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Knicks Are In 'Good Place' To Re-Sign OG Anunoby, Isaiah Hartenstein

Jun 13, 2024 1:58 AM

Members of the New York Knicks organization feels like they are in a "good place" to re-sign both OG Anunoby and Isaiah Hartenstein this offseason, according to Ian Begley of SNY.

The Knicks have Early Bird rights on Hartenstein, and can only offer him around $17 million next season.

The Thunder are reportedly interested in Hartenstein. 

The Sixers are rumored to be interested in Anunoby. 

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Tags: Isaiah Hartenstein, OG Anunoby, New York Knicks, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor

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Thunder Loom As Threat To Sign Isaiah Hartenstein

Jun 11, 2024 8:17 AM

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the market for a center in free agency. That search has them focused on unrestricted free agent Isaiah Hartenstein of the New York Knicks.

The Knicks have Early Bird rights for Hartenstein, which limits them to offering him a starting salary around $17 million for next season. The Thunder project to have $35 million in cap space to offer a free agent.

One source said Oklahoma City's interest in Hartenstein is "real." A suggested path could be to offer Hartenstein a larger initial salary than New York can, but on a short-term deal of two years. That would leave the Thunder with flexibility moving forward, in case the signing didn't work out.

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Tags: Isaiah Hartenstein, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Knicks, Celtics Discussed Kristaps Porzingis For Kyrie Irving Trade In 2019

Jun 3, 2024 10:51 AM

Ahead of the 2019 trade deadline, the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics discussed a trade centered on Kristaps Porzingis for Kyrie Irving, sources tell Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports.

Irving's discontent with the Celtics was becoming apparent and he was strongly linked with an eventual paring with Kevin Durant.

Porzingis was set to enter restricted free agency and the Knicks were pivoting to a plan that they expected would include Durant and possibly Irving.

The Knicks instead traded Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks in a deal that included two future first round picks. Porzingis signed a max deal with the Mavericks before playing in a single game, while Irving and Durant signed with the Brooklyn Nets. After disappointing stints with their respective teams, Irving was eventually traded to the Mavericks in 2023, while Porzingis was traded to the Wizards in 2022 and then the Celtics in 2023.

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Tags: Kristaps Porzingis, Kyrie Irving, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Tom Thibodeau 'Certainty' To Sign Contract Extension Worth At Least $10M Per Season

Jun 2, 2024 4:36 PM

Tom Thibodeau is a "virtual certainty" to sign a contract extension with the New York Knicks for at least $10 million a season, league sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

Thibodeau currently has one year remaining on a five-year deal. The Knicks hired Thibodeau before the 20-21 season.

Thibodeau has stated his preference of staying with the Knicks

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Tags: New York Knicks, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor

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Isaiah Hartenstein, Nic Claxton Projected To Get Between $80M-$100M On Next Contract

Jun 1, 2024 2:07 PM

Isaiah Hartenstein is expected to receive a contract offer between $80 million and $100 million, league executives told Jake Fischer of Yahoo! Sports.

The Knicks can only offer Hartenstein a four-year, $72.5 million deal due to early Bird rights.

The Thunder are reportedly interested in Hartenstein.

Nic Claxton is also expected to receive a similar deal as Hartenstein. 

Jake Fischer/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Isaiah Hartenstein, Nicolas Claxton, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor

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Cavaliers Clear To Interview Johnnie Bryant, Chris Quinn

May 31, 2024 6:24 PM

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been granted permission to interview two more head-coaching candidates in the franchise's ongoing search, including New York Knicks associate head coach Johnnie Bryant and Miami Heat top assistant Chris Quinn, sources told ESPN on Friday.

The Cavaliers are searching for a new head coach to replace J.B. Bickerstaff.

Bryant previously worked with Donovan Mitchell as an assistant coach with the Utah Jazz.

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Thunder Could Pursue Isaiah Hartenstein In Free Agency

May 31, 2024 1:53 PM

The Oklahoma City Thunder have emerged as the team rival executives believe could be the most likely team to sign Isaiah Hartenstein away from the New York Knicks.

Hartenstein doesn't have the type of ability off the dribble and perimeter shooting that the Thunder have valued, but he is good as a dribble-handoff screener and as a passer. Hartenstein can play alongside other bigs and he also would help the Thunder tremendously as a rebounder.

Hartenstein nearly signed with the Orlando Magic before joining the Knicks, but that no longer is an obvious fit despite their cap space.

The Detroit Pistons have also been previously linked to Hartenstein. 

Jake Fischer/Yahoo Sports

Tags: Isaiah Hartenstein, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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RealGM Radio: Jared Dubin On The Conference Finals And Fred Katz On The Knicks (May 2024)

May 26, 2024 1:58 PM

Host Danny Leroux talks with Jared Dubin of Last Night in Basketball about the playoffs and Fred Katz of The Athletic about the Knicks.

Dubin and Leroux discuss both Conference Finals series and other playoff takeaways. After that, the “Exit Interview” series continues as Katz joins to break down what happened to the Knicks’ season and where they go from here, including Jalen Brunson’s ascendance, their fascinating offseason and much more.

 

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Knicks Not Trying To Trade Julius Randle

May 24, 2024 8:24 AM

The New York Knicks are set up for an important summer. They have some key roster decisions, including extensions and re-signings. One thing that doesn't appear to be on the priority list is trading Julius Randle.

The Knicks are not actively shopping Randle. New York understands that adding a star player this summer may mean having to trade Randle. However, the Knicks aren't taking a must-trade approach to their star forward's status.

Randle is eligible for an extension in early-August. New York isn't likely to pursue an extension, because that would come with a months-long trade restriction. The Knicks are prioritizing flexibility with trades, as well as under the tax aprons, this offseason and into next season.

Fred Katz/The Athletic

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OG Anunoby Could Entertain Offers From Teams Beyond Knicks In Free Agency

May 23, 2024 1:58 PM

There is some speculation around the league that OG Anunoby could consider other franchises in addition to the New York Knicks, reports Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports

The Knicks acquired Anunoby during the season via trade with the combination of assets sent out and his presence as a CAA client has created an expectation that he would eventually re-sign. But Anunoby's situation is believed to be somewhat less certain than his former teammate Pascal Siakam with the Indiana Pacers, who is strongly expected to re-sign.

Anunoby has a $19.9 million player option for the 24-25 season with the Knicks that he is expected to decline.

During his half season with the Knicks, Anunoby was highly productive but had multiple injury stints.

The Philadelphia 76ers could be among the teams to pursue Anunoby.

Jake Fischer/Yahoo Sports

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Jalen Brunson, Bojan Bogdanovic Undergo Successful Surgeries

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Jalen Brunson Open To Signing Four-Year, $156M Extension With Knicks

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Teams Monitoring Potential Trade Availability Of Julius Randle

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Knicks Enter Offseason With Goal Of Trading For Big Star

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Tom Thibodeau Wants To Extend With Knicks

Stefan Bondy/New York Post

Jalen Brunson Suffers Fractured Left Hand

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OG Anunoby, Josh Hart Both On Track To Play In Game 7

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Josh Hart Will Attempt To Play Through Abdominal Strain In Game 7

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OG Anunoby Upgraded To Questionable For Game 7

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Josh Hart Leaves Game 6 With Abdominal Soreness

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OG Anunoby Out For Game 6 With Hamstring Injury

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OG Anunoby Could Return For Eastern Conference Finals If Knicks Advance

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Tom Thibodeau, Knicks To Discuss Contract Extension In Offseason

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Mitchell Robinson Undergoes Ankle Surgery, Will Be Re-Evaluated In 6-8 Weeks

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OG Anunoby Out For Game 5 With Hamstring Strain

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OG Anunoby Unlikely To Play In Game 5 Due To Hamstring Injury

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OG Anunoby Out For Game 4 With Hamstring Injury

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OG Anunoby Ruled Out For Game 3, Considered Unlikely To Play Game 4

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Pacers Submit 78 Plays To NBA For Review From First Two Games Vs Knicks

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OG Anunoby Leaves Game 2 With Sore Left Hamstring

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