New York Knicks: Out Of Town Articles
HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) —
When the Knicks and Bucks discussed the possibility of a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade in August, New York made Jalen Brunson “untouchable,” team sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic. The news comes as no surprise, given that the goal of an Antetokounmpo trade for the Knicks would be to pair him with Brunson, not have […]
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
NBA insider Shams Charania reported that the Knicks and Bucks had trade discussions this offseason. Those talks were centered around two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. New York had interest in acquiring the 30-year-old PF. However, there was one exception in trade talks. Sam Amick of The Athletic reported that the Knicks deemed all-star PG Jalen Brunson […] The post Knicks’...
HoopsRumors (Rory Maher) —
In a subscriber-only mailbag, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post confirms the Knicks and Bucks discussed a trade involving two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, but cautions those negotiations went “nowhere productive” beyond revealing the Greek superstar would prefer to play in New York if he ever leaves Milwaukee. According to Bondy, the Knicks […]
HoopsRumors (Dana Gauruder) —
The Pacers have signed veteran point guard Cameron Payne and waived Delon Wright, the team announced in a press release. Payne, who appeared in 72 regular-season games with the Knicks last season, was one of the top free agents still on the market. More to come…
HoopsRumors (Arthur Hill) —
The Knicks‘ coaching change will result in new defensive responsibilities for Mikal Bridges, writes Kristian Winfield of The New York Daily News. Bridges was usually assigned to check opposing point guards last season, but Mike Brown plans to use him against the other team’s best perimeter weapon, regardless of position. “He will (guard the point […]
HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) —
Asked on Wednesday about an ESPN report that stated the Bucks and Knicks had offseason discussions about Giannis Antetokounmpo after he expressed some concerns about Milwaukee’s ability to contend for a title, the two-time MVP said he hadn’t read the story, per Eric Nehm of The Athletic (Twitter link). However, Antetokounmpo spoke in more general […]
HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) —
The Knicks have hired Peter Patton as a shooting coach, league sources tell James L. Edwards III of The Athletic (Twitter link). Patton previously served as a shooting coach for the Timberwolves (2016-18) and Mavericks (2018-23). He joined the Bulls in 2023 as the team’s director of player development and spent the past two seasons […]
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Unrest in Milwaukee Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is once again at the center of NBA trade speculation. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the two-time MVP has been linked to the New York Knicks in what could become one of the league’s biggest trade stories in years. Despite Milwaukee’s public commitment to keeping their franchise […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Suns Connected to Knicks Trade Talks The Phoenix Suns have once again found themselves in the middle of trade rumors. According to Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz, the Suns could be involved in a potential blockbuster deal that sends Karl-Anthony Towns to Phoenix. Towns, who shares a long friendship with Devin Booker from their days at […] The post Could Karl-Anthony Towns Join the...
HoopsRumors (Dana Gauruder) —
The Pistons have added Feron Hunt on a training camp contract, Spotrac contributor Keith Smith tweets. Detroit had an opening on its camp roster. The SMU product appeared in two games with the Knicks as a rookie in 2021/22. Otherwise, Hunt has mainly spent his pro career in the G League with a stop in Montenegro […]
HoopsRumors (Dana Gauruder) —
Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson will have to get used to Mike Brown’s offensive system, which will be more uptempo than the pace that former coach Tom Thibodeau preferred. So far, there’s been mixed results in the first two preseason games, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News writes. “I’m comfortable,” Brunson said. “We’re […]
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
In three consecutive postseasons, the Bucks have been eliminated in the first round. That’s just four years after they won the NBA Finals in 2021. It’s been an uphill battle for Milwaukee to be competitive in the playoffs over the past few years. This offseason, tension arose between the Bucks’ front office and their franchise […] The post How close were the Knicks...
HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) —
At a meeting in Athens in July with one of his agents, Giorgos Panou, and Bucks general manager Jon Horst, star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo expressed some concern about whether Milwaukee will be capable of competing for a title and wanted to explore the idea of a possible “alternative path forward,” league sources tell Shams Charania […]
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
The New York Nicks are erring on the side of caution after Josh Hart suffered a back injury during Thursday’s preseason opener against the Philadelphia 76ers. In early second quarter action, Josh Hart collected a defensive rebound and looked to push the ball up the court. That’s when he fell to the floor and was […] The post Knicks Playing It Safe After Josh Hart Suffers...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Knicks have one of the top rosters in the Eastern Conference. Several teams are dealing with significant injuries. Analysts believe the East is there for the taking. NBA insider Jake Fischer reported that the contracts of Jordan Clarkson and Malcolm Brogdon are not fully guaranteed. New York has until […] The post The Knicks are contacting teams to...