It’s official, we have hit the dog days of the NBA offseason. What began at such a frenetic pace has inevitably sputtered and slowed, as deals have been made, unmade and some of the biggest names in the NBA have moved house. Everything that could have happened seems to have and now, with Summer League
New York Knicks
The New York Knicks had circled the summer of 2019 as their time to revitalize their franchise. The weight of change now rests on the shoulders of R.J. Barrett. New York moved Kristaps Porzingis to open an NBA-high $70 million in salary-cap space and owner James Dolan was boasting about the free agents that wanted
Jarrell Brantley was Utah Jazz’s first pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. No, he wasn’t selected in the first round, as the team forfeited that pick to the Memphis Grizzlies via trade in exchange for the services of Mike Conley Jr. Brantley was selected 50th overall in the second round by the Indiana Pacers, but
DALLAS, TX – MARCH 16: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 16, 2019 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!With those millions in writing,And All-Stars combining to give hope or fear!It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Seriously though, for junkies like us, the NBA offseason is basically the holidays. People always talk about how they can’t stand all the pressure, all the buildup for when
The Knicks did not make the splash they were hoping in free agency, but maybe things aren’t as bad as they appear. So far the Knicks free agent acquisitions have been…understated. Through roughly the first 24 hours of free agent negotiations, they had added Taj Gibson, Julius Randle, Bobby Portis, Reggie Bullock and Wayne Ellington.
TORONTO, CANADA – NOVEMBER 29: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors and Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors look on during the game on November 29, 2018 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting
World Cup fever is taking over, the Mets and Knicks make an enemy out of the media and the NCAA remains as clueless as ever with their latest action. World cup fever I admit I am not the biggest soccer fan. I’m not a soccer hater by any means and respect all the great soccer
HOUSTON, TX – MAY 6: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors during Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on May 6, 2019 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading
The 2019 NBA Draft started off with more trade activity than expected as most experts even predicted a record-breaking night as far as trades were concerned. With many big-name stars on the move pre-draft, rumors galore and the pending free agency period, all 30 teams were looking to maneuver in a way that best suited
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 31: RJ Barrett #5 of the Duke Blue Devils celebrates a basket against the Michigan State Spartans during the first half in the East Regional game of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 31, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) So, what
With the NBA Draft less than nine days away, things in the NBA are starting to heat up as NBA teams zero in on trade scenarios and the players they will ultimately have a real shot at drafting. There is a very important disclaimer/concept worth re-stating. Rumors, like the ones we’ll dig into in a
Coming into college, Romeo Langford was a five-star recruit and the second-ranked shooting guard in the country. At New Albany High School in his hometown, the Indiana native decided to play all four years there instead of choosing the prep school route. Langford’s natural ability to score the ball and make plays for others garnered
With the NBA Draft now only two weeks away — as is always the case — it is prime time for pundits, fans and even front offices to over-index the value of high draft picks. But one misnomer that’s subconsciously reiterated year-after-year is that the majority of value in the draft often comes in the
The 2019 NBA Draft is rapidly approaching. It is now a mere 19 days away and, as is often the case, a lot is left to be sorted out in the final three weeks. While all teams must make a final decision on each of their picks in the draft, there are a few decisions
On NBA Draft Lottery Day, New York City religious leaders are praying for the Knicks to win the lottery in order for the team to draft Zion Williamson. It isn’t a secret that the New York Knicks need all the prayers they can get on NBA Draft Lottery Day. Zion Williamson is the biggest prize
The Knicks have the opportunity to make huge changes this offseason. Which players should be at the top of their list of targets? As soon as they traded Kristaps Porzingis last February, the Knicks’ plan for this offseason became apparent — use their cap space to pursue two max free agents. New York hasn’t had
CHICAGO, IL – MAY 14: Patrick Ewing of the New York Knicks, David Griffin of the New Orleans Pelicans, Elliot Perry of the Memphis Grizzlies and Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers pose for a photo on stage at the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery on May 14, 2019 at the Chicago Hilton in
CHICAGO, IL – MAY 14: Zion Williamson poses for a portrait at the 2019 NBA Draft Combine on May 14, 2019 at the Chicago Hilton in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images
And just like that, another NBA Draft Lottery came and went. But this one felt different. It felt strange for very obvious reasons. Tanking has always been an issue in the NBA and has only gotten worse with more and more bottom-feeder teams purposely losing games in order to move up in the draft order.
The New York Knicks may prefer Ja Morant over R.J. Barrett, but they’ll have to pray for a chance to get him at No. 3 overall in June’s draft. The New York Knicks and Zion Williamson seemed to be destined for each other, but it was not to be on draft lottery night as the
Now that the NBA Draft Lottery is over, the New York Knicks have many crucial decisions to make and many options to consider. The New York Knicks were so close to getting what they so desperately coveted. After the NBA announced that they had whittled down the last four finalists for the rights to Zion
The decision was a surprise. The timing was not. With one day to go until the NBA Draft Lottery and Combine begin in Chicago, the Cleveland Cavaliers made a shocking hire as the organization’s next head coach—John Beilein. “I feel very strongly about this new and exciting opportunity with the Cavaliers,” Beilein said in the
If the New York Knicks won the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft Lottery, would they pass on Zion Williamson in pursuit of an Anthony Davis trade? For months, the foregone conclusion has been that whatever team wins the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery will be taking Zion Williamson with the first overall pick. If
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 22: Frank Ntilikina #11 of the New York Knicks looks on during a game against the Denver Nuggets on March 22, 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is
Cam Reddish will be a risky pick for whoever drafts him, but he’s even riskier for the New York Knicks because of how David Fizdale handled Kevin Knox’s rookie season. Earlier today, a report from Ian Begley tied the New York Knicks to Cam Reddish in the draft process. Obviously, all of the normal caveats
The New York Knicks could be major players this summer, with robust lottery odds and the chance to lure major free agents. What should their priorities be? If things break right, the Knicks could add two marquee free agents and the best player in the 2019 NBA Draft class this summer. There’s also an obvious
Basketball Insiders continues it’s “Fixing” series for teams who have been eliminated from playoff contention. Today’s team: the Phoenix Suns. The Suns shifted into a full rebuild in 2015. Four years later, the roster makeup has changed, but their state remains the same. In what may have been the tightest playoff race we may have
For the past two weeks, Basketball Insiders has taken a look at the teams who have been eliminated from playoff contention and what they should do in order to get themselves back into the playoffs. Next up in the series is the team with the stickiest situation of all the eliminated teams – the Memphis
It is nearly April and that means the NBA postseason has begun to take shape. But while a number of teams’ posture for higher seeding, the season is already all but over for others – four to be exact. Basketball Insiders is bringing back its annual “Fixing” series to provide a blueprint for all four