The Bucks are off to a 1-5 start this season after falling to the Cavaliers at home on Saturday for their fifth straight loss, but the “league-wide lusting” for Giannis Antetokounmpo had begun even before Milwaukee stumbled out of the gate, Marc Stein writes in his latest Substack story. As Stein explains, outside interest in Antetokounmpo – and optimism that he could … [Read more...] about Bucks Rumors: Antetokounmpo, Early Struggles, Beauchamp
Knicks To Promote Ariel Hukporti To Standard Roster
The Knicks and Ariel Hukporti have reached an agreement on a new standard contract that will promote the rookie center from his two-way deal to the 15-man roster, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). According to Charania, Hukporti will sign a two-year contract that includes a team option for the 2025/26 season. While Charania doesn’t specify the financial terms, it … [Read more...] about Knicks To Promote Ariel Hukporti To Standard Roster
Knicks To Sign Matt Ryan
The Knicks and free agent forward Matt Ryan have agreed to a contract, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link) and Ian Begley of SNY.tv have confirmed the news (via Twitter). According to Begley, while Ryan will definitely be signing with the Knicks, the terms of the contract have yet to be finalized. The 27-year-old could fill … [Read more...] about Knicks To Sign Matt Ryan
Pacific Notes: Suns, Jones, DeRozan, Hield, Clippers
The Suns didn’t have a traditional point guard in their starting lineup for most of the 2023/24 season, deploying shooting guards Devin Booker and Bradley Beal as their primary ball-handlers. While Booker tells Ramona Shelburne of ESPN that “we were willing to learn and do it,” Beal admits the adjustment to the new role wasn’t a smooth one. “They were using me more as a … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Suns, Jones, DeRozan, Hield, Clippers
New York Notes: Brunson, Towns, Anunoby, Claxton, Nets
Knicks All-Stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns have benefitted greatly from being coaches’ sons, writes Steven Popper of Newsday. Brunson’s father, former nine-year NBA point guard Rick, is currently an assistant coach guiding his son in New York. “I think when you’re the son of a coach, regardless of what level, I think you’re consistently talking about what you can do … [Read more...] about New York Notes: Brunson, Towns, Anunoby, Claxton, Nets