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RJ Barrett To Miss Time After Brother’s Death

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RJ Barrett will be indefinitely sidelined following the death of his younger brother. Nathan Barrett played at the prestigious Monteverde Academy. However, the details surrounding his death have not been released. Barrett has previously spoken about the close bond he shared with his brother. “In my family, we’re very competitive. Everyone is always trying to beat each other. Everyone is an athlete, so that’s where I get all my competitive drive,” he told SLAM in 2018.

Barrett was the third-overall pick in 2019 after a one-and-done season with Duke. He was a day-one starter for the Knicks but would only make the playoffs twice with the team. Despite this, in 2022, Barrett became the first player to sign a multiyear extension off their rookie contract with the Knicks since 1999. However, in December 2023, the Knicks traded Barrett to his hometown Raptors to acquire O.G. Annouby.

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Stephen A. Smith Claims To Be A Bigger Star “Than Most Of The New York Knicks”

Elsewhere, Stephen A. Smith recently made a bold claim about his beloved Knicks. “This is the Mecca, this is Madison Square Garden, this is New York City, baby. They can’t get a star. They cannot get a star. You had a chance! You had a chance and you passed up. Woj is excellent information, all the inside info, he will break it down to a science and make you say, ‘Yeah, it makes sense.’ But it doesn’t change the reality: It’s the Mecca, and the stars come to visit. We never have any. Do you realize a legitimate argument could be made that Stephen A. Smith is one of the biggest stars in New York? Do you realize that? That’s a damn shame. Bad knees, 56 years old, ain’t thought about playing basketball in about 30 years, and I am a bigger star than most of the New York Knicks. It’s a damn shame,” Smith ranted.

Smith’s comments, and his allusions to ESPN colleague Adrian Wojnarowski, come after the Knicks swung a blockbuster trade for O.G. Annouby. A move they have been pursuing since the summer, the Knicks sent Immanuel Quickley and Barrett to Toronto. Annouby was averaging 15 points this season and serves as a solid starting small forward in New York. However, he’s not the “star power” that championship-hungry fans like Smith are looking for. It’s also a move that Smith has been less than enthusiastic about.

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SOURCE SPORTS: PUMA Hoops Announces Limited Edition Fusion Nitro for RJ Barrett

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The latest PUMA Hoops player edition basketball sneaker, Fusion Nitro RJ, is now available thanks to a partnership with New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett.

With a tongue that prominently features a maple leaf emblem with a number 9, the limited edition sneaker pays homage to Barrett’s background and career. The emblem connects Barrett’s Canadian heritage to his present on-court success in New York. Barrett’s nickname, “Maple Mamba,” is on the inside of the tongue. In an homage to his alma institution, Duke University, one shoe of the sneaker’s distinctive hue is red and white, like the Canadian flag, and the other is blue and white. The sock lining features Barrett’s catchphrase, “Made Different,” as a subtle reminder of his approach to every game and every day.

PUMA’s core technological innovations are combined into one outstanding sneaker with the Fusion Nitro. Nitro Foam blends supple, lightweight material with superior cushioning and unequaled rebound for their greatest bounce yet. The adaptable compression band in the flexible, designed upper locks feet firmly into the Fusion Nitro. The high abrasion, sticky rubber compound from PUMA, is used in the rubber outsole to provide complete traction when your feet touch the ground.

The Fusion Nitro RJ retails for $130 and is only offered at the PUMA NYC Flagship shop.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Knicks Agree to Four-Year Extension with RJ Barrett Worth $120M

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After what has already been a busy summer for the New York Knicks, the franchise has made another move. On Tuesday, the Knicks and swingman RJ Barrett agreed to a four-year rookie extension that could bring the player $120 million.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the agreement complicates the pursuit of Utah Jazz All-Star Donovan Mitchell. He has long been considered a lock to make a new backcourt in Madison Square Garden with newly acquired free agent Jalen Brunson.

RJ Barrett is now the youngest $100 million player in Knicks history at just 22 years old. The deal came after president of basketball operations Leon Rose reportedly made a Monday night deadline to get the Mitchell job done.

Headed into Monday, discussions around Mitchell were believed to have progressed, but there were still hurdles in getting the job done.

Last season, Barrett averaged 20 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3 assists.

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