Glen Taylor insisted to Tim Connelly this offseason that he was comfortable with the Minnesota Timberwolves paying a significant luxury tax bill this season and that he preferred to retain Karl-Anthony Towns rather than make a trade that made their team worse this season, sources tell The Athletic. Taylor is currently in a dispute over the ownership of the Wolves with Marc … [Read more...] about Glen Taylor Preferred Wolves Retain Karl-Anthony Towns Over Making Trade Sacrificing Short-Term
Knicks Hire Patrick Ewing As Basketball Ambassador
The New York Knicks have hired Patrick Ewing as an ambassador to assist both basketball and business operations. Ewing will work directly with Tom Thibodeau and the Knicks' front office. "As I said the day my number 33 jersey lifted into the rafters at MSG, I will always be a Knick and I will always be a New Yorker. I can't wait to get started in this new position and to … [Read more...] about Knicks Hire Patrick Ewing As Basketball Ambassador
Knicks Sign Damion Baugh, Alex O’Connell To Exhibit 10 Deals
To fill out their camp roster after completing the Karl-Anthony Towns trade, the Knicks made a pair of Exhibit 10 signings. Guard Damion Baugh and wing Alex O'Connell signed camp deals with New York that have them in line to join the Westchester Knicks of the G League this season. Baugh played for the South Bay Lakers of the G League last season. In 37 games, the 6-foot-4 guard … [Read more...] about Knicks Sign Damion Baugh, Alex O’Connell To Exhibit 10 Deals
Chuma Okeke Re-Signs With Knicks On Camp Deal
The New York Knicks will sign Chuma Okeke to a camp deal after being waived for the franchise to complete their trade for Karl-Anthony Towns. Okeke is represented by agents Austin Brown, Dave Spahn, Richard Beda and Steven Heumann. Okeke appeared in 47 games last season with the Orlando Magic, averaging 2.3 points and 1.7 rebounds in 9.2 minutes. Okeke was the 16th overall pick … [Read more...] about Chuma Okeke Re-Signs With Knicks On Camp Deal
Bojan Bogdanovic Not Cleared For 5-On-5 To Open Camp
Brooklyn Nets forward Bojan Bogdanovic will need a bit more time to recover some offseason surgery before fully taking part in training camp. Bogdanovic said he's fully recovered from wrist surgery, but that he needs more time to heal from left foot surgery. That recovery will keep him out of 5-on-5 activities as camp begins. The 35-year-old is in his second stint with the … [Read more...] about Bojan Bogdanovic Not Cleared For 5-On-5 To Open Camp