Former New York Knicks shooter Evan Fournier is reportedly considering a return home.to Europe.
, the former Knicks record-holder is "seriously considering the possibility of returning to Europe" for the 2024-25 season. Fournier remains a free agent on the NBA ledgers after the Detroit Pistons declined to pick up his $19 million option at the end of last season. Stefanou notes that clubs in his native France have reached out, while others in Italy and Spain have also expressed interest.
Longtime NBA insider Marc Stein previously reported that Fournier, 31, was intent on remaining stateside but there have been no reports of his movement after his Knicks tenure ended at last winter's deadline. Fournier spent parts of three seasons in New York before he was sent to Detroit in the deal that acquired Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks. The former Boston Celtic set a Knicks single-season record in his debut shoing by hitting 241 three-pointers, a mark that stood for less than two years after Donte DiVincenzo sank 283 in 2023-24.
After that, Fournier's Knicks career was known for its lasting exile: since getting 20 minutes in loss to Oklahoma City on November 13, 2022, Fournier appeared in only 17 Knicks games, including three last season before the deal with the Pistons went down. In 29 appearances with the Pistons, Fournier averaged 7.2 points on just over 37 percent shooting, including 27 percent from three-point range.
To his credit, Fournier showed what he could offer to any domestic or international suitors with a decent showing at the 2024 Paris Olympics: repping host nation France, Fournier was the third-leading scorer for Les Bleus at 9.8 points a game en route to a silver medal. Of note, Fournier scored 15 on 4-of-8 shooting in the quarterfinal victory over Canada.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Watch: New York Legends Congratulate Knicks' Jalen BrunsonNew York Knicks captain Jalen Brunson received congratulations from a dozen other New York City leaders.
Read more »
New York Knicks Flagship Radio Station Finds New HomeNew York Knicks games on ESPN New York are moving down the dial.
Read more »
BREAKING: New York Knicks Reportedly Sign Former NBA 1st Round PickAccording to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the New York Knicks will sign a recent Orlando Magic player.
Read more »
Former New York Knicks Rival Announces RetirementGordon Hayward, a foe of the New York Knicks, is calling it quits.
Read more »
New York Knicks Sign Former Magic ForwardThe New York Knicks added a little competition to their interior picture by signing Chuma Okeke, formerly of the Orlando Magic.
Read more »
Former New York Knicks Guard Remains Top NBA Free AgentThe former New York Knicks guard was traded during the season and is now looking for a new home.
Read more »