The New York Knicks will reportedly sign point guard Jimmer Fredette from their D-League affiliate to a 10-day contract, according to Ian Begley of ESPN.com. Sam Amick of USA Today confirmed the report Friday.
Fredette, a former first-round pick who's played parts of five years in the NBA, is a career 41.1 percent shooter over the course of tenures with the Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls and New Orleans Pelicans.
The former BYU Cougars standout won D-League All-Star Game MVP last weekend, and Tuesday he reiterated his intent to return to the NBA, per Marc Berman of the New York Post:
I feel I’ve definitely proven I can still play and provide something for a team out there. I’ve shown that. And I’m definitely confident if I do get an opportunity, I’ll be able to produce. The D-League has helped me to get better and develop as a basketball player. I hope there’ll be a team that takes notice and gives me a chance.
Begley reported Fredette will join the team early next week, filling an open roster spot, and terms of the deal were not ...
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Jimmer Fredette Reportedly to Be Signed by Knicks: Contract Details, Reaction
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