Latest knicks news
Here are the latest news and updates about the New York Knicks:
Recent Trades and Signings:
- The Knicks traded away Marcus Morris and Moe Harkless to the Clippers in exchange for Iman Shumpert, Dennis Smith Jr., and a 2021 first-round pick.
- The team signed Wayne Ellington to a one-year deal worth $2.6 million.
- They also signed Taj Gibson to a one-year deal worth $2.4 million.
Injury Updates:
- RJ Barrett is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with a sprained ankle.
- Elfrid Payton is out indefinitely with a strained hamstring.
- Mitchell Robinson is expected to miss a few games with a sprained ankle.
Coaching Staff:
- The Knicks have hired Mike Miller as an assistant coach. Miller has previously worked with the Nuggets and the Spurs.
Front Office:
- The team has hired Leon Rose as their new president. Rose is a former agent who has represented several high-profile players, including Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons.
Rumors and Speculation:
- There have been rumors that the Knicks are interested in trading for Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine.
- The team has also been linked to several free agents, including Kemba Walker and Nikola Vucevic.
Upcoming Schedule:
- The Knicks have a tough stretch of games coming up, including matchups against the Lakers, Clippers, and Bucks.
- They will also play a home-and-home series against the Nets, with the first game taking place on November 27th.
Standings:
- The Knicks are currently 6-7 and in 10th place in the Eastern Conference.
- They are 2.5 games behind the 8th-seeded Celtics and 4.5 games behind the 6th-seeded Pacers.
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