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NBA Rumors: New York Knicks re-sign Earl Clark, Shannon Brown

By Andrew Melnick

Mar 2, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls point guard Jimmer Fredette (32) dribbles the ball against New York Knicks point guard Shannon Brown (26) during the second half at the United Center. Chicago defeats New York 109-90. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls point guard Jimmer Fredette (32) dribbles the ball against New York Knicks point guard Shannon Brown (26) during the second half at the United Center. Chicago defeats New York 109-90. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 2, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls point guard Jimmer Fredette (32) dribbles the ball against New York Knicks point guard Shannon Brown (26) during the second half at the United Center. Chicago defeats New York 109-90. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls point guard Jimmer Fredette (32) dribbles the ball against New York Knicks point guard Shannon Brown (26) during the second half at the United Center. Chicago defeats New York 109-90. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

The New York Knicks decided to cut ties with both forward Metta World Peace and point guard Beno Udrih and bring in forward Earl Clark and guard Shannon Brown in attempt to improve the team’s defense, which has been a problem throughout the season.

The Knicks signed the two veterans to 10-day contracts.

On Monday those contracts were set to expire and Knicks’ President and General Manager Steve Mills announced that the Knicks signed both Clark and Brown to second 10-day contracts.

Clark started the season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but was dealt to the Philadelphia 76ers, along with Henry Sims and a couple of draft picks, for center Spencer Hawes. Clark was subsequently released. He is averaging 4.8 points and 2.7 rebounds per game this season and has averaged  2.2 points and 1.5 rebounds in 6.7 minutes per game in six appearances with the Knicks.

Brown played in 10 games for the Spurs earlier this season. With the Knicks, the former Michigan State Spartans’ star is averaging 2.0 points, 1.0 steals and 1.0 rebounds in 8.2 minutes per game in five games.

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