The Knicks intend to sign free agent guard Garrison Mathews to a training camp contract, reports Stefan Bondy of The New York Post (via Twitter).
According to Bondy, Mathews is expected to compete for a spot on New York’s standard roster. As a six-year NBA veteran, Mathews is no longer eligible for a two-way deal.
The Knicks just agreed to re-sign Landry Shamet to a one-year deal. Bondy’s reporting suggests the two sharpshooters may competing against each other for a roster spot, barring a trade or two to create more financial flexibility.
Nearly 85% of Mathews’ field goal attempts over the course of his career have come from behind the three-point line, and the former Lipscomb star has converted 38.2% of those outside looks. He also has a knack for drawing fouls on three-pointers.
Mathews, who turns 29 years old next month, has spent the past two-plus seasons with Atlanta. In 47 games last season, the 6’5″ shooting guard averaged 7.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists while knocking down 39.0% of his threes in 17.7 minutes per contest.
More to come…