Malevy Leons has signed an Exhibit 10 training camp deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, aiming for one of the team’s three Two-Way contracts, currently held by Brooks Barnhizer and Branden Carlson. Previously, Leons was signed to a standard contract on Oct. 31, waived shortly after, and last season averaged 10.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 47 G League games.
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New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges has signed a four-year, $150 million extension to aid the team's roster-building, taking a slight discount from his maximum eligibility of $156 million. Acquired from Brooklyn, Bridges averaged 17.6 points in his first season with the Knicks and played a key role in their playoff run, showcasing strong defense before the team hired Mike Brown as head coach. Want More Context? 🔎
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LeBron James, Maverick Carter, and Nikola Jokić's agent Miško Ražnatović met in France to discuss a proposed $5bn international basketball league featuring 12 teams in a touring format, inspired by LIV Golf. This venture aims to provide players with equity stakes, contrasting with the NBA's current restrictions, while the NBA pursues its own European expansion. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Knicks are nearing a deal to hire Clippers assistant Brendan O’Connor as the top defensive coach on Mike Brown’s staff, as confirmed by league sources. While Brown will retain some members from Tom Thibodeau’s staff, including Darren Erman and Mark Bryant, the Knicks face challenges in hiring additional coaches, having been denied permission to speak with several candidates, including Pablo Prigioni. Want More Context? 🔎
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