The Knicks had interest in signing Immanuel Quickley to a rookie scale extension prior to Monday’s deadline, but the two sides were too far apart to bridge the gap, according to Fred Katz of The Athletic.
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An extension for Quickley would have made him more difficult to trade during the 2023/24 season due to the poison pill provision, but New York wasn’t worried about that, per Katz, since the team doesn’t anticipate any superstars will become available on the trade market before next summer. Presumably, the club would only consider including Quickley in a trade package for that caliber of player.
For his part, Quickley said on Tuesday that he has no concerns about playing out his contract year, and that he won’t let the business side of the game distract from his play on the court, per Stefan Bondy of The New York Post.
“Contract, no contract: I’m here for the season,” Quickley said. “I’m here for the team to try to be the best version that I can each and every day. To try to dominate. That’s why I’m here.”
Here’s more on the NBA’s two New York teams:
- Amid the latest round of rumors linking the Knicks to high-profile potential trade targets, head coach Tom Thibodeau said on Tuesday that he’s happy with the group he has, according to Steve Popper of Newsday (subscription required). “That’s for you guys,” Thibodeau said of the trade speculation. “You know, it’s all rumors. That’s part of the NBA now. Obviously, we’re not dealing with any hypotheticals. We love the guys we have. Leon (Rose)‘s job is to survey the league, which he does. He and his staff are on top of everything. So if there’s something at the end of the day that can make the team better we’ll take a look at it. But if not, just keep going forward. We love the guys we have and just focus on our improvement and getting ready to play day by day.”
- Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr., who was battling a sprained ankle in the preseason, has been removed from the team’s injury report and should be ready to go for its regular season opener on Wednesday, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post.
- Although the Nets are one of two NBA teams with an open two-way slot, they won’t be able to use it to re-sign Darius Bazley, whose four years of NBA experience make him ineligible for a two-way contract, notes Lewis. “I do think Darius Bazley will have a place in this league,” head coach Jacque Vaughn said of the big man, who was in camp with Brooklyn until he was waived last Thursday. “I enjoyed coaching him. He’s still a young dude that can still play in this league and I was able to tell him that face-to-face.”
- Speaking to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Spencer Dinwiddie said his expectations this season for the Nets are to “make the playoffs and roll the dice from there and see how far we can take it.” Dinwiddie also expressed confidence in Ben Simmons‘ ability to have a bounce-back season and – perhaps most interestingly – weighed in on what Nic Claxton‘s contract as a 2024 free agent might look like. The Nets guard projected a four-year deal in the range of $70-110MM for Claxton.
NY should sign Bazley
They should look at him.
I think IQ is dealt by the deadline as a pot sweetener for a Fournier trade in lieu of some draft compensation. If the Knicks want a cost-controlled guard – Colin Sexton could be a guy they target. Fournier, Quickley, Protected FRP.
I’m not sure why the Knicks would be desperate enough to jettison IQ just to dump Fournier. Fournier’s deal is expiring. There’s no pressing need to get rid of him. If they trade Fournier, it will be as salary filler to acquire an asset. Fournier will ride the bench and they’ll use his expiring salary to sign someone this offseason.
Fournier, IQ, and a FRP for Sexton is a bad deal for the Knicks, and that’s not even factoring in that Sexton is not a need nor a fit.
Do you understand what the NBA is. You can not be this uninformed. Right now Quickley is worth a lottery pick. We can hold on to Fournier till his contract runs out. Do you know who we are. Get informed
Colin Sexton? Why? The Knicks already have several players that play the guard position.
I will say that I could see the Knicks moving IQ at the deadline – for either a player that can help or draft assets if they’re in bad shape. Has to be the right deal, but I think he’s done enough to interest teams enough to roll the dice.
Bulls should sign bazley
Him or Wenyen Gabriel.
Like Thibs said. Knicks don’t see any real player being available soon. Looks like we will have to wait till TD. Unless they get off to terrible start …….
Still want DeM DeR ……
No.
At least they made it a gm. Couldn’t close it. And Celtics did. No-show Randle and KP playing big.
Quickley – 28 mins, 24 pts, 6 rebs, 4 ast
If you don’t think Quickley should be starting somewhere. Then you should stay off the Knick board. Respect yourself ……….
I couldn’t agree with you more we could get a first round pick for IQ but honestly he should be in the starting lineup over Grimes. IQ shoot isn’t as pure ad Grimes but he has more of offensive game on and off ball. IQ was I’m his bag and we would be crazy to let this young stud go if we weren’t getting a superstar in return meaning in a package deal. IQ is a good kid who has a strong relationship with God and he talks about God all the time and that’d a beautiful thing coming from a rich young man who by tbe way he showed up and showed out last night he will get a bag with our Beloved Knicks or someone else. IQ is going be in tbe All Star game this year or tbe next.
God that was tough to read.