Knicks Morning News (2018.06.30)

[ESPN] Kanter exercises option to remain with Knicks (Friday, June 29, 2018 2:11:44 PM) Enes Kanter has exercised his $18.6 million player option to remain with the Knicks. [NYDN] Red: CC Sabathia proves old is new again in Yankees’ rout of Red Sox (Saturday, June 30, 2018 3:00:00 AM) Mookie Betts hacked feebly at CC […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.06.29)

[NYPost] Enes Kanter sets decision time with Knicks opt-in still likely (Thursday, June 28, 2018 2:19:54 PM) With signs pointing toward Enes Kanter opting into his contract, the Knicks center stated in a text message to The Post his final decision won’t be rendered until Friday night. The Post has reported he will declare his […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.06.28)

[SNY Knicks] Former teammate on LeBron James to Knicks: ‘Best place for the king is in Gotham City’ (Wednesday, June 27, 2018 1:36:15 PM) Count Ray Allen among those who think LeBron James should take his talents to Madison Square Garden. [SNY Knicks] Knicks’ Enes Kanter tabs apprentice — if he doesn’t opt out (Wednesday, […]

Unsung Knick History – How the Olympics Helped the Knicks Land an Icon

This is the latest in a series of examinations into different games, events and decisions that impacted Knicks history in some way, shape or form. Stories that are not as famous as, say, “The Dunk” or Willis Reed playing Game 7, but still have a place in Knicks history, especially for die-hard fans. Here is […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.06.27)

[NYPost] The first sign Joakim Noah will be ready for Knicks (Tuesday, June 26, 2018 11:25:16 AM) Joakim Noah has impressed one former teammate this offseason. “I just worked out with Jo, actually a couple of days ago. Jo is doing great,” Corey Brewer, who won two national titles with Noah at the University of […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.06.26)

[NYDN] Japanese 82-year-old who has lived naked on island for decades forced back to civilization (Tuesday, June 26, 2018 2:15:00 AM) The wish of a Japanese octogenarian to die on the desert island he called home for 29 years has been castaway by authorities who will not let him return. Masafumi Nagasaki, 82, had moved […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.06.25)

[SNY Knicks] Knicks’ Kanter denies report about expectation to opt out (Sunday, June 24, 2018 7:42:47 PM) Knicks center Enes Kanter denied a report on Sunday that indicated he was expected to opt out of his $18.6 million player option for the 2018-19 season. [NYDN] Russia will hack again, it will be worse, and we’re […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.06.24)

[NYDN] U.S. Navy pilot dies in New Mexico crash (Sunday, June 24, 2018 3:10:00 AM) The New York state native pilot of a U.S. Navy plane has died after a crash near his base in New Mexico. Lt. Christopher Carey Short, from Canandaigua, was flying a training mission in New Mexico on Friday when his […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.06.23)

[ESPN] Porzingis, Knox bond over ‘boos’ on draft night (Friday, June 22, 2018 6:10:05 PM) Knicks first-rounder Kevin Knox got a call from Kristaps Porzingis on Thursday, who told Knox that the boos he heard on draft night will eventually turn into cheers. [NYTimes] Carmelo Anthony Is Not Planning to Opt Out of His Thunder […]

Knicks Draft Kevin Knox #9: My Least Favorite Thing to See in a Draft Profile

So I’ll admit I’m not a big college sports junkie. If I have a friend over who really has to watch a college game or one of my friend’s favorite teams has a big game, I’ll turn it on. Beyond that, I like watching a championship game here and there. But that’s as far as […]