If you missed any of this past week’s biggest headlines from around the NBA, we’ve got you covered with our Week in Review. Below are some of the most noteworthy stories from the last seven days:
MSG Co. released a statement denying that James Dolan has considered selling the Knicks. A report this week from Bill Simmons of The Ringer said Dolan was “courting offers” for the team, according to sources that Simmons talked to at All-Star Weekend. The MSG statement called the story “100% false.”
Projected No. 1 pick Zion Williamson of Duke was diagnosed with a Grade 1 knee sprain after suffering an injury that looked like it could have been much worse. Williamson’s left shoe tore open in the first minute of Wednesday’s game against North Carolina. He left the floor under his own power, but didn’t return.
The NBA submitted a proposal to its players union that would lower the draft age from 19 to 18. Any changes aren’t expected to be implemented before the 2022 draft.
Pelicans interim GM Danny Ferry explained the team’s plans for Anthony Davis for the remainder of the season. Davis will continue to play a regular schedule, but his nightly minutes will be reduced to lessen the chance of injury. The league has threatened to fine New Orleans $100K per game if Davis sits out while he’s healthy.
The Hawks unveiled plans for their new G League affiliate, which will begin play next season. The team will be known as the College Park Skyhawks and will replace the Erie Bayhawks, who will be taken over by the Pelicans.
Here are 10 more notable NBA headlines from the past week:
- Michael Beasley will resume his career in China instead of waiting for an NBA offer. Beasley was waived by the Clippers after they acquired him from the Lakers at the trade deadline.
- Frank Kaminsky would like to negotiate a buyout with the Hornets so he can restart his career somewhere else. Kaminsky hasn’t played more than 10 minutes in a game since January 2, but Charlotte might want to keep him around as insurance against injuries.
- Milos Teodosic isn’t expected to play anymore this season after being waived by the Clippers. He plans to join Serbia’s national team in the World Cup qualifiers, then rest to prepare for next season.
- Headed to free agency, Klay Thompson expressed a desire to be part of the Warriors‘ future. Owner Joe Lacob said recently that cost concerns won’t force him to break up a championship-level team.
- After sitting out 50 games due to foot surgery, Kevin Love wants to be active for the rest of the season. The Cavaliers will keep him on a minutes restriction until their medical staff clears him for full-time duty.
- Veteran forward Udonis Haslem may not be ready to end his career. The 38-year-old Heat big man indicated that he would like to return to the team next season.
- The Bucks might have interest in J.R. Smith if he agrees to a buyout with the Cavaliers. However, Cleveland is expected to hold onto Smith, who has been away from the team and hasn’t played since November 19.
- Hawks GM Travis Schlenk confirmed that Atlanta would have drafted Luka Doncic if the team would had kept the No. 3 pick instead of trading it to Dallas. The Hawks got a top-five protected 2019 selection in the deal.
- Jordan Crawford reached a deal to play in the Chinese Basketball Association. His Sichaun team isn’t expected to make the playoffs, so he could be back in the NBA before the season ends.
- The Knicks signed high scoring G Leaguer John Jenkins to a two-year contract. He averaged 24.8 PPG in 19 games with New York’s affiliate in Westchester.
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jimmy dolan needs to recognize his rock n roll prodigy talent and fly like a free bird, take his band on a life time world tour – do the entire city a favor by selling the team
Lowering the Draft age just in time for Lebron’s son to be eligible.
Dolan is a great businessman.
That’s all I’m going to say.
Kaminsky is getting the shaft from Borrego. First off he’s behind Cody Zeller, Bismack Biyombo and Willy Hernangomez on the depth chart god knows why. Secondly in the article it says he’s being kept for depth but they have 4 centers who are all healthy. Last year post ASB he averaged 12 and shot 48% from 3.