On paper, it’s a quality move. The Knicks filled a massive hole at point guard by agreeing with Jalen Brunson on a four-year, $104 million deal, adding an on-the-rise player just entering his prime. But Jeff Van Gundy said he sees it as more than that. He said he believes it’s a signing to improve … Read more
Derek Harper chuckled at the narrative that was spun this week, that Jalen Brunson was being overpaid to join the Knicks. Just wait and see, the Mavericks’ television analyst said. Watch how he impacts winning. “People are going to be shocked at what Jalen Brunson brings to the floor every night,” Harper, arguably the Knicks’ … Read more
The Dallas Mavericks have been informed that guard Jalen Brunson intends to sign with the New York Knicks in free agency, sources told ESPN. A meeting with the Mavs scheduled to be held soon after the opening of free agency on Thursday evening was canceled in the afternoon, sources confirmed, as Brunson had made up … Read more
Leon Rose and the Knicks are on the clock again. This time, they intend to come away with an impact player. A week after trading out of the first round of the NBA Draft with this very night in mind, the Knicks are believed to be in the driver’s seat to land Mavericks free-agent point … Read more
It’s not necessarily Jalen Brunson or bust. While the Mavericks free agent is clearly the Knicks’ top target to fill their cavernous hole at point guard, there are other options out there to improve the team now that they have cleared nearly $20 million of cap space and are planning to create even more. The … Read more
Derrick Rose’s value may go beyond what he can produce on the floor for the Knicks. His presence alone could contribute to landing their priority in free agency. The veteran guard is yet another link between the Knicks and coveted point guard Jalen Brunson, their bond tracing back to Brunson’s formative years in Illinois when … Read more
The teams that win in the NBA are those that draft well, making the draft the lifeblood of the league. And Thursday night in Barclays Center, the Post takes a look at exactly who left the building as winners and who left as losers. Winners Orlando Magic The Magic got Shaquille O’Neal with the top … Read more
The 2022 NBA Draft is now complete. Check out NBA Draft analyst Sam Vecenie and front-office insider John Hollinger judging each pick as it happened. This features instant analysis, projections and live reactions to all 58 picks – plus any key trades that occurred. We began with a late curveball at the top of the … Read more
The day has finally arrived. It’s the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Dreams will be realized. Mistakes will be made. There will be unexpected selections, players who fall too far, outrageous outfits and heartfelt moments. After weeks of intrigue, rumors and smokescreens, it’s time to make the picks. Before then, however, The Post’s Zach … Read more
Sitting courtside, AJ Griffin couldn’t help himself. His mind would wander, imagining himself on the NBA court throwing down dunks and hitting long jump shots. He was only in third grade then, tagging along with his father, Adrian, an NBA assistant coach. “Going to the games you see the behind the scenes stuff,” Griffin told … Read more