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Pistons sign forward Kevin Knox to a one-year contract
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All posts by James FoglioUpdated08 Nov 2023
The Detroit Pistons are signing free agent forward Kevin Knox to a one-year deal, per sources. Knox, 24, appeared in 42 games with Detroit last season before he was dealt to the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Blazers waived Knox in October when they finalized their roster for the 2023-24 season.
Knox was selected ninth overall by the New York Knicks in the 2018 NBA Draft out of the University of Kentucky. During his rookie season, he averaged career highs of 12.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 75 games.
Referring to a couple of NBA betting sites, the Detroit Pistons hold 29th-ranked odds to win this season’s 2024 championship. Sportsbooks are showing better odds for the Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls, and Indiana Pacers.
Free agent forward Kevin Knox has agreed to a one-year deal with the Detroit Pistons, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Knox returns to Detroit, where he played 42 games a season ago.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 8, 2023
In New York’s 108-105 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Jan. 13, 2019, the forward recorded a career-high 31 points in 44 minutes of action. He finished 12-of-23 (52.2%) shooting from the floor and 4-of-9 (44.4%) beyond the arc.
On Jan. 11, 2022, the Knicks traded him and a 2022 first-round draft pick to the Atlanta Hawks for Solomon Hill, Cam Reddish, and a 2025 second-rounder. Reddish, 24, is now with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Detroit Pistons bring back forward Kevin Knox on a one-year contract while Bogdanovic, Harris remain out
In August 2022, the Kentucky product inked a two-year, $6 million contract with the Pistons. The 6-foot-7 wing averaged 5.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 14.1 minutes per game with Detroit in 2022-23.
Through eight games of the 2023-24 season, the Pistons are 2-6 and rank 14th in the Eastern Conference standings. Detroit has allowed 120 or more points in four of their last five games.
Kevin Knox last season with Detroit (42 games):
14.1 MPG
5.6 PPG
46.9 FG%
37.1 3P%Efficient bench scoring alongside solid defense, he’ll be a welcomed addition until Bogdanovic and Harris return.#DetroitBasketball pic.twitter.com/lbKoBqnhdi
— PistonsMuse (@PistonsMuse) November 8, 2023
Kevin Knox has yet to make his season debut. According to Basketball-Reference statistics, he’s projected to average 15.9 points, 6.7 boards, and 1.6 assists per game in 2023-24.
This appears to be a desperation move by the Pistons.
Nonetheless, Knox is a necessary addition because of Detroit’s injury-riddled frontcourt. Bojan Bogdanovic, Alec Burks, Joe Harris, and Monte Morris are all out of the lineup.
