The Nets selected three prospects — Egor Demin, Nolan Traore and Ben Saraf — who project to be point guards in the first round of the 2025 draft. So why did they trade for Kobe Bufkin? “I don’t think you ever have enough ball-handlers, right? Making plays for others is always important,” explained head coach Jordi Fernandez (story via Brian Lewis of The New York Post). As Lewis … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Bufkin, Traore, Saraf, Clowney, Mann
Knicks Notes: Bridges, Brunson, Anunoby, Brown
Although it doesn’t match the sacrifice that Jalen Brunson made by giving up a potential $113MM in his latest contract, it’s still significant that Knicks forward Mikal Bridges accepted $150MM in the four-year extension he signed this summer when he was eligible for roughly $6MM more, writes Steve Popper of Newsday (subscription required). There was speculation that Bridges, … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Bridges, Brunson, Anunoby, Brown
Atlantic Notes: Knicks, Clarkson, Yabusele, Longabardi, Ingram
The Knicks brought in several veterans to compete for the last minimum contract they can offer, barring a trade. New coach Mike Brown believes that will lead to a spirited training camp, according to Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News. “A competitive spirit. I’m big on that. … For us, every day is about competition,” Brown said after the first day of training camp. … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Knicks, Clarkson, Yabusele, Longabardi, Ingram
Suns Notes: Williams, Booker, Baugh, Duke
Mark Williams is entering training camp with a new team for the first time in his career after being sent from the Hornets to the Suns this offseason. According to Duane Rankin of Arizona Republic, he’s looking to prove that Charlotte shouldn’t have traded him. “Just to be where you’re wanted is always great,” Williams said at the Suns media day “To be here is exciting. … [Read more...] about Suns Notes: Williams, Booker, Baugh, Duke
Nets Could Have Youngest Roster In NBA History
After making history by becoming the first team ever to select five players in the first round of a draft, the Nets will begin the challenge of integrating all those new faces into the program when training camp opens this week, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post (subscription required). Egor Demin, Nolan Traoré, Drake Powell, Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf provide a young … [Read more...] about Nets Could Have Youngest Roster In NBA History