Knicks Waive Guard Garrison Mathews Ahead of Roster Deadline

The New York Knicks are set to waive guard Garrison Mathews ahead of Saturday’s 5 p.m. deadline, as reported by SNY’s NBA Insider Ian Begley. Despite impressing during the preseason and training camp, the Knicks' financial restrictions due to the second apron left no roster space for the 29-year-old veteran. Mathews, who did not play in New York's preseason finale on Friday, is expected to attract interest from other teams seeking additional shooting. He entered the league undrafted in 2019, playing for Washington, Houston, and Atlanta, and holds career averages of 6.5 points on 40 percent shooting (38.2 percent from three) in 17.5 minutes across 314 games (64 starts). His release means Landry Shamet has secured the final veteran spot on the roster.