Knicks Morning News (2019.04.20)

[Hoops Rumors] Steve Mills, Scott Perry Discuss Knicks’ Offseason (Thursday, April 18, 2019 10:54:27 AM) The Knicks are entering their most crucial offseason in years, but president of basketball operations Steve Mills and general manager Scott Perry told reporters on Wednesday that they’re not necessarily feeling pressure to turn the team into an instant contender overnight with a series of major additions. As Marc Berman of The New York Post […] [SNY Knicks] Why former Duke star Jay Williams doesn’t want to see Zion Williamson with Knicks (Thursday, April 18, 2019 3:28:55 PM) Not everyone wants to see Zion in …continue reading

In case you happen to check out Knickerblogger, I thought it’d be fun to show you what posters here had to say when you were drafted last June. People were very much into you from the start. Frank had some pre-pick thoughts… There really are some interesting names left. 9 picks left. I’d be super happy with: Frazier Okobo Melton Jacob Evans KBD Mitchell robinson Khyri Thomas Bruce Brown Justin Jackson Silky Johnson, Fleet Admiral of the Tank Armada announced the pick… Mitchell Robinson, not Deanthony Melton….. The reactions began… Frank Mitchell Robinson? I can roll with that. Brian Cronin …continue reading

[FOXsports] ‘We’re excited': Knicks have hopes for lottery, free agency (Wednesday, April 17, 2019 6:05:16 PM) The New York Knicks are excited and optimistic [NYPost] Which recent lottery pick got a better review from Knicks brass? (Wednesday, April 17, 2019 8:30:27 PM) Frank Ntilikina needs to become a better outside shooter. It’s that simple, according to the Knicks brass. As the team gears up for another draft with a certified top-five pick, Knicks executives still proclaim high hopes for their past two lottery picks: Ntilikina and rookie Kevin Knox. Judging by the lukewarm praise Wednesday from team… [NYPost] Knicks on …continue reading

Let’s talk playoffs not politics….

[FOXsports] Beaten often but not beaten down, Fizdale eyes Knicks future (Tuesday, April 16, 2019 1:16:48 PM) Beaten often but not beaten down, David Fizdale eyes New York Knicks future [NYTimes] On Pro Basketball: A Hunger Artist Off the Bench, Lou Williams Helps the Clippers Feast (Wednesday, April 17, 2019 4:55:34 AM) A smaller guard keeps himself ready for games by staying away from pregame meals. His routines have helped make him a player other players love to watch. [NYTimes] Sports of The Times: Mike Budenholzer Has Come a Long Way From Bucket of Blood Street (Tuesday, April 16, 2019 …continue reading