New York Knicks Sign Baron Davis To One-Year Deal

Baron Davis
Despite early reports that stated Chris Paul wanted to become a New York Knick, the storied franchise lost the superstar point guard to the Los Angeles Clippers ... who also picked up former Knicks guard Chauncey Billups after the team waived him last week.
The Knicks just picked up a new veteran point guard to replace the position on Monday (December 19), when they announced that they've signed Baron Davis.
NY picked up Davis -- who had become a free agent after being waived by the Cleveland Cavaliers last week -- for a reported one-year deal worth $2.5 million.
However, according to ESPN.com, it's unclear when the NBA vet would play at Madison Square Garden, because he's currently sidelined with a herniated disk in his back.
A source tells the network Davis could be out for 8-10 weeks.
Davis played in 58 games last season, averaging 13.1 points and 6.7 assists for the Clippers and Cavaliers. The two-time NBA All-Star has averaged 16.5 points and 7.3 assists since being drafted by the Charlotte Hornets with the #3 overall pick in the 1999 draft.
"Everybody knows what he can do when he's healthy and when he's focused," Knicks star Carmelo Anthony said of his new teammate. "I was here for two months last year and we played (the Cavaliers) quite a bit of time when I got here and he was healthy then. They beat us and he was a big part of those wins.
"When BD (Davis) is healthy, he's one of the best."
The Lakers and the Heat were also said to be interested in Davis after he was waived. However, the Knicks beat them to the punch.

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