The NBA has launched an investigation into the New York Knicks. It is to be checked whether tampering violations occurred when Jalen Brunson was signed in the free agency. The Knicks face a penalty. First reported Chris Haynes (Yahoo Sports) that the league had launched the long-awaited investigation, shortly afterwards several US media outlets confirmed … Read more
The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a wild comeback win. In doing so, they first catch up from a large deficit, give away what is actually a comfortable lead and only make everything clear in overtime. LeBron James shines again, Russell Westbrook gets gabched. Meanwhile, Ja Morant demolishes the Magic, with Phoenix, Miami and Milwaukee … Read more
The Boston Celtics have apparently gotten involved in the trade talks about Kevin Durant, and there is even said to be an initial offer. Jayson Tatum is said to be unavailable from the Celtics. But a deal is not imminent. This is reported by Adrian Wojnarowski (ESPN). Shams Charania von The Athletic meanwhile confirmed the … Read more
Deandre Ayton stays in Phoenix, the Suns matched the Indiana Pacers’ offer sheet for the Big Man. The Suns’ decision is likely to have consequences, and the trade market could now regain momentum. Why did the Suns wait so long? Two weeks into free agency, Deandre Ayton has finally landed his deal. Ultimately, the Indiana … Read more
The Boston Celtics lost the NBA Finals to the Golden State Warriors, not least because of their own mistakes. What’s next for the team – and what went wrong in the end, especially with Jayson Tatum? Why wasn’t it enough for the title? First of all: The Warriors had a lot to do with it. … Read more
Day 3 of free agency was overshadowed by Kevin Durant. The NBA seems to be waiting for that important domino before the free agency chaos picks up steam again. A third team, the Toronto Raptors, is hoping for KD poker, and Carmelo Anthony is poised to return to New York. Wie Ian Begley (SNY.tv) reports … Read more
Isaiah Hartenstein will play for the New York Knicks in the future. The German agreed to a two-year deal with the New Yorkers at the start of free agency. Hartenstein will earn around $16.3 million during that period, leaving the LA Clippers after just one season. Kelly Iko (The Athletic) first reported on the change … Read more
According to media reports, the Atlanta Hawks and San Antonio Spurs have agreed on a trade by Dejounte Murray. The All-Star strengthens the Hawks’ backcourt around Trae Young, but the Spurs get a lot of unprotected draft picks in return. Danilo Gallinari moves to San Antonio in exchange for Murray, but the main prize for … Read more
In the race for free agent Jalen Brunson, a “dark horse” could still cause tension, although a move to the New York Knicks recently seemed almost certain. James Harden and Bradley Beal have officially rejected their player options, the Spurs and Hawks are causing a stir with a trade. A day before free agency officially … Read more
The New York Knicks will trade Nerlens Noel and Alec Burks to the Detroit Pistons. This also clears the way for Jalen Brunson, who the Knicks could now sign with Cap Space. This is reported by Adrian Wojnarowski ESPN. The Noel and Burks trade saves the Knicks about $19 million in wages and now has … Read more