Tue Jan 17 2012 | 17:44 | Jerome Jordan headed to D-League |
Knicks assigned C Jerome Jordan to the Erie Bayhawks of the D-League. |
Jordan, a 2010 second-round pick out of Tulsa, has appeared in six games for the Knicks so far this season. He averaged 1.3 points and 1.3 rebounds in 4.8 minutes per game. |
Source: Chris Mannix on Twitter | |
Thu Dec 15 2011 | 12:02 | Knicks officially announce J. Jordan signing |
The Knicks have officially signed Jerome Jordan. |
This was a mere formality and now is official. With Tyson Chandler in the fold, Jordan does give the team another seven-footer, but is highly unlikely to amass any sort of reliable fantasy value. |
Source: Marc Berman on Twitter | |
Mon Dec 12 2011 | 14:47 | Jerome Jordan still awaiting buyout |
Knicks C Jerome Jordan sat out Monday's practice as he awaits his buyout from Slovenia to become finalized. |
Jordan will see limited run this season, making him a fantasy afterthought. |
Source: Marc Berman on Twitter | |
Sat Dec 10 2011 | 09:51 | Knicks to sign Jerome Jordan |
The Knicks expect to sign 2010 draft pick Jerome Jordan, who has been playing in Slovenia during the lockout. |
Jordan is a legit seven-footer with a good low-post game. He's still very raw, however, and the recent addition of Tyson Chandler assures that he won't have reliable fantasy value. |
Source: NY Post | |
Mon Nov 28 2011 | 09:20 | Jerome Jordan wants trade without roster spot |
Marc Berman of the New York Post reports that Jerome Jordan will ask for a trade out of New York if he doesn't make the Knicks final roster. |
Jordan's agent believes that he's ready to contribute, and notes that there's a definite need on New York's roster for size. If he doesn't make the team's final roster, Jordan will likely pursue a trade in order to get his NBA career underway. |
Source: New York Post | |
Tue Jul 26 2011 | 16:44 | Jerome Jordan agrees to play in Slovenia |
Jerome Jordan has agreed to play in Slovenia for the Krka Basketball Club. |
Jordan has an out clause for if and when the lockout ends, and that was essential in negotiations because he's expected to have a chance to crack the New York rotation next season without a legitimate center currently on the roster. |
Source: New York Post | |
Tue Jul 19 2011 | 10:27 | Jerome Jordan to sign in Europe |
Knicks C Jerome Jordan could have an agreement with a European team by this weekend, according to the New York Post. |
Jordan wants to make sure he has an "out" clause for when the NBA lockout ends. That's because the Knicks have no real center on the roster and Jordan stands 7-feet tall. The 2009 second-round pick smells a chance to crack the Knicks' rotation. |
Source: New York Post | |
Wed Jun 8 2011 | 11:09 | Plans in place for Jordan to be in rotation |
The Knicks plan on having C Jerome Jordan in their rotation next season. |
The Knicks' 2010 second-round acquisition is currently playing in Serbia. He's expected back in New York and is likely to sign a contract after the lockout. Jordan will give the Knicks a true 7-footer that has shot-blocking upside. |
Source: New York Post | |
Tue May 31 2011 | 10:23 | Jerome Jordan dealing with appendicitis |
Jerome Jordan recently suffered from appendicitis and is still in recovery. |
Jordan, whose rights are owned by the Knicks, will not be able to participate in the their free agent minicamp next week. His status with the team will likely depend on what happens in free agency. They can send him back to Europe and retain his rights, put him on the active roster, or let him go free. Getting healthy is step one. |
Source: Newsday | |
Tue Apr 26 2011 | 14:03 | Jerome Jordan expected to be in training camp |
Jerome Jordan is expected to get an invitation to New York's training camp before the start of next season. |
It makes sense. The Knicks own his rights, and after trading Timofey Mozgov in the Carmelo Anthony megadeal, they're left without a true center on the roster. Regardless, he's not likely to be any sort of valuable asset. |
Source: New York Post | |
Sat Apr 2 2011 | 10:15 | Jerome Jordan will stay in Serbia |
Jerome Jordan, whose rights are owned by the Knicks, will not join the team for the playoffs. |
James is under contract to play in Serbia, an obligation he cannot avoid. It's possible that the 7'0" big man will make the roster next season. |
Source: Newsday | |