Lamar Odom will reportedly sign for the New York Knicks before the end of the regular season later today.

The former Los Angeles Lakers forward has been a free agent for much of this season following his arrest for driving under the influence last summer, playing just two games in the Spanish league.

According to ESPN, recently-appointed Knicks president Phil Jackson, who worked with Odom during his spell as Lakers coach, is keen for a reunion with the 34-year-old.

Signing the forward before the end of this season would allow the Knicks to offer him a contract without guarantees for the next campaign.