The Knicks are finalizing a deal to add Chris Jent to their coaching staff, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania (via Twitter). Jent will assume the role of associate head coach and will likely be tasked with helping to spearhead the team’s offensive approach under head coach Mike Brown. Jent worked as an assistant coach for the Hornets last season and was the head coach of the … [Read more...] about Knicks To Hire Chris Jent As Associate Head Coach
Fischer’s Latest: RFAs, Warriors, White, Young, Celtics
During Thursday’s Bleacher Report live stream (YouTube link), NBA insider Jake Fischer reiterated multiple times that he expects the four primary restricted free agents — Jonathan Kuminga (Warriors), Josh Giddey (Bulls), Quentin Grimes (Sixers) and Cam Thomas (Nets) — to continue to be in contract standoffs with their respective teams for some time. “Again, we are still in a … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: RFAs, Warriors, White, Young, Celtics
Knicks Notes: Bridges, Towns, Lineup, Carmelo
In a subscriber-only story, Zach Braziller of The New York Post considers whether the Knicks‘ coaching change will benefit Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns in their second year with the team. Bridges had an up-and-down first season in New York, while Towns put up big numbers but wasn’t always involved in the offense enough, including in some playoff games. New head coach … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Bridges, Towns, Lineup, Carmelo
Christmas Day Schedule Includes Thunder-Spurs, Rockets-Lakers
The NBA’s highly anticipated Christmas Day schedule has been revealed, courtesy of ESPN’s Shams Charania (via Twitter). The slate of five games is heavy on Western Conference powerhouses, with just one game coming from the Eastern Conference, in a matchup of what is expected to be the top two teams in the Cavaliers and Knicks. This will be the first Christmas Day game for the … [Read more...] about Christmas Day Schedule Includes Thunder-Spurs, Rockets-Lakers
Pacers’ Mike Weinar Withdraws From Knicks Search For Top Assistant
Pacers assistant Mike Weinar has removed his name from consideration for the Knicks‘ top assistant position, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post tweets. Ian Begley of SNY (Twitter link) confirms Weinar has removed withdrawn from consideration to be Mike Brown‘s offensive coordinator and lead assistant, adding that Hornets assistant Chris Jent remains a candidate for the job. New … [Read more...] about Pacers’ Mike Weinar Withdraws From Knicks Search For Top Assistant