Jerome Jordan Signs to play in Serbia

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Thanks to the perpetually ridiculous Scott Schroeder and also Mark for reminding us that the Knicks retain Jordan's rights in this transaction.

Mark Deeks of Sham Sports just twat the following:

Jerome Jordan to sign with Hemofarm to replace Boban Marjanovic. www.novosti.rs/vesti...-Dzordan-u-Hemofarmu

The link provided above ( and again here: www.novosti.rs/vesti...-Dzordan-u-Hemofarmu ) takes you to this article which seems to indicate that Jerome Jordan, this year's 44th pick and draft day acquisition of your New York Knicks, will sign with KK Hemofarm of the Serbian and Adriatic Leagues.

I know, right? Though it comes as a bit of a surprise, Jordan's departure makes sense. Since the 7-foot Jamaican was drafted, the Knicks have traded for Ronny Turiaf and signed Timofey Mozgov, so there likely wouldn't be available minutes at the five-spot. Jordan, who looked pretty raw in Summer League, might well have been sent to the D-League to polish his game.

Džeremi, we hardly knew ye. Best of luck in Serbia.

Update: Gian makes a good point. What of Landry Fields, who also hasn't been signed yet?

www.postingandtoasti...an-to-sign-in-serbia

I guess a roster spot is open.

Can't be mad at him.

He goes over there and gets experience and when hes ready to play we still have his rights? Um awesome.

Hopefully he can develop his game a little better over there. I think this is a smart move on his part. I am not sure if he would have made the Knicks roster here but in case if he did, he would likely end up being on the IR list. This is good news IMO because I didn't really image him playing at the NBA level unfortunately.

One million dollars was basically wasted on him. I am glad it wasn't my money though .

So there are two open spots left. One will likely be for Landry Fields and the other one is to be determined. Hopefully it'll be Marcus Landry.

do what ya gotta do...it'll be good for him, get some experience and come back beastin'

Mozgov Mania begins now

wouldn't mind seeing Barron coming back though

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Originally Posted by Trouble87

Mozgov Mania begins now

wouldn't mind seeing Barron coming back though

yep. Barron was legit.

Good move on his part. But I doubt he comes back to the Knicks. Rights will probably be traded at some point. With Turiaf, Randolph, Amare, Mozkov, and Curry for now (in no particular order), he was not going to get any time. It's nice to have five guys who can all play center if needed.