Following the primary roster moves made by team president Phil Jackson, most eyes in New York City turned to Cleanthony Early. Though he’s been rather underwhelming in his two seasons with the New York Knicks, he was the first player drafted by Jackson.
It took more than three months for something to transpire, but the Knicks have finally made a decision on Early’s future with the team.
The Knicks are re-signing forward Cleanthony Early, sources tell The Vertical. Early expected to start season in D-League, rehab hamstring.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 13, 2016
Jackson traded into the 2014 NBA Draft to select Early at No.