Two players that have not contributed much in recent weeks are reportedly out on their own after the New York Knicks decided to release Metta World Peace and Beno Udrih.
Al Iannazzone of Newsday first reported the transaction:
World Peace took to Twitter to announce that the move would be happening and send a message to the team and its fans:
The 34-year-old veteran signed as a free agent this past summer, but he has struggled to get onto the court and is only averaging 13.4 minutes in 29 games this year. His average of 4.8 points per game would be the lowest of his 15-year career.
Things have been even worse lately as he has only entered in six games since the start of January, totaling only 13 points in that stretch.
Meanwhile, Udrih has not appeared in a game since Jan. 24 when he scored three points in a win against the Charlotte Bobcats. This came shortly after the point guard requested a trade, according to ESPN's Ian Begley.
Begley also notes that Udrih angered people earlier in the season when he explained:
I kind of feel ...
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