New York Knicks downsize: Nichols, Jordon and Russell waived

The New York Knicks cut today guards Demetris Nichols, Jared Jordan, and Walker Russell.

New York Knicks downsize: Nichols, Jordon and Russell waived The New York Knicks got their roster down to the regular-season limit of 15 today, after cutting guards Demetris Nichols, Jared Jordan, and Walker Russell. Demetris Nichols was drafted this year fro Syracuse in the second round, 53rd overall, by the Portland Trail Blazers, but was immediately traded to the Knicks for a second-round draft pick next year. Nichols averaged 18.9 points for the Syracuse Orange last season and was All Big East Team in 2007. The Knicks were working on a deal to send Demetris Nichols to Europe for the 07-08 season, but the young player refused.

Point guard Jared Jordan was initially picked up by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2007 draft from Marist College, but was traded to the Knicks at the end of September for cash considerations. Jordan averaged 4.5 minutes in six preseason games with the NY Knicks. Walker Russell Jr. (picture) attended Chipola Junior College, FL before spending his final two collegiate seasons at Jacksonville State where he led the team in scoring, assists and free-throw percentage as a senior.

Published on 10/25/2007