New York Knicks: Out Of Town Articles
HoopsRumors (Arthur Hill) —
Jalen Brunson‘s four-year, $156.5MM extension should be viewed as the largest financial favor in NBA history, writes Fred Katz of The Athletic. Brunson opted for the security of having a long-term deal in place now, but he bypassed an extra $113MM that he would have been eligible to receive if he had waited another year. […]
HoopsRumors (Tristan Tucker) —
The Clippers are showing interest in free agent guard Tyus Jones in sign-and-trade scenarios, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports in his latest around-the-league notebook. While this is just speculation on Scotto’s part, the Clippers could look to use some combination of the expiring contracts of P.J. Tucker and Russell Westbrook or draft compensation and Bones […]
HoopsRumors (Tristan Tucker) —
Knicks star guard Jalen Brunson has agreed to a four-year, $156.5MM extension with the organization, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports (Twitter link). As Wojnarowski observes, the deal is a massive financial concession for a contender, since Brunson could have been eligible for a five-year, $269MM deal next offseason. By taking this deal, Brunson is allowing […]
HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) —
Although the Raptors haven’t entirely closed the door on the possibility of bringing back free agent wing Gary Trent Jr., his return appears increasingly likely based on how the team’s offseason has played out, says Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca. As Lewenberg observes, Toronto sacrificed much of its cap flexibility by taking on salary in a […]
HoopsRumors (Dana Gauruder) —
The Knicks are signing the last pick of the draft, Ariel Hukporti, to a two-way contract, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype reports (Twitter link). The German-born big man spent the 2023/24 season in Australia with Melbourne United, averaging 8.4 PPG, 7.0 RPG and 1.5 BPG in 28 games (18.4 MPG). New York made multiple trades in […]
HoopsRumors (Rory Maher) —
The Knicks‘ blockbuster trade with the Nets to acquire Mikal Bridges stunned his former Villanova teammates Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, as Bradley Locker of The New York Post relays. “I never thought it would happen,” Brunson said on the Roommates Show podcast he co-hosts with Hart. “When’s the last time the Nets made a […]
HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) —
The Knicks have officially acquired star forward Mikal Bridges from the Nets, the teams announced today in a pair of press releases. “We are thrilled to add a player of Mikal’s caliber to the Knicks family. His ability to score, shoot and defend at an elite level will add to a team that continues to […]
HoopsRumors (Arthur Hill) —
Knicks assistant Johnnie Bryant will become Kenny Atkinson‘s associate head coach with the Cavaliers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link). Bryant, who has been on Tom Thibodeau’s staff for the past four years, was still under contract in New York, so he had to get approval from Knicks ownership before he could accept the […]
HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) —
As the Bulls continue to explore the trade market for a possible Zach LaVine deal, agent Rich Paul wants it known that his client is handling the situation professionally and isn’t agitating for a move or taking issue with the team’s actions, writes K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. “I want to make this clean […]
HoopsRumors (Rory Maher) —
The Knicks have signed rookie guard Tyler Kolek to a four-year, $9.06MM contract, a league source tells Fred Katz of The Athletic (Twitter link). The transaction was completed using the second-round pick exception. Kolek will earn the maximum possible salary over the first three years, though the fourth year is non-guaranteed, per Katz (it’s also […]
HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) —
The Knicks have finalized a buyout with Ratiopharm Ulm, Pacome Dadiet‘s team in Germany, clearing the way for them to sign their first-round pick to his rookie scale contract, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Interestingly, according to Fred Katz of The Athletic (Twitter link), the Knicks have signed Dadiet to a contract that […]
HoopsRumors (Rory Maher) —
The Knicks intend to sign-and-trade Shake Milton to the Nets as part of the blockbuster trade that will send Mikal Bridges from Brooklyn to New York, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports (via Twitter). Milton will receive a three-year, $9MM contract, but only the first season is guaranteed. The Nets will be sending the Knicks […]
HoopsRumors (Dana Gauruder) —
The Celtics have one remaining roster spot after agreeing to re-sign Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman. The team has interest in bringing back wing Oshae Brissett, who declined his $2.5MM player option. However, Brissett is still seeking out another team that can offer more playing time, Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe reports. The Celtics […]
HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) —
The Heat have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with free agent guard Alec Burks, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter link). Burks, who will turn 33 later this month, is a 13-year veteran who has played for seven teams since entering the NBA in 2011, including both the Pistons and the Knicks in […]
HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) —
The Knicks intend to sign former Duke and Creighton shooting guard Alex O’Connell to an Exhibit 10 contract, reports Ian Begley of SNY.tv (Twitter link). O’Connell, who went undrafted in 2022, spent his first professional season with the Stockton Kings, appearing in 48 G League games and averaging 9.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.7 assists […]