Knicks Sign Former Fan Favorite To Help Bolster Roster Depth [Video]

The New York Knicks have added some extra roster depth to their team before the start of the new NBA season. New York has agreed to a one-year deal with veteran forward Marcus Morris.

Morris will be entering his 14th season in the NBA and will look to contribute to the Knicks’ chances to win a title. He has signed an Exhibit 9 contract with the Knicks for the season.

NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic broke the news of the signing on social media.

An Exhibit 9 contract has language in it that protects a team from a player getting hurt in the preseason. In the event that Morris did suffer an injury during the preseason, the Knicks would only be liable for $15,000, rather than having to cover the rest of his salary until he recovers.

We recently saw another player receive an Exhibit 9 contract from the Knicks. Veteran shooting guard Landry Shamet also signed a one-year …