What happened
Jordan Clarkson said he wanted to return to the Knicks, and his one-year veteran-minimum deal came together on July 9 after he and agent Rich Paul considered no other meetings or offers.
The guard said he now understands his fit is less about scoring volume and more about defense and rebounding, even though he is part of a crowded backcourt with no guarantee of steady minutes.
This keeps Clarkson in a rotation fight rather than locking in a fixed bench role, especially if New York keeps its current backcourt order intact. His usage may depend on whether the Knicks prioritize defense and ball pressure over shot creation.
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Original reporting: Jordan Clarkson happy to do his part with Knicks — and knows role — Yahoo Sports ↗