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Friday Posted & Toasted Notes: Sin City Saints, Hart-Mitch undercooked beef, OAKAAK things
The Knicks last played a game in mid-June. The Knicks are back in action later today. Well, at least part of them. In any case, you better be there. Here are today’s links and notes. “NYK was interested in Jonas Valanciunas in ‘24 offseason. ‘We had a lot of talks with different teams. New York […]
SummerKnicks Game Preview: Knicks vs. Nets, July 10, 2026
The brief hiatus from basketball has ended, and it is time to put on your best basketball-watching attire and enjoy some Knicks Summer League play in Las Vegas. After the wild ride that was the 2026 NBA Playoffs and the ultimate high of the Knicks bringing the Larry O’Brien Trophy back to New York, it […]
Toronto welcomes back former Finals MVP, look to challenge the Knicks atop the conference
July 10 Update: The Toronto Raptors have put their trade for Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard on hold pending the outcome of the NBA’s investigation of Leonard and the Clippers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Raptors issued an statement saying they would wait for the league’s findings before assuming any risk by completing the […]
Knick knacks: The 8 title contenders’ World Cup team parallels
At 4 of the clock this afternoon, France and Morocco face-off in the first of four World Cup quarterfinal matches. [Harry Caray voice]: Hey! Didja know there’s eight teams left in the World Cup and eight NBA teams — to various degrees — in vogue as the NBA’s likeliest 2026-27 champion? Do you know how […]
Knicks re-sign Jordan Clarkson, bolster bench depth
The New York Knicks are bringing back one of their champions, ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported on Thursday morning. According to Charnia, Clarkson has signed a one-year, $3.9 million deal to return New York, per Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and agent Brandon Cavanaugh. In his first season with the Knicks, Clarkson averaged 8.6 points […]
Thursday Posted & Toasted Notes: SLAM’d OG, Brunson in Chicago, Sidetalk Drummond
Not a lot going on, but I still found a few interesting links and clips, and a few notes from everything else going on around the L. Paul Pierce would have to do in the absence of Stephen A. Smith. shrughemoji “I think no matter what, I was able to stay grounded because of my […]
Waiting for Mike Brown, Part 2
Part 2: Any minute now Read part 1 here. Outside of Eye Designs of Westchester, I squint like Clint Eastwood through the sun at the VW Beetle. Unlike Clint, I’m not cool. I’ve got a bladder full of Gatorade and nerves. Never have I interviewed a sports professional in person. A line of fanboy questions […]
Wednesday Posted & Toasted Notes: Knifed burner, no more Looney Tunes, C’s No. 4
Today I feel a bit unwell, so here’s a brief dose of links and notes. “LeBron can influence the balance of power in the conference,” the executive said. ‘He’s not a driver, not on a night-to-night basis. [But] having him around, he picks and chooses his spots. ‘I wonder how he would fit with Kenny […]
Waiting for Mike Brown, Part 1
Part 1: He’ll probably be here today I’m in Scarsdale, standing outside of Eye Designs of Westchester, and waiting for Mike Brown, head coach of the NBA Champion New York Knicks. This is where Brown goes for glasses, and if my calculations are correct, today would be his six-month checkup. Or tomorrow. Or one day […]
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson undergoes left wrist surgery with extended recovery timeline
July 7, 1 p.m. EST Update: According to the New York Post’s Jared Schwartz, Brunson has already undergone surgery, and it was on his left hand/wrist, not his right, as reported elsewhere. The recovery table, per Schwartz, is expected to be six to eight weeks. New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is still less than […]
Knicks’ Shamet, Alvarado and Diawara contract details revealed after moratorium
July 8, 2:45 p.m. EST Update: The New York Post’s Stefan Bondy got the final contract figures. The New York Knicks entered the offseason trying to keep as much of their championship roster together as possible in an impossible task due to owner James Dolan’s second-apron mandate. Alas. New York, very obviously and inevitably, lost […]
Eastern Conference Watch: Cavaliers lock up Donovan Mitchell through 2030
Today, Shams Charania reported that Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a four-year, $273 million maximum contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The deal includes a player option for the 2030-31 season and a full trade kicker. So, the Cavaliers aren’t losing their franchise player anytime soon. Any lingering speculation about Mitchell eventually reaching the open […]
Tuesday Posted & Toasted Notes: Mo’s turn, Andre vs. Mitch, veterans on parade
Shouts out to the World Cup organizers for placing Spain’s games all at 9 p.m. in my time zone, which is definitely better than having to wake up at 2:30 a.m. to watch the Knicks play. On to your daily links and notes. “Drummond, on the other hand, is a much more one-dimensional defender. He […]
Monday Posted & Toasted Notes: Mitch reveals the truth, afraid Melo take
Crazy slow start to Monday around these places, and on top of that, the muscles on my right leg don’t feel willing to cooperate when I try to move around. Links and notes next, so I can forget about my pains. ““I would like to address the concerns regarding my finger, which was actually my […]
Can the Knicks strike gold twice with the Jordan Clarkson archetype?
With limited roster and cap space, the Knicks made a pretty big gamble about a year ago in free agency. While using their mid-level exception on Guerschon Yabusele would prove to ultimately be riskier, it was pretty eye-opening to see the team sign Jordan Clarkson, a high-usage, low-shot-quality microwave scorer who had played on a […]
Knicks, Lakers linked to Jonas Valanciunas as Nuggets’ contract deadline nears
Love it or hate it, the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers keep getting linked to the same big men in the free-agent market. After the Knicks took the lead in the race for veteran New Orleans Pelicans center Kevon Looney, edging the Lakers to it, it’s the Los Angeles mob who has now […]
Westchester Knicks 2025-26 Season Recap
The 2024-25 season was one of the most successful in franchise history for the Westchester Knicks. They won a franchise-record 22 regular-season games, captured a second straight NBA G League Winter Showcase title (the first team ever to repeat), and advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals. The season reinforced Westchester’s reputation as one of the […]
Sunday Posted & Toasted Notes: Big men rumblings, NIL deals, dumped Paco?
I’m late to yesterday, so happy 5th of July to those reading me from the United States. Better late than never, ask the Knicks fanbase. On to some links and notes. “The clock could be ticking on the 6-foot-9 Dadiet. Diawara appears to have passed him. In two years, Dadiet has played in only 47 […]
Knicks GOAT Patrick Ewing joins Wizards coaching staff
Patrick Ewing is leaving the New York Knicks once again… this time to return to the sideline with the Washington Wizards. SNY’s Ian Begley first reported that Ewing was in talks with Washington to join Brian Keefe’s coaching staff. ESPN’s Shams Charania later confirmed that Ewing had agreed to become a Wizards assistant coach. As […]
Saturday Posted & Toasted Notes: Big Penguin sighting, Rich whiteboards, Kuz bomb
Could you believe Cape Verde was this close to advancing in the knockout stages of a freaking World Cup!? Didn’t happen, but the African nation surely made Lionel break a sweat. Sweet goal! Anyway, links and notes… “The Knicks still have two roster spots to fill and roughly $6.5 million remaining under the second apron. […]
Knicks sign veteran big man Andre Drummond to one-year deal
The Knicks have spent the last few days searching for their new backup center after losing Mitchell Robinson to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, and they seem to have found their man. Per Shams Charania, the Knicks have signed two-time All-Star Andre Drummond to a one-year, $3.9 million contract. The veteran big man had spent […]
How Pelicans’ Yves Missi decision impacts Knicks’ offseason
The New York Knicks keep looking for centers and big men in the free-agent and trade markets with no success to date. New York’s pursuit of backups at both the center and power forward positions is starting to get concerning, and it only intensified after losing both sixth-man Mitchell Robinson and end-of-bench Ariel Hukporti in […]
Knicks’ interest in LeBron James unclear after conflicting reports
July 3, 3:15 pm EST Update: According to New York Post reporter Stefan Bondy’s league sources, LeBron James won’t sign with the Knicks this summer. “Don’t count on LeBron James coming to the Knicks, per multiple sources. There was a ‘check in’ but no serious discussions and a union is very unlikely. ‘Not gonna happen,’ […]
Friday Posted & Toasted Notes: Murky truths, spoiler’d Lowry, new NBA rules
Spicy day around the Association on Thursday as everybody from Twitch streamers to Import Beantowners had plenty to say about everything. Here’s a bunch of links to keep you entertaining as we enter Day 4 of this new and weird No-Centers Knicks Era. “The Knicks are still waiting, searching and letting the prices settle down […]
Eastern Conference Offseason Tracker [UPDATED]
The Knicks are champions, but the rest of the Eastern Conference isn’t standing still. We’ll keep this hub updated throughout free agency with every signing, trade, waiver and notable roster move involving New York’s conference rivals. Last Updated: July 3, 2026, 1:15 p.m. EST. Atlanta Hawks Reported moves: Knicks Take: The Hawks are getting younger, […]