The New York Knicks and free-agent center Jerome James agreed to a five-year deal, according to several media reports.
Marc Fleisher, James’ agent, confirmed the approximately $29 million deal Wednesday, but the contract can’t be signed until the free-agent signing period begins on July 22.
“They approached us on the first day of free agency and told us they had a lot of interest,” Fleisher told The New York Times for Thursday’s editions. “I know there have been a lot of names, but I genuinely believe that’s who they wanted most.”
The signing was also reported by the Daily News, New York Post and Newsday.
James, 29, is a 7-foot-1 veteran who averaged 4.9 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.39 blocks per game in a career-high 80 starts for Seattle last season. He performed well in the first round of the playoffs for the SuperSonics, averaging 17.2 points and 9.4 rebounds in a series win over Sacramento.
For his career, James is averaging 4.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.20 blocks.
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