Eastern Conference Roundup: Knicks Monitor Shamet, Nets’ Thomas Takes Qualifying Offer, Bucks Fan Survey, Donovan Enters Hall
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New York, Sep. 8, 2025 — The Knicks are giving serious thought to bringing back guard Landry Shamet on a veteran-minimum deal, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. Shamet, who logged 50 appearances off the bench last season, has been training in New York while awaiting a possible agreement.
Marc Stein reported earlier Monday that Ben Simmons declined an offer from New York. Bondy added that free-agent wing Malik Beasley remains unlikely to land with the club, while guard Malcolm Brogdon is another name under consideration for the remaining roster spot.
Nets’ Cam Thomas Accepts $6 Million Qualifying Offer
Restricted free agent Cam Thomas signed his $6 million qualifying offer, ensuring he will stay with Brooklyn through the coming season and gain a no-trade clause. Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com noted that the move suggests Thomas is not in the organization’s long-range plans. Despite strong scoring totals, the 6’3″ guard has struggled defensively, and the Nets now have limited incentive to give him a featured role, potentially complicating his market value next summer.
Bucks Fans Skeptical of Title Odds
An online survey conducted by The Athletic’s Eric Nehm found that 81.2 percent of 690 Bucks fans are either “Not that confident” or “Not at all confident” the team will win the 2025-26 NBA championship. Support for general manager Jon Horst remained high, with 83.1 percent expressing at least some confidence, while 62.7 percent voiced little or no faith in head coach Doc Rivers.
Bulls’ Billy Donovan Enshrined in Springfield
Bulls head coach Billy Donovan entered the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame over the weekend. Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times wrote that the honor heightens expectations for Donovan to guide Chicago back into legitimate playoff contention.
Source: HoopsRumors
