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Jordan Clarkson of the New York Knicks reacts after hitting a 3-pointer against the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth quarter of the championship game of the Emirates NBA Cup.
The start of March was shaky for the NBA veteran Jordan Clarkson.
As the New York Knicks continued their battle for the two-seed in the Eastern Conference, Clarkson was seemingly falling out of favor with Mike Brown.
With April approaching—and the playoffs soon coming up—everything is changing for Clarkson in New York.
Following Tuesday’s March 17 win over the Indiana Pacers, the head coach confirmed to reporters that Clarkson has taken over a rotational spot going forward.
Jordan Clarkson Gets Big News From Knicks’ Mike Brown
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GettyJordan Clarkson during his run with the Utah Jazz, before joining the New York Knicks in free agency.
via @Krisplashed: Mike Brown says Jordan Clarkson has leaped above Mohamed Diawara in the rotation. Says that could change but they love Clarkson’s veteran chops.
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Mike Brown says Jordan Clarkson has leaped above Mohamed Diawara in the rotation. Says that could change but they love Clarkson’s veteran chops.
On January 24, Clarkson picked up his first DNP of the season. He played in just six minutes over the next four games. While Clarkson averaged 16.3 minutes of playing time, including getting a start, over the next six games, he logged three more DNPs from February 19 to February 22.
In the Knicks’ February 24 loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Clarkson hit the court for one minute of garbage time. He saw an additional six minutes of playing time in the following game, as the Knicks dominated the Milwaukee Bucks. Then, three DNPs followed that.
March Comes Up Big For Jordan Clarkson
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GettyABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 02: Jordan Clarkson #00 of New York Knicks handles the ball against during a preseason game between Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks on October 02, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
Since the start of March, Clarkson has played in seven out of 10 games. The March 11 matchup against the Utah Jazz was the wake-up call the Knicks needed to know that the veteran forward could have a massive impact within a steady role.
In 26 minutes, Clarkson drained 66% of his shots to produce 27 points. He also had five rebounds and three assists in the 134-117 win over the Jazz.
From that point on, Clarkson averaged 20.3 minutes of playing time over the next three games. During that stretch, he averaged 10.7 points (48% FG, 37% 3PT), 1.3 rebounds, and 1.0 assists.
It’s been an up-and-down year for the 33-year-old former second-round pick out of Missouri.
Throughout his career, Clarkson has been one of the most notable reserves in the league. He spent time with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers before joining the Utah Jazz, where he officially became a Sixth Man of the Year winner.
Over the offseason, Clarkson was viewed as a steal of an addition for the Knicks after he reached a buyout with the Jazz. The impact has been on a smaller scale with an inconsistent rotation role, but that might change as the Eastern Conference playoffs approach.