For the Knicks he likely will take the place of free agent Precious Achiuwa. At 6-foot-8, 260-pounds, the 29-year-old Yabusele can serve as both a power forward and center. But Yabusele is a more dangerous threat from beyond the arc than Achiuwa, who has shot under 30% from deep for three straight seasons.

The Knicks are set to add a former NBA Sixth Man of the Year in free agency. Jordan Clarkson, the 2021 NBA Sixth Man with the Utah Jazz, will join the Knicks on the veteran’s minimum after clearing waivers with the Jazz, per ESPN. Clarkson is represented by Rich Paul of Klutch Sports.

Knicks Remain Without Head Coach As Free Agency Begins

After the New York Knicks ' coaching search led them to Dawn Staley, the longtime women's coach at South Carolina is not considered a finalist for the vacant position, according to The Athletic. One of the most accomplished players and coaches the women's game has ever seen reportedly "impressed" in conversation with the Knicks.

The Knicks also reached out South Carolina women's coach Dawn Staley, but she is currently not considered a finalist, league sources said.

Despite some interaction between the two sides, University of South Carolina head women's basketball coach Dawn Staley is reportedly not in the running to be the next head coach of the New York Knicks.