Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson have both started in the Knicks‘ first three preseason games, and new head coach Mike Brown seems to like the idea of using the two big men together, writes Zach Braziller of The New York Post. It’s an option that Tom Thibodeau rarely had last season because Robinson was recovering from ankle surgery and was only available for 17 games. … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Towns, Robinson, Hart, Giannis, Clarkson
Eastern Notes: Nets, Giannis, Barlow, Sixers, Plumlee
Nets owner Joe Tsai raised some eyebrows by stating during a recent panel appearance that his team is prioritizing a good draft pick in 2026 and that, as a result, “You can predict what kind of strategy we will use for this season.” Asked on Sunday about that remark, head coach Jordi Fernandez deftly put a positive spin on it, tweets Brian Lewis of The New York Post. “He says … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Nets, Giannis, Barlow, Sixers, Plumlee
Knicks Hire Peter Patton As Shooting Coach
The Knicks have hired Peter Patton as a shooting coach, league sources tell James L. Edwards III of The Athletic (Twitter link). Patton previously served as a shooting coach for the Timberwolves (2016-18) and Mavericks (2018-23). He joined the Bulls in 2023 as the team’s director of player development and spent the past two seasons in Chicago. The Bulls decided in April not to … [Read more...] about Knicks Hire Peter Patton As Shooting Coach
Bucks’ Antetokounmpo, Rivers Address Giannis Trade Rumors
Asked on Wednesday about an ESPN report that stated the Bucks and Knicks had offseason discussions about Giannis Antetokounmpo after he expressed some concerns about Milwaukee’s ability to contend for a title, the two-time MVP said he hadn’t read the story, per Eric Nehm of The Athletic (Twitter link). However, Antetokounmpo spoke in more general terms about the trade … [Read more...] about Bucks’ Antetokounmpo, Rivers Address Giannis Trade Rumors
NBA GMs Expect Thunder To Repeat, Jokic To Win Fourth MVP
NBA general managers view the Thunder as the overwhelming favorite to repeat as champions this season, according to the 24th annual GM survey conducted by John Schuhmann of NBA.com. GMs were not allowed to vote for their own team or personnel. Eighty percent of general managers predicted Oklahoma City to win the 2026 NBA Finals, with the Cavaliers and Nuggets tied for second at … [Read more...] about NBA GMs Expect Thunder To Repeat, Jokic To Win Fourth MVP