Nets guard Kyrie Irving, who reportedly hasn’t received the COVID-19 vaccine, deflected questions about his vaccination status when he spoke to reporters on Zoom today, as Brian Windhorst and Zach Lowe of ESPN write. Irving presumably wasn’t able to attend Brooklyn’s Media Day in person due to New York’s regulations prohibiting unvaccinated individuals from indoor venues, but … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Irving, Harden, Millsap, Aldridge
New York Notes: Irving, Nets, Rose, Kemba, Lessort
Nets guard Kyrie Irving won’t be in attendance at the team’s Media Day on Monday, according to Zach Lowe and Brian Windhorst of ESPN (Twitter link). However, Lowe and Windhorst say Irving will accompany the team to its training camp in San Diego, and Malika Andrews of ESPN (Twitter link) cites a team spokesperson who says Kyrie will talk to reporters via Zoom later … [Read more...] about New York Notes: Irving, Nets, Rose, Kemba, Lessort
Knicks Notes: Point Guards, Perry, L. Rose, Selden
The Knicks‘ fortunes will depend largely on a pair of veteran point guards with a history of knee issues, writes Marc Berman of The New York Post. The team addressed the position over the offseason by re-signing Derrick Rose and adding Kemba Walker after his buyout with the Thunder. Rose didn’t have any physical problems after the Knicks acquired him in February. He played 35 … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Point Guards, Perry, L. Rose, Selden
Five Knicks Storylines To Watch Entering Camp
Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News lists five Knicks storylines to watch ahead of training camp. New York is entering the 2021/22 season with an upgraded roster on paper, adding Kemba Walker and Evan Fournier to a core that already includes the likes of Julius Randle, RJ Barrett and Derrick Rose. … [Read more...] about Five Knicks Storylines To Watch Entering Camp
Nets Notes: Marks, Big Three, Aldridge, Two-Way Slot
The Nets welcome their role as favorites as the new season approaches, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. Brooklyn was expected to win the title last season after acquiring James Harden to go with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, but injuries made it rare that all three were on the court at the same time. With a deeper bench to to back up the Big Three, the Nets are honest … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Marks, Big Three, Aldridge, Two-Way Slot
Knicks Notes: Trades, Vaccinations, Robinson, Walker
Knicks president Leon Rose indicated the club is well-positioned to make a big trade and he’s ready to pounce when the opportunity arrives, Marc Berman of the New York Post writes. “We’re going to be aggressive as far as knowing what’s going on and as far as being on top of things and looking at opportunities,’’ Rose said. “But at the same time, we’re going to be prudent and … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Trades, Vaccinations, Robinson, Walker
Knicks Add Wayne Selden To Camp Roster
The Knicks signed shooting guard Wayne Selden to a non-guaranteed training camp contract, per Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter link). Selden spent parts of three seasons in the NBA from 2016-19, seeing action in 124 games. He holds career averages of 7.3 PPG, 2.0 RPG, and 1.5 APG in 19.1 MPG. He spent last season with Ironi Nes Ziona of the Israeli Super League, and most … [Read more...] about Knicks Add Wayne Selden To Camp Roster
Cacok, Duke Among Two-Way Candidates
Kyrie Irving has not yet been vaccinated for COVID-19, Yaron Weitzman of FOX Sports reports. Under current New York City restrictions, players are prohibited from practicing or playing in their home arena “without providing proof of at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccination unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption.” Thus, the Nets star point guard could … [Read more...] about Cacok, Duke Among Two-Way Candidates
And-Ones: Beauchamp, Hayward, Turner, Hands, Silver, Vaccinations
The G League Ignite team has signed MarJon Beauchamp, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN. Beauchamp, ranked No. 47 on ESPN’s prospect list for the Class of 2020, elected not to sign with a college due to questions about his amateur status. He attended four high schools and most recently a junior college. “I thought this was the best route I could go,” Beauchamp said. “I’ve … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Beauchamp, Hayward, Turner, Hands, Silver, Vaccinations