Knicks Morning News (2016.10.13)

For the last week and for an indefinite period moving forward, the Knicks have tried to teach an offense without their point guard.

Carmelo Anthony’s elite superstar standing has taken a little bit of a hit in the last few years

The Los Angeles detective investigating rape allegations against Rose has been found dead of a single gunshot wound.

A Los Angeles federal judge has denied a request to bounce the $21.5 million civil suit accusing Knicks guard Derrick Rose of rape.

Two co-defendants concurred with Rose’s contention that the sex they had with the plaintiff in 2013 was consensual and that the woman was sober.

Anthony Davis was flat on his back, grabbing his right ankle and wincing in pain. And now the New Orleans Pelicans can only wonder if their best player will be ready for opening night.

James Harden is quickly getting comfortable running his new coach’s offense.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said discussions will resume on the collective bargaining agreement next week after he returns from China, with two months left before a key deadline.

Joakim Noah is a self-admitted pacifist when it comes to war, but one of the NBA’s most unpeaceful players on the court. “He’s like a caged animal out there,’’ Carmelo Anthony said. “Loud. It’s a different game out there with him. His energy and excitement being back on the court lifted everyone up. That’s what…

When your player ranking almost matches your team’s 2014-15 win total (17, that is, at the Knicks’ worst)? Most NBA players might be happy with that. Not Knicks star Carmelo Anthony, who lashed out at SLAM Magazine Wednesday for listing him at No. 15 on their NBA Top 50 rankings. “@slamonline lost all credibility in…

LOS ANGELES — The woman who’s accused Knicks star Derrick Rose and his pals of drugging and raping her in 2013 came ready to party that day – looking to score booze and drugs and offering men pool-side lap dances, according to testimony Wednesday. Rose’s childhood pal Randall Hampton returned to the witness stand in…

Jeff Hornacek said new point guard Derrick Rose won’t return to the Knicks until his civil rape trial is over, and he’s trying to hold back on some teachings until that time. Rose’s trial is not expected to end until next week after a federal judge ruled Wednesday against a mistrial due to Rose’s accuser…

Two NBA sources confirmed Derrick Rose’s testimony in federal court during his civil rape trial that the league, in its rookie transitional program, teaches players “safe disposal of condoms’’ to avoid the potential of a woman impregnating herself. A league source said “sexual health’’ is part of the four-day set of lectures, and the condom…

A Los Angeles courtroom was rocked Wednesday by news that the lead detective in the criminal investigation into rape claims against New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose died of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot. Rose’s accuser looked to be in shock as she turned to her attorney, who shook his head in disbelief, as LAPD Det….

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How do you teach a new offense to a new team when their new point guard is 3,000 miles away?

The death of a Los Angeles police detective found shot at a suburban home was being investigated as a suicide, authorities said Wednesday.

Knicks guard Derrick Rose won’t be returning to the team until his civil trial in Los Angeles is over, Jeff Hornacek told reporters Wednesday.

Lawyers for a woman accusing NBA star Derrick Rose and two of his friends of rape failed to disclose text messages to the defense, but the lapse was not significant enough to throw out the case or declare a mistrial, a judge ruled Wednesday.

Without Derrick Rose, both Brandon Jennings and Chasson Randle have done a great job of running the Knicks’ offense and opening things up for teammates in different ways. Rose’s arrival will undoubtedly provide a welcomed boost, but in the interim, there’s been plenty of flow on offense. The team hasn’t missed a beat.