Knicks part with Kanter in buyout

Enes Kanter and the New York Knicks parted ways Thursday. According to ESPN, the Knicks released Kanter after failed attempts to find a trade partner in recent days.

Kanter had been frustrated by a dwindling role with the Knicks, but is averaging 14 points and 10.5 rebounds per game in 44 games. Kanter's expiring contract at $18.6 million made trade options a difficult match for the Knicks.

With Kanter and Wesley Matthews gone via buyout, the Knicks held onto center DeAndre Jordan. ESPN reported the Boston Celtics, who found Greg Monroe as a midseason pickup last year, could be a prime landing spot for Kanter given their depth issues at center caused by injuries.

Matthews, per multiple reports, was headed to the Indiana Pacers in a deal that could be done imminently. The 26-year-old Kanter indicated after Tuesday's game that he played his final game with the Knicks.

"This place will always be special to me. It doesn't matter, if I stay, leave, whatever happens," he said. --Field Level Media

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