Knicks Morning News (2017.11.13)

Permit me to draw your attention to something you should ignore: Tonight, as the Knicks play Cleveland on MSG Network, MSG+ will show the game as previewed in a news release, headlined, “DraftKings and MSG Partner For First Ever Live Fantasy Infused Broadcast.” How will this benefit viewers? It won’t. It’s designed to benefit the…

A 10-year-old Queens boy was a slam-dunk for class president thanks to a big assist from his new BFF — Knick star Enes Kanter. Pint-sized politician Ihsan Yumak, a fifth-grader at PS 188 in Bayside, met the 6-foot-11 center during a three-day basketball camp in New Jersey last summer, and the pair bonded over the…

Kristaps Porzingis wants to be like Mike. And not just Michael Jordan, but Kobe Bryant and LeBron James and all the other superstars who through choice, opportunity, skill, or popularity were dubbed the “face of the franchise.” And Porzingis will see one Monday when James and the surprising sub-.500 Cavaliers invade the Garden. So Porzingis…

It was just LeBron being general manager LeBron. Still, the Knicks are not asking for a do-over in the draft. Teammates rushed to support Knicks rookie Frank Ntilikina after the ruckus from LeBron James claiming the team drafted the wrong point guard last June. Acknowledging his comments would cause “headlines,” James said the Knicks’ pick…

Mindaugas Kuzminskas, the 6-foot-9, second-year forward became the odd man out Sunday, when the Knicks waived him to make room for the return of Joakim Noah from his suspension for a banned supplement. In a statement on Twitter, Kuzminskas said “one of the most beautiful chapters in my life is over. “Too soon? I don’t…

The Knicks waived forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas on Sunday.

Patrick Ewing apparently prefers to coach outside the box. It’s where he clearly is most comfortable.

Frank Ntilikina remained diplomatic Sunday when responding to negative comments made by LeBron James the previous night.

Knicks defend Ntilikina after LeBron’s remarks

Knicks waive Kuzminskas with Noah’s return

Two NBA superstars will go head-to-head in The Garden Monday night as LeBron James and the Cavs travel to face Kristaps Porzingis and the Knicks.

GREENBURGH, N.Y. — As Kristaps Porzingis becomes the face of the Knicks in the post-Carmelo Anthony Era, he says he is taking some leadership cues from LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan.

GREENBURGH, N.Y. — Knicks rookie Frank Ntilikina is involved in his first NBA controversy and while his teammates vehemently defended him, Ntilikina is taking the high road.

With Joakim Noah eligible to return on Monday, the Knicks waived Mindaugas Kuzminskas on Sunday.

Mavericks star F Dirk Nowitzki was waiting for the start Knicks F Kristaps Porzingis has had this season.

Knicks F Kristaps Porzingis returned to the hardwood with a vengeance as he scored a tem-high 34 points to lead the Knicks over the Kings Saturday night.

GREENBURGH, N.Y — Frank Ntilikina stayed on the court after most of the Knicks had left it on Sunday, working on his offense, working on his defense. But LeBron James, all-time great/part-time unofficial NBA analyst, didn’t think the rookie point guard should have been at the MSG Training Center.

The final 15 minutes or so of the Knicks’ victory over the Kings on Saturday night was the “garbage time” at the end of a blowout. And while no one had more to do with making it so than Kristaps Porzingis, this was no solo performance.

LeBron James and his reconstituted Cleveland team are 6-7, but their confidence is fully intact heading into a Monday night game at Madison Square Garden.

After missing a game because of injuries, Kristaps Porzingis led the Knicks to their fourth consecutive win at Madison Square Garden.