Knicks Notes: Matkovic, Towns, Hart, McBride, Nickel

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• Knicks Notes: Matkovic, Towns, Hart, McBride, Nickel

  The Knicks talked to multiple teams this earlier this summer about potential deals involving reserve big men, according to Ian Begley of SNY.tv, who reports that Pelicans forward/center Karlo Matkovic was one of those trade targets. However, New York’s efforts to pry Matkovic away from New Orleans were obviously unsuccessful, which is why he’s still […]

  Publisher:Hoops RumorsArticle published: 2026-08-11 00:17:58 UTC

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• Knicks Targeted Karlo Matkovic, Moussa Cisse For Third-String Center

  The New York Knicks are attempting to acquire a third-string center, sources told Ian Begley of SNY. The Knicks spoke to the Pelicans about Karlo Matkovic earlier this summer, but trade talks gained no traction. They also attempted to sign Moussa Cisse, though the Mavs matched the Knicks' offer for the restricted free agent. Ariel Hukporti signed a one-year deal with the Sixers in the offseason. The Knicks still have room to sign a veteran center and stay under the second apron.

  Publisher:RealGMArticle published: 2026-08-11 05:31:20 UTC