Mikal Bridges has agreed to a four-year, $150 million contract extension with the New York Knicks, his agents, Sam Goldfeder and Jordan Gertler of Excel Sports Management, told ESPN on Thursday. Bridges takes a slight discount from his max extension of $156 million The deal includes a player option for 2029-30 and a trade kicker. Bridges is ineligible to be traded for six … [Read more...] about Mikal Bridges Knicks Agree To Four-Year, $150M Extension
Knicks Continue To Have Interest In Ben Simmons
The New York Knicks continue to "show strong interest" in signing Ben Simmons in free agency. Simmons remains one of the more prominent unsigned free agents. Simmons finished last season with the LA Clippers after his buyout with the Brooklyn Nets. Simmons is coming off the final season of his five-year, $170 million maximum contract extension signed with the Philadelphia 76ers … [Read more...] about Knicks Continue To Have Interest In Ben Simmons
Mike Weinar Out Of Running For Knicks’ Top Assistant Coach Job To Stay With Pacers
Mike Weinar has removed himself from consideration for the New York Knicks' top assistant coach job under Mike Brown. Weinar decided to remain with the Indiana Pacers under Rick Carlisle. The Knicks are also considering Chris Jent for the job. Brown has hired Riccardo Fois and Charles Allen as assistant coaches while also retaining Rick Brunson. … [Read more...] about Mike Weinar Out Of Running For Knicks’ Top Assistant Coach Job To Stay With Pacers
Chris Jent Is Leading Candidate To Be Offensive Coordinator On Knicks Staff
Chris Jent has emerged as the leading candidate to be the offensive coordinator on Mike Brown's staff with the New York Knicks, sources told Frank Isola. Jent most recently coached the Hornets to a Summer League title. Greg St. Jean and Patrick Mutombo are also rumored to be candidates. James Borrego, Jay Triano and Pablo Prigioni have previously turned down the role thus far. … [Read more...] about Chris Jent Is Leading Candidate To Be Offensive Coordinator On Knicks Staff
Rick Brunson To Move To Front Of Bench On Knicks Staff
Rick Brunson and Brendan O'Connor are set to fill two out of three front-of-bench seats on Mike Brown's staff with the New York Knicks, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. O'Connor was hired to be the team's defensive coordinator. It was reported on Sunday that Chris Jent has emerged as the front runner to fill the offensive coordinator role for Brown. Jent most … [Read more...] about Rick Brunson To Move To Front Of Bench On Knicks Staff