But when Knicks president Leon Rose took over in New York, tasked with leading the perennial Eastern Conference doormat back to prominence, Aller was his first call. Rose needed a smart, forward-thinking executive, one with a knack for successful team-building, savvy salary cap management and long-term planning. Rose needed someone he could trust. Their relationship went back years because of Aller’s growing role within the Cavs while Rose ascended the ranks and became one of the league’s most powerful agents — even representing LeBron James early in his career.
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So, when that initial call came in …
So, when that initial call came in March, Aller did what he’s always done, what led to him being New York’s primary target. He started compiling data. For more than a month, Aller talked with everyone he knew — players, agents, former staff members, business associates — trying to figure out whether this was the right move at the right time.
But even as the information poured in, …
But even as the information poured in, Aller kept going back to one thing: It’s New York. It’s the Knicks. This is a chance to be at the center of a historic turnaround, elevating the downtrodden franchise with just three winning seasons over the last 19 years, back to prominence. Aller can help bring basketball back to the mecca. That’s why he got into this business in the first place — to build something special. The opportunity was too good to pass up.
Cleveland Cavaliers senior director of …
Cleveland Cavaliers senior director of basketball operations Brock Aller will join the New York Knicks front office, a source tells cleveland.com. The deal between Aller and the Knicks isn’t done yet. A few details still need to be worked out, including Aller’s official title. However, it’s expected to be finalized — and announced — by early May.
A longtime fixture in Cleveland’s front …
A longtime fixture in Cleveland’s front office, Aller has been mulling the Knicks’ offer for the last week or so, a source said. A respected capologist in Cleveland, Aller will have a bigger role in New York, trying to help lead the Knicks’ resurgence as the right-hand man of new team president Leon Rose.
Brock Aller, a former Cleveland …
Brock Aller, a former Cleveland Cavaliers executive, will be a high-ranking basketball official and the chief strategist for Knicks president Leon Rose, sources have told SNY. Details of Aller’s title with the team are still being worked through.
Aller will help Rose navigate many …
Aller will help Rose navigate many different aspects of the job. Several league sources said Aller, Rose’s first front office hire, will be one of the new Knick president’s right-hand men. He’s expected to help Rose navigate the waters and strategize on how to build out the front office, coaching staff, and which player personnel moves to pursue. His responsibilities will not be limited to salary cap strategy, which is his forte.
Frank Isola: The Knicks are moving …
Frank Isola: The Knicks are moving closer to naming Cavs executive Brock Aller as their new capologist, according to a source. @Stefan Bondy first reported last month that the club was interviewing Aller.
Before the coronavirus shutdown, the …
Before the coronavirus shutdown, the Knicks, according to sources, requested and received permission from the Cavaliers to talk to their capologist, Brock Aller. More recently, I heard the Knicks made him an offer to become assistant GM and negotiations were ongoing.
Rose is also interested in hiring …
Rose is also interested in hiring Cavaliers capologist Brock Aller for a front office position, sources told the News. A source said Rose requested and received permission to interview Aller before the coronavirus shutdown.