The Knicks have officially hired Walt Perrin as their assistant GM for college scouting and given GM Scott Perry a one-year extension through next season, the team announced in a press release.
Perrin’s decision to leave the Jazz and join the Knicks’ front office came to light on May 18. Perrin spent nearly two decades in Utah. He was initially hired as the team’s director player personnel before eventually being promoted to vice president of player personnel. Prior to joining the Jazz in 2001, he was a scout in Minnesota and Detroit, holding the title of director of college scouting with the Pistons.
News of Perry’s extension was reported nearly a month ago and confirmed today by team president Leon Rose.
The Knicks have also hired Brock Aller as VP of basketball and strategic planning and Frank Zanin as an assistant GM for pro scouting.
“We have assembled a diverse front office comprised of highly regarded and experienced basketball executives who have influenced some of the most successful players and organizations in the league,” Rose said in the press release. “These additions will complement the structure we already have in place and assist us in acquiring talent and developing strategies to build a team our fans can be proud of.”
Aller spent the last seven seasons with the Cavaliers in various roles. He has been their senior director of basketball operations since July 2017. He was also in the Pistons organization for nine years.
Zanin joins the Knicks after three years as a pro scout with the Thunder. He previously held the title of assistant GM with the Nets.
Something splattered on his face and he was too preoccupied with this conference to wipe it off!
Trade Frank N , Smith，Knox for 3 other young players
Because it’s that easy?
At this point if those 3 could get them 1 promising talent in return is a good trade.
Frank has been up and down, DSJ hasn’t shown flashes of anything since DAL and Knox could or could not be a good player somewhere else.
So maybe 2 of those guys in a sign and trade for Wood and a 2nd round pick? Not even sure DET would do that.
So maybe some kind of
Knicks plan to offer VanVleet and Harrell 2 years 50 million each
They also want to trade for Christian Wood
Didn’t know you needed to trade for an FA Sillivan (Wood).
Fred VanVleet needs to stay away from MSG. GO after Beal, Booker or Lillard at all cost
With what assets? Portland and Phoenix aren’t putting their franchise cornerstones on the trade block without an overwhelming offer
Wood would be a great pickup. I doubt Pistons let him go. Please do not overpay Wood. Made minimum last yr. He won’t start unless you move Randle. Mid level is good enough 2-3 yrs.