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" Kenyon Martin is no longer with the Xinjiang Guanghui Flying Tigers of the Chinese Basketball Association, but he will not be able to play in the NBA until he receives a letter of clearance from FIBA, which won?t happen until the team?s season is over, Yahoo! Sports reports.
The CBA instituted a rule this season prohibiting out-clauses in contracts with NBA players. Based on this report, FIBA is holding players to that rule. The Chinese league?s playoffs run into March, so that?s the earliest Martin is expected to be back in the NBA. " - Credit: Sporting News
The CBA instituted a rule this season prohibiting out-clauses in contracts with NBA players. Based on this report, FIBA is holding players to that rule. The Chinese league?s playoffs run into March, so that?s the earliest Martin is expected to be back in the NBA. " - Credit: Sporting News
From what I read on the matters over this past month, and what I pretty much confirmed with the Nuggest beat writer Benjamin Hochman, this is almost like a mini-lockout.
Kenyon can return to the states and work out on his own, but he can not work out with any teams until his team plays their final regular season/playoff game.
What I do believe is true is that Kenyon can make a verbal agreement with a team, and sign the official contract in March. The drawbacks to this is that he could reconsider in a month or two.
Kenyon Martin is what the Knicks need. A gritty veteran who would be a perfect back-up to STAT, and be hungry to get a ring before he retires. Sign me up.
Knicks Roster for Late March/April
C- Chandler
PF- STAT
SF- Melo
SG- Fields
PG- Baron
Douglas
Shumpert
Kenyon
Novak
Bibby
Walker
Jeffries
D-League:
Jordan
Inactives:
Jorts (He could benefit from watchning) and Balkman