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
Fanbo Zeng, Nets Agree To Contract
The Brooklyn Nets agreed to a contract with Fanbo Zeng, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The 22-year-old forward averaged 14.7 points and 4.6 rebounds on 53% shooting from the field for the Beijing Ducks last season. Zeng played for the G League Ignite during the 2021-22 season. The Nets, who have ten players on guaranteed contracts for next year, also signed Ricky … [Read more...] about Fanbo Zeng, Nets Agree To Contract
Exes Believe Mikal Bridges Could Have Signed $200M Contract In 2026 Free Agency
According to some league executives, Mikal Bridges could have potentially signed for approximately $200 million if he decided to wait until the 2026 offseason to test the open market. Bridges instead signed a four-year, $150 million extension with the Knicks on Thursday, which was slightly below the max he could have extended for currently of $156 million. The 2026 free agency … [Read more...] about Exes Believe Mikal Bridges Could Have Signed $200M Contract In 2026 Free Agency