Knicks parting ways with general manager Scott Perry
The Knicks will part ways with Scott Perry, their general manager since 2017, when his contract expires this summer, according to reports.
Perry was hired as GM under former team president Steve Mills and he was retained when Mills was replaced by former agent Leon Rose in 2020.
Perry signed a multiyear extension in 2021.
Following Phil Jackson’s departure in June 2017, the Mills-Perry combo traded away All-Star forwards Carmelo Anthony, later that year, and Kristaps Porzingis, in 2019.
During Perry’s tenure, the Knicks signed Julius Randle as a free agent after they were spurned by max-contract free agents such as Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.
Perry’s notable draft picks have included RJ Barrett, Mitchell Robinson, Immanuel Quickley, Quentin Grimes and Obi Toppin, as well as since-traded lottery pick Kevin Knox.
The Knicks parted ways with general manager Scott Perry. Robert Sabo for the NY Post
Knox was dealt, along with a first-round pick in 2022, for forward Cam Reddish, who was packaged with another first-rounder to land versatile wing Josh Hart this season. Hart is expected to seek a multiyear contract as a free agent this summer once he declines a $12.9 million player option.
Perry’s departure comes following the Knicks’ second postseason appearance in three seasons, including their first advancement to the second round of the playoffs since 2013. The Knicks control 11 first-round picks over the next seven NBA drafts, although they don’t own a selection this year after the Mavericks retained their top-10 protected pick from the Porzingis trade.
Knicks president Leon Rose Corey Sipkin for the NY Post
One potential replacement for the 59-year-old Perry is former Timberwolves president Gersson Rosas, who was added to Rose’s front office as a consultant last season.
Perry’s exit was first reported Tuesday night by Newsday.
Source: New York Post
