Jalen Rose was waived today, Knicks GM Isiah Thomas announced. The guard / forward played in 4 preseason games with a 10.5 minutes per game average. His best game in the NYK uniform was on March 11th in a game against the Charlotte Bobcats when he scored 23 points, had 5 rebounds and 3 assists.

Associated Press
NEW YORK -- The New York Knicks signed veteran center Kelvin Cato on Wednesday and waived four players, trimming the roster to 15.

NEW YORK, September 11, 2006 – New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Isiah Thomas announced today that guard Ime Udoka has been waived.

The New York Knicks offered two days ago restricted free agent Jared Jeffries of the Washington Wizards a 5 year contract with a starting salary of $5,200,000 for the first year and a total salary of about $30 million. The Wizards have 7 days to match the offer but owner Abe Pollin and president Ernie Grunfield (ex Knick) are interesting in keeping Jeffries. Jared [6-11] played in 77 games last season for his team, averaging 6.4 points and 4.9 rebounds.

Center Jackie Butler, restricted free agent, has signed a three year deal with the San Antonio Spurs for $7 million. The Knicks must match the offer in 7 days if they still want to keep him, else he's as good as gone. Joining the Spurs would be a great opportunity for Jackie, - San Antonio losing both Nazr Mohammed - to free agency and Rasho Nesterovic - traded to Toronto -, as he might start alongside Tim Duncan.