Metta World Peace, who cleared waivers late Sunday afternoon after being amnestied by the Los Angeles Lakers, has found a new landing spot.

World Peace said Monday that he was joining the New York Knicks because he wants to win. He officially signed the contract Tuesday, posting a picture on Twitter.

"I don't care if I'm starting, or sweeping the floors. You hear me? I want to win," he said.

World Peace and the Knicks came to terms on a two-year deal with the first year guaranteed, a league source told ESPNNewYork.com's Ian Begley. The team did not disclose terms of the deal.

The deal is worth approximately $1.6 million per season with a player option for Year 2, the source said, adding that the Knicks used the remainder of their mini-midlevel exception to sign the former Laker.

According to the amnesty provision of the current collective bargaining agreement, the Lakers will owe World Peace $7.3 million in the coming season.

"Metta is a fierce competitor who brings toughness and championship experience to our roster," Knicks general manager Glen Grunwald said. "We are excited to bring him back to New York and give him a chance to play for the team he grew up rooting for."