Expanding on his earlier reporting on restricted free agent guard Cam Thomas, Brian Lewis of The New York Post (subscriber link) says he has heard from three sources that there may not be resolution on the situation anytime soon. The Nets are the only NBA team with cap room remaining and continue to explore options for how to use that space. Until that happens, they’ll likely … [Read more...] about Free Agent Notes: Thomas, Wong, Walker, Theis
Knicks To Hire Riccardo Fois To Coaching Staff
The Knicks have made the first hire of the Mike Brown coaching era, adding player development coach Riccardo Fois, reports Fred Katz of the Athletic (via Twitter). Katz notes that Fois is currently in Las Vegas with the Knicks as they watch their summer league squad compete. The Knicks recently missed out on one of their top choices for Brown’s coaching staff, as it was … [Read more...] about Knicks To Hire Riccardo Fois To Coaching Staff
Knicks’ Josh Hart Undergoes Finger Procedure
Knicks guard Josh Hart has undergone a surgical procedure on his right ring finger, New York has announced (Twitter link). According to the Knicks, the 6’4″ guard first suffered the injury during New York’s playoff run to the Eastern Conference Finals. The team expects him to return to the hardwood at some point later this summer. The Villanova alum, 30, has endeared himself … [Read more...] about Knicks’ Josh Hart Undergoes Finger Procedure
Fischer’s Latest: Nets, Thomas, Giddey, Grimes
Rival NBA executives and agents alike are curious about what the Nets will do with their remaining cap room, writes Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). While general manager Sean Marks has aggressively signed restricted free agents to offer sheets in previous offseasons, that has not been the case this summer, Fischer notes. According to Fischer’s sources, Brooklyn … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Nets, Thomas, Giddey, Grimes
New York Notes: Mann, Kolek, Demin, Wolf, Saraf
Guard Terance Mann was acquired by the Nets from the Hawks in the three-team trade that sent Kristaps Porzingis from Boston to Atlanta. The main motivation for the Nets to take part in the deal was to acquire another first-rounder, which they used on Drake Powell. Mann still has three years and $47MM remaining on his contract. He appeared in a combined 67 games with the … [Read more...] about New York Notes: Mann, Kolek, Demin, Wolf, Saraf