Ben Simmons has been cleared for 5-on-5 play, reported Brian Lewis of the New York Post. Simmons, who had back surgery in March, should also be ready for training camp next month. Lewis adds that new head coach Jordi Fernandez visited Simmons in Florida this offseason. The Nets are unlikely to pursue a buyout of Simmons. … [Read more...] about Ben Simmons Cleared For 5-On-5
Tyson Etienne, Nets Sign Camp Deal
The Brooklyn Nets have signed guard Tyson Etienne to a training camp deal. The contract is expected to be an Exhibit 10 deal. Etienne has played the last two seasons for the College Park Skyhawks of the G League. Last season, the 6-foot-2 guard averaged 10.5 points and 3.6 assists for the Atlanta Hawks affiliate. … [Read more...] about Tyson Etienne, Nets Sign Camp Deal
Mikal Bridges Becomes Eligible For Two-Year, $72.5M Extension With Knicks On October 1
Mikal Bridges will become eligible for a contract extension worth $72.5 million over two seasons with the New York Knicks on October 1st. Bridges can alternatively sign a three-year, $112.9 million deal next offseason. The Knicks acquired Bridges in June from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for five first round picks and a pick swap. Bridges has until the start of the season to … [Read more...] about Mikal Bridges Becomes Eligible For Two-Year, $72.5M Extension With Knicks On October 1
Jimmy Butler ‘Fond’ Of Brooklyn
Jimmy Butler is "fond" of the Brooklyn Nets and is open to the team, sources told Brian Lewis of the New York Post. Lewis also reported earlier this month that Butler "likes" the Nets. Butler, who has a player option for the 2025-26 season, intends to play out this year without signing an extension with the Heat and become a free agent. The Heat have shown no interest in … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler ‘Fond’ Of Brooklyn
James Dolan To Vote ‘No’ On League’s Proposed Budget For 2024-25 Season
James Dolan will vote "no" on the league's proposed operating budget for the 2024-25 season, he wrote in a letter to the NBA's Board of Governors. Dolan, citing a lack of transparency over processes, is also looking to elect a new chair for the Board of Governors. The Board of Governors meeting and vote is set to take place on Tuesday. … [Read more...] about James Dolan To Vote ‘No’ On League’s Proposed Budget For 2024-25 Season