The New York Knicks are seeking a jersey ad deal worth approximately $30 million per year. "They're looking for Rakuten money," a team marketer told Sports Business Journal, referencing the Golden State Warriors' patch deal signed in 2017 reportedly worth $20 million annually. "Not sure there's any of that left," the source said. The Knicks are one of four teams without a … [Read more...] about Knicks Seeking $30M Per Season For Jersey Sponsorship
Kevin Durant Targeting March 1st For Debut With Suns
Kevin Durant is targeting March 1st as his return from a sprained MCL and his debut with the Phoenix Suns. Durant suffered the injury on January 8th and was traded by the Brooklyn Nets to the Suns ahead of the February 9th trade deadline. Durant is averaging 29.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 36.0 minutes over 39 games this season … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant Targeting March 1st For Debut With Suns
Nets Sign Jacque Vaughn To Extension Through 26-27
The Brooklyn Nets have signed head coach Jacque Vaughn to a multi-year extension through the 26-27 season. Vaught became the Nets head coach when Brooklyn fired Steve Nash earlier this season. Vaughn has gone 32-19 while leading Brooklyn this season. He was previously 7-3 as the Nets interim head coach in the NBA bubble during the completion of the 2020 season. Brooklyn players … [Read more...] about Nets Sign Jacque Vaughn To Extension Through 26-27
Kevin Durant: Nets Trading Kyrie Irving ‘Took Away Our Identity’
Kevin Durant had his introductory press conference with the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, one week after he was traded by the Brooklyn Nets. Durant said he ultimately pushed for a trade to Phoenix largely because Kyrie Irving put in his own trade request to get out of Brooklyn. Durant acknowledged that Irving's trade request "took away our identity" as a team. "I was upset that we … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant: Nets Trading Kyrie Irving ‘Took Away Our Identity’
Mavericks, Nets Were Each Offered Multiple 2nd Round Picks For Dorian Finney-Smith
Both the Dallas Mavericks and then the Brooklyn Nets turned down offers of multiple second rounds picks for Dorian Finney-Smith, sources tell Jake Fischer of Yahoo. The Nets acquired Finney-Smith from the Mavericks as part of the Kyrie Irving trade. Finney-Smith signed an extension with the Mavericks in February 2022 worth $52 million over four years. Shortly before the … [Read more...] about Mavericks, Nets Were Each Offered Multiple 2nd Round Picks For Dorian Finney-Smith