Sixers Rumors: Embiid, Knicks, Harden, Morey, Smart
2023/10/sixers-rumors-embiid-knicks-harden-morey-smart.htmlMeanwhile, sources tell Stefan Bondy of The New York Post that Embiid is one of at least three potential star trade targets the Knicks are surveilling, along with Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell and Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns. … As Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer details (subscription required), the division-rival Knicks are one team keeping an eye on the situation in Philadelphia.
2023 NBA Rookie Scale Extension Recap
2023/10/2023-nba-rookie-scale-extension-recap.htmlPrior to 2020, the last time as many as 10 rookie scale extensions were signed in a single league year was back in 2006, when players like LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh were signing their second NBA contracts. … Immanuel Quickley (Knicks)
Checking In On Roster Situations Around The NBA
2023/10/checking-in-on-roster-situations-around-the-nba-2.htmlTwo vets on minimum-salary contracts, Anthony Gill and Taj Gibson, dealt with injuries in the preseason and don't project to have substantial roles on this Wizards team. … New York Knicks: 15 players on standard contracts and two on two-way deals.
Eastern Notes: Gobert, Fournier, Van Gundy, Wizards, Black, Howard, Hayward
2023/10/eastern-notes-gobert-fournier-van-gundy-wizards-black-howard-hayward.htmlAnthony Gill (hamstring) and Landry Shamet (toe) were the only players who didn't fully participate. … Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert is disappointed that fellow Frenchman Evan Fournier has an uncertain future with the Knicks and an undefined role, he told Stefan Bondy of the New York Post.
Knicks Monitoring Karl-Anthony Towns, Who Says He, Thibodeau Resolved Differences
2023/10/knicks-monitoring-karl-anthony-towns-who-says-he-and-thibodeau-resolved-their-differences.htmlThat's because of a report from Stefan Bondy of The New York Post that the Knicks are monitoring Karl-Anthony Towns' situation in Minnesota in case he becomes available on the trade market. … Bondy points out that Towns' connections to the team and the area make the Knicks a natural destination if the Wolves ever decide to move him.
Durant, Curry, LeBron, Other U.S. Stars Express Olympic Interest
2023/10/durant-curry-lebron-other-u-s-stars-express-olympic-interest.htmlHis teammate Anthony Davis wasn't prepared to commit yet, telling reporters that it's too early to say whether he'll play (Twitter link via Buha). … Heat big man Bam Adebayo, Suns guard Bradley Beal, Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, and Knicks forward Julius Randle also fall into that group, per a report from ESPN.
Jrue Holiday Rumors: Heat, Pacers, Knicks, Celtics, More
2023/09/jrue-holiday-rumors-heat-pacers-knicks-celtics-more.htmlThe Lakers, Clippers, Heat, Celtics, Bulls and Sixers are among the teams Jrue Holiday would be interested in joining, a league source tells Anthony Chiang and Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. … Sources tell Lowe the Pacers and Knicks are expected to have a level of interest in Holiday, though it's unclear how seriously they'll pursue the defensive stalwart.
Pre-Camp Roster Snapshot: Atlantic Division
2023/09/pre-camp-roster-snapshot-atlantic-division-2.htmlMohamed Bamba, Patrick Beverley, Joel Embiid, James Harden, Montrezl Harrell, Tobias Harris, Danuel House, Furkan Korkmaz, Tyrese Maxey, De'Anthony Melton, Paul Reed, Jaden Springer, P.J. … The Knicks have the flexibility to add another free agent or two on a guaranteed contract, but have shown no urgency to do so and may end up starting the season with two or three players on non-guaranteed salaries filling out the back of the roster.
Players Currently Affected By Trade Restrictions
2023/09/players-currently-affected-by-trade-restrictions-2.htmlFebruary 6: Anthony Davis (Lakers)… February 10: Josh Hart (Knicks)
World Cup Notes: Edwards, RHJ, Hart, Ingram, Thanasis, Canada
2023/08/world-cup-notes-edwards-rhj-hart-ingram-thanasis-canada.htmlEven though Team USA's 48-point win over Jordan on Wednesday wasn't exactly a tightly contested affair, former Timberwolves teammates Anthony Edwards and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson enjoyed going back and forth at each other in the third and final first-round game at the World Cup, writes ESPN's Brian Windhorst. … Jordan, replacing Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram in the starting five with Knicks forward Josh Hart.
NBA’s Top 50 Highest-Paid Players For 2023/24
2023/08/nbas-top-50-highest-paid-players-for-2023-24.htmlAnthony Davis, Lakers: $40,600,080 (15% trade kicker)… Karl-Anthony Towns, Timberwolves: $36,016,200 (5% trade kicker)
World Cup Notes: Canada, Fournier, USA, Mills, Towns
2023/08/world-cup-notes-canada-fournier-usa-mills-towns.htmlPrior to the start of the World Cup, Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns spoke to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic about why he's playing for the Dominican Republic and what it means to him to represent his mother's native country. … In an Insider-only story, Jonathan Givony and Kevin Pelton of ESPN pick their 15 most interesting players at the World Cup, including reigning NCAA national player of the year Zach Edey (Canada), projected 2024 first-rounder Juan Nunez (Spain) and Fournier (France), who scored a team-high 21 points on Friday after spending most of last season glued to the Knicks' bench.
Longest-Tenured NBA Players By Team
2023/08/longest-tenured-nba-players-by-team-2.htmlMinnesota Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns (draft), June 2015… New York Knicks: Mitchell Robinson (draft), June 2018
World Cup Notes: Towns, Team USA, Barrett, Doncic
2023/08/world-cup-notes-towns-team-usa-barrett-doncic.htmlKarl-Anthony Towns' decision to represent the Dominican Republic in the FIBA World Cup is a way to honor his late mother, writes Brian Windhorst of ESPN. … pulled out a victory, Knicks teammate RJ Barrett scored 31 points in Canada's overtime win over Germany in the finals of the DBB SuperCup tournament, per Christian Arnold of The New York Post.
World Cup Notes: Hart, Giannis, Giddey, Dellavedova
2023/08/world-cup-notes-hart-giannis-giddey-dellavedova.htmlPacers guard Tyrese Haliburton and Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards both signed five-year, maximum-salary extensions. … Josh Hart became the latest player with a new deal, signing a four-year, $81MM extension with the Knicks electronically Thursday morning while the Americans prepared for a pair of exhibition games in Spain.
And-Ones: Dort, Brooks, Trade Deadline, Allen, Wade, Riley
2023/08/and-ones-dort-brooks-trade-deadline-allen-wade-riley.htmlTeam president Pat Riley expressed regret that Wade didn't spend his entire career with the organization, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. … It's significant for the Knicks and Josh Hart if those parties reach an extension agreement.
Team USA Notes: Edwards, Hart, Banchero, Young
2023/08/team-usa-notes-edwards-hart-banchero-young.htmlAs Tim Bontemps of ESPN writes, Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards earned a spot in the starting five for Team USA alongside Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Brandon Ingram, and Jaren Jackson Jr., and showed why he belonged in that group. … As Bontemps notes, Knicks forward Josh Hart was the only player who didn't see any action on Monday vs.
And-Ones: 2024 Draft, Tavares, Parker, Fisher
2023/08/and-ones-2024-draft-tavares-parker-fisher.htmlEncino Crespi plays in one of the top leagues in California and has produced NBA players De'Anthony Melton and Brandon Williams. … Longtime Lakers player and former Knicks head coach Derek Fisher is now a high school head coach.
NBA Players With Trade Kickers In 2023/24
2023/08/nba-players-with-trade-kickers-in-2023-24.htmlAnthony Davis, Lakers (15%)… Karl-Anthony Towns, Timberwolves (5%)
Timberwolves Notes: Staff Changes, Edwards, Towns
2023/08/timberwolves-notes-staff-changes-edwards-towns.htmlRising star Anthony Edwards is changing his jersey number from No. … White's name is probably the most recognizable of those three -- he was the 31st overall pick in the 2006 draft and appeared in a total of 63 NBA games with the Spurs, Rockets, and Knicks between 2006-13.
Community Shootaround: Knicks’ Offseason
2023/07/hoops-rumors-community-shootaround-knicks-offseason.htmlWhile the Knicks have been linked to some big names in recent months -- Zach LaVine, Karl-Anthony Towns, Donovan Mitchell, among others -- it appears the Knicks are content to run it back with a couple of tweaks. … The Knicks, buoyed by the free agent acquisition of Jalen Brunson, had one of their best seasons in the last two decades.
Eastern Notes: Knicks, Sixers, T. Jones, Black
2023/07/eastern-notes-knicks-sixers-t-jones-black.htmlAnthony Black, who was selected No. … The Knicks might not be championship favorites entering 2023/24, but they're in a strong financial position going forward, without any of the NBA's 50 highest-paid players, writes Stefan Bondy of The New York Daily News.
Knicks Notes: Embiid, LaVine, Towns, Fournier, Free Agency
2023/07/knicks-notes-embiid-lavine-towns-fournier-free-agency.htmlNew York has been viewed as a logical destination if the Timberwolves decide to trade Karl-Anthony Towns because of his connections to Rose and CAA. … Trade speculation involving Sixers center Joel Embiid shows why the Knicks have decided to be patient in building their roster, writes Fred Katz of The Athletic.
What’s Next For 2023 NBA Offseason
2023/07/whats-next-for-2023-nba-offseason.htmlSome teams, like the two in Los Angeles, will face decisions on whether to recommit to their injury-prone veteran superstars on lucrative new extensions -- Clippers forwards Kawhi Leonard and Paul George and Lakers big man Anthony Davis are among the players who are either already extension-eligible or will be able to sign extensions before the season begins. … Hawks forward Saddiq Bey, Mavericks wing Josh Green, Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels, Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley, and Spurs swingman Devin Vassell are among the most intriguing candidates for rookie scale extensions, though there are many more.
And-Ones: Team Canada, Ownership Stakes, Cap Room, Giles
2023/07/and-ones-team-canada-ownership-stakes-cap-room-giles.htmlWhile a Team USA roster led by Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards, Brandon Ingram, and Mikal Bridges will enter the 2023 World Cup as the frontrunner next month, Team Canada's initial 18-man group features some real star power. … The extended roster, announced this week by Canada Basketball, is headlined by Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder forward Luguentz Dort, Knicks forward RJ Barrett, and Rockets forward Dillon Brooks.