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NEW YORK, August 8, 2006 – New York Knickerbockers President of

Basketball Operations Isiah Thomas announced today that free agent

forward Jared Jeffries has been signed to a contract. As per club policy,

terms of the deal will not be disclosed.

Jeffries, 6-11, 240-pounds, has appeared in 256 career games for the Washington

Wizards over the past four seasons to average 6.1 points and 4.8 rebounds.

During the 2005-06 season, Jeffries averaged 6.4 points and 4.9 rebounds in

77 games (all starts). The 24-year-old Bloomington, IN native was originally

selected after his sophomore season out of Indiana University in the first

round (11th pick overall) of the 2002 NBA Draft.

“Jared is exactly the type of player that fits into our plans for the

upcoming season and for our future,” Thomas said. “His age, size and

versatility will complement the rest of our young roster and it should

make him a staple on our frontline for years to come.”