Among the four free agents the Knicks signed today is Chineese center Mengke Bateer, a three-year NBA veteran, appearing in 46 career games for Denver, San Antonio, Toronto and Orlando with averages of 3.4 points and 2.5 rebounds. The 30-year-old Inner Mongolia-native had played professionally in China for seven seasons and has been a member of the Chinese National Team since age 18.

The other three free agents are Andre Barrett, Tracy Murray. and Brent Wright.