Knicks Reportedly Emerging As Front-Runners To Sign World Peace
The Knicks, who are stationed in Las Vegas for summer-league play, have expressed interest in the 33-year-old and are reportedly working to set up a meeting between the two parties.
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The Knicks, who are stationed in Las Vegas for summer-league play, have expressed interest in the 33-year-old and are reportedly working to set up a meeting between the two parties.
The Los Angeles Lakers have officially amnestied forward Metta World Peace, creating the possibility that the Queens native will come back home to play for the New York Knicks.
The New York Knicks believe a new home will help Andrea Bargnani regain his old form.
The Knicks announced two of their first moves of the offseason on Wednesday, the first day signings could become official under NBA rules.
If waived, World Peace, a La Salle Academy product and Queens native, would most likely seek a veteran contract worth $1.4 million.
When the moratorium lifts on Wednesday night and teams around the league execute all the deals reported over the last 10 days, the Knicks will still be left with many holes to fill and very few good options to fill them.
Rasheed Wallace has decided to join the Detroit Pistons as an assistant coach for the 2013-14 season, at the expense of turning down an offer to join Mike Woodson's staff on the New York Knicks.
First round draft pick Tim Hardaway Jr. agreed a four-year contract with the Knicks on Monday.
Adam Aron stepped down as Philadelphia 76ers CEO on Monday and was replaced by former Madison Square Garden Sports president Scott O'Neil.
J.R. Smith and Pablo Prigioni are staying in New York to help the Knicks build on their best season in nearly decades.
The deal, which is the maximum the Knicks could have offered Smith, includes a player option after the third year.
According to a report, the New York Knicks are preparing an offer to free agent power forward Elton Brand.
J.R. Smith is far from the perfect player, but the Knicks have no choice but to sign him. If J.R. wants to bolt to a bad team for more money, he can.
The Knicks are often too quick to trade away first round picks, since that is the best way for a team to acquire cheap assets. Picks are one of the most valuable NBA assets.
The Knicks and Toronto Raptors are discussing a trade to bring the former No. 1 pick to New York -- and it sounds pretty close to a done deal.
Camby says he may have to evaluate his options if he's traded to the Toronto Raptors in a package for former No. 1 pick Andrea Bargnani.
The Knicks will be sending Marcus Camby, Steve Novak and several picks including the 2016 first round draft pick.
"It's very ironic," his father said at the Knicks' practice facility. "The years that I played and the rivalry that we had, now it's coming full circle. My son is going to play for the Knicks."
It isn't a debacle and Hardaway can provide some useful minutes, but I wanted more out of the 24th pick.
The Knicks selected Tim Hardaway Jr. at 24th overall in the 2013 NBA Draft.
The New York Knicks loaded up on old guys last season while building a playoff team, and now they have a chance Thursday to mix in some youth.
Earlier this week, we talked about the Knicks' needs in this year's draft. Today we'll take a look at their options when they select at No. 24.
Sixth Man of the Year J.R. Smith has informed the New York Knicks that he will decline the option in his contract for next season and become a free agent.
The NBA Draft is just three days away, and it is perhaps the most important part for the Knicks as they head into the offseason.
"We are very excited to once again represent the NBA in London," Nets general manager Billy King said on the Nets' official website. "The fans have always been very supportive, and we look forward to once again entertaining them with Brooklyn Nets basketball."
