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New York Knicks re-sign G Sasha Vujacic

By The Sports Xchange
New York Knicks' Sasha Vujacic reacts after a time out is called in the 4th quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden in New York City on April 3, 2016. The Pacers defeated the Knicks 92-87. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
New York Knicks' Sasha Vujacic reacts after a time out is called in the 4th quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden in New York City on April 3, 2016. The Pacers defeated the Knicks 92-87. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo

Sasha Vujacic has agreed to return to the New York Knicks on a one-year deal, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.

The deal is worth the veteran's minimum of $1.41 million.

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Vujacic's familiarity with New York's triangle offense was a key factor in his re-signing. Vujacic spent seven seasons playing for current Knicks president and former Lakers coach and executive Phil Jackson in Los Angeles from 2004-2010.

The 32-year-old combo guard has played for four teams during his nine-year NBA career with a career average of 5.5 points over 539 games.

Vujacic spent the 2015-16 season with New York, averaging 4.9 points in61 games.

He was selected No. 27 overall by Los Angeles in the 2004 draft.

The Knicks are now up to 13 guaranteed contracts on their roster.

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