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The New York Knicks are having a very good week. Knicks star OG Anunoby intends to re-sign with the team on a five-year, $212.5 million contract, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Free agent F OG Anunoby intends to sign a five-year, $212.5 million contract to return to the New York Knicks, sources tell ESPN. Deal will include a player option …

Check out Warriors’ new secondary logo, crisp Statement Edition uniforms originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area In what’s expected to be an offseason of change for the Warriors, they also will sport a new look for the 2024-25 NBA season. Golden State on Wednesday morning unveiled a new secondary logo as part of its new Statement Edition uniforms. The …

The first round of the NBA Draft tips off Wednesday night, with the second round to follow on Thursday. With 58 picks between the two nights (30 in the first round and 28 in the second), here are 58 things you need to know to be totally caught up before the picks start coming off the board.  The first two …

Even though the Nets knew Mikal Bridges wanted to be a Knick, they had no reason to move him any time soon. Bridges is under contract through 2025-26. So why did Brooklyn trade him – to the Knicks of all places – on Tuesday night? The Knicks made the Nets an offer they couldn’t refuse, sending a package including five …

Bryan Cantwell, the head coach of Chaminade College Preparatory in West Hills, California, estimates that he’s talked to 12 to 15 NBA teams about KJ Simpson. They all ask similar questions. About his work ethic, his desire to compete, his ability to communicate with teammates. “It’s all positive stuff,” Cantwell said. These conversations aren’t particularly long, as “they’ve all got …

Clippers forward Paul George, right, driving against Mavericks guard Josh Green during Game 4 of their playoff series, has until Friday to exercise his option for a $48.7 million deal next season. If he declines it, he’s an unrestricted free agent. (Jeffrey McWhorter / Associated Press) A collaboration between Paul George and the Clippers could come in many different forms. …

Kerr states Warriors ‘desperately’ want Klay back next season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Klay Thompson’s future in the Bay remains increasingly unknown with NBA free agency looming, but Warriors coach Steve Kerr made his stance on the sharpshooter perfectly clear. While Kerr acknowledged the business side of things, he didn’t mince his words while expressing how badly …

The Nets have reportedly made a deal with the Houston Rockets to get back the 2026 first-round pick they dealt for James Harden. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Brooklyn traded the 2027 first-round pick they received from the Phoenix Suns in the Kevin Durant deal to Houston for the pick they gave up for Harden a few years back. The …

Brooklyn Nets v Minnesota Timberwolves The New York Knicks have added yet another former Villanova star, and this one makes them a threat to Boston in the East. The Knicks have agreed to acquire Mikal Bridges — a borderline All-Star and perfect fit for them — from the Nets, sending Brooklyn a massive haul of five first-round picks in a …

The New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets went more than four decades without making a trade, but their first one since 1983 was worth the wait. Mikal Bridges will be joining former Villanova teammates Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo and Josh Hart on the Knicks. Brooklyn has recovered a monster haul of draft picks including two of their own picks from …

Yahoo Sports NBA draft analyst Krysten Peek reacts to the stunning trade on Tuesday night that featured five future first round picks going to Brooklyn from their cross-town rivals. View more Video Transcript The Brooklyn Nets have sent Miel Bridges to the New York Knicks for five future first round picks in a blockbuster trade that took place the night …

The New York Knicks swung a massive trade for Mikal Bridges late Tuesday night, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski among multiple reports. Among the immediate reactions: What does this mean for New York’s chances of re-signing OG Anunoby, whom it gave up a similarly large haul to bring in last season. In the Bridges deal, the Knicks acquire the starting …

Alex Sarr doesn’t know where he’ll spend his next few years of employment, but the big man from Toulouse, France, is soaking up the moment as he awaits to hear his name called at the 2024 NBA Draft on Wednesday night. “It’s a blessing,” Sarr said during an unreleased episode of Sportico’s Business Beyond the Game. “You only get drafted …

The Empire State Building lit blue and orange Tuesday night, officially celebrating a Mets victory. But the lights sparked into those same colors for the Knicks mere minutes after news broke that New York sent a staggering five first-round picks across the East River in order for Brooklyn to finally part with defensive stalwart Mikal Bridges. Rival teams were sensing …

Mikal Bridges is headed to the Knicks to join other former Villanova stars. (G Fiume/Getty Images) Mikal Bridges is headed to Manhattan to join his former teammates. The Brooklyn Nets struck a deal to trade Bridges to the New York Knicks on Tuesday night, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. In exchange, the Nets will receive Bojan Bogdanović and a slew …

Report: Rockets seeking trade for KD, Booker or other ‘major upgrade’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Houston is looking to be a problem. The Rockets reportedly want to trade for Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Monday, citing sources. The implications of the Rockets landing the Suns’ picks? Houston wants to trade for Kevin …

The Brooklyn Nets are trading star forward Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks for a monster trade package, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Knicks will send the Nets unprotected first-round picks in 2025, 2027, 2029 and 2031 along with a protected 2025 first-round pick from the Bucks, an unprotected 2028 first-round swap and a 2025 second-round pick, according …

Knicks unrestricted free agent center Isaiah Hartenstein is expected to be a top target of numerous teams when he officially hits the open market in the coming days. With the size of the offers the big man is expected to receive this offseason, sources have told SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley that it has become increasingly unlikely that New York …

Dubbed a generational talent long before the 2023 NBA Draft began, Victor Wembanyama lived up to lofty expectations and more, producing one of the best rookie seasons in league history. This year, without a prodigy assuming the top spot of every mock draft, opinions are mixed on who might hear their name called first. The 2024 class offers a diverse …

Mikal Bridges is headed to the Knicks to join other former Villanova stars in Manhattan. (G Fiume/Getty Images) Mikal Bridges is headed to Manhattan to join his former teammates. The Brooklyn Nets struck a deal to trade Bridges to the New York Knicks on Tuesday night, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. In exchange, the Nets will receive Bojan Bogdanovic and …

Dunleavy reveals Lacob is open to Warriors going over luxury tax originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Over the last three NBA seasons, the Warriors have paid an average of $170 million in luxury tax payments. As one might expect, that’s far more than any other franchise; the Los Angeles Clippers are the only other team to average over …

New Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick has denied an allegation he used the N-word during his college playing career at Duke. Redick held his first press conference as Lakers coach on Monday. On Tuesday, author and speaker Halleemah Nash wrote on X that, “I’ve only been called the N word to my face by a white man once in …

Kenny Smith says that Charles Barkley has not discussed retirement with him. (Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for American Express) Charles Barkley announced on June 15 that he plans to retire from broadcasting after the 2024-25 NBA season. This arrived as news to Kenny Smith. Smith, Barkley’s longtime co-host on TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” addressed his broadcast partner’s announcement Monday night for …

With the NBA Draft just 24 hours away, rumors are flying furiously around the league, it’s hard to keep up with everything. Here are some hot topics and rumors heading into the 2024 NBA Draft. Let’s start with a series of questions about Bronny James. Does LeBron James want to play with his son? Sure, but it’s not the priority …

NBA mock draft: Who Kings are projected to pick at Nos. 13, 45 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Two years removed from a magical season, the Kings are ready to flip the page on the 2023-24 NBA season and get back to playoff contention. A large part of that will include bolstering their roster to compete in the …