New York Knicks: Out Of Town Articles
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 […]
HoopsRumors (Eli Cohen) —
The Knicks‘ longest-tenured player may soon be on his way out of New York. Mitchell Robinson is an unrestricted free agent, and despite previous reports that he could be “very open” to re-signing with the Knicks, it would appear that attempts to retain him could be threatened by owner James Dolan‘s edict that the team […]
HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) —
Bucks center Jericho Sims intends to exercise his player option for the 2026/27 season, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). By opting in, Sims will forgo unrestricted free agency in favor of a guaranteed $2,801,346 salary for next season. Sims, 27, was sent from the Knicks to the Bucks at the 2025 […]
HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) —
The Hornets are waiving forward Tosan Evbuomwan, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link). Evbuomwan, 25, opened last season on a two-way contract with the Knicks. He signed a two-way deal with Charlotte in February after being waived by New York in January and finished the season with the Hornets. The 6’8″ forward […]
HoopsRumors (Arthur Hill) —
The Pistons are acquiring the draft rights to Virginia big man Ugonna Onyenso from the Knicks, according to Jeff Goodman of Field of 68 (Twitter link). Onyenso was drafted with the 53rd overall pick, which New York agreed to acquire from Houston in a deal earlier tonight. Detroit is sending cash to the Knicks in […]
HoopsRumors (Rory Maher) —
After trading down three times on the first night of the 2026 NBA draft, the Knicks are opening the second round by doing so again. According to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link), New York has agreed to a trade that will send the 31st and 55th overall picks to the Rockets in exchange for […]