Knicks Ink Deal With Kings' Scott Perry As General Manager
by Cutter Hicks, Sports 1140 KHTK
Scott Perry reportedly reached an agreement with the New York Knicks to take over as their general manager, USA Today's Sam Amick reported. The Kings will be receiving a 2nd round pick in the 2019 NBA Draft and cash considerations.
Kings and Knicks have reached an agreement on Scott Perry's NY GM deal, I'm told. Kings get a 2019 2nd round pick & cash considerations.
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) July 14, 2017
Perry was the Sacramento Kings' executive vice president of basketball operations and, despite just a short stint with the Kings since being hired in April, he's been receiving praise for helping sort the identity crisis that's troubled the franchise.
Many around the league credit Scott Perry's influence w/ has been viewed as a successful offseason w/ clarity and direction.
— Jason Jones (@mr_jasonjones) July 13, 2017
Perry also had front-office roles with the Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic and Seattle Supersonics before landing in Sacramento.
Bleacher Report's Joseph Zucker has more on the story.