AUGUST 19: Simms’ deal with the Knicks is now official, per RealGM’s transactions log.
JULY 30: Undrafted rookie Aamir Simms will sign with the Knicks, tweets Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Woj doesn’t offer specifics on the deal, but it will likely be an Exhibit 10 contract, which is frequently given to camp invitees.
The 6’8″ power forward spent four years at Clemson, averaging a career-best 13.4 points per game as a senior, along with 6.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists. He opted to skip an extra year of eligibility being offered by the NCAA and declare for the draft.
He was a third-team All-ACC selection as a junior and a second-team choice as a senior.
Simms’ deal with New York can become official once the NBA’s new league year begins next week.
NY draft is absolute BS … Period!
Another power forward. Sweet.