New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach Isiah Thomas announced today that guard/forward Demetris Nichols and guard Jared Jordan have been signed to contracts.

Nichols was drafted by Portland Trail Blazers with the 53rd overall selection in the 2007 NBA Draft and was acquired by New York on draft night in exchange for a 2008 second round draft pick. Jordan was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers with the 45th overall selection in the 2007 Draft and was acquired Sunday in exchange for cash considerations.