Day: September 26, 2018

Knicks Morning News (2018.09.26)

  • [Newsday Sports] On the first day of training camp, #Knicks coach David Fizdale assured those who have been starters that nothing is assured and for the newcomers, there are no limits | @StevePopper https://nwsdy.li/2DwtR09 pic.twitter.com/MQ3YrEoVF9
    (Tuesday, September 25, 2018 7:56:03 PM)

    On the first day of training camp, coach David Fizdale assured those who have been starters that nothing is assured and for the newcomers, there are no limits | https://nwsdy.li/2DwtR09 

  • [Newsday Sports] Injured #Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis comes to first day of training camp and lends a hand | @StevePopper https://nwsdy.li/2QYLWXm pic.twitter.com/O7Pns0jQlb
    (Tuesday, September 25, 2018 7:24:03 PM)

    Injured star Kristaps Porzingis comes to first day of training camp and lends a hand | https://nwsdy.li/2QYLWXm 

  • [NYDN] Nobody is guaranteed a starting spot on David Fizdale’s #Knicks roster right now. Every player will have to work for it, including their top draft pick: https://nydn.us/2Oby2CI  @SBondyNYDNpic.twitter.com/XKDeynKEtv
    (Wednesday, September 26, 2018 9:30:08 AM)

    Nobody is guaranteed a starting spot on David Fizdale’s roster right now. Every player will have to work for it, including their top draft pick: https://nydn.us/2Oby2CI 

  • [NYDN] We found him! #Knickspic.twitter.com/1fSI3mvRiE
    (Tuesday, September 25, 2018 6:50:12 PM)

    We found him!

  • [NYDN] David Fizdale’s attempt at reconciliation fails as Joakim Noah is absent from @nyknicks practice https://nydn.us/2DsjGte  @SBondyNYDNpic.twitter.com/Kng4ST36Jl
    (Tuesday, September 25, 2018 6:17:12 PM)

    David Fizdale’s attempt at reconciliation fails as Joakim Noah is absent from practice https://nydn.us/2DsjGte 

  • [NYDN] New @nyknicks coach David Fizdale says all 5 starting spots are up for grabs https://nydn.us/2DtF55x  @SBondyNYDNpic.twitter.com/G5J0cq8hKO
    (Tuesday, September 25, 2018 5:21:02 PM)

    New coach David Fizdale says all 5 starting spots are up for grabs https://nydn.us/2DtF55x 

  • [Hoops Rumors] Knicks Sign Tyrius Walker To Exhibit 10 Contract
    (Tuesday, September 25, 2018 11:28:41 AM)

    SEPTEMBER 25: The Knicks have officially signed Walker, the team announced today (via Twitter). New York now has a full 20-man camp roster. SEPTEMBER 19: After playing for the Knicks during the Summer League in July, former Morehouse standout Tyrius Walker is joining New York on an Exhibit 10 contract, according to his agency You […]

  • [NYTimes] On Pro Basketball: Can LeBron James Bring Back Showtime in Year 1? Don’t Bet Against Him
    (Tuesday, September 25, 2018 4:18:01 PM)

    With an unproven Lakers lineup around him, James faces a tough uphill climb to the playoffs in Los Angeles.

  • [SNY Knicks] T-Wolves G Jimmy Butler reportedly has Heat as top trade destination
    (Wednesday, September 26, 2018 10:11:19 AM)

    Timberwolves G Jimmy Butler reportedly has a new top trade destination in the Miami Heat.

  • [SNY Knicks] Fizdale: All five Knicks starting jobs are open
    (Tuesday, September 25, 2018 8:37:33 PM)

    New Knicks head coach David Fizdale has yet to reveal his starting five. In fact, all five starting jobs are up for grabs.

  • [SNY Knicks] On This Date: Vince Carter almost started a war with France
    (Tuesday, September 25, 2018 3:07:39 PM)

    Vince Carter stole a pass from France, who was trying to run in transition. And what he did after the steal made everyone watching drop their jaw.

  • [SNY Knicks] Knicks’ potential free-agent target Kyrie Irving knows Celtics will fight for him
    (Tuesday, September 25, 2018 11:07:14 AM)

    He is rumored to be the Knicks’ top target in free agency next offseason, but PG Kyrie Irving seems to be loyal to the Celtics for now.

  • [SNY Knicks] Knicks teammate compares Mitchell Robinson to ‘young Shaquille O’Neal, just skinnier’
    (Tuesday, September 25, 2018 11:05:07 AM)

    Knicks rookie Mitchell Robinson thinks 29 teams slept on him in the Draft, and he now has one of his teammates comparing him to all-time great Shaquille O’Neal.

  • [SNY Knicks] Knicks sign G Tyrius Walker
    (Tuesday, September 25, 2018 11:46:16 AM)

    The Knicks announced Tuesday they signed G Tyrius Walker.

  • [NYPost] Kristaps Porzingis showing a different commitment to Knicks
    (Wednesday, September 26, 2018 1:11:48 AM)

    As David Fizdale’s first training-camp practice as Knicks head coach ended Tuesday, Kristaps Porzingis ran from the sidelines and joined the group huddle. That wasn’t seen near the end of last season, when Porzingis stayed away from ex-coach Jeff Hornacek and teammates after suffering a catastrophic ACL tear on Feb. 6 against Milwaukee. Now, Porzingis…

  • [NYPost] The Knicks’ ‘skinny Shaq’ is stunning David Fizdale, too
    (Tuesday, September 25, 2018 2:46:27 PM)

    Rookie center Mitchell Robinson continues to prove to teammates and the Knicks coaching staff he’s not raw and he’s not a project. It’s too early to label him the steal of the 2018 draft after being taken by the Knicks at No. 36 overall in the second round, but it may go down that way….

  • [NYPost] Fizdale opens camp with Knicks surprise: Starter free-for-all
    (Tuesday, September 25, 2018 12:08:29 PM)

    Knicks coach David Fizdale conducted his first official practice and created a frenzy with a message to his team. For Monday’s preseason opener in Washington, he has no starters yet. Fizdale told the players he will evaluate them this week to determine those spots against the Wizards. His first official mantra, Fizdale observed, caused “a…