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Knicks Reportedly Interested In Sean Williams

Looking for depth in the post the Knicks are looking at the recently waived Williams, according to a report.

By John.Wilkinson
Apr 26 2012; Boston, MA USA; Boston Celtics power forward Sean Williams (56) is fouled under the basket as Milwaukee Bucks forward Jon Leuer (30) defends in the second quarter at the TD Banknorth Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-US PRESSWIRE
Apr 26 2012; Boston, MA USA; Boston Celtics power forward Sean Williams (56) is fouled under the basket as Milwaukee Bucks forward Jon Leuer (30) defends in the second quarter at the TD Banknorth Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-US PRESSWIRE

Looking for depth in the frontcourt, the New York Knicks are apparently looking to sign forward-center Sean Williams according to a report by ESPNNewYork.com's Jared Zwerling. The big-man was recently waived by the Houston Rockets and could provide help to the Knicks in the form of backing up Amare Stoudemire.

Financially, the Knicks do not have a lot of money to spend and Williams is owed less than $1 million next season so the move would be a good fit in that sense.

In his NBA career Williams averages 4.2 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.

The Rockets had acquired Williams from the Boston Celtics in July as a part of a three-team trade.

Williams, a first-round pick in the 2007 draft out of Boston College, has spent time with the Nets, Mavericks and Celtics during his four-year career. He also spent time in the NBA D-League and with various teams overseas.

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