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Knicks News: New York scouts Bryce James, reported free agent target off the board

By Jordanna Clark

July 3, 2023; North Augusta, S.C., USA; Bryce James (5), son of LeBron James, cheers during the E16 Strive for Greatness and Expressions game at the first day of the Peach Jam at Riverview Park Activities Center. Strive for Greatness defeated Expressions 78-69. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-USA TODAY Network
July 3, 2023; North Augusta, S.C., USA; Bryce James (5), son of LeBron James, cheers during the E16 Strive for Greatness and Expressions game at the first day of the Peach Jam at Riverview Park Activities Center. Strive for Greatness defeated Expressions 78-69. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-USA TODAY Network /
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The New York Knicks scouted one of LeBron James’ sons, and no, it wasn’t Bronny James. Bryce James, LeBron’s youngest son, made his Peach Jam debut this past weekend and there were several NBA scouts in the stands.

Along with the Knicks, the Lakers, Magic, Cavaliers, Mavericks, Heat, Suns, and Hawks were in attendance and “made James a priority on Day 1.” LeBron wasn’t in attendance, but he’s expected to be in South Carolina to watch his son later this week.

Bryce, who turned 16 on June 14, played at Sierra Canyon with his brother Bronny this past season but officially transferred to Campbell Hall ahead of the 2023-24 school year. He has two years left in high school.

According to The Athletic’s Jared Weiss (subscription required), the Knicks were one of the teams that are “in the mix” for Grant Williams. The 24-year-old entered the offseason as a restricted free agent. He was traded to Dallas on Wednesday as part of a three-team deal involving Boston and San Antonio.

Williams averaged 8.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists while shooting 45.4% from the field and 39.5% from three in the 79 regular season games he played for Boston in 2022-23.

More Knicks news

  • According to Alan Hahn, the Knicks have reportedly shut down trade talks involving Paul George with the Clippers because of the star’s desire to sign an extension.
  • Former Knick Derrick Rose will wear No. 23 for the Grizzlies, the same number he wore when he attended Memphis in college. He signed a two-year, fully-guaranteed deal with Memphis in free agency after spending the past two and a half seasons in New York.
  • The Athletic’s Fred Katz wrote a piece (subscription required) explaining why he believes that the Knicks aren’t done making moves this offseason.

NBA news

  • According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Trail Blazers are “in no rush” to trade Damian Lillard to the Heat. The star guard officially requested a trade on Saturday and Miami was reported as his top destination.
  • Chris Haynes reported on Wednesday that restricted free agent Matisse Thybulle “intends to sign an offer sheet with the Mavericks.” Once he signs an offer sheet, Portland will have 24 hours to match it.
  • The Magic waived Bol Bol on Tuesday. In his lone season in Orlando, he averaged 9.1 points and 5.8 rebounds in 70 games (33 starts).
  • Victor Wembanyama is expected to make his Summer League debut on July 7 when the Spurs face the Hornets in Las Vegas.
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