When the Knicks and Bucks discussed the possibility of a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade in August, New York made Jalen Brunson “untouchable,” team sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic. The news comes as no surprise, given that the goal of an Antetokounmpo trade for the Knicks would be to pair him with Brunson, not have him replace the star point guard. With Brunson off limits … [Read more...] about Knicks Made Brunson ‘Untouchable’ In Giannis Trade Talks
Joe Tsai: ‘Good Pick’ In 2026 Draft A Priority For Nets
Asked during a panel hosted by the All-In Podcast about his predictions for the Nets‘ this season, team owner Joe Tsai acknowledged that contending for a playoff spot probably isn’t a realistic goal for the team in 2025/26 (YouTube link). “I have to say we’re in a rebuilding year,” Tsai said (hat tip to Brian Lewis of The New York Post). “We spent all of our (2025) picks — we … [Read more...] about Joe Tsai: ‘Good Pick’ In 2026 Draft A Priority For Nets
Knicks, Raptors Agree To Dismiss Lawsuit
The Knicks and Raptors have agreed to voluntarily dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Knicks in 2023, reports Baxter Holmes for ESPN. The lawsuit alleged that former Knicks employee Ikechukwu Azotam “illegally took thousands of proprietary files with him to his new position” in Toronto at the behest of the Raptors, who looked to gain a competitive advantage. “The Knicks and (Raptors … [Read more...] about Knicks, Raptors Agree To Dismiss Lawsuit
Atlantic Notes: Edgecombe, Minott, Bridges, Raptors
VJ Edgecombe missed the Sixers‘ game on Friday against the Magic due to hip soreness, as Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer tweets. Pompey notes that despite receiving a day-to-day injury designation, Edgecombe was a part of shootaround this morning and will be a participant in practice next week, barring a setback. Staying healthy is crucial for Edgecombe, especially … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Edgecombe, Minott, Bridges, Raptors
Knicks Notes: Giannis, Towns, Yabusele, Robinson, Tyndale
In a subscriber-only mailbag, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post confirms the Knicks and Bucks discussed a trade involving two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, but cautions those negotiations went “nowhere productive” beyond revealing the Greek superstar would prefer to play in New York if he ever leaves Milwaukee. According to Bondy, the Knicks don’t have a realistic … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Giannis, Towns, Yabusele, Robinson, Tyndale