2023/24 NBA Contract Extension Tracker
2023/07/2023-24-nba-contract-extension-tracker.htmlAnthony Edwards (Timberwolves): Five years, maximum salary (story). … Josh Hart (Knicks): Four years, $80,915,820 (story).
Atlantic Notes: Punter, Fournier, Knicks, Nets, Lillard, Herro
2023/07/atlantic-notes-punter-fournier-knicks-nets-lillard-herro.htmlThey must determine whether to surrender their assets -- including RJ Barrett or Immanuel Quickley -- for an impact player such as Karl-Anthony Towns, Zach LaVine or OG Anunoby. … Evan Fournier and his expiring $18.9MM contract remains the biggest issue hanging over the Knicks, Zach Braziller of the New York Post writes.
Knicks’ Josh Hart Commits To Team USA For World Cup
2023/07/knicks-josh-hart-commits-to-team-usa-for-world-cup.htmlThe other 10 players who have committed to play are Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, Austin Reaves, Paolo Banchero, Mikal Bridges, Brandon Ingram, Jaren Jackson Jr., Cameron Johnson, Walker Kessler and Bobby Portis, per Tim Bontemps of ESPN (via Twitter). … Knicks wing Josh Hart has committed to play for Team USA for the 2023 World Cup, which kicks off next month, sources tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link).
Warriors Rumors: Green, DiVincenzo, Kuminga, Poole, Paul, Thompson
2023/06/warriors-notes-green-divincenzo-kuminga-poole-paul-thompson.htmlThe Warriors are optimistic about re-signing Draymond Green and have been discussing a three-year deal with his representatives, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype and Anthony Slater of The Athletic. … Holmes of The San Franciso Chronicle that the Knicks have emerged as the favorite to land DiVincenzo, who prefers to play on the East Coast and is hoping to receive a contract starting at $9-12MM.
2023 NBA Qualifying Offer Recap
2023/06/2023-nba-qualifying-offer-recap.htmlAnthony Lamb, Warriors… Trevor Keels, Knicks
Josh Hart Picking Up Player Option With Knicks
2023/06/josh-hart-picking-up-player-option-with-knicks.htmlHe was included as a portion of the trade package that sent Anthony Davis to Los Angeles from the Pelicans. … Veteran Knicks swingman Josh Hart is picking up his $12.9MM player option for the 2023/24 season and will return to New York, sources inform Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link).
2023 NBA Draft Results
2023/06/2023-nba-draft-results.htmlOrlando Magic: Anthony Black, G, Arkansas… Portland Trail Blazers (from Knicks): Kris Murray, F, Iowa
Atlantic Notes: Siakam, Knicks, Podziemski, Celtics
2023/06/atlantic-notes-siakam-knicks-podziemski-cba.htmlStefan Bondy of The New York Daily News takes stock of several possible stars whom New York could target, including Sixers All-Star center Joel Embiid, Trail Blazers All-Star point guard Damian Lillard, Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, and more. … The Knicks have a variety of trade assets, between their intriguing young players and draft equity.
Stein’s Latest: Beal, Heat, Suns, Zion, Harden, Rosas, Bucks
2023/06/steins-latest-beal-heat-suns-zion-harden-rosas-bucks.htmlStein and Barry Jackson and Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald suggest that Paul's partially guaranteed contract could appeal to the Wizards, since they could waive him by June 28 and only owe him his $15.8MM partial guarantee instead of his full $30.8MM salary for 2023/24. … More than one rival team expects the Knicks to make Gersson Rosas their new general manager under president of basketball operations Leon Rose following Scott Perry's exit from the franchise, Stein writes.
Wolves’ Naz Reid In Search Of “Best Fit” As Free Agent
2023/06/wolves-naz-reid-in-search-of-best-fit-as-free-agent.htmlIn April, president of basketball operations Tim Connelly expressed hope that the Wolves would be able to reach a long-term agreement with Reid, who is extension-eligible, and the two sides have had regular discussions about a new deal, with Hine referring to those conversations as "productive and amicable." Still, Reid intends to test his value on the open market, and says the opportunity to land a starting job -- which Minnesota can't currently provide with Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert on the roster -- will be a priority. … However, Ian Begley of SNY.tv reports that Reid has a "significant amount of fans" within the Knicks organization, and says…
Cameron Johnson To Join Team USA For World Cup
2023/06/cameron-johnson-to-join-team-usa-for-world-cup.htmlJohnson's Brooklyn teammate, Mikal Bridges, Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram, Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr., Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Lakers guard Austin Reaves have also reportedly committed. … Johnson is coming off his best statistical season, even though it was disrupted by an injury and a midseason trade from Phoenix to Brooklyn.
Atlantic Notes: Beal, Brown, Brogdon, Harden, Towns
2023/06/atlantic-notes-beal-brown-brogdon-harden-towns.htmlThe Knicks would have numerous ways to match Karl-Anthony Towns' salary in a trade if the Timberwolves make him available, per Ian Begley of SNY.tv. … Robb proposes trades involving the Knicks, Clippers, Lakers, Raptors and 76ers.
Draft Notes: Black, Whitehead, Henderson, Hornets, Porter
2023/06/draft-notes-black-whitehead-henderson-hornets-porter.htmlIn an interview with Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link), Arkansas guard Anthony Black describes himself as an unselfish player who's willing to do whatever it takes to help his team win. … has already conducted workouts with the Mavericks, Warriors, Celtics, Pistons, Magic and Cavaliers, and he has upcoming sessions with the Clippers, Wizards, Nuggets and Knicks, according to a tweet from Global Scouting.
Brandon Ingram, Jaren Jackson Jr. Commit To Team USA
2023/06/ingram-jackson-jr-commit-to-team-usa.htmlA quartet of guards -- the Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards, the Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton , the Lakers' Austin Reaves, and Knicks' Jalen Brunson -- have already pledged to play along with Nets forward Mikal Bridges and Bucks forward Bobby Portis.
Edwards, Haliburton, Reaves Commit To Team USA
2023/06/edwards-haliburton-reaves-commit-to-team-usa.htmlTimberwolves All-Star guard Anthony Edwards and Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton are among the players who have committed to Team USA this summer, Joe Vardon and Shams Charania of The Athletic report. … Knicks guard Jalen Brunson has pledged to play for Team USA as well, according to Marc Stein (Twitter link).
2023 NBA Offseason Preview: New York Knicks
2023/06/2023-nba-offseason-preview-new-york-knicks.htmlKarl-Anthony Towns' name has come up frequently as a possible option, but even if the Timberwolves were willing to move him, would Towns would be the right star for the Knicks? The 27-year-old big man has made a few All-Star teams and is a talented scorer, but he's not a great defender and has won just four total playoff games (across three appearances) since arriving in Minnesota in 2016. … After making a huge jump in the standings by going 41-31 in 2020/21, the Knicks brought back largely the same group in '21/22, but regressed significantly, posting a 37-45 record.
Poll: Which Team Will Win 2023 NBA Finals?
2023/06/poll-which-team-will-win-2023-nba-finals.htmlDenver has been the most dominant team of the postseason though, winning 12 of 15 games and posting a playoff-best +8.0 net rating during a run that saw them eliminate stars like LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Anthony Edwards. … Instead, the Heat knocked off the title-favorite Bucks in five games, dispatched the Knicks in six games, and held off the No.
Poll: Pistons’ Lottery Pick
2023/05/poll-pistons-lottery-pick.htmlMore likely, wings such as Cam Whitmore, Ausar Thompson and Anthony Black will be in play at that spot. … With the Pistons owing the Knicks a first-rounder, this could be the last time Detroit has a lottery pick in the near future.
Knicks Notes: Randle, Barrett, Hart, Quickley, D. Rose
2023/05/knicks-notes-randle-barrett-hart-quickley-d-rose.htmlJoel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns have been mentioned as potential trade targets, but the three writers are skeptical that either deal will happen this summer. … The Knicks will listen to trade offers this summer for Julius Randle and RJ Barrett, but they won't be eager to move either player unless they get a major star in return, Stefan Bondy of The New York Daily News says in a discussion of the team's offseason plans with Michael Scotto of HoopsHype and Ian Begley of SNY.tv.
Lowe’s Latest: Player Movement, Harden, Ayton, Paul
2023/05/lowes-latest-player-movement-harden-ayton-paul.htmlPointing to the Knicks, in particular, Lowe said he'd be surprised if New York gave up significant assets for a player like Damian Lillard or Karl-Anthony Towns, arguing that clubs in the Knicks' position would be better off waiting to see if a higher-level star like Embiid eventually becomes available. … Lowe pointed to a number of volatile situations around the league and the potential impact of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement as reasons why we could see more notable trades and free agency moves than usual in the not-too-distant future.
2023 NBA Offseason Preview: Washington Wizards
2023/05/2023-nba-offseason-preview-washington-wizards.htmlAnthony Gill ($1,997,238)… They don’t have the types of young players teams typically build around, nor the cache of future draft picks (they actually owe a protected first to the Knicks).
Heat Notes: Butler, Adebayo, Spo, East Finals, Sixers
2023/05/heat-notes-butler-adebayo-spo-east-finals-sixers.htmlHeat stars Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo are grateful for their extended break between last Friday's series-sealing victory over the Knicks and Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald.
And-Ones: Thompson Twins, Dekker, In-Season Tournament, More
2023/05/and-ones-thompson-twins-dekker-in-season-tournament-more.htmlThe five players Hollinger points to are the Nuggets' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (a trade he says he wasn't a fan of at the time, but has been proven very wrong), the Knicks' Josh Hart, the Celtics' Malcolm Brogdon, the Sixers' De'Anthony Melton, and the Lakers' D'Angelo Russell. … Although the majority of the moves didn't draw as much attention as the blockbusters over the past year, five guards acquired via trades have made a significant impact in their respective teams' playoff runs, writes John Hollinger of The Athletic.
NBA Announces 2022/23 All-NBA Teams
2023/05/nba-announces-2022-23-all-nba-teams.htmlThe top vote-getters who wound up missing out on All-NBA spots were Lakers center Anthony Davis (65), Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (49) and Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (44). … Other players receiving 20-plus points include Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (39), Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) and Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (23).
Northwest Notes: Jackson, Watson, Green, Towns, Sexton
2023/05/northwest-notes-jackson-watson-green-towns-sexton.htmlDealing Karl-Anthony Towns, if the Timberwolves choose to go that path, could be made easier if the Knicks get eliminated by the Heat, Michael Rand of The Star Tribune opines. … New York seems like a logical landing spot and rumors are already flying about the Knicks having interest in the Timberwolves big man.