New York Knicks: Out Of Town Articles
HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) —
Speaking on Thursday to reporters, including Stefan Bondy of The New York Post, Knicks guard Jalen Brunson explained why he was willing to accept a four-year, $156.5MM contract extension this summer. The deal was the biggest one Brunson was able to sign at this point, but he could have landed a significantly more lucrative payday […]
HoopsRumors (Rory Maher) —
The Spurs plan to hire Knicks player development coach Scott King to be the new head coach of their NBA G League affiliate in Austin, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (via Twitter). According to Steve Popper of Newsday (Twitter link), King has been discussed in league circles as a potential future head coach in the […]
HoopsRumors (Arthur Hill) —
Even if Mitchell Robinson can manage to avoid serious injury this season, he may not be the center the Knicks want on the court once they reach the playoffs, John Hollinger and Fred Katz of the Athletic write in a discussion about the team. Hollinger notes that while Robinson’s skills as a rim protector and […]
HoopsRumors (Dana Gauruder) —
The defending champion Celtics have been on a spending spree, re-signing their own free agents and locking up rotation players to lucrative extensions. The Sixers made the biggest free agent splash, signing Paul George. The Knicks made a stunning trade, acquiring Mikal Bridges from their crosstown rival. The Cavaliers have given out extensions to three […]
HoopsRumors (Arthur Hill) —
The Knicks have reached an agreement with second-round pick Kevin McCullar on a two-way contract, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). The 23-year-old small forward out of Kansas was selected with the 56th pick in this year’s draft. He was held out of Summer League due to a knee issue. McCullar earned […]
HoopsRumors (Rory Maher) —
Knicks All-Star forward Julius Randle becomes extension-eligible on Saturday, with the maximum he’s eligible for being $181.5MM over four years (by declining his $30.9MM player option for 2025/26). According to Fred Katz of The Athletic, Randle will likely need to take a discount if he’s interested in long-term security. As Katz details, New York doesn’t […]
HoopsRumors (Rory Maher) —
The Knicks plan to sign free agent forward Chuma Okeke, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Okeke, who played a couple of college seasons at Auburn, was the 16th overall pick of the 2020 draft. He has spent the past four seasons with the Magic, holding career averages of 6.3 points, 3.7 rebounds […]
HoopsRumors (Dana Gauruder) —
The Knicks re-signed Precious Achiuwa to a one-year deal on Tuesday. The next order of business for the front office could be an extension for Julius Randle but neither side is in a rush to get it done, according to Ian Begley of SNY TV (Twitter link). “I don’t believe it’s at the forefront for […]
HoopsRumors (Dana Gauruder) —
The Knicks have re-signed Precious Achiuwa, according to a team press release. He signed a one-year, $6MM contract, Fred Katz of The Athletic tweets. More to come…
HoopsRumors (Alex Kirschenbaum) —
Nine-year NBA guard Trey Burke is signing on with Puerto Rican club Mets de Guaynabo, according to Dario Skerletic of Sportando. Last season, while playing for G League squad the Mexico City Capitanes, Burke averages 19.7 points with 1.8 steals a night. The former All-Rookie Teamer out of Michigan played for the Jazz, Wizards, Knicks, […]
HoopsRumors (Alex Kirschenbaum) —
Oddsmakers have given the Knicks their highest preseason win total since the 1993/94, according to Dylan Svoboda of The New York Post. Per FanDuel Sportsbook, New York’s projected over/under line is set at 53.5 victories. They had been expected to win 56 games in 1993/94. They won 57, and advanced all the way to the […]
HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) —
Nearly four weeks into the NBA’s 2024/25 league year, there are only four restricted free agents who have yet to reach agreements on new deals, including just one who is coming off a standard contract. Here are the unsigned RFAs: Isaac Okoro, Cavaliers ($11,828,974 qualifying offer) Emoni Bates, Cavaliers (two-way qualifying offer) Jacob Toppin, Knicks […]
HoopsRumors (Arthur Hill) —
Mark Bryant will join the Knicks as an assistant coach, according to Ian Begley of SNY (Twitter link). The longtime NBA center is considered to be one of the NBA’s best coaches for big men, Begley adds. Bryant, 59, spent last season as a member of Monty Williams’ staff in Detroit. He has also worked […]
HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) —
The Knicks and head coach Tom Thibodeau have reached an agreement on a three-year extension, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Thibodeau had one year left on his current contract, so the new deal will begin 2025 and will run through the 2027/28 season. An extension for Thibodeau had been expected for much of the offseason […]
HoopsRumors (Dana Gauruder) —
Rokas Jokubaitis has a clear path to sign with Maccabi Tel Aviv now that his former team, Barcelona, has announced that it has officially parted ways with him. Jokubaitis played for the Knicks during the Summer League and is reportedly in “advanced talks” with the Israeli team. According to Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews.com (Twitter link), […]