But it’s logical to think that those positions will at least be areas of interest for New York in the offseason. The New York Post reported that Rose told the Knicks in March that finding a scoring guard was the top priority in the draft and a shooting guard was the second priority. An SNY source said finding a forward who can knock down a shot — in the draft or free agency — … [Read more...] about
Back in 2015, when he was a Charlotte assistant, Ewing told me he’d never want a college head-coaching job because of the recruiting. So I don’t expect him to be a lifer. And I do think there’s a chance one day the 57-year-old Ewing will coach the Knicks. One NBA source says a Georgetown run to the Sweet 16 would be invaluable to his NBA head-coaching chances. … [Read more...] about
If Steve Mills were still president, Ewing definitely would be a top target. According to an NBA source, Mills reached out to Ewing during the last coaching search in 2018. But Ewing had just finished his rookie season at Georgetown and was not ready to leave yet, according to two sources familiar with the situation. Hence, Ewing wasn’t one of the 11 coaches Mills interviewed. … [Read more...] about
Why isn’t Patrick Ewing even considered for the head coaching job? Seems like he will at the least be safer than other coaches due to fan support. — Ace in Tel Aviv The good news is Ewing is out of the hospital and progressing nicely from his recent COVID-19 diagnosis. The bad news, the Knicks legend may not figure into this coaching search that will commence once the Knicks … [Read more...] about
ESPN: Dennis Smith Jr. and J. Cole joined protests in Fayetteville, NC today. (via @HereCumMimi) Dennis Smith Jr. and J. Cole joined protests in Fayetteville, NC today. (via @herecummimi) pic.twitter.com/AxxFKNXeNt — ESPN (@espn) May 30, 2020 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js … [Read more...] about
Moving forward to the Leon Rose era can’t begin in earnest until he hired his coach. To that end, sources say Tom Thibodeau is the heavy favorite to land the job. Mike Miller, the interim coach who acquitted himself well after taking over for Fizdale, will get a look. Kenny Atkinson will also be interviewed, according to The Athletic. Around the league, people have cautioned to … [Read more...] about
Reggie Bullock: I’m in the A, I see a bunch of ppl pouring they hearts out for respect! It is what is, I stand on that! I been thru it a lot my whole life I see the anger and pain! Stand with true to your ppl, RESPECT IS RESPECT … [Read more...] about
NHL Clarifies Playoff Definition for Conditional Draft Picks; How it Impacts the New Jersey Devils
What we should be cheering for in months. Pierre LeBrun at The Athletic reported on memo from the NHL that clarified how playoffs are defined with respect to conditional draft picks. This post is a quick reaction to the news plus what are now the best and worse case scenarios for the New Jersey Devils and their two conditional first round picks. Earlier this evening, Pierre … [Read more...] about NHL Clarifies Playoff Definition for Conditional Draft Picks; How it Impacts the New Jersey Devils
Let’s Experiment in EHM: Introducing a WAR-Optimized Roster for 2019-20
What team is this? It is a WAR-optimized squad. As the New Jersey Devils will have a long offseason, Eastside Hockey Manager will continue to be used for a lot of experimentation of what teams could do in the game. This post is an introduction of the first experiment, a WAR-optimized roster replacing the 2019-20 Devils. It was confirmed in this past week that the New Jersey … [Read more...] about Let’s Experiment in EHM: Introducing a WAR-Optimized Roster for 2019-20