Nailon Joins Knicks

Marc Berman of the New York Post reports that the Knicks finalized the signing of Lee Nailon yesterday. He then rode the Amtrak to Philadelphia to meet up with his new team. He will practice with the Knicks today at Philadelphia Community College.

The 6-9 small forward will make his debut tomorrow night against the Sixers.

The Knicks are hoping that Nailon’s size will help alleviate the lack of height along the frontcourt. They also want him to be an offensive presence on the floor.

"He's true to the position," Chaney said of Nailon. "He's a true small forward. I think it's great, great to have a bona-fide small forward in that position and a guy who can score. He can definitely score. He can face up and shoot the ball and he can also post-up."

Nailon’s defense is suspect, but he should have no problem supplanting Shandon Anderson at the small forward position until Latrell Sprewell returns from his hand injury.

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Nailon a Knick

Marc Berman of the New York Post reports that Lee Nailon may have finally found a home. After being re-signed, then waived by the Hornets, he has agreed in principal to a one-year contract with the Knicks. The team waived Toby Bailey to open a roster spot for Nailon. The signing is expected to be announced today.

The addition of Nailon could mean the end of Latrell Sprewell’s tenure as a Knick. Nailon and Sprewell play the same position, but Nailon is bigger, younger and less expensive.

Nailon traveled to New York after talking with coach Don Chaney. It is believed that he agreed to a one-year deal worth between $850,000 and $900,000. He did not travel to the team to Detroit but may be present at today’s shootaround.

The Knicks were interested in signing Nailon during the summer but held off because they expected Sprewell to play the small forward position. There were upset to learn that Sprewell had broken his hand during the offseason. They were more upset because they learned of the injury one day after Nailon had re-signed a deal with the Hornets.

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Nailon waived; Knicks interested

The New Orleans Hornets announced today that they have waived forward Lee Nailon and guard Terrell McIntyre. The roster is now set at 14 players.

"By waiving Nailon and McIntyre now, we solidify our roster and give Lee a better chance of landing on another team," said Hornets Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Bob Bass.

Marc Berman of the New York Post reports that the Knicks are seriously considering claiming Nailon and his contract off of waivers. They have the ability to do so because of the recently granted injury exception awarded to the team to replace Antonio McDyess.

If the Knicks are able to claim the 6-9 small forward, it would put them in a better position to trade Latrell Sprewell.

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