The Knicks should be taking notes as they watch the Thunder and Pacers face off in the NBA Finals, according to Kristian Winfield for the New York Daily News, who suggests the two clubs currently fighting for a title have shown the blueprint for a new era of team-building. For the Knicks, who had their own title aspirations dashed in a hard-fought series with Indiana, depth and … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Knicks, Raptors Trade Candidates, Celtics, Sixers
Draft Notes: Guards, Wings, Trades, Fears, Queen
Even after Duke phenom Cooper Flagg and Rutgers guard Dylan Harper, the draft’s presumed top two picks, come off the board, this year’s draft lottery is loaded with intriguing wings and guards. David Aldridge of The Athletic consulted with anonymous league scouts and coaches about the best guard prospects in the draft, and also took a look at the best potential NBA … [Read more...] about Draft Notes: Guards, Wings, Trades, Fears, Queen
Ace Bailey Cancels Pre-Draft Workout With Sixers
Former Rutgers star Ace Bailey has opted to cancel his lone scheduled pre-draft workout, with the Sixers, sources inform Jonathan Givony of ESPN. Bailey, projected as a top prospect in this month’s draft, had rejected workout invitations from lottery teams prior to this slated Philadelphia audition. The Sixers possess the No. 3 overall pick. A 6’10” wing, Bailey averaged an … [Read more...] about Ace Bailey Cancels Pre-Draft Workout With Sixers
Draft Rumors: Top Eight, Maluach, Raptors, Sixers, Hornets, More
There appears to be a consensus developing among many of the teams and executives around the league about the top eight prospects in the 2025 NBA draft, Jake Fischer writes for The Stein Line (Substack link). According to Fischer, while the order after the top two remains up in the air, Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, V.J. Edgecombe, Ace Bailey, Tre Johnson, Jeremiah Fears, Kon … [Read more...] about Draft Rumors: Top Eight, Maluach, Raptors, Sixers, Hornets, More
Atlantic Notes: Sharpe, Knueppel, Horford, Kornet, Embiid
Day’Ron Sharpe is headed to free agency this summer. The Nets can make the backup big man a restricted free agent by extending him a $5.98MM qualifying offer. Sharpe told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype he’s looking forward to what the summer may bring for his career. “I’m looking forward to the experience because I don’t know too much about free agency. This is my first year … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Sharpe, Knueppel, Horford, Kornet, Embiid