(Thursday, June 01, 2017 2:15:32 PM)
Kristaps Porzingis blew off his Knicks exit interview; model Ines Nikic blew off him — while smooching another man. The Knicks’ Latvian sensation tried to play the fame (and good looks) card on Instagram this week — a move he’s pulled before, albeit more successfully, with a Sports Illustrated model — and received the ultimate…
(Thursday, June 01, 2017 11:47:10 AM)
The Knicks reportedly have asked about trading for one of the capped-out Trail Blazers’ three first-round picks in the NBA Draft. The Trail Blazers are open to deals for some combination of the picks — Nos. 15, 20 and 26 — and the Knicks have engaged them in talks, according to the Sporting News. The Knicks…
[NYTimes] Warriors 113, Cavaliers 91 | Golden State leads series, 1-0: The Warriors Drub the Cavaliers in a Defeat for Parity (Friday, June 02, 2017 3:36:42 AM)
Kevin Durant, the new guy to the rivalry, leads Golden State to victory in yet another lopsided N.B.A. playoff game.
[NYTimes] N.B.A. Finals: Here’s How the Warriors Dominated Game 1 (Friday, June 02, 2017 3:36:34 AM)
Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry combined for 66 points, 18 assists and 14 rebounds in a blowout over the Cavaliers.
[NYTimes] On Pro Basketball: Against Warriors, Cavaliers Could Render the Regular Season Meaningless (Friday, June 02, 2017 12:35:28 AM)
After beating a Golden State team that had 16 more wins in their second N.B.A. finals matchup a year ago, Cleveland is looking to repeat that feat.
[NYTimes] N.B.A. Commissioner Is Ready for Change in ‘One-and-Done’ Rule (Friday, June 02, 2017 2:37:13 AM)
Adam Silver said of the draft-eligibility rule, “My sense is it’s not working for anyone,” though he isn’t sure how it should be modified.
[NYDN] Adam Silver: Phil Jackson has right to publicly put Melo on block (Thursday, June 01, 2017 5:24:18 PM)
Commissioner Adam Silver never considered punishing Phil Jackson for publicly placing Carmelo Anthony on the trading block.
[SNY Knicks] The math behind Melo trade could be tricky for Knicks (Thursday, June 01, 2017 4:30:38 PM)
It is no secret Knicks president Phil Jackson wants to trade away Carmelo Anthony this offseason, but the number behind it could turn off potential suitors, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley.
[SNY Knicks] Knicks have spoken with Blazers about acquiring first-round pick (Thursday, June 01, 2017 12:30:02 PM)
The Knicks have spoken with the Trailblazers about acquiring one of Portland’s first-round picks in the upcoming NBA Draft.
[SNY Knicks] Smith, Shumpert say Melo wants to stay with Knicks (Thursday, June 01, 2017 11:30:14 AM)
Carmeo Anthony’s former teammates J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert believe Anthony wants to stay with the Knicks.
(Thursday, June 01, 2017 12:44:37 PM)
Sources: Knicks, Blazers talk 1st-round pick
(Thursday, June 01, 2017 11:11:05 AM)
Rumor Central: Former teammates believe Carmelo Anthony prefers to stick with Knicks
(Thursday, June 01, 2017 8:53:00 PM)
The Knicks reportedly have had discussions with the Portland Trail Blazers about acquiring another first-round draft pick.