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NBA: Randle, Gibson joining Knicks

The Knicks agreed to deals with forward Julius Randle and Taj Gibson on Sunday night.

Priority Sports announced on Twitter that Gibson had agreed to a two-year contract.

The rugged Gibson played the last two seasons for Minnesota, averaging 11.5 points. The 6-foot-9 forward spent most of his career with the Chicago Bulls.

Gibson had one of his best games of the season against the Knicks, scoring 19 points in a victory at Madison Square Garden on Feb. 22.

New York also reportedly agreed to a deal with Julius Randle.

Randle spent one season in New Orleans, averaging 21.4 points. He began his career with the Lakers, averaging 13.5 points in four seasons.

ESPN first reported the three-year, $63 million deal, which was confirmed to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because it cannot be signed until Saturday.

The Knicks have about $70 million in cap space and entered free agency with a chance to sign two top players, but missed out on Kevin Durant and Randle was their first commitment. ( The Associated Press )

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