Immanuel Quickley becomes an unrestricted NBA free agent after this season and there are two teams the New York Knicks have to watch out for. According to NBA insider Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports, the Orlando Magic and San Antonio Spurs could “swipe” Quickley.
“The trend is to play hardball with restricted free agency, but it could be a mistake, the Knicks playing hardball with him,” one Eastern Conference executive told Heavy Sports. “Two reasons for that, really: The Spurs and the Magic. They need a young point guard. And they’re both in a good spot to swipe him.”
According to NBA insider Ian Begley of SNY, the Knicks and Quickley’s camp never got over the hurdle of the structure of a potential deal, which is why Quickley and New York didn’t reach an agreement on a rookie-scale extension.
One offer made to Quickley was not fully guaranteed, giving the Knicks a team option in the contract. There were no incentives included in the talks, per Begley.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Immanuel Quickley, New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, Orlando Magic Updates
As a restricted NBA free agent, the Knicks can match any offer sheet Quickley signs. Quickley is averaging 15.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists this season while shooting 42.8% from the field, 36.4% from beyond the arc and 89.1% from the free-throw line.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Immanuel Quickley, New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, Orlando Magic Updates
Quickley has career NBA averages of 12.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists with the Knicks. It will be interesting to see if he’s traded this season before the February 2024 trade deadline or if he’s re-signed by the Knicks in the offseason.
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