Knicks Morning News (2018.09.20)

  • [NYTimes] Mavericks and Mark Cuban Sanctioned by N.B.A. Over Handling of Sexual Harassment
    (Wednesday, September 19, 2018 11:16:28 PM)

    An investigation determined Cuban could have done more to address misconduct among team officials. The owner agreed to donate $10 million to charities in lieu of a fine.

  • [ESPN] Sources: Butler most interested in Clippers
    (Wednesday, September 19, 2018 2:26:27 PM)

    Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler is most interested in pursuing a future with the Los Angeles Clippers, league sources told ESPN.

  • [SNY Knicks] Should the Knicks bite on Jimmy Butler’s trade request?
    (Wednesday, September 19, 2018 9:48:25 PM)

    Should the Knicks bite on the Jimmy Butler trade news?

  • [SNY Knicks] Jimmy Butler requests trade, with Knicks reportedly on list of preferred destinations
    (Wednesday, September 19, 2018 2:04:28 PM)

    Jimmy Butler, who has been unhappy with his situation in Minnesota, has requested a trade, with the Knicks reportedly among his preferred destinations.

  • [NYPost] Could a Jimmy Butler bargain change Knicks’ plans?
    (Wednesday, September 19, 2018 12:45:32 PM)

    Perhaps anticipating the buzz if Jimmy Butler went on the block, Knicks president Steve Mills said Monday he wouldn’t give up prime assets to land a free agent to be. In other words, if the Knicks land Butler, it would have to be on the cheap. With Butler reportedly asking for a trade and giving the…

  • [NYPost] Jimmy Butler has Knicks, Nets on three-team trade list
    (Wednesday, September 19, 2018 10:46:56 AM)

    If Jimmy Butler gets his wish, there’s a good chance he will soon be playing in New York. While requesting a trade from the Timberwolves on Tuesday in a meeting with coach and team president Tom Thibodeau, Butler gave Minnesota a list of teams he would like to be traded to, and with whom he would…

  • [NYPost] Jimmy Butler requests trade with three teams in mind
    (Wednesday, September 19, 2018 10:09:19 AM)

    Just in time for training camp, Jimmy Butler wants a new home. The signs have been pointing that way all summer for the disgruntled Timberwolves star, but he finally met with coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday in Los Angeles and requested a trade, The Athletic reported Wednesday. Butler gave the Timberwolves a list of three…

  • [NYPost] Joakim Noah seems to be taking upcoming Knicks divorce well
    (Wednesday, September 19, 2018 9:56:32 AM)

    If Joakim Noah is upset about his impending breakup with the Knicks, he’s certainly not showing it. As the rest of the Knicks begin to report for voluntary workouts, and with training camp kicking off next week, Noah is showing off his summer beach days spent with actor Josh Brolin and tennis Hall of Famer…

  • [NYPost] How Trey Burke envisions make-or-break Knicks season
    (Wednesday, September 19, 2018 7:56:41 AM)

    After running the sand dunes in Palm Springs, Calif., this summer, Trey Burke is confident he will resume his starting point guard duties he earned at the end of last season. But he’s ready for the fight — and he thinks all three point guards will be better for the training-camp battle. “I do,” Burke…