Knicks Set to Release Guard Garrison Mathews in Roster Update
The New York Knicks are making a noteworthy roster change by releasing guard Garrison Mathews. The decision comes ahead of the deadline on Saturday at 5 p.m., as confirmed by NBA Insider Ian Begley. Although Mathews impressed the team during training camp and the preseason, financial constraints with the second apron have limited their roster flexibility.
Impact of Roster Decisions
Mathews, a 29-year-old veteran, was anticipated to attract attention from other teams looking to enhance their shooting capabilities before the regular season. His performance in the preseason caught the eye of many, but with limited roster spots, the Knicks had to make tough choices.
Competition for Roster Spot
- Before Mathews’ release, the Knicks were assessing veteran players Landry Shamet and Malcolm Brogdon for the final roster spot.
- Brogdon announced his retirement earlier this week, paving the way for Shamet, who now secures the last available position.
Shamet joined the Knicks last season, participating in 50 games. He averaged 5.7 points per game, shooting 46.1% overall and 39.7% from behind the three-point line. In the preseason finale, Shamet contributed significantly, scoring 11 points in 20 minutes during a win over Charlotte.
Mathews’ Career Overview
Garrison Mathews entered the NBA undrafted in 2019 from Lipscomb University. He began his career with the Washington Wizards, spending two years before moving to the Houston Rockets and recently playing for the Atlanta Hawks. In his career, Mathews has appeared in 314 games, starting 64 of them, averaging 6.5 points per game with a shooting percentage of 40%, and has a notable three-point shooting rate of 38.2%.
As the Knicks finalize their roster, all eyes will be on potential developments regarding Mathews’ next move and how the Knicks will leverage their updated lineup heading into the season.
