Draft Updates: Tuesday
2013/06/draft-updates-tuesday.htmlIf Porter and Anthony Bennett are still on the board at No. … "I don’t know anything about that." The Knicks' workout on Wednesday will feature the following prospects, according to Al Iannazzone of Newsday (via Twitter): Isaiah Canaan, Brandon Triche, Deshaun Thomas, Murphy Holloway, A.J.
Draft Notes: McLemore, Magic, Saric, Bennett
2013/06/draft-notes-mclemore-magic-saric-bennett.htmlAnthony Bennett has the greatest superstar potential, Mannix writes, while Victor Oladipo could be the most resounding bust. … Young, Brandon Paul, Reggie Bullock, Romero Osby, Kenny Kadji and James Ennis are among the prospects working out Thursday for the Knicks,…
Offseason Outlook: New York Knicks
2013/06/offseason-outlook-new-york-knicks.htmlGuaranteed Contracts Carmelo Anthony ($22,407,474) Amar'e Stoudemire ($21,679,893) Tyson Chandler ($14,100,538) Marcus Camby ($4,383,773) Steve Novak ($3,750,000) Raymond Felton ($3,637,073) Iman Shumpert ($1,703,760) Options J.R. … 24 pick ($997,300) Chris Copeland ($988,872 - QO) Pablo Prigioni ($988,872 - QO) Earl Barron ($884,293) Kenyon Martin ($884,293) Quentin Richardson ($884,293) (Mike Bibby - $884,293)4 (Baron Davis - $884,293)4 Draft Picks 1st Round (24th overall) Cap Outlook Guaranteed Salary: $71,662,5113 Options: $2,932,742 Non-Guaranteed Salary: $916,099 Cap Holds: $7,396,509 Total: $82,907,8613 When the second-seeded Knicks were knocked out of the postseason in the Eastern Conference Semifinals by the Pacers, it was viewed by some as the end of a disappointing 2012/13 campaign.
Draft Updates: Saric, Cavs, McLemore, Workouts
2013/06/draft-updates-saric-bennett-workouts.htmlAnthony Bennett is unable to work out due to a rotator cuff injury, but he will meet with the Wizards next week, writes J. … Lorenzo Brown, Myck Kabongo, Allen Crabbe, Jeff Withey, and Mike Muscala will work out for the Knicks on Monday, according to the team's official PR Twitter feed.
Atlantic Notes: Knicks, Celtics, Sullinger
2013/06/atlantic-notes-knicks-celtics-sullinger.htmlBut if the Knicks are going to take advantage of their two highest-paid players--Anthony and Stoudemire, who are set to make $23.742MM and $23.411MM next season--they'll have to find a way to share the ball on offense from their naturally overlapping high-block positions on the court. … Jared Zwerling of ESPNNewYork.com talked with two NBA scouts who said the Knicks might need an offensive-minded assistant to help head coach Mike Woodson.
Draft Updates: Saric, Cavs, Noel, Knicks
2013/06/draft-updates-saric-cavs-noel-knicks.htmlCould Nerlens Noel be available for the Bobcats when they pick fourth overall? One player-personnel executive connected to a lottery team thinks so, telling Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer that he believes the first three picks in the draft will be, in some order, Anthony Bennett, Ben McLemore, and Porter. … Tim Hardaway Jr., Glen Rice Jr., and Phil Pressey, three sons of former NBA players, will work out for the Knicks today, tweets Adam Zagoria of SNY.tv.
Draft Updates: Cavs, Len, Knicks, Bucks, Goodwin
2013/06/draft-updates-cavs-len-knicks-bucks-goodwin.htmlAssuming they don't trade the pick, it's possible the Cavs could select Nerlens Noel, Otto Porter, Ben McLemore, Victor Oladipo, Alex Len, or Anthony Bennett. … Gorgui Dieng and Nate Wolters are among the prospects scheduled to work out with the Knicks tomorrow, according to the team's PR Twitter account.
Ford’s Latest: Cavs, Bobcats, McLemore, Mavs
2013/06/fords-latest-cavs-bobcats-mclemore-mavs.htmlThe Bobcats will likely be deciding between Anthony Bennett and Len at No. … Ford continues to hear that the Knicks have a "strong affinity" for Tony Mitchell.
Hoops Rumors Mock Draft 1.0
2013/06/hoops-rumors-mock-draft-10.htmlPhoenix Suns - Anthony Bennett. … New York Knicks - Tony Mitchell.
Shawne Williams To Work Out For Several Teams
2013/06/shawne-williams-to-work-out-for-knicks-lakers.htmlThe Knicks are trying to add more scoring pop to the roster at the small forward position now that Carmelo Anthony is viewed as their power forward. … But it is also about where he’d get playing time.’’ The Williams camp is concerned because the Knicks found a promising forward in Chris Copeland.
Odds & Ends: Billups, Cavs, Felton
2013/06/eastern-odds-ends-billups-nets-felton.htmlPistons general manager Joe Dumars famously drafted Darko Milicic with their second pick (LeBron James was number one, obviously), and bypassed future stars Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade. … While speaking with Jared Zwerling of ESPNNewYork.com, Raymond Felton said this Knicks team "can win a championship." The Nets' new coach Jason Kidd is said to be close to offering Pistons assistant Roy Rogers a place on his new staff in Brooklyn, reports Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter).
Hoops Rumors Mock Draft 2.0
2013/06/hoops-rumors-mock-draft-20.htmlThe Wiz are said to be intrigued by Anthony Bennett's upside, but Porter seems to be tailor-made to go with Washington's core of emerging youngsters. … New York Knicks - Tony Mitchell.
2013 NBA Draft Results
2013/06/2013-nba-draft-results.htmlCleveland Cavaliers: Anthony Bennett (PF, UNLV)… New York Knicks: Tim Hardaway Jr.
Knicks Rumors: Will Bynum, Watson, Harris, Brand
2013/06/knicks-rumors-will-bynum-watson-harris-brand.htmlGM Glen Grunwald and company hope proven veterans will become available in trades, and likely would be willing to part with anyone other than Carmelo Anthony for the right deal, Newsday's Al Iannazzone reports. … The Knicks are expected to be well into the luxury tax for next season, but that won't stop them from trying to improve their team, especially given the allure of the Madison Square Garden spotlight.
Week In Review: 6/24/13 – 6/30/13
2013/06/week-in-review-1.html1 pick and they shocked everyone by taking UNLV forward Anthony Bennett. … The Knicks reached agreement on a deal with Toronto for Andrea Bargnani, but it has hit a snag.
Odds & Ends: Delfino, Knicks, Redick, West
2013/06/odds-ends-3-4.htmlSmith and Carmelo Anthony. … The Knicks have an interest in Carlos Delfino and Aaron Brooks, who were waived by the Rockets earlier today, tweets Frank Isola of the New York Daily News.
Knicks Rumors: Camby, J.R. Smith, Copeland
2013/07/knicks-rumors-camby-jr-smith-copeland.htmlLeon Rose, Brooks' agent, also reps Bargnani, Carmelo Anthony and Smith. … Marcus Camby is one of the players headed to the Raptors in return, and he caused a stir overnight, releasing a statement in which he said "it was unfortunate that I didn't get a meaningful chance to contribute" with the Knicks this past season, as Marc J.
Odds & Ends: Celtics, Smith, Billups, Martin, More
2013/07/odds-ends-celtics-gay-smith-billups-more.htmlDeveney has been all over the Clark rumors, and really likes how he would fit in Cleveland now that they took Anthony Bennett No. … Per ESPN's Chris Broussard on Twitter, unrestricted free agent Kenyon Martin is drawing interest from the Lakers, Clippers, Spurs, Knicks…
Odds & Ends: Blazers, Iguodala, Knicks, Morrow
2013/07/odds-ends-blazers-iguodala-knicks-morrow.htmlKennedy also tweets that free agent shooter Anthony Morrow has been in contact with the Lakers, Spurs, Suns, Rockets, and Knicks. … The Knicks are likely out of the running for Matt Barnes and Nate Robinson now that the team no longer has its full mini mid-level exception, tweets Zwerling.
Atlantic Notes: Melo, Celtics, Rondo
2013/07/atlantic-notes-melo-celtics-kidd.htmlJared Zwerling of ESPNNewYork.com notes that Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire will meet with Hakeem Olajuwon over the summer to train, but mentions in a tweet that Tyson Chandler won't be joining them. … Lawrence's fellow colleague at the Daily News, Frank Isola, writes that the recent Knicks trade for embattled Raptors power forward Andrea Bargnani provides "Il Mago" with a second chance in the NBA after coming over from Italy as the number one pick in the 2006 draft.
Odds & Ends: Morrow, Ellis, Rivers, Collison
2013/07/odds-ends-1-3.htmlThe Grizzlies, Warriors, and Bobcats are the latest teams to show interest in Anthony Morrow, tweets Alex Kennedy of HoopsWorld. … The Lakers, Spurs, Suns, Rockets, and Knicks have all reached out as well.
Odds & Ends: Bell, Billups, Datome, Grizzlies
2013/07/odds-ends-datome-grizzlies-collins-leslie.htmlDatome doesn't seem inclined to accept a one-year offer with his potential playing time in question, according to Tillery, who adds that he expects the Grizz to sign someone like Anthony Morrow (Twitter links). … Knicks coach Mike Woodson is trying to convince Chauncey Billups to rejoin the club, sources tell Frank Isola of the New York Daily News (on Twitter).
Pacific Notes: Kings, Salmons, Lakers, Scalabrine
2013/07/pacific-notes-kings-salmons-lakers-scalabrine.htmlMarc Berman of the New York Post is the latest to speculate that Carmelo Anthony might decide to sign with the Lakers next summer, especially if the Knicks underachieve in 2013/14. … Within his piece, Jones notes that the Kings haven't shown interest in Andrei Kirilenko or Corey Brewer, and explores some trade possibilities for the club.
Knicks Notes: Brand, Martin, Wright, MWP
2013/07/knicks-notes-martin-wright-mwp-matthews.htmlBerman also tweets that the Knicks have kept tabs on free agent forward Anthony Tolliver, but Tolliver is still waiting on the Hawks. … It's already been a busy day for Knicks news and rumors, as we've passed along multiple updates on potential free agent targets, as well as a report that suggests Metta World Peace would be interested in landing New York if and when he's amnestied by the Lakers.
Atlantic Rumors: Sixers, Bynum, C’s, Knicks, Nets
2013/07/atlantic-rumors-sixers-bynum-cs-knicks-nets.htmlAccording to Dei Lynam of CSNPhilly.com, the Sixers would also have made the deal if New Orleans was able to select Anthony Bennett or Victor Oladipo. … Atlantic teams have been among the clubs finalizing deals agreed to during the moratorium today, including the Sixers officially making a trade with the Pelicans and the Knicks and Raptors formally completing their Andrea Bargnani swap.