Before reaching a deal with Minnesota to acquire Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks made “multiple” runs at Jazz center Walker Kessler, league sources tell NBA reporter Marc Stein (Substack link). According to Stein, the belief is that Utah sought at least two first-round picks in a deal for Kessler, who was repeatedly linked to New York earlier in the offseason. The Knicks … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Kessler, Bridges, Roster, Rotation, Hart
Nets Notes: Schröder, Simmons, Claxton, Williams, Hayes, Sharpe, Watford
Dennis Schröder and Ben Simmons will both be in the starting lineup Tuesday when the Nets open the preseason against the Clippers, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. Much of the training camp discussion has been focused on which player will be used as the starting point guard, but coach Jordi Fernandez has decided to try them together. “It’s something that it gives us a … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Schröder, Simmons, Claxton, Williams, Hayes, Sharpe, Watford
Knicks Notes: Shamet, Aller, Towns, Hukporti
After joining the Knicks on a non-guaranteed contract last month, Landry Shamet appears to have the inside track on a roster spot, writes Stefan Bondy of The New York Post. The veteran guard has impressed coach Tom Thibodeau in training camp and may become a valuable member of the bench squad. “I don’t make the final decision on that, but I’m basing it on what (Shamet’s) done … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Shamet, Aller, Towns, Hukporti
And-Ones: G League Trades, Flagg, 2025 Draft, Howard, Parsons, More
The Rip City Remix – the Trail Blazers‘ G League affiliate – have completed a series of trades involving players who have signed Exhibit 10 contracts with NBA teams this fall, according to a press release from the team. The Remix acquired Henri Drell‘s returning rights in a three-team trade with the Texas Legends and Windy City Bulls, sending the returning rights for Jazian … [Read more...] about And-Ones: G League Trades, Flagg, 2025 Draft, Howard, Parsons, More
Wolves Notes: Knicks Trade, Randle, DiVincenzo, Towns
While long-term salary cap considerations played a factor in Minnesota’s blockbuster trade with New York, Timberwolves sources tell Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic that majority owner Glen Taylor was only willing to sign off on a deal involving Karl-Anthony Towns if the front office believed it would improve the team entering the 2024/25 season. Last season, the Wolves made the … [Read more...] about Wolves Notes: Knicks Trade, Randle, DiVincenzo, Towns