Knicks Morning News (2016.12.11)

LOS ANGELES — Kristaps Porzingis got off to an All-Star-like start to the season, but has cooled off offensively the past five games. His legs look tired on his jump shot and his right knee actually is in wrapping as he deals with a minor ailment. “He’s got a little catch on his knee in…

LOS ANGELES — Carmelo Anthony and Phil Jackson staged a peace summit at practice Saturday — with the Zen Master clarifying his critical remarks. Anthony said he felt good about the conversation but still took a little tweak at the salty Zen Master, saying he has “got to be careful the choice of words he…

Knicks rookie Ron Baker started the “Three-Scope’’ five games ago — an invention that embodies the bench’s high-energy, collegial antics. Whenever a Knick drains a 3-pointer, Baker is up on his feet, his fingers forming two circles that he peers through. “It’s the Three-Scope,’’ Baker told The Post. “When someone makes a 3, the Three-Scope…

Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony is uncertain if the NBA Players Association and league owners will strike a deal on on a collective bargaining agreement before Thursday when both sides can opt out of the current deal, he told ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne.

Knicks guard Derrick Rose is expected to return to the lineup Sunday against the Lakers after missing time with back spasms, he told reporters at Saturday’s practice.

Courtney Lee is becoming visibly more comfortable and confident as the games go on.

Carmelo Anthony and his teammates had a team dinner Thursday night to discuss the importance of their current road trip, MSG’s Mike Breen said on air prior to Friday’s game

Phil Jackson had a reason to talk about Anthony, but Jackson also should choose his words more carefully.

Kristaps Porzingis is struggling with his shot and a minor knee issue.

Is there a method to Phil Jackson’s madness or is he just plain mad?

Brandon Jennings called it “one of the worst turnovers in my life.”

Kristaps Porzingis has been dealing with a right knee issue, but he isn’t blaming that for his recent struggles shooting the ball.

Phil Jackson approached Carmelo Anthony to clear the air about the comments he directed at the Knicks’ star this week. One of the things Anthony asked the Knicks president was why is he always talking about him?

Willy Hernangomez used to spend hours a day with his mother on the basketball court. That all ended four years ago when things got a little rough in the low post during a two-on-two family game that also involved his father and brother.

Derrick Rose loves New York, wants to re-sign with the Knicks, and they’ve been happy with his play thus far. But it’s too early to start talking about an extension for Rose.

Willy Hernangomez, a former teammate of Kristaps Porzingis in Spain, has displayed a knack for rebounding and the low post.

Anthony said the Knicks’ president, who had criticized him in an interview last week for sometimes holding on to the ball, had requested the meeting.

The Knicks star dismissed the team president’s remark that Anthony sometimes holds the ball too long.

Kobe gives Melo advice on how to deal with Phil