Karl-Anthony Towns has played on Christmas Day before, but this year’s game is special because it’s at Madison Square Garden, writes Zach Braziller of The New York Post. Towns, who grew up in the New York area, was always far from home in his previous Christmas contests, but an offseason trade to the Knicks has him playing in front of family members and friends. “It’s my first … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Towns, Brunson, Shamet, Sims
Atlantic Notes: Sixers, Guards, Celtics, Johnson
Although not much has gone right for the Sixers this year, the growing bond between rookie Philadelphia guard Jared McCain and veteran point guard Kyle Lowry is one of the bright spots. Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer examines the relationship between the 38-year-old former All-Star and the 20-year-old Duke alum. “I call him Unc Lowry,” McCain said of Lowry. “Grandpa. … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Sixers, Guards, Celtics, Johnson
Eastern Notes: Shamet, Nets, Lillard, Middleton, White
Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is happy to have Landry Shamet back on his roster after the veteran wing recovered from the dislocated shoulder he suffered during preseason with the team. Praising Shamet for his leadership and ability to play multiple positions, Thibodeau said the 27-year-old had a “great” training camp and was deserving of a roster spot once he was … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Shamet, Nets, Lillard, Middleton, White
Atlantic Notes: C. Johnson, Raptors, Barnes, Embiid, Maxey
As Nets forward Cameron Johnson waits to see if he’ll be traded, he’s finding himself at the top of opposing teams’ game plans, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. A string of injuries, along with last week’s trade of Dennis Schröder to Golden State, has forced Johnson to take on a larger role in Brooklyn’s offense. Utah was the latest team to adjust its defensive … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: C. Johnson, Raptors, Barnes, Embiid, Maxey
Knicks Notes: Cap Situation, Starting Five, Hart, Anunoby
After waiving Matt Ryan and signing Landry Shamet, the Knicks are operating approximately $535K below their hard cap for the 2024/25 season. Ryan will count toward the cap for $621,439 in dead money, while Shamet’s new cap hit is $1,343,690, though he’ll technically earn $1,682,008 if he remains under contract beyond January 7 on his minimum-salary deal (or if it’s already … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Cap Situation, Starting Five, Hart, Anunoby