For the Knicks he likely will take the place of free agent Precious Achiuwa. At 6-foot-8, 260-pounds, the 29-year-old Yabusele can serve as both a power forward and center. But Yabusele is a more dangerous threat from beyond the arc than Achiuwa, who has shot under 30% from deep for three straight seasons.

Grading Knicks Signings Of Clarkson, Yabusele

Jordan Clarkson is expected to sign with the New York Knicks after he clears free agency waivers, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday. Sources had said earlier Monday that Clarkson was finalizing a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz that would make the veteran guard an unrestricted free agent.

There is reportedly a clear favorite in the New York Knicks' search for their next head coach, although the process will only move along with the approval of team governor James Dolan.

Mike Brown will have a second meeting with the Knicks for their head coaching job and has emerged as a strong candidate, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday.

The Knicks have cast a wide net to replace Tom Thibodeau, who was dismissed after the Knicks lost to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals. They attempted to intervi