The Knicks are interested in a local product to fill a roster spot. Matt Ryan, a 27-year-old forward free agent with a strong 3-point percentage, is under strong consideration by New York, a source confirmed. Ryan was recently waived by the Pelicans and has played on four different NBA teams, having developed in high school at Iona Prep in New Rochelle — about 10 miles from the … [Read more...] about Matt Ryan under ‘strong consideration’ by Knicks
Jordi Fernandez on Cam Thomas not getting contract extension: ‘I think he’s in a good place’
Thomas, Day’Ron Sharpe and Ziaire Williams had all been eligible for rookie extensions but none got one. The outcome was expected, predictable enough that coach Jordi Fernandez didn’t feel the need to talk to Thomas on the matter. “Yeah, conversations have been great. I think he’s in a good place, and I didn’t see anything that I should go and talk to him about it, the way he … [Read more...] about Jordi Fernandez on Cam Thomas not getting contract extension: ‘I think he’s in a good place’
Mikal Bridges on loss vs. Boston: ‘I definitely could have done better’
Bridges also was the Knicks’ primary defender against Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum, who buried 8 of 11 from 3-point range and scored 37 points to front Boston’s NBA record-tying 29 treys for the game. “I definitely could have done better. I think my performance at the defensive end wasn’t that [good] for me personally, as well as our team,” said Bridges, who finished a … [Read more...] about Mikal Bridges on loss vs. Boston: ‘I definitely could have done better’
Celtics demolish Knicks in opener behind Jayson Tatum’s 37
Chris Iseman: Final: Celtics 132, Knicks 109 Boston finishes with 29 threes, one shy of an NBA record. Jayson Tatum had 37 points. It’s only one game, but the Knicks have some things to fix.Source: Twitter @ChrisIseman What’s the buzz on Twitter? Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU Some of y’all looked at the Knicks as insta-title contenders because they were supposed to have … [Read more...] about Celtics demolish Knicks in opener behind Jayson Tatum’s 37
AJ Lawson to join Nets’ G League affiliate
Michael Scotto: Former Dallas Mavericks guard AJ Lawson is expected to join the Brooklyn Nets’ G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets, league sources told @hoopshype. The 24-year-old guard appeared in 42 games for Dallas last season. pic.x.com/AaRz67wgxQ … [Read more...] about AJ Lawson to join Nets’ G League affiliate