J.R. Smith Resigns With New York Knicks

Shooting guard J.R. Smith has been resigned by the New York Knicks. Smith was the go to shooting guard off the bench, replacing Landry Fields in games during the 2011-2012 season. With Fields now bolting for the Toronto Raptors, the Knicks decided to resign the former first round pick.

Smith played in 35 games last year after signing a deal with the Knicks. Prior to that he played in the Chinese Basketball Association for the Zheijang Golden Bulls. In China, Smith averaged 34.4 points per game in 36 minutes per contest. Smith posted 12.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game for the Knicks. The rebounds marked his second highest total, while the steals were a career high for Smith.

J.R. Smith started only one game for the Knicks in the 2011-2012 season. He will be heavily relied on during the 2012-2013 season and now makes up part of a starting five that includes...


PG Jeremy Lin
SG J.R. Smith
SF Carmelo Anthony
PF Amare Stoudemire
C Tyson Chandler

The contract is reported to be $2.8 million for two years. Smith receives guaranteed money the first year and has a player option on year two.