Knicks move to strengthen their championship aspirations acquiring Bridges
The key decision makers for the New York Knicks, led by team president Leon Rose, watched the Boston Celtics, the newly crowned NBA champions, sweep through the regular and postseasons in near historic fashion with a cumulative record of 80-21, driven by a bevy of elite two-way wing players.
In a league where matching up with opponents, particularly the NBA’s best, is schematically vital, the Knicks moved to counter the Celtics by agreeing to a deal that had social media ablaze on Tuesday night, acquiring multiskilled forward Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for what was first reported by ESPN to be forward Bojan Bogdanovic, four unprotected first-round picks (2025, ‘27, ‘29, ‘31), a 2025 protected pick from the Milwaukee Bucks, a pick swap in 2028, and a 2025 second-round pick. In addition to Bridges, the Knicks will receive a 2026 second-round pick to the deal. The Knicks, as of AmNews press time, still held the 24th and 25th overall picks in last night’s NBA Draft held at the Barclays Center.
The trade for Bridges signals that Rose, Knicks’ executive vice president William Wesley, general manager Gersson Rosas, and head coach Tom Thibodeau had strong conviction the team could be a title contender next season with the attainment of Bridges, at 27 one of the best two-way wings in the world, and that he was equivalent to or exceeded the assets they relinquished. The Knicks have reached the Eastern Conference semifinals the past two seasons. For the Nets, who are in rebuilding mode, they now have draft capital, which they severely lacked prior to swapping Bridges.
A 2022 All Defensive First Team selection, Bridges also averaged 26.1 points as a member of the Phoenix Suns and Nets two seasons ago and 19.6 last season. The Philadelphia native will be rejoining former Villanova teammates Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo. A durable player, Bridges has appeared in 474 of his teams’ 492 games over six seasons. He has two years left on his contract at $23.3 million next season and $24.9 million in the 2025-26 campaign.
Now the Knicks will look to secure forward OG Anunoby, who declined his player option for next season, to a long-term contract at an average annual salary of roughly $37 million. Locking in Anunoby is immensely important to constructing a championship core that would be composed of Brunson, Julius Randle, and now Bridges.
Re-signing center Isaiah Hartenstein, who had a career year this past season, seems unlikely due to the meteoric rise in his value. The Knicks inked the 26-year-old Hartenstein to a two-year, $16 million deal in July 2022. He markedly outperformed that number and the league’s collective bargaining agreement limits the Knicks to offering Hartenstein at most a four-year, $72 million contract. He will be enticed by significantly more from several bidders.
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Snap a photo by Drew Barrymore’s news desk at this new pop-up in NYC
Fans of iconic actress Drew Barrymore, rejoice!
A new pop up focusing on the star’s beloved daytime show has taken over the Paley Museum at 25 West 52nd Street by Fifth Avenue now through September 9.
Dubbed “The Drew Barrymore Show: Welcome to Drew’s News,” the destination features the host’s actual news desk and the popular “Dear Drew” mailbox that is part and parcel of the program.
Guests will get to take an up-close look at both items and even snap some photos next to them, perhaps living out their newscaster dreams.
They will also be able to write a letter to Barrymore and deposit it in the mailbox. “These letters could possibly be featured on a future episode of the [show],” reads an official press release.
The pop-up celebrates the upcoming fifth season of The Drew Barrymore Show, set to premiere this fall.
As part of the activation, the Paley Center for Media is also hosting a behind-the-scenes event with Barrymore herself on September 9 at 6:30pm.
Tickets to “Daytime at Night: An Evening with The Drew Barrymore Show” will be to the general public right here starting July 1.
“We look forward to welcoming the one and only Drew Barrymore for what promises to be a delightful and entertaining behind-the-scenes look at the new season of her beloved daytime show,” said Maureen J. Reidy, President and CEO of The Paley Center for Media, in an official statement. “To count down the days to this highly anticipated evening, we are thrilled to welcome Drew’s fans all summer long to The Paley Museum with this exciting, pop-up experience where they can create their own special photo memories and even get a chance to have a letter read on air by Drew herself!”
Filmed in NYC, Barrymore’s daytime show has been a hit since it first premiered back in 2020, specifically re-introducing the iconic actress to her New York fanbase as a hilarious, sweet and affable New Yorker. Remember the time she discovered a hidden window in her apartment on camera? It doesn’t get much more New York than that.
NYC Health + Hospitals’ NYC Care Hits 500,000 Call Milestone, Reflects Program Demand
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NYC Health + Hospitals’ NYC Care program today announced that over 500,000 calls have been received by the NYC Care call center, demonstrating consistent demand for the program since it launched in 2019. NYC Care members new to the health system were offered a primary care appointment within two weeks. The call center is available…
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These NYC spots were honored in Wine Spectator’s 2024 Restaurant Awards
There are a lot of great places to swirl and swill wine in New York, from the city’s best wine bars to cool wine shops (in case you want to bring a bottle, or three, back home) to local restaurants with world-class vino programs. Now, 200-plus of those NYC restaurants were just honored in Wine Spectator’s 2024 Restaurant Awards.
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Every year, Wine Spectator—the American lifestyle magazine that focuses on wine, wine culture and wine ratings—releases its special, annual Restaurant Awards issue, recognizing restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, pair well with their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers.
This year’s awards program recognized 3,777 dining destinations from all 50 states in the U.S. and more than 75 countries internationally—they are assigned on three levels: the Award of Excellence, the Best of Award of Excellence and the Grand Award. (The physical issue, which features chef-restaurateur Daniel Boulud on the cover, will be available to readers on Tuesday, July 9.)
Manhattan restaurants alone occupied 190 spots on the list: among the wine-pouring venues, you’ll find city newcomers like Coqadoq and Café Carmellini alongside tried-and-true New York staples like Gramercy Tavern, Carbone and Sushi Nakazawa. Unsurprisingly, there’s a strong showing by NYC’s best fine-dining restaurants, including Eleven Madison Park, Saga and Gabriel Kreuther, as well as celebratory steakhouses like CUT, Wolfgang’s, Carne Mare and Del Frisco’s. You can check out the full list of NYC winners, as well as all of the 2024 Restaurant Awards honorees, on the Wine Spectator website.
“The restaurant industry is growing and thriving, with restaurant openings surpassing pre-pandemic levels for the first time. To take advantage of the uptick, restaurateurs are investing in their wine programs,” said Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher of Wine Spectator. “Restaurants that make wine a priority are what the Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards program is all about. I’m pleased to congratulate all 3,777 restaurants for their dedication to wine and exemplary wine lists.” Cheers to that!
The Community Responds To Primary Election Results With Power Through Voices Heard
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This primary election, there was so much at stake for our communities. Community Voices Heard (CVH) Power members mobilized Black and brown New Yorkers across Harlem, the Bronx, and Yonkers to get out to vote and reclaim their power at the polls. As the largest Black-led organizing institution in New York, we know the importance…
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Jazz Icon Herbie Hancock Returns His Harlem To Havana Vibe To NJPAC (Video)
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14 GRAMMY winner Herbie Hancock returns to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in a highly anticipated one-night-only concert. The last time he graced the NJPAC stage was in 2017 as a special guest with the Wayne Shorter Quartet. Herbie Hancock is a true icon of modern music. Now 70 years into…
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New York’s Cannabis Advisory Board Thrives As Dispensaries Open Statewide
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Today, the Cannabis Advisory Board (CAB) gathered to hear updates from the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) on the continued expansion of New York’s legal cannabis market. With 137 adult-use retailers open for business across the state, and hundreds of licenses pending approval, OCM’s ongoing emphasis on education, mentorship, and equity has established a foundation for a sustainable…
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