Cam Thomas signed his qualifying offer worth just under $6MM earlier this month after the restricted free agent couldn’t come to terms on a contract with the Nets. That suggests that Thomas won’t be on the roster beyond this season but GM Sean Marks tried to downplay that aspect of the failed negotiations. “It’s maybe the ugly part of the business when you can’t find a common … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Thomas, Highsmith, Demin, Powell, Claxton
Knicks Notes: Hart, Towns, Rotation, Brunson, Bridges
Knicks forward Josh Hart underwent a procedure on his right ring finger in July, but he told reporters at the team’s media day on Tuesday that he recently aggravated that finger issue and will likely have to wear a splint this season, as Steve Popper of Newsday tweets. Hart’s hope is that the splint will suffice for 2025/26 and he’ll be able to address the injury again next … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Hart, Towns, Rotation, Brunson, Bridges
Knicks Notes: Position Clashes, Roster, Thibodeau, Dadiet
As the Knicks gear up for training camp, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post (subscriber link) breaks down the team’s top narratives, position battles, new players, and more. As Bondy writes, New York currently has enough room below its hard cap to carry a single veteran camp invitee into the regular season, but they’ve signed five to training camp deals. Guards Malcolm Brogdon … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Position Clashes, Roster, Thibodeau, Dadiet
Nets No Longer Signing Ricky Council IV
After previous reporting had indicated that Ricky Council IV was signing with the Nets on a partially-guaranteed deal, Nets Daily now reports (via Twitter) that Council will not, in fact, be joining Brooklyn. Council was poised to join the Nets after being waived by the Sixers after two seasons in Philadelphia, during which time he averaged 6.7 points and 2.5 rebounds in 14.7 … [Read more...] about Nets No Longer Signing Ricky Council IV
Community Shootaround: Knicks’ Final Roster Spots
The Knicks have been busy lately. After signing Jordan Clarkson following a buyout with the Jazz, as well as Guerschon Yabusele earlier in the summer, New York found itself in a severe salary cap crunch, but that hasn’t stopped the team from trying to upgrade on the margins. The Knicks added Landry Shamet and Malcolm Brogdon on training camp deals, and are reportedly hoping to … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Knicks’ Final Roster Spots