Baron Davis to Sign With Knicks

Free agent point guard Baron Davis, who was waived by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, has committed to signing with the New York Knicks.

For the past week, Davis, 32, has been speculated to possibly be signing with the Knicks. Davis has made his decision and will sign with New York.

Davis has an injured back and is scheduled to be out 2-10 weeks. Toney Douglas will presumably start while he is recovering, but I have my money on Davis taking over the starting role when he is healthy again.

Also, I wonder what number Davis will wear. 1 and 5, the numbers he has worn for most of his NBA career, are taken by Amar'e Stoudemire (1) and Bill Walker (5). 85, the number that he wore with the Cavs last season, is not taken. However, he could ask Bill Walker to change his number before the season starts. Recently, Landry Fields switched his number to 2 so Tyson Chandler could wear 6.

Here is how the Knicks' lineup for the 2011-12 season is looking right now:

PG: Baron Davis (injured - back) - Toney Douglas, Mike Bibby

SG: Landry Fields - Iman Shumpert, Bill Walker (injured - groin)

SF: Carmelo Anthony - Renaldo Balkman

PF: Amar'e Stoudemire - Jared Jeffries

C: Tyson Chandler - Josh Harrellson

Also, there is a rumor that the Knicks might also sign free agent point guard Gilbert Arenas. It could be a good move if it happens.

Have any thoughts on Baron Davis signing with the Knicks? Should the Knicks sign Gilbert Arenas? Leave a comment below and tell me what you think.