BREAKING: New York Knicks Make 2 Roster Moves

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the New York Knicks are waiving Duane Washington Jr. and re-signing Jaylen Martin.

UPDATE: The New York Knicks have officially announced that they have signed Jaylen Martin and waived Duane Washington Jr. 

Via Knicks PR: "The New York Knicks announced today that the team has signed guard Jaylen Martin to a two-way contract."

Knicks sign Jaylen Martin to two-way contract pic.twitter.com/ZQXJlWsZS2

— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) November 27, 2023

Via Knicks PR: "Knicks waive Duane Washington Jr."

Knicks waive Duane Washington Jr.

— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) November 27, 2023

Duane Washington Jr. is on a two-way deal with the New York Knicks but has yet to make his debut for the team (he has played in the G League for the Westchester Knicks). 

However, the former Ohio State star got injured, and he will miss significant time.

Via Knicks PR on Sunday: "Duane Washington Jr. sustained a right thumb injury. He will be re-evaluated in 6-8 weeks."

Duane Washington Jr. sustained a right thumb injury. He will be re-evaluated in 6-8 weeks.

— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) November 26, 2023

Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reports that the Knicks will now waive Washington Jr. and re-sign Jaylen Martin to a two-way deal. 

Via Charania: "The New York Knicks are waiving injured guard Duane Washington Jr. and re-signing G/F Jaylen Martin on a two-way NBA contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Martin has averaged 13 points for Knicks' Westchester G League affiliate this season."

The New York Knicks are waiving injured guard Duane Washington Jr. and re-signing G/F Jaylen Martin on a two-way NBA contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Martin has averaged 13 points for Knicks' Westchester G League affiliate this season.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 27, 2023

Washington Jr. has played two seasons in the NBA for the Indiana Pacers and Phoenix Suns. 

Last year, he averaged 7.9 points, 1.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest while shooting 36.7% from the field and 36.0% from the three-point range.

Meanwhile, Martin is a rookie after going undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft this past summer. 

Jaylen Martin’s two-way deal with NYK is a one year pact, per SNY sources. The 19-year-old has impressed members of the organization with his play and approach to the game. To make room for Martin, NYK waived injured 2-way player Duane Washington Jr. Athletic first on it.

— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) November 27, 2023

As for the Knicks, they are 9-7 in their first 16 games, which has them as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. 

They will play their next game on Tuesday when they host the Charlotte Hornets. 

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