ASK IRA: Did the Knicks’ moves for Brogdon, Shamet catch the Heat off guard?

ASK IRA: Did the Knicks’ moves for Brogdon, Shamet catch the Heat off guard?

Q: Ira, the Knicks seem to be doing a better and smarter job than Pat Riley. The Heat signed Dru Smith and Keshad Johnson to fully guaranteed contracts  while the Knicks signed Malcom  Brogdon and Landry Shamet, who are clearly much better, to non-guaranteed contracts. My guess is that Smith and Johnson would have taken the non-guaranteed contracts, since I doubt if teams were lining up to sign them.  This would have given the Heat the flexibili…

Knicks waited on free agent point guard — but their backup plan was brilliant

Reggie Hildred-Imagn ImagesReggie Hildred-Imagn Images The New York Knicks didn’t wait forever for Ben Simmons to make up his mind. After giving the veteran weeks to decide if he wanted to join as a backup point guard, the front office grew impatient and went in another direction. Instead of uncertainty, Leon Rose opted for action, reshaping the roster with multiple moves designed to solidify the backcourt. Knicks strike quickly with new additio…

Former Bucks Guard Finally Signing 1-year Non-guaranteed Deal Is Huge Red Flag

During the early stages of free agency, the Bucks were one of the leading teams linked to free agent guard Malcolm Brogdon.  Brogdon, of course, spent three seasons in Milwaukee to begin his career, and won Rookie of the Year in 2017. A reunion with the Bucks was very much on the table as they entered the offseason in dire need of point guard help. Ultimately, they went with Cole Anthony instead, a choice that reflects the organizational focus o…