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Knicks Re-Sign Jordan Clarkson to Minimum Deal, Near Complete Roster
The veteran guard returns on a $3.9 million minimum deal as New York keeps bench depth and stays below the NBA's second salary apron.
- On Thursday, Jordan Clarkson agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million veteran minimum deal to return to the New York Knicks, as Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul confirmed.
- Financial limitations dictated the strategy, as the Knicks sit roughly $6 million below the NBA's restrictive second salary apron, with Owner James Dolan intending to keep the roster below that threshold.
- Rookie forward Mohamed Diawara revealed that Clarkson emerged as an emotional leader during the playoffs, recalling a locker-room speech that 'really touched everyone' before New York's historic 13-game winning streak.
- Speculation regarding six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan ended with this signing, as analysts questioned whether his mid-range offensive style overlapped with Jalen Brunson's half-court orchestration.
- With the roster nearly complete, New York must still address its center rotation after losing Ariel Hukporti to Philadelphia, holding approximately $3.3 million to fill the final roster spot.
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