Knicks Morning News (2017.05.31)

[SNY Knicks] Duke’s Jefferson among several players to work out with Knicks (Tuesday, May 30, 2017 5:46:05 PM) Duke’s Amile Jefferson was among six players to work out with the New York Knicks on Tuesday. [SNY Knicks] North Carolina’s Justin Jackson could be Knicks’ new scoring threat (Tuesday, May 30, 2017 1:50:17 PM) The Knicks […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.05.30)

[SNY Knicks] Knicks to hold workout with Columbia’s Petrasek (Monday, May 29, 2017 10:10:31 PM) The New York Knicks will hold a workout with Columbia forward Luke Petrasek on Tuesday. [SNY Knicks] Jackson confident in Gaines despite turnover in staff (Monday, May 29, 2017 2:50:08 PM) In an offseason in which the New York Knicks […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.05.29)

[NYTimes] On Pro Basketball: One Thing LeBron James Can’t Win: A Comparison With Michael Jordan (Sunday, May 28, 2017 4:14:16 PM) By playing in different eras, the outspoken James and the follow-the-rules Jordan are like apples and oranges. [NYDN] Knicks’ Kyle O’Quinn posterizes Josh Norman in charity game (Sunday, May 28, 2017 6:28:32 PM) Perhaps […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.05.28)

[NYPost] Phil Jackson’s closest adviser knows what champions look like (Saturday, May 27, 2017 8:01:12 PM) Unheralded out of the small school, Arkansas-Little Rock, Derek Fisher played 18 NBA seasons and won five NBA titles with the Lakers — proving to be a leader, clutch 3-point shooter, rabid and prideful defender, playing hurt and playing […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.05.27)

[NYTimes] Them Again? And Again? Warriors-Cavaliers Finals Are an N.B.A. First (Friday, May 26, 2017 11:11:16 AM) A third consecutive championship matchup, never before seen in the N.B.A., is a rarity in any professional team sport. [NYTimes] Sports Briefing: Enes Kanter Scoffs at Report on Turkish Warrant (Saturday, May 27, 2017 4:33:47 AM) Kanter, a […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.05.26)

[NYTimes] Cleveland Cavaliers Make N.B.A. Finals as LeBron James Passes Michael Jordan (Friday, May 26, 2017 4:03:23 AM) James finished with 35 points, becoming the career playoff scoring leader, as Cleveland beat the Boston Celtics, 135-102, to win the series, 4-1. [NYPost] Knicks legend: Phil Jackson didn’t give Carmelo right pieces (Friday, May 26, 2017 […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.05.25)

[ESPN] Ex-Knicks assistant GM Childs dies at age 84 (Wednesday, May 24, 2017 6:41:23 PM) Ex-Knicks assistant GM Childs dies at age 84 [ESPN] Sources: Wolves may target Rose as free agent (Wednesday, May 24, 2017 12:39:40 PM) Sources: Wolves may target Rose as free agent [NYPost] Former Knicks assistant general manager dies at age […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.05.24)

[NYPost] Knicks will be working out two rival big men (Tuesday, May 23, 2017 8:29:30 PM) The rematch will occur at the Knicks’ Tarrytown compound Wednesday. In March, Iowa State forward Deonte Burton and Purdue’s Caleb Swanigan staged a battle royale in the NCAA Tournament’s second round. Burton outscored Swanigan 25-20, but Purdue prevailed to […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.05.23)

[NYDN] Dave Bliss will stay aboard Knicks as coach (Monday, May 22, 2017 3:47:35 PM) The Knicks dropped one of their player development coaches but the other will remain on the staff. [NYTimes] Warriors Sweep Spurs to Reach Third Finals in Three Years (Tuesday, May 23, 2017 4:20:02 AM) Stephen Curry scored 36 points, and […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.05.22)

[NY Newsday] Josh Longstaff, assistant close to Kristaps Porzingis, let go by Knicks, official says (Sunday, May 21, 2017 10:45:31 PM) The Knicks coach with whom Kristaps Porzingis was closest will not be back next season. [NYPost] Knicks fire Porzingis-friendly assistant to make way for Prigioni (Sunday, May 21, 2017 5:47:56 PM) Knicks assistant coach […]