The Knicks fought out of their rut and turned their season around primarily due to a dramatic defensive improvement. … [Read more...] about Mike Brown credits Jalen Brunson for sparking Knicks’ defensive turnaround
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Lakers Fans Can Breathe Sigh of Relief Over De’Andre Hunter Rumors
After a day of mock trades and jersey swaps, it seems reports of De’Andre Hunter coming to the Lakers were greatly exaggerated. Lakers Fans Can Breathe Sigh of Relief Over De’Andre Hunter Rumors Marc Stein Cools Heat on Lakers, Hunter Talk In his “Saturday Morning Confidential” on Substack, NBA insider Marc Stein confirmed the Lakers’ interest in Hunter was … [Read more...] about Lakers Fans Can Breathe Sigh of Relief Over De’Andre Hunter Rumors
‘It’s Giannis’: Cavs In On Bucks MVP’s Trade Sweepstakes?
Whether tentatively or concretely, a handful of teams are connected to Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo as his hopeful future employer. Most of the focus is on glamorous contenders — the New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers. Heading into the summer of 2025, then middling (or mediocre) teams like the San Antonio Spurs, Toronto … [Read more...] about ‘It’s Giannis’: Cavs In On Bucks MVP’s Trade Sweepstakes?
Trade Rumors: Ellis, Hunter, Ball, Bucks, Sochan, Deadline
In addition to the Cavaliers, the Lakers, Pacers, Spurs and Celtics are among the many suitors for Kings guard Keon Ellis, sources tell Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). The Timberwolves and Knicks have also been mentioned as teams interested in Ellis. The 26-year-old is an intriguing trade candidate because his $2.3MM expiring contract makes him an … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Ellis, Hunter, Ball, Bucks, Sochan, Deadline
New York Notes: Knicks’ Mentality, Bitadze, Towns, Demin
The Knicks are embracing a “bunker mentality” as the trade deadline approaches, head coach Mike Brown said on Friday. New York has been mentioned prominently as a possible destination for Giannis Antetokounmpo. “We understand that we have no control over the noise out there, so we have to have a bunker mentality. Not just at the trade deadline but all the time because there is … [Read more...] about New York Notes: Knicks’ Mentality, Bitadze, Towns, Demin