Bulls Release Richard Hamilton
2013/07/bulls-will-release-richard-hamilton.htmlJared Zwerling of ESPNNewYork.com (Twitter link) expects the Knicks to at least kick the tires on the veteran shooting guard, who shares an agent (Leon Rose) with Carmelo Anthony.
Knicks Rumors: Martin, Robinson, Jordan, Tyler
2013/07/knicks-rumors-martin-robinson-jordan-tyler.htmlMike Woodson is intent on keeping Carmelo Anthony at power forward, prompting the club to search for a veteran small forward to use alongside him. … It sounds like the Knicks will fall short of landing Samuel Dalembert, who's close to a deal with the Mavs.
Week In Review: 7/8/13 – 7/14/13
2013/07/week-in-review-7813-71413.htmlAnthony Morrow will join the Pelicans. … Chris Copeland signed the Pacers' offer sheet and the Knicks can't legally match.
Glen Grunwald Talks Smith, Anthony, Point Guard
2013/07/glen-grunwald-talks-smith-anthony-point-guard.htmlGrunwald also addressed the possibility of Carmelo Anthony opting out of his deal after the upcoming season, writes Zagoria, who…… To no one's surprise, Grunwald stressed the team's desire to keep Anthony in New York long-term, saying, "We obviously love…
Eastern Notes: Curry, Henderson, Oden, Joseph
2013/07/curry.htmlWinderman also speculates that the Heat could try to move Joel Anthony in a cost-cutting move that would easier allow…
Knicks Re-Sign J.R. Smith
2013/07/jr-smith-knicks-agree-to-terms.htmlSmith, the 2012/13 Sixth Man of the Year, was terrific off the bench for the Knicks last season, averaging 18.1 PPG and recording a 17.6 PER as the club's second scoring option after Carmelo Anthony. … As Beck notes in his story, it is peculiar that Knicks GM Glen Grunwald didn't make an effort to clarify this point in his conference call with the media today, especially considering the scrutiny he has been under since news broke of Smith's surgery.
New York Notes: Childress, Morris, Hannah
2013/07/new-york-notes-childress-morris-hannah.htmlThe Nets have stolen New York's backpage headlines from the Knicks, observes Mitch Lawrence of the New York Daily News, who believes that if Carmelo Anthony flees for the Lakers next summer, it wouldn't be the worst possible outcome for the Madison Square Garden faithful. … So, far the Knicks have been the only ones linked this month to 30-year-old swingman, and the two sides have already spoken.
Contract Details: Andersen, Young, Roberson
2013/07/contract-details-andersen-young-roberson.htmlAccording to Pincus, Mike Conley, Zach Randolph, Carmelo Anthony, and Kendrick Perkins all saw their cap hits for next season increase or decrease, based on having met or failed to meet incentives (all four Twitter links). … Eric Pincus updated several team salary figures at HoopsWorld, including the Pacers, Clippers, Lakers, Bucks, Timberwolves, Pelicans, Knicks, Thunder, Magic, 76ers, and Suns.
Kyler’s Latest: Bucks, Magic, Knicks, LeBron
2013/07/kylers-latest-bucks-magic-knicks-lebron.htmlWith Carmelo Anthony, Amar'e Stoudemire, Tyson Chandler, and Andrea Bargnani set to come off the books by the summer of 2015, the Knicks barely have any salary on their books beyond that. … Although the Knicks will continue to be active in looking to add talent this year and next, the team will be careful about taking on any salary beyond next season, says Kyler.
Week In Review: 7/15/13 – 7/21/13
2013/07/week-in-review-71513-72113.htmlThe Lakers are eyeing him and Carmelo Anthony in 2014. … The Knicks will give Jeremy Tyler a non-guaranteed deal.
Nuggets Re-Sign Timofey Mozgov
2013/07/nuggets-to-re-sign-timofey-mozgov.htmlMozgov, 27, was sent to Denver by the Knicks in the blockbuster deal that landed Carmelo Anthony to New York. … However, with Koufos having been traded to Memphis, the door is open for Mozgov to earn more playing time going forward.
Odds & Ends: Pacers, Billups, Mavs, Reinsdorf
2013/07/odds-ends-pacers-mavs.htmlMayo is on the Bucks, Elton Brand and Jared Cunningham joined the Hawks, Darren Collison signed with the Clippers, Chris Kaman joined…… Pablo Prigioni is "really excited" to come back to the Knicks next year reports Jared Zwerling of ESPNNewYork.com.
Odds & Ends: Childress, Lakers, Cooley, NBPA
2013/07/odds-ends-childress-lakers-cooley-nbpa.htmlLeBron James and Carmelo Anthony are both considered decent bets to hit free agency next summer, if only to re-sign new long-term deals with their current teams. … With Dwyane Wade's long-term health uncertain, and the Knicks' books looking fairly empty beyond '15, it may benefit both LeBron and Carmelo to hold off on their free agent decisions for an additional year, rather than locking themselves into new long-term contracts next summer.
Eastern Notes: Carmelo, Daye, Heat, Pistons
2013/07/eastern-notes-carmelo-daye-heat-pistons.htmlWhile there's no real indication that Carmelo Anthony wants to explore the free agent market next summer, he also isn't saying he plans to be a long-term Knick, writes Marc Berman of the New York Post.
Carmelo Anthony Talks Free Agency, Knicks
2013/08/carmelo-anthony-talks-free-agency-knicks.htmlIn a question and answer session at his annual basketball camp earlier today, Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony acknowledged that the "window is closing" on his shot at a championship, according to ESPNNY.com's Ian Begley. … Next summer Anthony will face the option of opting out of his current deal and signing with another team, or re-signing with the Knicks.
Max-Salary Players And Their Widely Varying Deals
2013/08/maximum-salary-players.htmlRussell Westbrook, Thunder — Five years, $78,595,312: Signed in January 2012 to a rookie-scale extension with a starting salary worth 25% of the salary cap, with raises worth 7.5% of the starting salary.3 Carmelo Anthony, Knicks — Three years, $67,222,422: Signed an extension with a starting salary worth 110.5% of his 2011/12 pay, with raises worth 10.5% of the starting salary.4 Kevin Love, Timberwolves — Four years, $60,825,938: Signed in January 2012 to a rookie-scale extension with a starting salary worth 25% of the salary cap, with raises worth 7.5% of the starting salary.5 Eric Gordon, Pelicans — Four years, $58,365,563: Signed an offer sheet in July 2012 with the Suns with a starting salary worth 25% of the salary cap, with raises worth 4.5% of the starting salary. … There's quite a bit of gray area when it comes to determining who's getting the max, including negotiable points like options, trade kickers, and no-trade clauses, all of which can make an offer more or less attractive.
Several Teams In Mix For Anthony Tolliver
2013/08/bobcats-bulls-jazz-finalists-for-anthony-tolliver.htmlWEDNESDAY, 1:08pm: Anthony Tolliver has narrowed his free agent decision down to three teams, and is expected to finalize a deal this weekend, according to Jorge Sierra of HoopsHype. … The Magic, Spurs, and Knicks are also interested in him, according to Tomasson (via Twitter).
Week In Review: 8/5/13 – 8/11/13
2013/08/week-in-review-8513-81113.htmlAnthony Tolliver agreed to a one-year pact with the Bobcats. … The Knicks appeared to be a longshot to sign point guard Beno Udrih, but they pulled off a serious coup in landing him on Friday.
Eastern Notes: Harrington, Knicks, Sixers, Brown
2013/08/eastern-notes-harrington-knicks-sixers-brown.htmlJoel Brigham of HoopsWorld identifies Danny Granger (Pacers), Rajon Rondo (Celtics), and Joel Anthony (Heat) as a few players he thinks may be moved before next year's trade deadline. … The signing of Beno Udrih ensures that Knicks coach Mike Woodson will have plenty of lineups and styles of play at his disposal this season, writes Beckley Mason of the New York Times.
Observations On 2013/14 Mid-Level Exceptions
2013/08/observations-on-201314-mid-level-exceptions.htmlBased on my math, the Pelicans must have finalized the Holiday deal and Stiemsma's signing using cap space before they formally landed Tyreke Evans, Jeff Withey, and Anthony Morrow. … On the other hand, the $1,650 left on the Knicks' MLE is too small an amount to even use to sign a player on the last day of the season, so it can't be used.
Eastern Notes: Wade, George, 76ers
2013/08/eastern-notes-wade-george-76ers.htmlKnicks head coach Mike Woodson specifically mentioned Raymond Felton, Tyson Chandler, and Carmelo Anthony when asked about his starting five for next season, but was non-committal when asked if third-year guard Iman Shumpert would be included in that group at shooting guard, notes ESPN New York's Ian Begley. … Despite the thought that the 76ers could trade Thaddeus Young, Evan Turner, or Spencer Hawes if the right deal presents itself,…
New Contracts With Player Options
2013/08/new-contracts-with-player-options.htmlAnthony Morrow, Pelicans: $1,145,685 (2014/15)*… The Bobcats, Nets and Timberwolves have each handed out three contracts with player options, while the Rockets, Knicks and Clippers gave out two new deals with player options.
Bobcats Sign Anthony Tolliver
2013/08/bobcats-to-sign-anthony-tolliver.html10:32am: The Bobcats and Anthony Tolliver have reached agreement on a one-year deal, according to Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer (via Twitter). … However, the scope of the search expanded once again when the Lakers entered the fray on Thursday and the Magic, Spurs, and Knicks continued their pursuit as late as yesterday.
Odds & Ends: Paul, NBPA, Butler
2013/08/in-discussing-chris-pauls-election-as-the-new-nbpa-president-espns-brian-windhorst-notes-that-suns-forward-caron-butler-te.htmlLakers guard Steve Blake and Bobcats forward Anthony Tolliver were added as new members to the executive committee, joining Paul, Roger Mason Jr., Stephen Curry, Andre Iguodala, James Jones, Matt Bonner, and Willie Green. … Butler adds that no one from the Clippers front office has spoken to him since he was notified by his…
New York Notes: All-Star Game, Carmelo, Nets
2013/08/new-york-notes-all-star-game-carmelo-nets.htmlCarmelo Anthony offers his thoughts on the balance of power shifting toward the Eastern Conference and gives some insight on…… Earlier this month, Paul Pierce told ESPN New York in a radio interview that it was time for the Nets to start "running this city." Not too long after hearing those comments, Knicks point guard Raymond Felton responded: "They will never take over the city.