Charlotte will cut Washington just one week after acquiring him as part of the three-team deal that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks and Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to the Timberwolves. The Hornets mostly took on Washington for salary-matching purposes, as the guard agreed to re-sign with the Knicks on a three-year, $6.97 million contract before he was moved to Charlotte, who also received DaQuan Jeffries, Charlie Brown, three future second-round picks and $7.2 million while giving up only the rights to 2023 second-round pick James Nnaji in the deal. Before he was part of the sign-and-trade deal, Washington was a free agent who had signed a contract with Serbian club Partizan Belgrade. Washington could head overseas now that he's officially a free agent once again.
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Hornets' Duane Washington: Shipped to Charlotte
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The Knicks have traded Washington, DaQuan Jeffries, Charlie Brown and three second-round picks to the Hornets in exchange for James Nnaji in order to compete a three-team deal that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to New York and Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to Minnesota, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.
Washington hasn't made an NBA appearance since the 2022-23 season for Phoenix. He is expected to be waived and could rejoin EuroLeague club Partizan in Belgrade, Serbia.
The Knicks announced Wednesday that they have signed Washington (thumb) to a two-way contract.
Washington was waived by the Knicks in November after suffering a right thumb injury that was expected to keep him out 6-8 weeks. However, with his thumb presumably being healed, Washington will rejoin New York on a two-way deal. The 23-year-old guard averaged 27.3 points, 6.3 assists and 4.3 rebounds for the Westchester Knicks of the G League before being let go.
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Duane Washington: Cut by New York
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Washington (thumb) was waived by the Knicks on Monday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
The Knicks will part ways with Washington after he was diagnosed over the weekend with a significant right thumb injury that will likely keep him out for around two months. New York will sign forward Jaylen Martin to fill their open two-way roster spot.
The Knicks announced Sunday that Washington is dealing with a right thumb injury and will be re-evaluated in 6-to-8 weeks, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Washington has played exclusively for the G League's Westchester Knicks this season while occupying one of New York's three two-way spots. He had missed game action of late for Westchester due to what was believed to be an illness, but the young guard is evidently dealing with a more serious injury that will likely keep him out until around at least mid-January.
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Knicks' Duane Washington: Back with Knicks on two-way pact
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Washington agreed to a two-way contract with the Knicks on Sunday, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Washington has shown some flashes as a scorer across parts of two seasons with Indiana and Phoenix, but his contributions in other areas have been limited. The 23-year-old joins Charlie Brown and Jacob Toppin as New York's three two-way players for the upcoming season. Washington is likely to see the majority of his playing time with the G League's Westchester Knicks in 2023-24.
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Duane Washington: Waived by New York
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The Knicks waived Washington on Saturday.
Washington put pen to paper on an Exhibit 10 deal prior to training camp, but he was unable to secure a roster spot. He appeared in 31 games a season ago with Phoenix, averaging 7.9 points, 1.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 12.7 minutes per contest.
Knicks' Duane Washington: Signs training camp contract
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Washington signed a training camp contract with the Knicks on Sunday, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.
The Knicks announced the signing Sunday, but they didn't immediately disclose the terms of the deal. After appearing in 31 games (three starts) with the Suns, Washington joined New York in February, but he never appeared in a game for the Knicks. The Ohio State product will now have an uphill battle during training camp, as New York has a crowded backcourt that features Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Immanuel Quickley, Donte DiVincenzo, Quentin Grimes and Miles McBride.
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Knicks' Duane Washington: Back in Big Apple
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Washington signed a contract with the Knicks on Sunday.
While the terms of the deal were not disclosed, it appears the Knicks signed Washington to a standard contract, as Dylan Windler, Nathan Knight and Jaylen Martin occupy New York's three two-way deals. After appearing in 31 games (three starts) with the Suns, Washington joined the Knicks in February, but he never saw any game action with New York. He'll have a difficult time carving out a role in a crowded backcourt that includes Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Immanuel Quickley, Miles McBride, Donte DiVincenzo and Quentin Grimes.
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Duane Washington: Let go by New York
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The Knicks waived Washington on Monday.
Washington appeared in 31 games (three starts) with the Suns and averaged 7.9 points in 12.7 minutes per contest last season before being let go in February. He quickly caught on with the Knicks on a two-way pact, but he never saw any game action for the NBA squad. With the Knicks electing not to bring Washington back on a two-way deal, he'll seek out an Exhibit 10 deal elsewhere ahead of training camp.
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Knicks' Duane Washington: Not listed on injury report
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Washington (hip) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 clash against Cleveland.
Washington sat out the regular-season finale due to a hip injury, but it appears that absence was merely precautionary. While he'll be available, the undrafted product out of Ohio State is not expected to be part of the Knicks' postseason rotation.
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Knicks' Duane Washington: Sitting regular-season finale
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Washington (hip) will not play in Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Pacers.
Washington hasn't played in a game since Jan. 26, and it's unclear exactly when he will be cleared to don the uniform. Even if that occurs in the playoffs, Washington doesn't figure to be a major rotation factor.
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Knicks' Duane Washington: Unavailable again Friday
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Washington (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Washington hasn't yet made his team debut due to his hip injury. His continued absence won't impact the rotation.
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Knicks' Duane Washington: Remains out
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Washington (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
Washington continues to battle right hip soreness. However, even if he were healthy, he likely wouldn't be included in the Knicks' regular rotation.
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Knicks' Duane Washington: Out Sunday
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Washington (hip) is out Sunday against the Wizards.
Washington likely won't be part of New York's rotation once he gets healthy. However, if the Knicks get locked into a seed, Washington may see the floor if the organization goes with a skeleton crew for the final game of the regular season.
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Knicks' Duane Washington: Still sidelined Friday
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Washington (hip) is out for Friday's game versus the Cavaliers.
Washington's absence is unlikely to affect the Knicks' rotation. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Washington.
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Knicks' Duane Washington: Remains out Wednesday
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Washington (hip) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Heat.
Washington will continue to miss time with a hip injury. His next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Cleveland.
