Baron Davis Going To The New York Knicks

by Conrad Kaczmarek on Dec 18, 2011 1:38 PM CST in 2011-12 Season Preview

Baron Davis, who was recently waived by the Cleveland Cavaliers, has reportedly agreed to sign with the New York Knicks. The Knicks are relatively desperate at the point guard position and are apparently willing to sign the veteran guard who has been diagnosed with a bulging disk in his back. The original time table suggested that Davis would be out for 8 to 10 weeks, but that could change.

The Knicks used their own amnesty clause on veteran guard, Chauncey Billups. As far as I know, the Cavaliers will still be responsible for the remainder of Baron Davis' contract, but it will not count against their salary cap. As I said when Davis was cut, I wish him nothing but the best. He was a class act during his time in Cleveland and it would be great to see him get healthy and play for a playoff team this year. The Knicks signed Davis to a one year, $2.5 million contract.

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Do I state the obvious here or no? Uh, sure I guess.

Glad it’s not Miami

With or Without the H

by johnf34 on Dec 18, 2011 1:48 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

Auto-rec.

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Dec 18, 2011 1:56 PM CST up reply actions

If anything you should have been glad if he had signed with Miami, he would have messed up the chemistry there being out for 8-10 weeks and then coming back out of shape =P

by ap3604 on Dec 18, 2011 3:05 PM CST up reply actions

The Heat don’t need any help screwing up their chemistry. It’s non-existant. But if they add Baron they finally have a talented PG, which is something they really need. Glad it’s not Miami too.

Let's Go Cavs!

by Clevsports on Dec 18, 2011 8:58 PM CST up reply actions

i think this means the cavs owe him 2.5 million less this season than they would have originally? maybe?

by davidzavac on Dec 18, 2011 3:35 PM CST reply actions

So, to be clear, any team that bids for a player must match the length of the contract but any player who clears waivers and is signed as a FA can be signed for any length? Am I right on that?

With or Without the H

by johnf34 on Dec 18, 2011 4:00 PM CST reply actions

Something like that? I don’t know for sure

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Dec 18, 2011 4:03 PM CST up reply actions

I think that’s right. For example, Sacramento bidded on and won Travis Outlaw for 4 years, $12 million and that makes sense because he had that long left on his deal.

With or Without the H

by johnf34 on Dec 18, 2011 4:52 PM CST up reply actions

I don’t think that $2.5 million that he signed for comes off what we owe him. Since he cleared waivers and signed as a free agent we still owe the whole guaranteed contract of $27 million.

Unlike Billups who was claimed on Waivers, the $2 million bid by the Clippers comes off of the $14 million the Knicks owe him.

I think this is how it works?

Tear it up, tear it up.

by Danny7185 on Dec 18, 2011 7:29 PM CST reply actions

Sounds right to me.

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Dec 18, 2011 8:55 PM CST up reply actions

For what it's worth

Knicks signed him for the vet’s minimum (just 1.4 mil).

I am a Knicks fan: how did Davis look in the games not against us last year? Against the Knicks, he was really good. Did you feel like he was slower at all?

GO CUSE, BLUE, AND EAGLES!

by tanman5 on Dec 19, 2011 6:12 PM CST reply actions

I was really impressed with Baron last year. He played well, helped mentor younger guys, and was overall a great addition to the team. Seems to have grown up a lot in the last couple years. Hard to say if he’s lost a step, but if he can get healthy he’ll be a great addiction to the Knicks.

Let's Go Cavs!

by Clevsports on Dec 19, 2011 9:39 PM CST up reply actions