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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Knicks sign 1st-round picks Kristaps Porzingis, Jerian Grant

The New York Knicks have signed first-round draft picks Kristaps Porzingis and Jerian Grant. The team announced the signings Thursday. The 7-foot-3 Porzingis was the fourth overall selection in the recent draft and played professionally for Cajasol Seville in Spain the past three seasons. At the NBA summer league in Las Vegas this month, the 19-year-old averaged 10.5 points in four games. Grant, a 6-4 guard, was the 19th overall pick after averaging 14.6 points and 5.8 assists in four seasons with Notre Dame. In five summer league games, Grant averaged 11.8 points and 4.8 assists.

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