NBA Analyst Rips Knicks' OG Anunoby Contract
One NBA analyst believes that OG Anunoby's new contract is forcing other New York Knicks to take discounts.
www.si.comI don’t have live access to current news databases in this moment, but here’s the latest widely reported summary about OG Anunoby’s contract situation as of mid-2024:
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OG Anunoby was expected to re-sign with the New York Knicks on a five-year maximum- or near-maximum contract, with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and multiple outlets reporting talks had progressed toward a five-year, roughly $212–$213 million deal that would include typical components like a player option and potential trade kicker. This was positioned to make him one of the highest-paid players in Knicks history.[2][3][4]
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Reports at the time indicated Anunoby intended to stay with the Knicks, choosing the long-term security of a substantial extension over offers from other teams, in part due to his fit with New York’s championship-contending window after the Mikal Bridges acquisition. Multiple outlets noted the contract would be large but could come in below the absolute max depending on cap space and structure.[3][2]
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There was media discussion around the implications of the deal for the Knicks’ cap and rotation, including how it would affect other free-agent decisions (e.g., center Isaiah Hartenstein) and the team’s ability to manage luxury tax considerations given the new payroll.[5][2]
If you’d like, I can look up the current finalized contract details from reliable sources and summarize any recent developments, including exact dollar figures, years, guarantees, and any player options or trade kickers. I can also provide a quick citation-backed timeline of key events if you want.