REPORT: Former Lakers, Cavs, & Raptors’ Assistant Phil Handy is a name to watch for potential members of Mike Brown’s staff in New York, per @TheSteinLine.
REPORT: After checking in on the LeBron-Knicks speculation, @SbondyNBA was told “No. Makes for good chatter but no.”
REPORT: Mike Brown sees James Borrego as an important addition to his staff, but there will be hurdles to the Knicks adding him, per @IanBegley.
New Orleans’ preference is that Borrego stays as Willie Green’s top assistant, per @TheSteinLine & @JakeLFischer.
BREAKING: The New York Knicks are expected to land on two-time NBA Coach of the Year Mike Brown as the franchise's next head coach, per @ShamsCharania.
WELCOME COACH 🧡💙
REPORT: The Knicks have checked in on Ben Simmons in free agency, per @IanBegley.
REPORT: The Knicks have been telling prospective free agents that they are nearing a resolution to their coaching search, per @TheSteinLine & @JakeLFischer.
Wonder who it’ll be…
BREAKING: Giannis Antetokounmpo is not pleased with the team’s decision to waive Damian Lillard, per @ChrisBHaynes.
Trade request coming?!? 👀
BREAKING: Free agent center Guerschon Yabusele has agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract with the New York Knicks, plus a player option, per @ShamsCharania.
REPORT: The Knicks' interest in hiring Mike Brown as their new coach has indeed intensified, per @TheSteinLine.
One scenario that has emerged: New York installing James Borrego as top assistant if Brown is the ultimate choice.
BREAKING: Free agent guard Jordan Clarkson intends to sign with the New York Knicks upon clearing waivers, per @ChrisBHaynes.
WELCOME TO NY @JordanClarksons 🧡💙
“Assuming he clears waivers and deal is finalized, the Knicks would be getting Jordan Clarkson for the vet's minimum”, per @SbondyNBA.
BREAKING: The Knicks are at the top of Jordan Clarkson’s list once he clears waivers, per @IanBegley.
RUMOR: Mike Brown has “emerged as the front runner” to be the Knicks next Head Coach, according to @TheFrankIsola.
“According to The Athletic's @sam_amick, team sources said that ‘James and the Lakers did not discuss deals that would have added years to his Lakers tenure that began in 2018, either by way of extension or with him opting out and signing a new deal’.”
BREAKING: The Knicks are exercising the $1.9 million team option on center Ariel Hukporti, but declining the $3.4 million team option on veteran PJ Tucker, per @IanBegley
REPORT: LeBron James is “uncertain” about the Lakers future, and fully supports them building around Luka Doncic in the long run, @ShamsCharania said on @SportsCenter:
REPORT: Taylor Jenkins and Mike Brown are headed for a second round of interviews. Micah Nori is still being considered. The Knicks have also reached out to South Carolina HC Dawn Staley about the job, league sources told @KnicksFanTv.
REPORT: Mexico City Capitanes guard Dink Pate has agreed to a deal with the New York Knicks, per @DraftExpress.
The 19-year-old former G League Ignite product has significant long-term upside to grow into at 6-foot-7.
The Knicks 51st Overall selection, Mohamed Diawara, will play at Summer League with the Knicks, per @IanBegley.
His contract details are TBD.
