Clarkson set to join New York Knicks

MANILA, Philippines — Is Fil-Am NBA star Jordan Clarkson headed to the Big Apple?

This seems to be the case as the Gilas Pilipinas gunner is reportedly set to sign with the New York Knicks after joining the free agency market.

Clarkson and the Utah Jazz have agreed to a buyout and according to CBS Sports, the former NBA Sixth Man of the Year’s next move is to strike a deal with the Knicks.

The 33-year-old guard, per reports, wanted to join a contender and he and the Knicks, runners-up in the last Eastern Conference Finals, have “mutual interest in getting a deal done once he clears waivers.”

Clarkson’s looming entry should be a welcome development for a New York squad that needs a spark plug and scorer off the bench.

In the 2024-25 season, the Knicks were heavily reliant on star guard Jalen Brunson, big man Karl Anthony Towns and forwards OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges for their offense.

And Clarkson, who reinforced Gilas in the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Manila, could help ease their burden and lead the NY bench mob. “JC” posted averages of 16.2 points, 3.7 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 37 appearances with the Jazz last season.

If ever, the Knicks will be the fourth NBA team of the 6-foot-5 Fil-Am, who had previous stints with the LA Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers before moving to the Jazz in 2019.