Knicks Morning News (2017.05.13)

Fox envisions “something special” in New York if teamed up with Kristaps Porzingis.

Phil Jackson cares enough about Melo’s well-being to send a supportive text about personal issues and still push him toward another team.

Jackson said the young ages of the prospects these days lends itself to longer learning curves, both mentally and physically.

Jeff Hornacek was adamant that Kristaps Porzingis will be back with the Knicks next season.

Phil Jackson’s plan of getting more involved next season – or “mentoring” – is not something he has discussed yet with Jeff Hornacek.

Ex-Kentucky point guard De’Aaron Fox met with Knicks president Phil Jackson on Wednesday before the start of the NBA Combine, and the topic of the triangle offense and New York’s star Kristaps Porzingis emerged.

Phil Jackson once again stated his desire to trade Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony this offseason by commenting on the veteran at the NBA Combine on Friday evening.

CHICAGO — Phil Jackson believes NBA players union executive director Michele Roberts was “working it” when she said the Knicks president be fined for saying Carmelo Anthony should leave the Knicks.

Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek is in Chicago for the NBA Draft Combine. 

CHICAGO — Kentucky freshman point guard speedster De’Aaron Fox didn’t have much to say about the triangle but had good stuff on possibly playing alongside disgruntled Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis. The 6-foot-3 Fox, one of only two projected top-10 picks to show up at the NBA Draft Combine, met with Knicks president Phil Jackson…

CHICAGO — While Phil Jackson declined to discuss the Kristaps Porzingis flap, the Zen Master said he reached out to Carmelo Anthony to show his support over the superstar’s personal issues but still thinks he is better off “somewhere else.” Jackson, showing up at the Chicago Quest gym Friday at the NBA Draft Combine, was…

Wall’s 3 gave Washington the win in Game 6, sending their series against the Celtics back to Boston for a decisive Game 7.

Before his starring role in the playoff elimination of the Rockets, Simmons was an undrafted player whose small investment in himself paid off.

Knicks officials saw more value in meeting with the draft’s big names in a hotel room rather than attending an event in which many don’t participate.

Diallo, now at Kentucky and known for his athleticism, has not played an official game since before Christmas, but his stock appears to be rising as the draft approaches.

After being traded and taking time off to have a baby, the New York Liberty point guard said she was motivated to break a variety of perceptions.