NBA Notes: Knicks, OG Anunoby, Nets, Tre Scott, Kings

That’s welcome news for New York, given Anunoby’s importance on both ends of the floor. The veteran wing averaged 16.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.6 steals this season and is expected to receive All-Defense consideration.

Meanwhile, head coach Mike Brown said he hasn’t spent much time evaluating his own performance, focusing instead on maintaining team standards.

“The things that you set as your standard are the things that I brought to the table,” Brown said, via Steve Popper of Newsday. “While I’m trying to hold people accountable, people are holding me accountable, too.”

Nets

The Nets are bringing back Tre Scott on another hardship deal.

According to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, Scott signed a contract that coverrs Sunday’s regular-season finale. He’ll become an unrestricted free agent immediately afterward.

Brooklyn qualified for the hardship exception due to multiple injuries, including to Day’Ron Sharpe, Egor Demin, Michael Porter Jr. and Danny Wolf.

Scott, 29, has spent most of his career in the G League and overseas, but has carved out a role when called upon. He’s appeared in five games for Brooklyn this season, averaging 8.0 points and 5.6 rebounds in extended minutes.

Kings

In case you missed it, the Kings are expected to keep Doug Christie in place despite a disappointing season.

Sacramento entered the final day at 22-59, tied for the fourth-worst record in the league, but team officials believe Christie hasn’t had a fair opportunity to be evaluated, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.

Christie took over as interim coach in December 2024 and was promoted to a full-time role last offseason. Injuries and roster issues have complicated his first full year on the job, though the team has been encouraged by the development of several young players, per ESPN’s Anthony Slater.

Looking ahead, Sacramento is expected to revisit trade discussions involving Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, Malik Monk and DeMar DeRozan.

DeRozan’s situation is one to watch, with only $10 million of his $25.74 million salary for next season guaranteed.

In other words, Christie appears safe. The roster, though, could look very different.