The Post has learned point guard Chris Smith, J.R. Smiths brother who injured his knee during Knicks training camp, has fired his agent, Marc Cornstein, and will hire J.R.s rep, CAA superagent Leon Rose, who also handles Carmelo Anthony.

J.R. Smith is expected to opt out of his contract and re-sign with the Knicks in a four-year deal starting at about $5 million because the Knicks own his early-Bird rights rules.

The Knicks could be outbid for J.R. Smith by an under-the-cap team, though its unlikely considering his playoff flop. But having Chris Smith as part of the package has convinced the Sixth Man of the Year he wants to stay. After the Game 6 loss Saturday, the embattled Smith said I want to retire a Knick.

His brother, Chris, who played at Louisville, tweeted yesterday: Will be back next season along with my big brother @TheRealJRSmith.

Oh well for $5mill per, it's not a bad value of a 6th man of the year. One can only hope that this shythead finally matures into a responsible professional...

God, it's too bad Chris Smith sucks donkey balls, we could've used that roster spot.

Maybe JR changes his ways and Chris improves into a NBA caliber backup point guard..Ehh, who the phuck am I kidding...

ChuckBuck wrote:

The Post has learned point guard Chris Smith, J.R. Smiths brother who injured his knee during Knicks training camp, has fired his agent, Marc Cornstein, and will hire J.R.s rep, CAA superagent Leon Rose, who also handles Carmelo Anthony.

J.R. Smith is expected to opt out of his contract and re-sign with the Knicks in a four-year deal starting at about $5 million because the Knicks own his early-Bird rights rules.

The Knicks could be outbid for J.R. Smith by an under-the-cap team, though its unlikely considering his playoff flop. But having Chris Smith as part of the package has convinced the Sixth Man of the Year he wants to stay. After the Game 6 loss Saturday, the embattled Smith said I want to retire a Knick.

His brother, Chris, who played at Louisville, tweeted yesterday: Will be back next season along with my big brother @TheRealJRSmith.

Oh well for $5mill per, it's not a bad value of a 6th man of the year. One can only hope that this shythead finally matures into a responsible professional...

God, it's too bad Chris Smith sucks donkey balls, we could've used that roster spot.

Maybe JR changes his ways and Chris improves into a NBA caliber backup point guard..Ehh, who the phuck am I kidding...

Jmpasq wrote:

ChuckBuck wrote:

The Post has learned point guard Chris Smith, J.R. Smiths brother who injured his knee during Knicks training camp, has fired his agent, Marc Cornstein, and will hire J.R.s rep, CAA superagent Leon Rose, who also handles Carmelo Anthony.

J.R. Smith is expected to opt out of his contract and re-sign with the Knicks in a four-year deal starting at about $5 million because the Knicks own his early-Bird rights rules.

The Knicks could be outbid for J.R. Smith by an under-the-cap team, though its unlikely considering his playoff flop. But having Chris Smith as part of the package has convinced the Sixth Man of the Year he wants to stay. After the Game 6 loss Saturday, the embattled Smith said I want to retire a Knick.

His brother, Chris, who played at Louisville, tweeted yesterday: Will be back next season along with my big brother @TheRealJRSmith.

Oh well for $5mill per, it's not a bad value of a 6th man of the year. One can only hope that this shythead finally matures into a responsible professional...

God, it's too bad Chris Smith sucks donkey balls, we could've used that roster spot.

Maybe JR changes his ways and Chris improves into a NBA caliber backup point guard..Ehh, who the phuck am I kidding...

I wish it wasnt 4 years. Wouldnt mind a 2 year 10 mil deal. We now have 12 million committed into that year 2015-16. Hurting are Chances of putting another max player on this team

If he keeps playing at the same level, he's tradeable with 2yrs, $5mil per left on his contract.

AnubisADL wrote:JR Smith at that price is a steal. Great 6th Man.

Cant wait till he officially signs.

YUCK!!!!!

MSG3 wrote:

AnubisADL wrote:

3G4G wrote:

AnubisADL wrote:JR Smith at that price is a steal. Great 6th Man.

Cant wait till he officially signs.

YUCK!!!!!

See how much guys like Affalo are getting paid.

Afflalo isn't an unreliable headcase. I'd feel more conformable with JR if he wasn't relied upon as much as he is. If he's used as a true role player and not forced into action when he's obviously struggling I'm cool with it. But Woodson loves him.

I don't like that he's coming back.

I would think Dolan loves him more, remember anybody with a substance abuse problem he like to embrace them because he himself has been there.

playa2 wrote:

MSG3 wrote:

AnubisADL wrote:

3G4G wrote:

AnubisADL wrote:JR Smith at that price is a steal. Great 6th Man.

Cant wait till he officially signs.

YUCK!!!!!

See how much guys like Affalo are getting paid.

Afflalo isn't an unreliable headcase. I'd feel more conformable with JR if he wasn't relied upon as much as he is. If he's used as a true role player and not forced into action when he's obviously struggling I'm cool with it. But Woodson loves him.

I don't like that he's coming back.

I would think Dolan loves him more, remember anybody with a substance abuse problem he like to embrace them because he himself has been there.

Dude loved Vin Baker!!! JR got problems Dolan gonna love him!

MaTT4281 wrote:

holfresh wrote:Getting JR back isn't a bad thing...I think having him as a number two option is...JR would be a good third option but our money is lost on Chandler and Amare...

I hold (a distant) hope that STAT can return as a #2 option. I was definitely impressed with that lowpost game this season.
JR for $5 mil is good value, IMO, especially when you consider we're paying Steve Novak $4 mil a year...

If it doesn't work out, it's still a very moveable contract.

Hopefully Shump can develop ever more of a third option..I think he can do more getting into the lane...