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The New York Knicks acquired OG Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors in late December and the widespread expectation has been that he will re-sign with the team and not test free agency.

“Let’s keep an eye on that,” said Brian Windhorst on Get Up on Monday morning about Anunoby becoming eligible to discuss a new deal with the Knicks. “Most people believe Anunoby will stay with New York, but there have been indications he may want to test the market, because he’s not thrilled with what the Knicks are offering.”

“I heard that internally as well,” replied Jay Williams.

Anunoby left Klutch Sports to sign with CAA last June. Anunoby’s agents Drew Morrison, Austin Brown and Sam Rose. Sam Rose is the son of Knicks’ lead decision maker Leon Rose.

Jonas Valanciunas is interested in signing a new contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans. Valanciunas is eligible for a new extension after signing a two-year extension $33.1 million extension in 2021. Valanciunas will be a free agent in 2024 if he doesn’t sign an extension.

The Pelicans were at the top of the Western Conference early in the season before Zion Williamson’s injury.

“It was a great feeling being the No. 1 seed [in December]. That’s a big accomplishment,” Valanciunas said. “I want to come back to that. And I want to stay longer there. I like the New Orleans group. I’m ready to go and do it.”

Valanciunas is represented by Mitch Nathan and Drew Morrison.