Michael Scotto: The Brooklyn Nets and Charlotte Hornets were among the teams who expressed interest in acquiring restricted free agent Isaac Okoro via sign-and-trade before he agreed to a three-year, $38 million deal to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, league sources told @hoopshype. … [Read more...] about Isaac Okoro drew interest from Nets, Hornets before re-signing with Cavs
Landry Shamet joining the Knicks
Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent G Landry Shamet has agreed on a one-year deal with the New York Knicks, his agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group tells ESPN. Shamet has career averages of 8.7 points and 38 percent on three-pointers. https://t.co/uS6cxqg68X … [Read more...] about Landry Shamet joining the Knicks
Julius Randle willing to accept any role for Knicks?
One other thought: the 29-year-old will accept any role that’s asked of him on this Knicks team if it leads to winning. As SNY noted earlier in the offseason, Randle has been excited about this team and believes the group can make a run. He’s looking forward to being back, healthy, with this team, and thinks things can be special with Bridges. He wants to win and win in New … [Read more...] about Julius Randle willing to accept any role for Knicks?
Julius Randle expected to go into season without an extension
We noted in July that a contract extension was not at the forefront for either Randle or the Knicks. That remains the case today, less than three weeks from the start of training camp. Regarding the extension, I’m not sure what would change between now and the start of the season to get a deal done. So it seems as if both sides are prepared to go into the year without an … [Read more...] about Julius Randle expected to go into season without an extension
James Dolan expresses concern over NBA’s operating budget increase
The NBA’s proposed operating budget has increased by nearly 8% year-over-year, and the league’s Board of Governors (BoG) were not adequately briefed on the candidates to replace Larry Tanenbaum as BoG chair ahead of Tuesday’s election, the Daily News has learned. These concerns were highlighted in a letter Knicks owner James Dolan sent to the NBA’s Board of Governors on Monday, … [Read more...] about James Dolan expresses concern over NBA’s operating budget increase