Report: Knicks sign Maurice Ndour to two-year guaranteed deal
The Knicks have signed Real Madrid forward Maurice Ndour to a two-year guaranteed deal, according to European basketball reporter David Pick.
Ndour, 24, last played for Real Madrid in Liga ACB, averaging 2.3 points and 1.8 rebounds in 9.6 minutes per game. He impressed the Knicks last year at Summer League in Las Vegas, scoring 23 points in a game against then-rookie Jahlil Okafor and the 76ers.
Following Summer League, Ndour signed a multi-year deal with the Mavericks, but was waived in October.
The signing of Ndour brings the Knicks to 14 players. He joins Joakim Noah, Kristaps Porzingis, Willy Hernangomez, Kyle O’Quinn and Marshall Plumlee in the frontcourt.
On Tuesday, the team re-signed veteran guard Sasha Vujacic to a one-year deal worth the veteran’s minimum.
– Kenny Ducey
Two good signings this week. Never thought I would say that about Sasha returning, but for a year, and to help KP and the new rooks adjust to all the changes, its a smart move.
There is real balance. Its why I am very puzzled as some folks are saying this is an all in and PHil's plan totally changed and its all win now. NDour, Kuz, Willy, not sure if both Baker/Randle make the team, Plumlee... If you cant see a clear and concerted effort by this FO to continue to build towards the future WHILE fielding a team with the upside for a deep playoff run I just don't know what you are looking at.
Its because the starting roster is top heavy with older, frequently injured players now. Some of us here were happy to have the best frontcourt since Ewing/Oakley. As I pointed out before, even Mike Lupica who supported the Rose trade said it was a desperation move. Im glad there are some younger players in the pipeline, at the same time, I want to be sure that KP isn't surrounded by older, broken down players on bad deals when its time to re-up.
I keep hearing that Porzingis would never leave. I believe if we've learned anything from the Durant move, is anything can happen, especially with Dolan in charge. I dont want mgmt to get complacent about what the team will look like when its time for KP to make his decision. Those are legitimate concerns IMO considering this franchise's history under Dolan.
Have also made it clear that since Phil's sudden sense of urgency, I do like the moves he has made to fill out the roster.
I'm in this same boat- older, oft injured players taking up a good % of the salary cap, but impressed with some of the players Phil & co have found to fill out the roster.
But still, these guys are unproven, to some degree so I can't get too excited yet. But, they are reminiscent of the Mozgov signing that netted a real player out of nowhere!
colorfl1@ 7/13/2016 1:14 PM
“God has blessed me with a new opportunity and I will be taking my talents to the @nyknicks,” Ndour wrote on Instagram. “I am very grateful and excited to put on the blue and orange #2 jersey. A new chapter is about to be written. Knicks fans, here I come.”
I like this guy hope he can get some minutes at the 3-4-5
Love to see this line up KP 3pt threat Ndour 3 pt threat Kuz 3 pt threat Rose Jennings 3 pt threat
And they all can RUN,RUN,RUN
That is a awesome offensive attack and can run and gun and also spread the floor
Ohh it's going to be a fun season
Nice signing Phil we all wanted him last year! Guys a young stud on the up and up
Was starting to get minutes on Dallas before injury
mreinman@ 7/13/2016 1:18 PM
newyorker4ever wrote:I guess Hornacek/Phil want a lot of athletic combo guys at the 3-4 and 5 with these guys they're signing. My problem is there isn't gonna be much offense coming from any of our backups at any of those 3 positions but the defense, rebounding and athleticism should be fun to watch.
maybe JH has convinced phil that KOQ's and Seraphin's are slow old school NBA.
NYKBocker@ 7/13/2016 1:21 PM
I guess Louis Labeyrie is going back to Europe.
crzymdups@ 7/13/2016 1:26 PM
I love this signing! A lot of us were asking about him. Glad they kept tabs on him.
I guess Baker and Randle will duel it out for the 15th spot.
crzymdups@ 7/13/2016 1:27 PM
Here's NDour on his instagram -
Thanks @realmadridbasket for the opportunity and to the fans for all the support, it was a pleasure playing for you guys. God has blessed me with a new opportunity and I will be taking my talents to the @nyknicks. I am very grateful and excited to put on the blue and orange #2 jersey. A new chapter is about to be written.Knicks fans, here I come.
Thanks @realmadridbasket for the opportunity and to the fans for all the support, it was a pleasure playing for you guys. God has blessed me with a new opportunity and I will be taking my talents to the @nyknicks. I am very grateful and excited to put on the blue and orange #2 jersey. A new chapter is about to be written.Knicks fans, here I come.
Especially all you Phil haters.... Phil is woke!!!!
mreinman@ 7/13/2016 1:42 PM
EnySpree wrote:
Especially all you Phil haters.... Phil is woke!!!!
this move woke me the f**k up!
Knickoftime@ 7/13/2016 1:44 PM
EnySpree wrote:
Especially all you Phil haters.... Phil is woke!!!!
Man, that's a bad read.
WaltLongmire@ 7/13/2016 1:46 PM
mreinman wrote:
newyorker4ever wrote:I guess Hornacek/Phil want a lot of athletic combo guys at the 3-4 and 5 with these guys they're signing. My problem is there isn't gonna be much offense coming from any of our backups at any of those 3 positions but the defense, rebounding and athleticism should be fun to watch.
maybe JH has convinced phil that KOQ's and Seraphin's are slow old school NBA.
Not sure Hornacek had to tell Phil anything about KOQ limitations (and the fact that he was overweight) and Seraphin's inconsistency and BB IQ.
Willy made Seraphin expendable (Hernangomez is also an old school big, by the way- faster than Seraphin, though.)...I also expect that Phil tryed to unload KOQ for some late picks in the recent draft. KOQ is supposedly losing some weight...maybe he surprises.
WaltLongmire@ 7/13/2016 1:48 PM
colorfl1 wrote:“God has blessed me with a new opportunity and I will be taking my talents to the @nyknicks,” Ndour wrote on Instagram. “I am very grateful and excited to put on the blue and orange #2 jersey. A new chapter is about to be written. Knicks fans, here I come.”
So N'Dour considers Phil to be "God?" Interesting...
mreinman@ 7/13/2016 1:48 PM
WaltLongmire wrote:
colorfl1 wrote:“God has blessed me with a new opportunity and I will be taking my talents to the @nyknicks,” Ndour wrote on Instagram. “I am very grateful and excited to put on the blue and orange #2 jersey. A new chapter is about to be written. Knicks fans, here I come.”
So N'Dour considers Phil to be "God?" Interesting...
mills
WaltLongmire@ 7/13/2016 1:54 PM
mreinman wrote:
WaltLongmire wrote:
colorfl1 wrote:“God has blessed me with a new opportunity and I will be taking my talents to the @nyknicks,” Ndour wrote on Instagram. “I am very grateful and excited to put on the blue and orange #2 jersey. A new chapter is about to be written. Knicks fans, here I come.”
So N'Dour considers Phil to be "God?" Interesting...
mills
Nah...Mills is the "Black Jesus."
crzymdups@ 7/13/2016 2:00 PM
Also from that NYPost article - remember this "guarantee" and the one to Plumlee are pretty light guarantees and they can be waived without much of a cap hit. No real guarantee they'll be on the final roster.
The Knicks have 14 players on guaranteed pacts, but there’s no assurance Plumlee or Ndour will make the 15-man roster.
Report: Knicks sign Maurice Ndour to two-year guaranteed deal
The Knicks have signed Real Madrid forward Maurice Ndour to a two-year guaranteed deal, according to European basketball reporter David Pick.
Ndour, 24, last played for Real Madrid in Liga ACB, averaging 2.3 points and 1.8 rebounds in 9.6 minutes per game. He impressed the Knicks last year at Summer League in Las Vegas, scoring 23 points in a game against then-rookie Jahlil Okafor and the 76ers.
Following Summer League, Ndour signed a multi-year deal with the Mavericks, but was waived in October.
The signing of Ndour brings the Knicks to 14 players. He joins Joakim Noah, Kristaps Porzingis, Willy Hernangomez, Kyle O’Quinn and Marshall Plumlee in the frontcourt.
On Tuesday, the team re-signed veteran guard Sasha Vujacic to a one-year deal worth the veteran’s minimum.
– Kenny Ducey
Two good signings this week. Never thought I would say that about Sasha returning, but for a year, and to help KP and the new rooks adjust to all the changes, its a smart move.
There is real balance. Its why I am very puzzled as some folks are saying this is an all in and PHil's plan totally changed and its all win now. NDour, Kuz, Willy, not sure if both Baker/Randle make the team, Plumlee... If you cant see a clear and concerted effort by this FO to continue to build towards the future WHILE fielding a team with the upside for a deep playoff run I just don't know what you are looking at.
Its because the starting roster is top heavy with older, frequently injured players now. Some of us here were happy to have the best frontcourt since Ewing/Oakley. As I pointed out before, even Mike Lupica who supported the Rose trade said it was a desperation move. Im glad there are some younger players in the pipeline, at the same time, I want to be sure that KP isn't surrounded by older, broken down players on bad deals when its time to re-up.
I keep hearing that Porzingis would never leave. I believe if we've learned anything from the Durant move, is anything can happen, especially with Dolan in charge. I dont want mgmt to get complacent about what the team will look like when its time for KP to make his decision. Those are legitimate concerns IMO considering this franchise's history under Dolan.
Have also made it clear that since Phil's sudden sense of urgency, I do like the moves he has made to fill out the roster.
I guess my retort is simple... do you still believe the bold? Because if you look at every move that followed the Rose deal it looks like the start of a calculated and well executed offseason. Phil hedged the health of Noah and Rose with Kuz, NDour, Willy and Plumlee... all prospects locked into 2 year deals. Then to ensure there is veteran depth Jennings, Lance and Sasha represent fantastic value in this market.
Hey, I didn't like the Rose deal either. But I did give it a wait and see. In the past that WAS the move. Now, that is just one thing that can go right. If that move fails there is upside to that as well. Big picture this was a hell of a job
