(Saturday, June 03, 2017 12:00:34 AM)
Sources: Some in Knicks’ front office would like to pursue trade for Ricky Rubio
(Friday, June 02, 2017 11:22:39 AM)
Oakley won’t accept deal; trial set for August
(Friday, June 02, 2017 9:08:51 AM)
Ex-Knick Charles Oakley refused a plea deal Friday for allegedly assaulting two Madison Square Garden security guards during a televised scuffle at a basketball game in February. Assistant District Attorney Ryan Lipes offered Oakley an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal — a deal that wouldn’t require him to admit any guilt. If the baller stayed…
[SNY Knicks] Knicks have spoken with Blazers about acquiring first-round pick (Friday, June 02, 2017 12:00:02 PM)
The Knicks have spoken with the Trailblazers about acquiring one of Portland’s first-round picks in the upcoming NBA Draft.
[SNY Knicks] Charles Oakley’s trial date set for August 4 (Friday, June 02, 2017 10:00:03 AM)
Former Knick Charles Oakley’s trial date stemming from his February incident at Madison Square Garden is scheduled for August 4.
(Friday, June 02, 2017 7:23:00 PM)
Charles Oakley on Friday rejected an offer that could have led to the dismissal of his misdemeanor charges stemming from his February scuffle with Madison Square Garden security and instead agreed to take his case to trial Aug. 4.
[NYTimes] On Pro Basketball: Switching, Swarming and Suffocating: Warriors Defense Dominates (Friday, June 02, 2017 12:05:10 PM)
The Warriors’ one-for-all activity and athleticism has been a less-celebrated constant during an extraordinary three-season run.
[NYTimes] W.N.B.A. Players’ Overseas Obligations Cramp Their Teams (Friday, June 02, 2017 11:28:56 PM)
The Liberty will be losing two stars, Kia Vaughn and Epiphanny Prince, for most of June because they will be playing in the EuroBasket tournament.
[NYTimes] Jack McCloskey, Architect of Detroit Pistons’ ‘Bad Boys’ Teams, Dies at 91 (Saturday, June 03, 2017 1:53:30 AM)
By drafting and trading for rugged players like Dennis Rodman and Bill Laimbeer, Mr. McCloskey built a pugnacious squad that won two N.B.A. titles.
[NYTimes] Oakley Rejects Plea Bargain and Demands Day in Court (Friday, June 02, 2017 7:09:28 PM)
Charles Oakley, the former Knicks star, declined a plea offer to dispose of assault charges stemming from an altercation at Madison Square Garden, insisting he wanted to go to trial.
[NYTimes] Rihanna vs. Apple Outshines Warriors vs. Cavs (Friday, June 02, 2017 6:14:45 PM)
The pop sensation stole the spotlight Thursday night, drawing the attention of Kevin Durant, Jeff Van Gundy and Apple Music’s Eddy Cue.
[NYDN] Charles Oakley trial date set for heated MSG ejection assault rap (Friday, June 02, 2017 10:42:37 PM)
“Mr. Oakley, run him to the ground, buddy!” a passerby fan shouted at him on his way into the courtroom.