Matt Barnes Waived by Knicks

By Bruin Basketball Report

The New York Knicks announced today that former UCLA Bruins forward Matt Barnes has been waived. Barnes averaged 4.3 points and 4.0 rebounds in six games this season.

The Citrus Heights, California native was originally signed as a free agent on Oct. 6, 2005 and was the starting small forward for the Knicks on opening day.

Barnes had also played for the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Clippers.

He was originally selected in the second round (17th pick) by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2002.

As a four year letterman at UCLA, Matt Barnes averaged 13.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game in 2002 as a senior.

(BruinBasketballReport.com)