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J.R. Smith is expected to opt out of his contract and re-sign with the Knicks in a four-year deal starting at about $5 million because the Knicks own his early-Bird rights rules. New York Post

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The Post has learned point guard Chris Smith, J.R. Smith’s brother who injured his knee during Knicks training camp, has fired his agent, Marc Cornstein, and will hire J.R.’s rep, CAA superagent Leon Rose, who also handles Carmelo Anthony. New York Post

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Is New York simply keeping him around out of courtesy, or do they have plans for him in the future? Sources tell KnicksJournal.com that the Knicks still plan to sign Smith, as they continue to visibly keep him in the fold this season. Knicks Journal

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Former Knicks guard Chris Smith hopes to return to the team next year after undergoing knee surgery this season. “They told me to wait until summer league and then go from there,” Smith, the New Jersey native and former Louisville standout, told SNY.tv exclusively following practice Sunday. “I’m pretty confident that I’ll make the team next year.” ZagsBlog.com

New York Knicks, Injuries, Chris Smith 

The New York Knicks waived guard Chris Smith on Friday, cutting their roster to 19 players. The 6-foot-2 rookie from Louisville didn't appear in any preseason games after having surgery on his left patella tendon. Wall Street Journal

New York Knicks, Chris Smith 

It would seem unlikely the Knicks would keep the 15th roster spot open for rookie combo guard Chris Smith now that he’s undergoing patella tendon surgery on his left knee, but J.R.’s brother does have a future with the franchise. Coach Mike Woodson didn’t entirely rule out Smith not being waived. Smith will be out three to six months and will rehab at the Knicks training facility. When he returns, Smith, who had a partially guaranteed contract, can join the Knicks-operated D-League team in Erie, Pa., even if he is waived so the Knicks can monitor him. New York Post

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J.R. Smith was looking forward to playing next to his brother, whether in preseason games or in the regular season. Smith said it was difficult to see his brother get hurt. “Any time you see anybody hurt it hurts you, but when you see your brother hurt — and he lives in the same house as you and is trying to achieve the same goals as you — it really puts a damper on the mood,” he said. “To have this injury going into training camp when you’re trying to make a team and prove yourself, it’s frustrating. My job as a teammate is to keep pushing him and make sure he gets back to 100 percent.” New York Times

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Shortly after the Knicks’ practice Wednesday, J.R. Smith asked for fans on Twitter to encourage his brother. “Please Pray for my Lil Bro @Cswish9 as he goes in for surgery tomorrow!” Smith wrote. New York Times

New York Knicks, Injuries, J.R. Smith, Chris Smith 

Frank Isola: Chris Smith's season is over before it started. J.R.'s baby brother to have left patella tendon surgery. Out 3 to 6 months Twitter @FisolaNYDN

New York Knicks, Injuries, Chris Smith 

Undrafted rookie Chris Smith, the younger brother of guard J.R. Smith, will undergo left patella tendon surgery and will be our three to six months. "It's a tough break. He's a young talent," said Knicks head coach Mike Woodson, who was unsure of what roster move the team will make with Smith. "He's young enough he'll bounce back and we'll wait for him to come back. That's all we can do at this point." Newark Star-Ledger

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Jared Zwerling: #Knicks sign G Oscar Bellfield, C Henry Sims and Fs John Shurna and Mychel Thompson. Twitter

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Jared Zwerling: Those 4 guys are basically training camp invites. 1 of them could be last roster spot. Also don't forget Chris Smith is in the mix. #Knicks Twitter

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Chris (Smith)’s contract, for now, is only for training camp. SheridanHoops

New York Knicks, Chris Smith, Training Camp 

Tommy Dee: Just spoke to someone who has known Chris Smith for a long time - "High character kid who has always proved people wrong." #knicks Twitter

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Marc Berman: Source told me G Chris Smith, J.R.'s brother, has good chance of making #Knicks roster because of his defensive potential and Iman's injury. Twitter

New York Knicks, Chris Smith 

Nate Taylor: The Knicks have official signed Chris Smith, the younger brother of J.R. Smith. Twitter

New York Knicks, Free Agency, J.R. Smith, Chris Smith 

Alan Hahn: JR Smiths brother Chris Smith tweets he signed with Knicks. Likely similar to Chris Copeland: non-guaranteed camp invite. #fb Twitter

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Chris Smith: #knickstape just signed!!!! http://lockerz.com/s/230221292 Twitter

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Chris Smith, the younger brother of guard J.R. Smith, will join the Knicks, according to a source familiar with the situation. Terms of the contract have not been confirmed. On Wednesday, J.R. tweeted a photo of Chris signing, but the deal won't be official until the Knicks sign a contract and the NBA does its paperwork, typical for a new acquisition. ESPN.com

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Another source familiar with the situation said that the Knicks acquired Smith so they could assign his rights to their D-League team, the Erie BayHawks. ESPN.com

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