The Knicks have officially added another guard to the mix.
Shake Milton cleared waivers and was signed on Tuesday morning, joining Tom Thibodeau’s roster for the home game against the Hawks.
Milton, who was released by the Pistons last week, is eligible for the playoffs.
The 27-year-old has been a regular with the Sixers for several seasons, peaking in 2020-21 when he averaged 13 points in over 23 minutes.
He signed a $5 million contract with the Timberwolves last summer, but failed to crack the rotation and was traded to the Pistons for Monte Morris.
Milton, a second-round pick out of SMU in 2018, has stripes on his jumper but has a huge wingspan and the upside as a versatile defender. He shot just 27% from 3-point range this season, well below his 38% in 2022-23.
Milton, a CAA client with close ties to the Knicks, is being touted by the team as a “depth move.” At 6-foot-4, he can play either guard spot.
Jalen Brunson, who is also a client of CAA and a member of the same NBA class of 2018, said he worked out with Milton during the pre-draft process.
“He brings a lot to the table,” Brunson said. “I know him and played against him on the AAU circuit in high school. He’s a great player.”
Assuming everyone is healthy, Burks, McBride and Milton don’t have enough playing time to back up Brunson and Donte DiVincenzo.
Brunson, who is recovering from a knee contusion, is “questionable” for Tuesday’s game against the Hawks.
Without Brunson for virtually the entire game Sunday, Thibodeau played more than 47 minutes with McBride.
Burks has struggled since being traded from Detroit, logging just 11 minutes.
Rayford Young, father of Atlanta star Trae Young, has made it no secret that he is a big fan of the move.
Trey will not be available for Tuesday’s game against MSG due to hand surgery.
“Who the hell? Seriously, how many good players do[the Knicks]need?” Rayford Young tweeted after news broke over the weekend that New York planned to sign Milton. did. “This is a great sign. Shake Milton can hoop…he’s the perfect role (player) that a lot of teams (in the NBA) need.”
