Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley, who was the runner-up for Sixth Man of the Year in 2022/23, is eligible for a rookie scale extension until October 23. He says he hasn’t been focused on a new deal, according to Stefan Bondy of The New York Post.
“That’s where my faith comes in,” Quickley said. “Really all up to God. I’m not going to lie, I’ve been fortunate to not even be worrying about it. It goes days, sometimes weeks, where I just forget about all that stuff. Unless somebody reminds me. So just coming in everyday and trying to get better is my main focus.”
Head coach Tom Thibodeau praised Quickley’s dedication and confirmed that he’s focused on improving and helping the team.
“You couldn’t even ask for anything more, and I think he’s been able to put that (contract stuff) aside,” Thibodeau said, per Bondy. “I think his agents handle that. He locks into basketball, and that’s where his focus lies: team, winning. That stuff will take care of itself, but the way he’s come in, the shape that he’s in, what he’s done, Quick is — I don’t care where he is in the offseason, but one thing I know he’s gonna be in the gym twice a day. Doesn’t matter what country it is. Doesn’t matter what city it is. None of that matters.”
Here’s more from the Atlantic:
- In another article for The New York Post, Bondy argues that Thibodeau deserves a contract extension from the Knicks, not just for helping the team win, but for changing his coaching style and getting the most out of his players. Thibodeau’s deal expires after 2024/25, Bondy adds.
- New Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic is focused on ball and player movement offensively, with cutting down on contested mid-range shots a point of emphasis, writes Eric Koreen of The Athletic. “We’re talking to our players a lot about quality of shots,” Rajakovic said. “Not every mid-range shot is a bad shot. There is a time and place when the defense is giving you certain coverage, when you catch the ball in good position and we want to take those shots. But those opportunities, usually (in) the game there (are) not a high number of those shots.”
- As far as the Raptors‘ defense under Rajakovic, center Jakob Poeltl describes it as a “happy medium” between the highly aggressive blitzing style Nick Nurse utilized last season and more passive styles deployed by other teams. “I’d say it’s somewhere like a happy medium,” he said, per Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca. “I think still, for us, just the type of players we have, we’re not going to get away from that aggressive identity. And I think it’s good for us. It’s good for our defense. But it’s a little bit more controlled I would say, a little bit more reserved at times maybe. Yeah, a little bit less of a gambling effect than we might have had last year.”
Quickley getting more than Herro and Poole? All were 6th men at pay time. Knicks maybe in tricky spot, I don’t think they win with Randle as their 1st or 2nd option. RJ needs to be a consistent contributor. Quickley maybe their best trade asset due to the unknown. He could be better on a team that starts him.
Herro n Poole both 1way players. Their teams signed them to trade them. Blazers didn’t want Herro. So Dame is in Milwaukee. Poole a system guy who is about to get exposed.
I agree Quickley can definitely start somewhere. He will help get Knicks a player they need. Even if Knicks sign him. I don’t see him in NY past the TD.
Bondy and Thibs deserve each other as they’re both ignorant stooges that no one likes.
Trade Quickley and stop pretending the team is anything but Dolans drinking club for losers.
Heh
Another genius …..
Why do Knicks bring them out.
Knicks need to get an extension done for Thibs ASAP. This team has gotten better every year under Thibs. Now, they are primed for a run at the Eastern Conference Finals.
IQ deserves an early extension more than most guys that have received one. But I still believe that holding off on it is a better option for both sides. IQ is still ascending as a player, and the cap is almost certain to go up significantly next year. The NYK roster is ripe for a rejiggering, if an opportunity arises, and the depth chart is overloaded at the guard spots. NYK don’t figure to have a lot of cap space next summer, either way, but an extension would eliminate it.
I don’t see IQ with a future in NY. Jalen is not even in his prime yet. Why would you pay top dollar for a sixth man.
He’s our biggest asset. And should help get the Knicks another big time talent. Quickley can be a starter somewhere. Bulls should be calling. TWolves, Sixers, Heat, Clippers all who need a PG.
DeM DeR >>>>> to Knicks …….
Why won’t they listen to me ????
Why won’t anyone listen to me???? Cause your a Knick blowhard, that’s why. Just another blowhard that thinks their players have more worth then they really are. The Knicks have about as much of a shot in the East as the Washington Wizards. The Knicks didn’t add anyone of real value going into this season outside of DiVincenzo, which is an Okay signing but NOT anything that will help them get better this year. Keep dreaming that this Knicks Team has any chance at all, especially in the East! LMAO!!