Ron Baker

Baker appeared in 96 NBA games for the Wizards and Knicks after going undrafted in the 2016 NBA draft. Baker most recently played for CSKA Moscow in Russia in 2019-2020, but his career came to an end because of injuries. Baker will now step into a role as a project manager in Ascension Via Christi’s Strategy and Business Development department.

Undrafted out of Wichita State in 2016, Baker ended up starting double-digit games as a rookie for the Knicks, but, due in part to injuries, he quickly fell out of favor and appeared in only 44 games over the last two seasons. Baker finished last year in Washington, where he failed to score a single point in 45 total minutes of action. The 26-year-old will now head overseas, where he'll have a much better chance to play an integral role on a night-to-night basis.

After being let go by the Knicks on Dec. 13, Baker found a new home with the Wizards on Dec 19. However with the Wizards, Baker was a non-factor offensively as he only averaged 11.3 minutes across four appearances while failing to score. The move doesn't come to much of a surprise as the Wizards would of had to make Bakers' contract guaranteed before the deadline Monday. After clearing waivers, Baker will become a free agent.

Baker was released by the Knicks about a week ago. To make room for Baker, the Wizards are waiving Okaro White. Baker will look to add some depth on the wing for the Wizards.