Knicks Sign Matt Barnes

[Mr. J]

<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Isiah Thomas announced today that free agent forward Matt Barnes has been signed to a contract. Terms of the deal are not disclosed.

Barnes, 6-7, 225-pounds, averaged 3.8 points and 3.1 rebounds in 43 games for Sacramento and Philadelphia last season. The Citrus Heights, CA-native was traded from the Kings to the 76ers on Feb. 23, 2005 as part of a six-player deal.</div>
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[Buckets]

Matt Barnes is an energy player and he can be a good backup for the Knicks if Houston isnt healthy and could possibly earn time over Ariza because of his defensive skills. Barnes is also a veteran who knows how to make it count when he's out there on the court, so I think this is a great pick up for the Knicks.