So either the Singleton signing fell through, or we're signing two players- no idea which yet.

With a need to bolster their depleted frontline depth, the New York Knicks will sign veteran center Solomon Jones, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.

Jones' letter of clearance arrived Friday from China, clearing the way for him to join the Knicks for the rest of the regular season and the playoffs.

For Liaoning of the Chinese Basketball Association, the 6-10 Jones averaged 15.8 points and 10.4 rebounds this season. He played parts of the 2011-12 season with the New Orleans Hornets and Los Angeles Clippers, and played 58 games with the Atlanta Hawks in his first NBA season in 2006-07.

The Knicks plan to release veteran Kurt Thomas, out for the season with an injury, to make room for Jones, 28, on the roster.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--sources--new-york-knicks-to-sign-veteran-center-solomon-jones-162125604.html

Also I posted Isola's tweets on the subject in the Singleton thread, but here they are again:

The deal for James Singleton apparently fell apart. @WojYahooNBA is reporting Knicks will instead sign center Solomon Jones.

Thing about Singleton is that he's a SF while Jones is a center. With Tyson, Camby & Rasheed injured, Knicks need size. Nothing official yet

Of course, the Knicks could decide to add both Jones and Singleton but that means cutting two players...Kurt Thomas and maybe James White

And if the Knicks are adding two players, something could be seriously wrong with Tyson Chandler.

Could be an issue where James Singleton couldn't get out of his contract with the Chinese club.

https://twitter.com/FisolaNYDN

AnubisADL wrote:I like this signing

I don't know anything about him apart from what I've read- what's he like?

Also I wonder if we're still signing Singleton in addition.

I'm okay with this signing, as it gives us one more big, as long as it means that KT basically wasn't going to be back in time for the majority of the playoffs, which I think is the case. What are the rules are resigning released players? If KT chooses not to retire next year, I'd love to bring him back again.

Also, seeing how this has unfolded, considering how many injuries the Knicks have had, I'm starting to think the 15 man roster is too small. 17 would be nice. Ah well.

Less than 10 games left.

matt wrote:Whatever, just don't get hurt. I am deathly afraid of one main cog getting hurt

That's the only thing I care about these last few games. Play Solomon 30mins a game, play White 30+mins a game, and pray hard to the basketball injury gods. AND FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DO NOT PLAY FELTON TONIGHT!

RonRon wrote:how does 2 inches measure up from being a consistent double double threat in points and rebounds, a pair of block shots or/and steals combined, and the mobility/spacing that Singleton can provide? Instead we have 6 players, almost half our roster, that play better at C and than PF

Chandler
Camby

Amare
Wallace

Copeland
Martin

Singleton might not get many PT in the play offs but he would be an insurance player with all the injuries/health/age questions of these players
Solomon Jones is another James White/Gadzuric that does not deserve to play at all
But Woody probably has more to do with this signing since he has coached Jones before and trust/control is something Woody must have over his players vs Singleton who has not coached before

By far, Singleton is the much better talent, Woody has to let Grunweld do this job
I am sure Martin would have been signed much earlier with the addition of another PG if Woody let Grunweld do his job during early 2013

I bet it has more to do with singleton not signing a contract with a non-guaranteed 2nd yr

NYKBocker wrote:http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Solomon-Jones-606/

NBA Scouting Reports: Filling in the Blanks- the Centers
August 20, 2009
Overview: Young center who is trying to solidify himself as a backup. Isn’t terribly tall for a center, but has an enormous wingspan. Shows nice athleticism, but remains skinny for a post player despite adding a lot of weight throughout his college career. The definition of a late bloomer. Didn’t emerge as a serious draft prospect until his senior season. Played two seasons at Daytona Beach Community College before moving on to South Florida. Had some nice games as a senior and provided a nice defensive presence, but really emerged during the draft process. Has improved in each of his seasons in the NBA. Now has some of the skills to match his solid basketball instincts. Brings some things to the table on the defensive end. Will be asked to make an impact off the bench for the Pacers.

Offense: Has seen his role shift considerably as his skill set has developed. Did most of his damage finishing around the rim as a rookie, when he posted a solid shooting percentage before taking almost exclusively jump shots in a limited role in his second season. Came back strong in his third year, showing a vastly improved shooting stroke and regaining many of the touches he didn’t get down low as a sophomore. Has improved his jumper dramatically over time. Now capable of knocking down midrange jumpers with surprising consistency. Has a super high release, allowing him to hit many shots with a hand in his face. Not a bad catch and shoot threat for a player that didn’t develop a jumper until reaching the NBA. Still does most of his damage around the rim. Long and athletic enough to finish down low. Doesn’t show a refined post game, meaning he gets most of his touches by moving without the ball and pulling down offensive rebounds. Shows a face up jumper as well as a turnaround, but lacks the consistent hook shot to be a threat to make a move going at his opponent. Outstanding finisher when he doesn’t have to put the ball up moving away from the rim. Length and quick leaping ability are great tools for him, as he often beats his man into the air and is the first player above the rim. Gets to the line at a solid rate and shoots a decent percentage. Not a glamorous scorer by any stretch of the imagination, but his finishing and midrange shooting make him very efficient with what touches he does use.

Defense: Foul prone shot blocker who is big on tools and small on fundamentals. Has more than enough lateral quickness, length, and leaping ability to make an impact on the defensive end. Very good weakside shot blocker who is good at anticipating shots and helping his teammates moving from block. Lack of bulk hurts him against some players. Tends to have issues with fouling due to his aggressive shot blocking mentality and struggles with holding position. Will diligently protect the rim, making him an attractive player in limited minutes. Needs to cut back on his fouling to get more playing time.

From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com#ixzz2QH5zaVM6
http://www.draftexpress.com

It is what it is. Seems like a good enough signing with what is available.

Like I said on the Singleton thread, we just need a living human being to play these last few games and get our other players some rest. At this point, there are no game changing big men out there.

I guess we are looking at James White, Solomon Jones, 3m in cash that we can use in the summer, and the trade exemption for Ronnie Brewer/along with the 2nd round pick from OKC for a player

hopefully it is enough to take a shot at someone like

Brandon Rush

who is recovering from surgery and in a contract year of 4m/expiring to clear some salary from GS so they can resign Jack without going over the tax bracket

DJMUSIC wrote:http://nbadraft.net/players/solomon-jones
Here is link for Solomon Jones

nonsense move

If I were NY i'd see what ex net, ex knick Shelden Williams is doing, last
seen on france team 2012 according to websites

though Williams just 6 9 1/2 PF but played more Center , defends blocks
& did well in limited min. & few starts when Amare went down few yrs back.

Shelden also a physical guy/playa & knocks opposing foes to their ass
on fouls at times, only 29 yrs old .

Ny need D & physical presence guys, bigman. Shelden is experienced
dont know what Brum Grundwald sees in Jones other than ex woodson player
whom can shoot but gets pushed around in paint. Who needs that eh ?

Jones is Center as 0' as a move as Singleton move which did not happen?

you just linked to a 2006 summary of the guy.... this is a nonsense post.