Donte DiVincenzo On His Way To Minnesota
New York Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo won't be able to play with the full Villanova squad this season as he was part of a trade package to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that DiVincenzo, along with Julius Randle and a first-round pick, are being traded to the Timberwolves in return for […]
Julius Randle Traded To The Timberwolves
New York Knicks forward Julius Randle will head back to the Western Conference as a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves in a blockbuster deal that included Karl-Anthony Towns. As reported by Shams Charania, the three-time All-Star has been traded along with Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for star […]
Karl-Anthony Towns Headed To The Knicks
Minnesota Timberwolves center/forward Karl-Anthony Towns is on his way to New York as a trade is finalized to send him to play with the new-look Knicks. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the star big man will be reunited with his old head coach as Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a first-round pick head […]
Yahoo Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Undervalued, Overvalued Draft Picks and ADP Analysis (2024-25)
The NBA season is just a month away and that means that fantasy basketball draft season is about to be upon us! Before I release my rankings and we start pumping out draft content here at RotoBaller, I wanted to take a quick look at Yahoo ADP and point out some of my favorite targets […]
Nick Richards Reportedly On Knicks' Radar
Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards has reportedly been on the New York Knicks' radar this offseason. The Knicks lack frontcourt options and have been linked with multiple big men. Richards is among them, and he could come in on a team-friendly contract, as the seven-foot Jamaican is only due to be paid $5 million in […]
Isaiah Stewart Drawing Links With Knicks
Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart has been mentioned as a possible trade target for the New York Knicks. "New York has spent a good portion of the last few months scouring the league to address its lack of depth at the position, according to league sources," notes James L. Edwards III of The Athletic. "The […]
Mitchell Robinson Sidelined Until At Least December
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (foot) underwent a foot surgery in May to address a stress injury that he suffered in the first round of last year's playoffs. According to Yaron Weitzman, the Knicks are not expecting Robinson to return until around the December/January time frame. The team is trying to be as cautious […]
Julius Randle "Recovering Well"
New York Knicks forward Julius Randle expects "to be ready to play by or near the start of the season." The multi-time All-Star injured his ankle in January. He initially opted for rehab instead of surgery, hoping to join the Knicks for the postseason. Unfortunately, rehab wasn't successful, resulting in Randle going under the knife […]
Marcus Morris Sr. Joins Knicks For Training Camp
Veteran forward Marcus Morris Sr. has signed an Exhibit 9 contract with the New York Knicks. The 35-year-old will try to battle out a roster spot in training camp to extend his NBA career into a 14th year. Morris Sr. split last season between Philadelphia and Cleveland, averaging 6.4 points in 16.7 minutes. The Philadelphia […]
Landry Shamet Joining The Knicks On A One-Year Deal
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, free-agent guard Landry Shamet agreed to a one-year, non-guaranteed deal with the New York Knicks. The 27-year-old has bounced around the National Basketball Association over the years, making stops in Philadelphia, Los Angeles (Clippers), Brooklyn, Phoenix, and most recently, Washington. He appeared in 348 regular-season games for those clubs, averaging […]
Omer Yurtseven Recently Works Out For Knicks
Turkish center Omer Yurtseven remains a free agent and is linked with a return to Europe. However, according to NBA insider Marc Stein, the 26-year-old recently had a workout with the New York Knicks. The Knicks are exploring frontcourt options after losing Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Yurtseven, who started […]
Jericho Sims Has Contract Fully Guaranteed
New York Knicks forward/center Jericho Sims had his $2.1 million contract for the 2024-25 campaign fully guaranteed by the team. The 25-year-old has appeared in 138 regular-season games for New York since he was taken as the No. 58 overall pick in 2021. However, he has struggled to find a spot in the rotation and […]
Jacob Toppin Agrees To New Two-Way Deal With Knicks
Forward Jacob Toppin will return to the New York Knicks for the 2024-25 season on a two-way deal. He's filling the final two-way spot for the Knicks. Toppin also had a two-way contract with the team last season, making nine NBA appearances. The 24-year-old was limited to 4.2 minutes and was a long way off […]
Julius Randle Likely To Be Ready For Season Opener
According to SNY's Ian Begley, New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (shoulder) should be ready to go when the season begins on October 22. Randle has been a potent statistical producer for the Knicks over the years, most recently averaging 24.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 5.0 assists during the 2023-24 campaign. However, he suffered a […]
Jalen Brunson Should Be Ready For Training Camp
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (hand) should be a full participant in training camp, according to SNY's Ian Begley. The 2018 No. 33 overall pick had a stellar season in 2023-24, averaging a career-high 28.7 points and 6.7 assists with 3.6 rebounds. He also shot 40.1% from behind the three-point line. Unfortunately, Brunson suffered […]
Famous Father and Son Duos To Play in the NBA
Every father wants nothing but for his son to be successful in whatever career the son chooses. For NBA players, there is a slight preference for NBA fathers for their sons to follow in their footsteps and play in the biggest basketball league in the world. While a few lucky fathers saw their sons play […]
Jalen Brunson Named Knicks' Team Captain
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson was named the team captain on Tuesday. Brunson, the first Knicks' captain since the 2018-19 campaign, finished last season by averaging a career-high 28.7 points and 6.7 assists, adding 3.6 rebounds. He also shot 40.1% from deep, his third time shooting over 40.0% in the last four seasons. The […]
Julius Randle May Need To Take Less Money
According to Fred Katz of The Athletic, New York Knicks forward Julius Randle may need to take less cash if he's interested in receiving an extension from the team. The veteran is entering what could be the final year of his current deal but could make around $180 million on an extension. However, the Knicks […]
Chuma Okeke Signs With The Knicks
Free-agent forward/center Chuma Okeke agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the New York Knicks. The 25-year-old was drafted in 2019 by the Magic. In 189 games in Orlando, he averaged 6.3 points and 3.7 rebounds. However, he never carved out a routine role in the rotation. With that said, despite the re-signing of Precious […]
Precious Achiuwa Staying With The Knicks
Free-agent forward/center Precious Achiuwa agreed to a one-year, $6 million contract with the Knicks. New York was rumored to be searching for other options to fill the void underneath the basket. However, the team will instead bring back the 24-year-old, who averaged 12.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.8 blocks, and 1.1 steals in 18 starts last […]
Tom Thibodeau Agrees To Contract Extension
New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau agreed to a three-year contract extension. The two-time NBA Coach of the Year has been instrumental in reviving a franchise that struggled for years. He guided the Knicks to a 50-32 record in 2023-24, good for the No. 2 spot in the Eastern Conference, while amassing a 175-143 […]
Knicks Remain "In Regular Contact" With Precious Achiuwa
According to Ian Begley of SNY, the Knicks remain "in regular contact" with free-agent forward/center Precious Achiuwa. The 24-year-old began last season with Toronto but was moved to New York in the OG Anunoby trade. While he wasn't a consistent member of the rotation, he was a valuable depth piece for a team that battled […]
DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/21/24): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups
We're ending the weekend with a four-game NBA Summer League slate on DraftKings. This article will be breaking down the 6:30 p.m. EDT slate. The Summer League allows young players to shine and raise their stock within their team rosters. It's an opportunity for some players to showcase their talent and potentially earn a roster […]
2024-25 NBA Dynasty Rookie Rankings for Fantasy Basketball
Come one, come all, to the summer basketball extravaganza! Welcome RotoBallers, we're in the midst of a busy summer of basketball as the WNBA heats, Summer League progresses, and the Olympics are right around the corner. With all this basketball going on, dynasty managers will be hard at work to judge which rookies they want […]
DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/20/24): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups
We've got a four-game main slate on DraftKings for the NBA Summer League to make our Saturday a little more fun. This article will break down some of the better plays to use when building your lineups. The Summer League allows young players to shine and raise their stock within their team rosters. It's an […]
Knicks "Checked In" On Clint Capela
Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela has been the center of trade rumors for a few years now, and after the team received the No. 1 overall pick, the rumor mill heated up. According to Ian Begley, the New York Knicks are one of the teams that called and checked in on Capela and what the […]
Julius Randle's Recovery "Going Incredibly Well"
New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (shoulder) continues to rehab following surgery. Fortunately, he's moving in the right direction, with SNY's Ian Begley reporting things are "going incredibly well." The 29-year-old averaged 24.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 5.0 assists last season and is eligible to sign a four-year contract worth as much as $181.5 million […]
NBA Free Agency Tracker - Updates On All NBA Offseason Player Movement (2024)
The NBA free agency period has begun, so news of signings will be flying in all week. Rumors are buzzing about, but as deals are officially reported, we will add them to our running list of NBA player signings and trades here. The news will come strong and fast, so we have you covered! Keep […]
Cameron Payne, Knicks Agree To A One-Yeal Deal
Free-agent guard Cameron Payne agreed to a one-year deal with the New York Knicks on Monday. The 29-year-old began the 2023-24 campaign with the Milwaukee Bucks but was traded to Philadelphia midway through the season. He made 31 appearances for the 76ers, averaging 9.3 points and 3.1 assists. With Miles McBride and Donte DiVincenzo in […]
Jalen Brunson Agrees To A Contract Extension
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson agreed to a four-year, $156.6 million contract extension with the team. He could have received more. However, the 27-year-old took less money to give the front office flexibility to improve the team even more. Brunson is coming off a stellar 2023-24 campaign, averaging a career-high 28.7 points with 6.7 […]