Knicks sign former first-round pick Henry Ellenson to 10-day contract

Ellenson was recently released by the Pistons

2/20/2019, 4:43 AM
Dec 10, 2018; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Henry Ellenson (8) shoots against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports / Bill Streicher
Dec 10, 2018; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Henry Ellenson (8) shoots against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports / Bill Streicher

The Knicks signed forward Henry Ellenson to a 10-day contract on Tuesday, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. 

Ellenson, 22, was the 18th overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. 

He was released before the trade deadline, appearing in just two games this season. The 6-foot-11 forward out of Marquette averaged 3.8 points and 2.2 rebounds in 59 games with Detroit. 

The Knicks signed another former first-round draft pick, John Jenkins, to a 10-day contract on Feb. 10 so Ellenson is likely to replace him. 
 

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