Knicks sign Quentin Richardson

The Knicks have signed Quentin Richardson. (Marc Serota/Getty Images) The Knicks announced Tuesday the signing of veteran guard Quentin Richardson for the

The Knicks have signed Quentin Richardson. (Marc Serota/Getty Images)

The Knicks announced Tuesday the signing of veteran guard Quentin Richardson for the rest of the season. Richardson is eligible for the playoffs because he did not play in the NBA this season.

The move completes a busy week of roster juggling for the Knicks, who released Kurt Thomas, flirted with James Singleton, and then signed Solomon Jones. New York then released Jones after he played 26 minutes in two games.

Richardson, 33, last played in the NBA for the Magic in 2011-12, when he averaged 4.5 points and 2.6 rebounds in 18 minutes per game. Back in October, the Magic bought out the final two years of Richardson's contract and he remained unsigned until Tuesday. The 12-year NBA veteran holds career averages of 10.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists. Richardson's tenure has included stops with the Clippers, Suns, Knicks, Heat and Magic; his previous time in New York spanned four seasons, from 2005 to 2009.

New York's roster is now full at 15 players; Richardson becomes the ninth member of the roster who is at least 30 years old.

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