The New York Knicks have officially released forward Wesley Matthews and center Enes Kanter, the team announced on Thursday.
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The Knicks have waived Wesley Matthews
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Matthews plans to sign with the Pacers, according to a report from Charania. The 32-year-old guard played in just two games with the Knicks after he was acquired in a trade from the Dallas Mavericks last week.
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— Enes Kanter (@EnesKanter) February 7, 2019
Kanter had been vocal about his displeasure with his playing time in New York. The offensive-minded center averaged 14.0 points and 10.5 rebounds in just 25.6 minutes over 44 games for the Knicks this season.