With the Knicks hiring Brendan O’Connor as their top defensive coach, attention shifts to the offense, but Mike Weinar of the Indiana Pacers has withdrawn from consideration for an assistant role to remain with his current team. Chris Jent is still a candidate, while the Knicks will retain several coaches from Tom Thibodeau’s staff.
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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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Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young is disappointed about not reaching a contract extension, planning to play this season before addressing it in the offseason; he has a $48.9 million player option for 2026-27 and is eligible for a four-year, $222.4 million extension this summer. The Hawks have retooled their roster, adding players like Kristaps Porzingis, while backcourt mate Dyson Daniels is also in discussions for a rookie scale extension before the season starts. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Boston Celtics are set to be sold to William Chisholm, with the deal expected to close next week, pending approval from the league’s board of governors. The sale, valued at $6.1 billion, marks a historic transaction in sports, with Chisholm becoming the lead investor and future NBA governor after the 2027-28 season, while Aditya Mittal and Sixth Street will also hold significant stakes. Want More Context? 🔎
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