National Basketball Association

Knicks trade Brewer, will sign Martin

Published Feb. 21, 2013 12:00 a.m. ET

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The New York Knicks traded swingman Ronnie Brewer to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, opening up a roster spot that will be used to sign veteran forward Kenyon Martin.

Team president Glen Grunwald said Martin will be signed to a 10-day contract with the hopes that he could remain for the remainder of the season.

Grunwald said Martin will be insurance for injured big men Rasheed Wallace and Marcus Camby, a pair of 38-year-old backup forwards who have both been battling foot injuries.

Brewer was a starter earlier this season who lost his starting spot - and eventually his place in the rotation entirely - after a shooting slump. He was dealt for a 2014 second-round pick and cash.

Brewer appeared in 46 games, making 34 starts, and averaged 3.6 points and 2.2 rebounds. Signed by New York last summer, he has also played for Utah, Chicago and Memphis.