2019 NBA Free Agency – Live tracker, updated daily
New York Knicks:
July 9: Based on medical issues and concerns of the feasibility of Reggie Bullock being able to compete in a full season the team and player are re-working the original contract.
ESPN Sources: The New York Knicks and free agent Reggie Bullock are re-working an original two-year, $21M deal, with both sides motivated to find an agreement with new terms. Agent David Bauman and the Knicks are re-evaluating Bullock’s fitness to play a full season in 2019-20.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 9, 2019
July 9: Subsequently, Marcus Morris has informed the San Antonio Spurs he is reconsidering signing with them with a view of joining the Knicks instead.
Reporting with @MarcJSpearsESPN: Free agent Marcus Morris -- who committed to a two-year, $20M Spurs deal w/ player option -- is re-considering agreement. Morris is now considering a free agent deal with Knicks, who'll have additional cap space with reworking of Bullock deal.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 9, 2019
July 16: Knicks announce Reggie Bullock underwent cervical disc herniation surgery (hence the reason for his contract was re-negotiated and lowered.
Knicks 2019 free agents:
Isaiah Hicks (shifted to unrestricted)
Billy Garrett option declined
John Jenkins (shifted to unrestricted)
Free Agents Signed:
- Marcus Morris agrees to deal July 11, (1-year, $15M)
- Elfrid Payton on a two-year, $16 million
- Wayne Ellington agrees to deal July 1, (2-year, $16M)
- Julius Randle agrees to deal June (3-year $63)
- Taj Gibson agrees to deal June (2-year $20M)
- Bobby Portis agrees to deal June 30 (2-year, $31M)
- Reggie Bullock agrees deal June 30 (20year, $21M)
Free Agent Exits:
- Henry Ellenson exits for Brooklyn, July 15
- Luke Kornet exits for Chicago on July 3
- Noah Vonleh agrees to exit for Minnesota on July 2
- Emmanuel Mudiay exits to join Utah on July 2
- Mario Hezonja – leaves for Blazers on a minimum deal – June 30
- DeAndre Jordan – leaves to join Nets, June 30
Trades:
- none yet
2019 Roster Depth:
Kadeem Allen
Reggie Bullock
Damyean Dotson
Wayne Ellington
Taj Gibson
Kevin Knox
Marcus Morris
Frank Ntilikina
Elfrid Payton
Bobby Portis
Julius Randle
Mitchell Robinson
Dennis Smith Jr.
Lance Thomas
Allonzo Trier
Wayne Ellington
Draft Picks:
- RJ Barrett
- Ignas Brazdeikis