OCTOBER 24: Washington’s two-way contract with the Knicks is official, per NBA.com’s transaction log.
OCTOBER 22: The Knicks plan to bring back Duane Washington Jr. to fill their open two-way slot, sources tell Ian Begley of SNY (Twitter link). The 23-year-old combo guard was waived Saturday along with three other players.
New York converted Dylan Windler from a two-way deal to a standard contract on Saturday, creating the vacancy. Washington must go through waivers before being re-signed, but once that happens, the team will have a full roster with 15 standard deals and all three of its two-way spots filled.
Washington joined the Knicks on a two-way contract in late February, but didn’t see any game action. He was waived in July and then re-signed to a non-guaranteed training camp deal five days later.
Washington spent time with the Pacers and Suns after going undrafted out of Ohio State in 2021. He holds career averages of 9.1 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 79 career games.
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All the Knicks have done. Is bring in guards to look at. Considering a backup to Randle is our biggest need. Have to wonder!!!!
We are already loaded at guard rotation.
Jalen, Quickley, McBride, Grimes,Donte. Also wings who play 2-3. RJ, Hart, Fournier.
So with a 12 man team. Leaves 4 spots. And we all know Fournier isn’t getting mins.
So a team supposedly chasing the East. With a player not getting mins. No backup to Randle. Is just not going to work for the season.
They have to address the backup to Randle. And it’s not Sims.
Looking at all these guards. Can only mean they are looking to trade. Or getting ready to trade. Quickley and Grimes are the two players. Most teams want. And two we can afford to trade. Although I’m really mixed up about Grimes. Mitch is another player we can afford to move. Throw in Fournier to help salary match. Plus all the picks we have. And we have the assets for a major deal or two.
Will Randles backup come in a trade?
If Quickley doesn’t get extended by Monday. Then his salary is set and can be traded. I’ve heard no rumors about (real rumors) a Knicks trade.
We can’t go into the year without a backup to Randle ……. It’s getting close to critical for me. You all know who I want. Gets us closer to objective imo. DeM DeR >>>> NYK
Since they released Martin. There is no need for youth on this team. What about McBride, quickley, Grimes, Sims and Evan F for Der DeRozan? Then sign a veteran backup PF.
I think by having Hart at backup 4 will spread the court plus 2nd unit will run more its worth experiment see what happens. If it dont work,pickup a stretch 4 at minimum salary.