be free agents after the season.