During the Final Four years ago, Tad Boyle hosted a dinner with some of his former Colorado basketball players. At some point during the evening, Alec Burks cornered his former coach to bend his ear.
The New York Knicks are seeking a player that could fill their final spot on the roster, likely coveting a veteran that could come in and give minutes in a pinch.
The Orlando Magic are loaded with young talent as they prepare to compete for a championship next season. However, veterans are important when expectations are set high.
The New York Knicks have been home on two separate occasions for former lottery pick Alec Burks, but there's a chance he could return to the Big Apple.
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
After years of scraping and clawing for relevance in the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks are no longer just knocking on the door. They’re one smart move away from kicking it down.
The Orlando Magic are hoping to no longer be the worst 3-point shooting team in the league for the upcoming season. The team has made strides towards getting better, signing Tyus Jones and trading for Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies.
One of the Miami Heat's most underrated players last season is still sitting in free agency. Longtime NBA veteran Alec Burks joined the Heat last offseason and performed admirably off the bench.
While the bulk of NBA free agency this offseason is in the books, that doesn't mean there aren't still a few lingering, valuable players left available on the market to sign only a few months away from next regular season tipping off–– one of those best-available names being a former member of the Utah Jazz.
There is no problem a coach would rather have in team sports than plenty of roster depth. Alec Burks is one of the main reasons for the Miami Heat’s exceeding depth.
Miami Heat shooting guard Alec Burks is one of the veterans who can give you a basket. The Heat haven’t lost a game this season when Burks is on the floor. Burks has averaged 12 points and two rebounds in the three victories and made 8-of-11 from the three-point line. Burks played more than 20 minutes off the bench in all three wins.
After a solid debut in the Miami Heat’s preseason opener against the Charlotte Hornets, Alec Burks talked postgame about how he feels being a part of the team.
When guard Alec Burks signed with the Miami Heat on July 4, no one really blinked an eye. The 6-foot-6 veteran guard has bounced around teams in the NBA for 12 seasons.
The New York Knicks have found an unexpected spark in Alec Burks during their playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. Burks, who has been a vital part of the Knicks’ rotation, has recently elevated his game, delivering standout performances off the bench.
Every NBA team needs a player who stays ready off the bench in the playoffs. Alec Burks was exactly that for the New York Knicks in Games 4 and 5 of their second-round series against the Indiana Pacers.
Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant and agent Jim Tanner have parted ways, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski tweets. Morant has been represented by Tanner since he declared for the 2019 draft.
Alec Burks' days with the New York Knicks could be numbered and there might be a literal countdown going. Burks' struggles since rejoining the Knicks continued on Thursday when the team opened a four-game road trip against the Portland Trail Blazers.
The New York Knicks have expanded their deal with the Detroit Pistons. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowskiski, the Knicks are acquiring Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks.
According to NBA insider Ian Begley of SNY, the New York Knicks want to acquire Alec Burks from the Detroit Pistons. Burks played for the Knicks from 2020-21 to 2021-22.
In a season marred by historic losing streaks, including an NBA record-tying 28-game skid, the Detroit Pistons demonstrated resilience and unwavering effort with a 129-117 victory against the Washington Wizards on Monday.
The Detroit Pistons are a mess. That much we know for sure, as they’ve set a franchise record with 16 straight losses and sit at 2-17. What we think we know is they are looking to unload some veterans because of it.