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.
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Tristen Newton has signed his qualifying offer for a Two-Way contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves after limited action in eight NBA games last season with the Wolves and Pacers. The 49th overall pick in the 2024 draft out of UConn showcased strong performance in the G League, averaging 16.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 6.6 assists, and 1.7 steals over 34 games. Want More Context? 🔎
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Ricky Council IV has signed a one-year contract with the Brooklyn Nets after playing 73 games for the Philadelphia 76ers last season, where he averaged 7.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists. Council, who went undrafted in 2023 out of Arkansas, aims to contribute to the Nets this upcoming season. Want More Context? 🔎
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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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