Knicks Morning News (2017.08.18)

[SNY Knicks] Porzingis ‘primary target’ for Cavaliers in potential Kyrie Irving trade (Wednesday, August 16, 2017 11:55:28 AM) While Irving “very badly” wants to become a Knick, New York has so far been unwilling to trade Porzingis in a deal for Irving. [NYPost] Kevin Durant disses Knicks, NYC hoops while in town (Wednesday, August 16, 2017 3:38:03 PM) Kevin Durant is probably going to get booed at Madison Square Garden next season. Sure, that probably happens any time the most recent NBA Finals MVP shows up at the Garden in a visiting uniform. But Durant likely earned some extra vitriol …continue reading

[NYDN] If Cavs call about Porzingis, Knicks need to hang up the phone (Tuesday, August 15, 2017 9:21:08 PM) If or when the Cavaliers call about Kristaps Porzingis, the Knicks should respond with an oldie. [NYDN] Make-or-break season for Knicks coach with David Blatt looming (Tuesday, August 15, 2017 9:18:15 PM) It’s been a rough week for Jeff Hornacek, starting with David Blatt declaring his desire to eventually return to the NBA. [NYTimes] The Knick Who’s Barely 19: Ntilikina Is ‘Enjoying the Moment’ (Tuesday, August 15, 2017 9:02:42 AM) Frank Ntilikina, the 19-year-old from France, is girding for his first …continue reading

[NYDN] Knicks national TV appearances cut by 64 percent this season (Monday, August 14, 2017 8:57:12 PM) The national audience won’t get much exposure to the Knicks. And that’s probably a good thing. [NY Newsday] See the Knicks’ entire 2017-18 schedule (Monday, August 14, 2017 7:56:00 PM) Here’s a look at the Knicks’ schedule for the 2017-18 NBA season. (All Times Eastern) [SNY Knicks] Knicks release 2017-18 schedule (Monday, August 14, 2017 6:10:36 PM) The New York Knicks released their official 2017-18 regular-season schedule on Monday, which includes their home opener on Oct. 21 against the Detroit Pistons and a …continue reading

[NYTimes] Red Sox 3, Yankees 2 | 10 Innings: Aroldis Chapman’s Woes Doom Yankees to Series Loss Against Red Sox (Monday, August 14, 2017 6:05:33 AM) Boston scored on a home run off Chapman in the ninth inning to tie the game and pushed across the deciding run in the 10th after he hit one batter with a pitch and walked another.

[NYTimes] On Pro Basketball: Once in the Vanguard of Diversity, Knicks Build a Future That Echoes the Past (Saturday, August 12, 2017 3:20:52 PM) Seven decades ago the Knicks pushed to integrate a predecessor of the N.B.A. Their new general manager and president are breaking ground again. [NYDN] Moe Harkless talks about being named in Carmelo trade rumors (Saturday, August 12, 2017 9:54:48 PM) Moe Harkless has firm roots in Knicks territory, an upward-trending NBA career and is now part of the never-ending Carmelo trade cycle.