There’s an expectation that Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley will receive an increased role to start the 2022/23 season, according to Ian Begley of SNY.tv.
Quickley, 23, is entering his third season and was drafted No. 25 overall by the franchise in 2020. He has shown flashes of potential to start his career, but he has shot below 40% from the field in both of his seasons. Last year, Quickley averaged 11.3 points and 3.5 assists per game, shooting 39.2% from the floor and 34.6% from deep.
Quickley remains a strong athlete and leader with plenty of upside. It’s reasonable to assume he’ll be playing alongside Derrick Rose off the bench, backing up Jalen Brunson and Evan Fournier, though it’s unclear how much playing time he’ll get. His minutes increased from 19.4 to 23.1 per game last season.
Here are some other notes from the East:
- Speaking to Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe, Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck discussed his expectations for the team and Brad Stevens‘ green light to spend money, among other topics. Grousbeck is determined to win a championship, allowing Stevens to push team salary well into luxury tax territory to upgrade the roster. The Celtics came within two wins of a title last season and have all of last year’s core players under contract this season.
- Eric Nehm of The Athletic examines six Bucks players who have the most to prove this season. Milwaukee won the championship in 2020/21, but the team was unable to overcome Khris Middleton‘s injury in the spring and lost to the Celtics in seven games during last year’s playoffs. The team remains a force, headlined by two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, Middleton, Jrue Holiday, Brook Lopez, Bobby Portis and others.
- Yossi Gozlan of HoopsHype previews the Cavaliers‘ upcoming season. Cleveland traded for All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell this offseason, adding him to a core of Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. The team also projects to have one of the deeper benches in the league.
Go Cavs! We have a great team!
Cavs have a lot to look forward to. Should be a fun season for Cavs fans.
No question the cavs will put up points. Can their two big men stay on the court is one of my big questions,amongst a few. I think not.
Quickley already has extended mins. That’s what 23.1 a gm Mean. How do these writers have jobs. Jalen is guaranteed 34-36 mins a gm. So …….
Rose could be on his way out. His expiring contract and experience. Looks good to a contender. Therefore Quickley and McBride will fill that opening.
Rose should be on his way out. To long in the tooth and to much money standing in the way of younger players. Move him out.
Do these writers realize who coaches the Knicks? Thibs will play Brunson and Rose most of the point guard mins. Quickley will be lost in the shuffle
IQ’s play (and numbers) as a PG (primary facilitator) skyrocketed at the end of the year. The Brunson acquisition will keep him in a backup role, and he’ll likely get the same minutes overall. But his role should be bigger. He’s now someone the team views as a capable primary facilitator when in the game.
Wyc did not want to use the Fournier TPE but now says he will spend ya Right. Celtics could have had Bojo from Utah.
IQ’s assist percentage increased 8% last year despite his Usage declining 3%, so he clearly showed some improvement in his playmaking. Now if his 3 point accuracy gets back to his rookie year it could be a breakout year for him
Q pushes the ball better than any guard we got. And he uses the floor. Doesn’t just go for his shot. His PG skills have expanded more. And he’s a tough defender.
Love Rose but I can see Knicks moving him now. Q is more than capable of backing Jalen. Plus McBride is there too. Rose expiring contract and vet experience. Is a valuable trade option for Knicks. I still see the Knicks making a big move. All these picks are Not for the future. Something is coming.
Forget the players let’s get a new coach that can actually coach the post season properly! It’s like he has ocd and can not adjust. Still!