New York Knicks: Out Of Town Articles
HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) —
After his Stein Line teammate Jake Fischer reported that the Kings and Knicks look like the top candidates to land Ben Simmons, NBA insider Marc Stein suggests within his latest Substack article that at least a couple more clubs are in the mix for the former No. 1 overall pick. According to Stein, Simmons has […]
HoopsRumors (Arthur Hill) —
The Kings and Knicks appear to be the most likely destinations for Ben Simmons in free agency, Jake Fischer said recently in a Bleacher Report video (hat tip to BasketNews). Simmons, who played 51 combined games with the Nets and Clippers last season, is one of several prominent veterans who remain unsigned. “We are still […]
HoopsRumors (Eli Cohen) —
The Knicks and Mikal Bridges have yet to agree to an extension. There’s a chance that’s due to more than simple accounting logistics, according to SNY’s Ian Begley (video link). While it’s likely not the only factor, Begley believes that the lingering uncertainty surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s status regarding his tenure with the Bucks may be […]
HoopsRumors (Alex Kirschenbaum) —
Knicks guard Josh Hart has undergone a surgical procedure on his right ring finger, New York has announced (Twitter link). According to the Knicks, the 6’4″ guard first incurred the ailment during New York’s playoff run to the Eastern Conference Finals. The team expects him to return to the hardwood at some point later this […]
HoopsRumors (Rory Maher) —
While Michael Porter Jr. is grateful for the time he spent with the Nuggets, including winning a championship in 2023, he says he’s ready for a “new chapter” after being traded to the Nets, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. “I always said New York was my least favorite NBA city,” Porter laughed. […]
HoopsRumors (Eli Cohen) —
The Knicks have made the first hire of the Mike Brown coaching era, adding player development coach Riccardo Fois, reports Fred Katz of the Athletic (via Twitter). Katz adds that Fois is currently in Las Vegas with the Knicks as they watch their summer league squad compete. The Knicks recently missed out on one of […]
HoopsRumors (Arthur Hill) —
In an interview with Arthur Puybertier of BeBasket, a French basketball outlet, Guerschon Yabusele reveals that he strongly considered the Nuggets in free agency before deciding the allure of playing in New York was too strong to pass up. After returning to the NBA with an impressive season in Philadelphia, Yabusele accepted a two-year contract […]
HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) —
While the Warriors are one of the only teams in the NBA that have yet to reach a contract agreement with a free agent this offseason, they’re viewed by numerous rival clubs as the “overwhelming favorite” to land Al Horford and De’Anthony Melton, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack […]
HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) —
The Celtics moved forward with their Jrue Holiday/Anfernee Simons swap earlier this week, completing the trade with Portland as a straight-up, one-for-one swap after exploring ways to expand the deal during the July moratorium. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean Boston is committed to having Simons on its roster to open the season. “I have talked […]
HoopsRumors (Earnest Marshall) —
The Hawks re-signed Jacob Toppin to a two-way contract, according to a team release. Atlanta originally signed Toppin to a two-way deal in March this year. The Kentucky product and younger brother of Pacers forward Obi Toppin played his first season and a half on a two-way with the Knicks before being waived this year. […]
HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) —
Reports since last October have suggested that a salary of $30MM per year is a target for Josh Giddey and his representatives in their contract talks with the Bulls, and that number continues to be mentioned this summer. However, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network (YouTube link) isn’t convinced that’s what it’ll take for […]
HoopsRumors (Dana Gauruder) —
Pelicans associate head coach James Borrego will remain in his current position on Willie Green‘s staff, Ian Begley of SNY TV tweets. One of the finalists for the head coaching job in New York, Borrego was rumored to be a prime target for the Knicks as they seek an associate head coach under new head […]
HoopsRumors (Dana Gauruder) —
Rick Brunson, Jalen Brunson‘s father, will remain on the Knicks staff but he’ll have a reduced role under new coach Mike Brown, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reports. Brunson has been on the staff of 2022, the same year that Jalen Brunson joined the Knicks as a free agent. He was Tom Thibodeau’s […]
HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) —
The Trail Blazers and Celtics have officially completed their trade sending Jrue Holiday to Portland and Anfernee Simons to Boston, according to a press release from the Blazers. However, the terms are slightly different than what was reported last month. Portland had originally agreed to send the Knicks’ 2030 second-round pick and the Blazers’ own […]
HoopsRumors (Arthur Hill) —
Adem Bona was one of the few bright spots in a disastrous year for the Sixers, and the rookie center is eager to get an early start on next season tonight in the Salt Lake City Summer League, writes Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Injuries to Joel Embiid, Andre Drummond and others created unexpected […]