In this edition of Knicks‘ Mailbag, SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley discusses the Knicks’ interest in Ben Simmons for their final roster spot and the potential for Landry Shamet. Coach Mike Brown will influence personnel decisions, while the front office has made some missteps, including the Obi Toppin trade, and projections suggest a win total of around 49 for Brown’s first season.
Julian Champagnie's $3 million salary for the 2025-26 season has been fully guaranteed by the San Antonio Spurs. Last season, he played all 82 games, averaging 9.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists while shooting 37.1% from three-point range, after going undrafted in 2022 from St. John's. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Portland Trail Blazers have guaranteed Duop Reath's $2.22 million salary for the 2025-26 season, as he averaged 4.2 points and 2.0 rebounds in 10.2 minutes over 46 games last season. Undrafted in 2018 from LSU, Reath made his NBA debut in 2023 after several years playing in Europe. Want More Context? 🔎
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Scout reports that Jayson Tatum is recovering impressively from his ruptured Achilles, having recently participated in the Elite Camp in Las Vegas without a walking boot. Although not jogging, he moved well and showed no significant issues, with Celtics' president Brad Stevens noting Tatum's incredible rehabilitation progress, though no return timeline has been set. Want More Context? 🔎
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