Nigerian center James Nnaji is reportedly expected to play with the New York Knicks in the NBA Summer League, according to Jared Schwartz of the New York Post. The Knicks acquired the draft rights to Nnaji from the Charlotte Hornets as part of the three-team trade involving Karl-Anthony Towns.

The Knicks have an intriguing new big man in the mix. James Nnaji informed Barcelona that he intends to leave and pursue a career in the U.S. with the Knicks, The Post confirmed. The Knicks acquired the rights to Nnaji from the Hornets as part of the three-team Karl-Anthony Towns trade last offseason.

Not only did they deny the Knicks’ request to interview him, they’ve now secured him for the foreseeable future.

Udoka was hired in 2023 and top coaches salaries have gone up since then, so he will get a healthy raise out of this.

Ime Udoka parlayed a 52-win season and interest from the New York Knicks into a lucrative new contract from the Houston Rockets.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant reportedly wanted to be traded to the New York Knicks this summer, but the feeling wasn't mutual, per Marc J. Spears of Andscape.

Durant reportedly has a wishlist (the Spurs, Rockets and Heat reportedly are on it), and with his expiring contract, he has a bit of leverage to get the deal he wants. But he is 37, not 27, and the threat of him passing on a lucrative two-year extension doesn't hold quite the same weight it once would.

The Brooklyn Nets have been brought in as a potential third team to help the Phoenix Suns trade Kevin Durant, per Matt Moore of Action Network.