Fred Katz: Jalen Brunson: “I want to be here for the rest of my career.” Brunson on taking less money in the extension, mentions the security of locking in the money now and also says “Winning trumps everything else that I want to do.”Source: Twitter @FredKatz What’s the buzz on Twitter? Fred Katz @FredKatz Jalen Brunson on Tom Thibodeau’s extension: “Happy for him. … [Read more...] about Jalen Brunson on New York: I want to be here for the rest of my career
Jalen Brunson named first Knicks team captain since 2018-19
Evan Sidery: Jalen Brunson was named the Knicks’ team captain today. Brunson becomes the first player to be titled captain in New York since 2018-19 with Lance Thomas. pic.twitter.com/K7bkP81gFMSource: Twitter @esidery What’s the buzz on Twitter? Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS Is Jalen Brunson going to get the “C” patch on his jersey now that he’s the captain for the Knicks? … [Read more...] about Jalen Brunson named first Knicks team captain since 2018-19
Franz Wagner, Dennis Schroeder lead Germany to 3-0 record after beating France
France simply couldn’t compete with the defending FIBA World Champions, as the Germans put on a clinic and finished perfect with a 3-0 record. The final score was 85-71 as the German national team was firing at all cylinders, getting a 48-27 halftime lead and never looking back. Franz Wagner with 26 points – 16 of them in the first half – and Dennis Schroder with 15 points in … [Read more...] about Franz Wagner, Dennis Schroeder lead Germany to 3-0 record after beating France
Knicks pick up former first-round pick Chuma Okeke
Michael Scotto: The New York Knicks have agreed to a deal with Chuma Okeke, league sources told @hoopshype . Okeke averaged 6.3 points and 3.7 rebounds in 20.3 minutes in four seasons with the Orlando Magic. At 25 years old, the former 16th pick of the 2019 NBA Draft has potential untapped upside … [Read more...] about Knicks pick up former first-round pick Chuma Okeke
Precious Achiuwa staying put in New York
NY_KnicksPR: . @nyknicks Re-Sign Precious AchiuwaSource: Twitter @NY_KnicksPR More on this storyline Fred Katz: Precious Achiuwa has waived his Bird veto, a league source says. Normally, a player of Achiuwa’s type who re-signs on a one-year contract receives the right to veto any deal. But since Achiuwa waived his, he CAN be traded without the ability to veto … [Read more...] about Precious Achiuwa staying put in New York