The Knicks are among the teams monitoring what the Jazz will do this offseason, Ian Begley of SNY.tv reports. Begley suggests the team would express interest in Donovan Mitchell if he’s made available. The Jazz, in turn, could have interest in unrestricted free agent Mitchell Robinson if they choose to trade Rudy Gobert.
Robinson and the Knicks have until June 30 to reach a contract extension, but Begley says Robinson will likely enter unrestricted free agency, as two sides appeared far apart in negotiations before the trade deadline this season. Robinson, 24, is about two years younger than Mitchell, whereas Gobert turns 30 next month.
Here are some other notes from around the Eastern Conference:
- The Hawks should be seeking a player this offseason that resembles Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith, a source told The Athletic’s David Aldridge. Atlanta was one of the worst defensive teams in the league this season. Acquiring a defensive-minded forward would help when playing Eastern Conference contenders such as Milwaukee, Miami, Boston and Philadelphia.
- Magic guard Gary Harris found his rhythm as the season came to a close, something that could help him in free agency, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel writes. Harris is set to become an unrestricted free agent. He averaged 11.1 points per game with Orlando this season, shooting 43% from the floor and 38% from deep. The 27-year-old has played eight NBA seasons.
- Josh Robbins of The Athletic examines several Wizards-related notes in his latest mailbag, including whether the team should re-sign Bradley Beal and whether having Kristaps Porzingis makes Beal more expendable. Washington will be eligible to sign Beal to a five-year, $248MM deal. The 28-year-old’s scoring production regressed this season, as he averaged 23.2 points per game on 45% shooting, down from a career-high 31.3 points per contest on 48.5% shooting in 2020/21.
I like this idea
Knicks aggressively pursue Mitchell AND Gobert
They’ll get one but not both, there’s no way they could do both without giving up all their chips.
Bye to Barrett, Robinson, Randle, and Quickley and picks.
There’s no way they could get even one with all their chips
IMO
Knicks Robinson market salary
4-year $42 million MLE
Lol how many articles is this site going to feed the dumb Knicks fanbase to give them false hope of a Mitchell/Gobert deal?
I mean, it’s a rumors site. If idiots keep spreading those rumors, that’s not the site’s fault.
I actually think Gobert isn’t totally unrealistic even though I would not expect that to happen, as other teams are more desperate for that type of center. Getting Mitchell, though, is a fairy tale.
I think Knicks like Sims enough. Not to go overpaying Mitch. But if his agent tells him he can get a big deal in FA. I can see him walking. Be smart to sign him and trade him. A D center who rebounds. Can help any team. Mavs, Heat, Raptors, Pistons, Rockets all would benefit from signing a 24yr old Mitch. Best to get something than just let him walk.
Pistons Grant is who I’d want most.
I hope you don’t speak the way you write. Sheesh.
Why would we ever speak ????
I doubt you can hold my attention for more than 2 mins. Basketball is not for everyone. Especially for nons who can’t understand it.
nons – mfkrs who never bounced a ball
@MFO Lol I couldn’t agree more. This guy is hilarious to read and very small-minded. Well done!
If they let him walk for nothing they still don’t understand how the NBA works.
He’s an asset. You don’t throw assets away because you or the coach have an attitude problem.
They should trade Sims. He’s a cheap viable center.
Trading for a 30 year old center making 40 million is completely nuts.
Maybe you should learn how it works. Then we could take you more seriously.
Mitch is an unrestricted FA. He doesn’t have to sign with Knicks. But a team who doesn’t have cap space. Can do a sign n trade. Knicks have his Bird rights. But a team with cap space. Can overpay him.
link to empiresportsmedia.com
You can take an online economics class for free if you ever want to understand some of the simple financial concepts that businesses use.
Maybe I should just talk to people who have moved past the NBA 101 issues like cap space and free agency.
I don’t think anyone is desperate for a simpleton like you to take them seriously when you can’t even comprehend the topics under discussion.
But thanks for trying! It’s cute when children think they’re smart and then explain bird rights.
Maybe if more Knicks fans showed NBA IQ’s over 40 we wouldn’t have a moron like Thibs as coach and a clown like Randle playing the fool all season.
Sorry to wake you from your slumber!
I like this guy!