Evan Fournier Scores 32 Points In Knicks Debut
Evan Fournier had a memorable debut with the team on Wednesday. He helped lead the Knicks to a thrilling double-overtime victory over their rivals, the Boston Celtics, by scoring 32 points, second on the team behind Julius Randle, who notched 35. Fournier was extremely efficient shooting the ball in the game. He went 13-for-25 from the field overall and 6-for-13 from three-point range. He also added six rebounds, four steals, three assists and a block. Fellow first-year Knick Kemba Walker was quiet in this game, managing just 10 points on 3-for-8 shooting. Don't expect big nights like this consistently for Fournier, but he should be able to average somewhere around 18 or even 20 points per game this year if he continues to click in his new environment.
Source: ESPN
New York Knicks shooting guard Source: ESPN
Evan Fournier Expected To Generate Interest As Free Agent
Evan Fournier finds himself going to the Paris Olympics as a free agent, but he could be back in the NBA for next season. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Fournier is expected to generate interest among "some" NBA teams. Fournier became a free agent after the Detroit Pistons declined a $19 million team option on his contract. He is also expected to draw interest from EuroLeague teams. Fournier has been an afterthought in the NBA in recent seasons, making only 59 appearances across two campaigns, but he's been a capable scorer in the league and could re-ignite his career if he lands in a good situation.
Source: Marc Stein
French veteran Source: Marc Stein
Pistons Decline Team Option On Evan Fournier
Evan Fournier. He is now heading toward unrestricted free agency. The 31-year-old began the 2023-24 campaign with the Knicks. However, he appeared in only three games for New York before being moved ahead of the trade deadline. Fournier suited up in 29 games for the Pistons, and he finished the year by averaging 7.2 points and 1.9 assists. He was due to make $19 million had Detroit kept him, so this move wasn't surprising. Still, Fournier will likely find work elsewhere in the National Basketball Association, although he probably won't see much action, considering his production has declined significantly over the last few seasons.
Source: James Edwards III
The Pistons declined the team option on guard Source: James Edwards III
Evan Fournier Available Tuesday
Evan Fournier (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Fournier didn't play in Saturday's contest against the New Jersey Nets due to a sore right knee. The 31-year-old French sharpshooter has averaged 4.6 points in 19.0 minutes per game over his last 10 outings. His return won't boost the team's rotation, as Detroit has lost 12 of 13 games.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Detroit Pistons shooting guard Source: NBA Injury Report
Evan Fournier Probable For Tuesday Against Philadelphia
Evan Fournier (knee) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Fournier didn't suit up for Saturday's contest against the New Jersey Nets due to a sore right knee. Over his last 10 outings, the 31-year-old French sharpshooter has averaged 4.6 points in 19.0 minutes per game. His return won't boost the Pistons, who have lost 12 of 13 games going into Tuesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Detroit Pistons shooting guard Source: NBA Injury Report
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