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76ers Cut Big Man; Knicks Target?

The New York Knicks may have another option in the free agent market.

Jeremy Brener

May 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) and Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul Reed (44) wrestle for the ball during the second half of game six of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
May 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) and Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul Reed (44) wrestle for the ball during the second half of game six of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports / Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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The New York Knicks are still looking for a big man in free agency after losing Isaiah Hartenstein to the Oklahoma City Thunder, but a division rival may have paved the way for the team to find his replacement.

According to ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Philadelphia 76ers are waiving big man Paul Reed, who had a non-guaranteed contract. The Sixers waived Reed in order to sign Caleb Martin to a four-year, $32 million contract.

Reed, 25, was the 58th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft by the 76ers, and his role has grown in each season of his career. This past season with the Sixers, Reed played in all 82 games and averaged 7.3 points and 6.0 rebounds per game for Philadelphia.

With the Knicks in need of a big man, Reed now emerges as an option for New York. The team has Mitchell Robinson and Jericho Sims at the center spot, but Reed may be an improvement from what the team currently has. It wouldn't cost a lot to bring Reed to New York, but he could be an underrated signing if he plays the way he did in Philadelphia this past season.

The Knicks don't need Reed to be "the next Hartenstein," they just need him to add depth at what has turned out to be a critical position in free agency. If Reed can continue along the trajectory he has already had in his career, he'll be a positive addition for the Knicks.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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