New York Knicks president Phil Jackson and free agent Lamar Odom are expected to reunite in the Big Apple.  Odom will reportedly sign with the Knicks before the regular season ends on Wednesday, ESPN's Marc Stein reports.

"Phil Jackson and the New York Knicks are progressing toward a deal to sign veteran free agent Lamar Odom before the NBA regular season ends Wednesday, according to sources briefed on the situation," Stein wrote on Tuesday.  "Sources told ESPN.com that the Knicks are on course, barring an unforeseen snag, to formally sign Odom this week in a move that would put him on their roster immediately and, more importantly, include an unguaranteed second year for next season."

Stein added: "(The Knicks) want to use the extra time to see if they can get Odom to the point, physically and mentally, where the talented but enigmatic lefty is worthy of a roster spot next season."

New York's reported team option for Odom next season gives the team the entire offseason to assess whether Odom is both physically and mentally ready to return to the league.

Odom's personal life seemingly spiraled out of control last summer with allegations of drug use and infidelity, and a DUI.  He came close to signing with the Los Angeles Clippers this season but it ultimately never came to fruition.  A back injury limited him to just two games in Europe with a Spanish team.

Odom, the 2011 Sixth Man of the Year, won two championships with Jackson as a Laker.  He has career averages of 13.3 points and 8.4 rebounds per game.