[New York Times] So-So Players’ Salaries Soar in N.B.A. Flush With New TV Money (Thu, 07 Jul 2016 04:52:27 GMT) There has never been a better time to be an N.B.A. free agent, thanks to a new TV contract that has infused billions of dollars into the league. [New York Times] Knicks Drawing on Top […]
[New York Times] Filling Warriors’ Bench Should Not Be a Problem (Wed, 06 Jul 2016 00:36:59 GMT) Assumptions that Golden State would have trouble accommodating Kevin Durant’s salary overlooked that other players would accept minimal contracts to join up. [New York Times] Dirk Nowitzki and Mavericks Reportedly Reach Two-Year Agreement (Wed, 06 Jul 2016 00:17:36 […]
[New York Times] On Pro Basketball: Kevin Durant’s Move to Warriors Reflects Trend in Team-Building (Tue, 05 Jul 2016 00:46:55 GMT) For Durant the jump is as much about the talent-laden roster he is joining, and the chance it gives him to win his first N.B.A. title, as it is anything else. [New York Times] […]
[New York Times] AP Sources: Mavs Plan Max Offer Sheet for Warriors’ Barnes (Sun, 03 Jul 2016 03:57:38 GMT) The Mavericks have informed representatives of Golden State’s Harrison Barnes that they intend to sign the restricted free agent to an offer sheet for a four-year, $95 million contract, two people with knowledge of Dallas’ plans […]
[New York Times] Jeremy Lin Is Returning to New York (With the Nets) (Sat, 02 Jul 2016 04:18:29 GMT) Lin, the Harvard guard who electrified Knicks fans in 2012 with “Linsanity,” has agreed to a deal with the Nets, reportedly for three years and $36 million. [New York Times] Joakim Noah Agrees to Sign With […]
[New York Times] Knicks Turn Their Rebuilding Strategy Up a Notch (Fri, 01 Jul 2016 00:37:14 GMT) The team is said to be meeting with Joakim Noah, its primary target in the free-agent market. [New York Times] U.S. Women Trace Olympic Basketball Success to 1976 (Fri, 01 Jul 2016 00:33:35 GMT) The United States, currently […]
I did one of these last week but then the Knicks traded everyone, so now let’s take a new look at the Knicks’ cap situation heading into free agency at midnight, July 1st. Enjoy!
[ESPN.com – New York Knicks] Thursday's Knicks Links: Time for Phil Jackson to do his job (Thu, 30 Jun 2016 05:56:08 EST) Thursday's Knicks Links: Time for Phil Jackson to do his job [ESPN.com – New York Knicks] Sources: Knicks strong favorites to land Noah (Thu, 30 Jun 2016 00:13:21 EST) Sources: Knicks strong favorites […]
[New York Times] Sports of The Times: Early Entry? One and Done? Thank Spencer Haywood for the Privilege (Wed, 29 Jun 2016 09:00:21 GMT) In 1971, Spencer Haywood sued for the chance to join the draft without completing four years of college. Now he is pushing for the rule that allows underclassmen into the N.B.A. […]
[New York Times] Adidas Strikes Deal With Wanda to Promote Sport in China (Tue, 28 Jun 2016 09:51:28 GMT) German sportswear firm Adidas has signed a deal with the Wanda business empire of China’s richest man Wang Jianlin to sponsor two of Wanda’s endurance events, promote soccer and basketball in the country and open stores […]