Atlantic Notes: Brown, Leonard, Demin, Porter Jr., Randle

Veteran wing Bruce Brown expressed surprise at his lack of free agency interest after playing all 82 games with the Denver Nuggets last season. Speaking to the New York Post, Brown attributed the slow market to league-wide second apron luxury tax concerns before signing a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contract with the New York Knicks.

Brown is competing for a regular-season roster spot on a Knicks squad that has established primary units. The article also notes fan commentary evaluating the Brooklyn Nets' roster dynamics following a game featuring Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr., discussing prospective trade possibilities involving Daniel Gafford.