Rest In Peace Bob Manning. The greatest father in the world. In 19 years you put everybody else 1st. You were loved. The fight has been won!

The 2026 NBA Draft Guide is here. -My top-100 prospect rankings. -The most in-depth breakdowns of all top-60 prospects that you will find anywhere. -Videos breaking down the top-10. -A wonderful, new design that is easily navigated from the folks at @TheAthletic. (link below)

Thanks for everyone who tuned into our coverage this season over at The NBA Daily. This thing has made me realize some dreams that a 15-year old me wouldn’t believe. Coverage of draft/summer continues!

It’s been a wild two years on the Knicks beat. I know a lot of you have been waiting your entire lives to see what the Knicks have done these last two seasons, and I drop in just for the start of it to chronicle it all (I won’t say I’m the good luck charm). Congrats to all the Knicks diehards. Thank you for reading, interacting and sharing this season. I hope you learned something from every article or it made you consider something differently. There will be more stuff throughout the summer, of course. But just wanted to say thanks as the season has wrapped up.

Big thank you to everyone in San Antonio who welcomed me with open arms this year and to all the Spurs fans who read and watched everything I did. It was a big sacrifice leaving my life behind to cover this team and the reward was beyond just getting to tell the story of a memorable finals run and a moment of transition for the league around such a special, but still growing star in Victor. It was to forge so many special bonds, from new friends who expanded my world to strangers coming up to me and telling me how much my work means to them. It was a great year in San Antonio and a wonderful locker room to cover. I’ll always cherish this journey.

"Going from 15th, 20th best player in the league to, on many nights, the best player in the league...that's such a no-brainer." @RealBobManning makes the case for Boston to make a big push for Giannis Antetokounmpo. - @CLNSMedia

#Celtics advantages in the Giannis race: best team leftover after a deal & best singular player MIL can acquire in any trade. Those are big ones But the major hurdle remains: they'll need a 3rd team for the draft compensation at the very least. And it's still unclear who that is

New York City, this is for you. nydailynews.com/2026/06/13/n…

The night Jalen Brunson — an NBA champion and Finals MVP — became the greatest Knick of all-time. My (free) story about a tale that’ll be told for eternity: nytimes.com/athletic/7358437…

LIVE with @John_Zannis talking about a Knicks championship! youtube.com/live/Q3sqVqHlm4g

LIVE @TheGardenReport: Giannis to the Celtics? Spurs vs Knicks Game 5 Reaction x.com/i/broadcasts/1MJgNNZgN…

Such lax defense on Brunson with the season on the line.

🚨LIVE AFTER GAME 5 of the NBA Finals! @RealBobManning & @John_Zannis react to Game 5 and discuss the #Celtics latest rumors surrounding Jaylen Brown and Giannis Antetokounmpo❗️ WATCH👉 youtube.com/live/Q3sqVqHlm4g

"I think it's a good idea...it's a golden opportunity to get one of the best players in the league...if it was perfect, if there was no risk...you wouldn't be getting him." @RealBobManning makes his stance clear amid Giannis and Celtics rumors. - @CLNSMedia

With the #NBADraft 11 days away, Utah guard Don McHenry is scheduled to workout with the #Celtics today, per source. McHenry improved to 38.8% 3PT last season competing in the BIG 12 with the Utes: clnsmedia.com/celtics-workou…

More Giannis momentum for Boston: “If Antetokounmpo would be willing to sign the four-year, $275 million extension in Boston, as league sources indicated would be the case, the Celtics pose a serious threat to the Heat’s pursuit.”

Amazing that the tip went in. It could have bounced out, or bounced off the backboard, but somehow it went in. It went in.

Anything’s possible on Giannis front. Haven’t heard anything be affirmed or down-played, but from the start I’ve always been intrigued by POR as a facilitator. For MIL picks, numerous players who could get involved. C’s & Blazers have done plenty of biz. But 3 team deals: tough..

Did the #Celtics miss out on getting Banner 19 this season? “You didn't see anything special on display that made you think oh man, these are teams that the Celtics can't even dream of matching up & playing against…It just feels like such a blown opportunity.” @RealBobManning

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1 more random thought/tie-in to Celtics: earlier this season I was chatting with C’s rookie Amari Williams before a Knicks game. He was so excited to play against, meet fellow England native OG Anunoby. Was clear he was an idol. Now, he’s potentially Finals MVP & NY icon forever.