New York Knicks: Out Of Town Articles
HoopsRumors (Rory Maher) —
In his first public comments since he agreed to sign with the Knicks, veteran center Andre Drummond said he’s excited to join the defending champions (Twitter video link via Mika Ortiz). “Mitchell Robinson was a huge loss for them,” said Drummond, a New York native. “I bring in a similar talent, similar energy, but I’m […]
HoopsRumors (Arthur Hill) —
The Lakers are focusing on free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga as they search for another wing and one more big man to round out their roster, sources tell Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (subscription required). However, the slow pace of LeBron James‘ free agent decision may be holding up the market […]
HoopsRumors (Arthur Hill) —
Former NBA star Patrick Ewing has agreed to become an assistant coach under Brian Keefe in Washington, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). Ewing will get back into coaching after serving as an ambassador for the Knicks since 2024. He also returns to the city where he starred for Georgetown in the 1980s, leading […]
HoopsRumors (Rory Maher) —
Free agent center Andre Drummond has agreed to a one-year, $3.9MM contract with the defending champion Knicks, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter). Based on the reported terms, Drummond will receive a minimum-salary deal. The 14-year veteran will earn $3.88MM in 2026/27, while New York will carry a $2.45MM cap hit. More to come…
HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) —
The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade between Milwaukee and Miami can’t be formally completed until Monday, so Kasparas Jakucionis isn’t officially a member of the Bucks yet. However, according to Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews.com, new Bucks head coach Taylor Jenkins and assistant general manager Milt Newton are expected to travel to Bologna, Italy this weekend to visit […]
HoopsRumors (Rory Maher) —
While the Hawks declined their $24.3MM team option on Jonathan Kuminga, they haven’t ruled out bringing him back at a lower salary, writes Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. According to Scotto’s sources, Atlanta declined the option to maximize its financial flexibility, including accessing the non-taxpayer mid-level exception, and to potentially explore sign-and-trade scenarios. The...
HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) —
The Pelicans have turned down multiple Knicks pitches for center Yves Missi, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, who reports (via Twitter) that New York has “feverishly” been trying to acquire the big man from New Orleans. However, Haynes says the Pelicans consider Missi part of their core and have conveyed that he’s not available. […]
HoopsRumors (Arthur Hill) —
After winning a championship with the Knicks this spring, free agent center Mitchell Robinson is leaving New York for Boston. Shams Charania of ESPN reports (via Twitter) that Robinson and the Celtics have agreed to terms on a three-year, $47.4MM deal that will include a third-year player option. Boston will use its full non-taxpayer mid-level […]
HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) —
After spending his first two NBA seasons with the Knicks, center Ariel Hukporti has agreed to sign a one-year, $3.4MM contract with the Sixers, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Hukporti, 24, played sparingly for the Knicks as a rookie in 2024/25 after being drafted with the 58th overall pick but saw a […]
HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) —
The Kings are bringing back big man Precious Achiuwa, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link), who reports that the two sides have agreed to terms on a two-year deal worth $11.5MM. Following a stint with the Knicks, Achiuwa spent most of the 2025 offseason unsigned before agreeing to a non-guaranteed contract with Miami. […]
HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) —
The Knicks and free agent guard Landry Shamet have reached an agreement on a four-year, $24MM deal that will see Shamet remain with the defending champions, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). More to come…
HoopsRumors (Rory Maher) —
While he doesn’t specify any teams, Michael Scotto HoopsHype states that “numerous” clubs are expected to have interest in Knicks wing Landry Shamet if he reaches the open market on Tuesday. As Scotto writes, New York is considered unlikely to re-sign Shamet and Mitchell Robinson if owner James Dolan maintains his edict of being unwilling […]
HoopsRumors (Rory Maher) —
The “early talk” in Los Angeles is that the Lakers are willing to offer Mitchell Robinson a long-term contract for around the non-taxpayer mid-level exception, sources tell Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. The Nets are also viewed as a suitor for the veteran Knicks center, who’s an unrestricted free agent. If the Knicks don’t re-sign Robinson […]
HoopsRumors (Rory Maher) —
The Knicks are re-signing Jose Alvarado to a three-year contract worth $14MM+, league sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Alvarado will decline his $4.5MM player option for next season to complete the transaction, Charania adds. Steve Popper of Newsday, who confirms (via Twitter) the news, hears Alvarado’s new deal is worth around $15MM […]
HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) —
The Knicks‘ front office would prefer to operate above the second tax apron in 2026/27 if it allows the team to avoid losing key role players, writes Fred Katz of The Athletic. However, team owner James Dolan doesn’t share that view, having made it clear that he adamantly opposes being a second-apron team — and […]