Mike Weinar has withdrawn from consideration for the New York Knicks’ assistant coach position under Mike Brown, opting to stay with the Indiana Pacers instead. The Knicks are now looking at Chris Jent for the role, while Brown has already appointed Riccardo Fois and Charles Allen as assistants and retained Rick Brunson.
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Luka Doncic, after signing a max extension with the Los Angeles Lakers and attending a Back Street Boys concert, is in Slovenia preparing for the EuroBasket tournament. He discussed his offseason conditioning, emphasizing a better training plan this year, and expressed optimism about his fitness translating to improved performance as Slovenia begins warm-up games before facing Poland on August 28. Want More Context? 🔎
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Jayson Tatum is expected to miss the upcoming NBA season after undergoing surgery on a torn Achilles in May, with the Boston Celtics treating this period as a gap year focused on financial moves. However, his recent appearances at the New England Patriots' practice and workouts in the Celtics' facility indicate positive progress, even though a full return to play will require extensive recovery and rehabilitation. Want More Context? 🔎
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Austin Reaves, a 20-point scorer for the Lakers, is on a favorable $13.9 million contract entering the final year of his deal, with expectations to re-sign for over $30 million next summer as a free agent. Despite questions about his playoff performance and defensive abilities, executives believe he will remain with the Lakers, fitting well alongside Luka Doncic, and anticipate a deal in the four-year, $120 million range. Want More Context? 🔎
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