Knicks Morning News (2018.10.03)

  • [Hoops Rumors] Knicks Sign Phil Carr To Exhibit 10 Deal
    (Tuesday, October 02, 2018 8:07:40 PM)

    The Knicks have signed Phillip Carr, according to the team’s Twitter feed. Ian Begley of ESPN.com reports (Twitter link) that the contract is likely an Exhibit 10 deal. Contracts with the Exhibit 10 clause are worth the league’s minimum salary and don’t come with any compensation protection. They can include a bonus in the $5K […]

  • [Hoops Rumors] Knicks To Sign John Jenkins
    (Tuesday, October 02, 2018 4:00:04 PM)

    Having opened up a roster spot by waiving Tyrius Walker earlier today, the Knicks will sign John Jenkins to re-fill their 20-man preseason roster, reports Marc Berman of The New York Post (Twitter links). According to Berman, Jenkins – who caught the Knicks’ eye during his Summer League stint with the Trail Blazers – will […]

  • [Hoops Rumors] Knicks Waive Tyrius Walker
    (Tuesday, October 02, 2018 10:21:11 AM)

    The Knicks have released a training camp invitee from their 20-man preseason roster, announcing today (via Twitter) that they’ve waived rookie guard Tyrius Walker. New York had signed the former Morehouse standout to a camp deal last month. Walker averaged 22.8 PPG in his final college season, buoyed by a .475/.357/.802 shooting line. Because he […]

  • [NYDN] Bondy: Knicks taking baby steps to improve, starting with the all-important third quarter
    (Tuesday, October 02, 2018 12:30:00 PM)

    David Fizdale spent his time off last season essentially backpacking the NBA, soaking up tips while attending practices and examining the successful teams.

    His most notable and publicized stop on the tour was at Golden State, where, among other things, Fizdale picked up a greater understanding…

  • [Newsday] Bondy: Knicks taking baby steps to improve, starting with the all-important third quarter
    (Tuesday, October 02, 2018 12:30:00 PM)

    David Fizdale spent his time off last season essentially backpacking the NBA, soaking up tips while attending practices and examining the successful teams.

    His most notable and publicized stop on the tour was at Golden State, where, among other things, Fizdale picked up a greater understanding…

  • [YahooSports] Markieff Morris trashes NBA and NFL referees, calls Knicks rookie ‘stupid’
    (Tuesday, October 02, 2018 4:27:17 PM)

    Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris had plenty to say before and after his preseason debut. Everything about the Washington Wizards in Monday’s preseason 124-121 overtime loss to the New York Knicks felt ill-prepared for the 2018-19 campaign, except for Markieff Morris’ distaste for officials. In a game highlighted by 83 personal fouls and 90 free throws between the two teams, Morris rose to the top, earning two of the game’s five technical fouls over a span of eight seconds late in the second quarter and receiving the rare preseason ejection for barking in Knicks rookie Mitchell Robinson’s ear.

  • [SNY Knicks] Knicks sign former first round pick F John Jenkins
    (Tuesday, October 02, 2018 5:01:23 PM)

    The Knicks reportedly signed former Hawks and Suns F John Jenkins

  • [SNY Knicks] Knicks cut G Tyrius Walker
    (Tuesday, October 02, 2018 12:32:42 PM)

    It was a short stint for G Tyrius Walker in blue and orange, as the Knicks cut him just a week after signing him to their squad.

  • [NYTimes] W.N.B.A. President Lisa Borders Steps Down for Time’s Up
    (Tuesday, October 02, 2018 11:50:48 PM)

    During three seasons, Borders has overseen a surge in attendance and TV ratings, and the league’s shift to having a stronger imprint in liberal social causes.

  • [NYPost] Mario Hezonja ‘pissed off’ after debut, but not at Knicks coach
    (Tuesday, October 02, 2018 3:33:22 PM)

    Mario Hezonja was ticked at himself — not coach David Fizdale for not starting him in Monday’s preseason opener. The Croatian combo forward wears his emotions on his sleeve. Though his Knicks preseason debut was decent enough, coming off the bench for Lance Thomas at power forward, the 2018 free-agent signee said he was “pissed…

  • [NYPost] All three Knicks rookies make impressive opening splashes
    (Tuesday, October 02, 2018 10:24:04 AM)

    The Knicks went 3-for-3 in Washington, D.C. during their preseason opener. Not from the field – but with their rookie showings. And isn’t that what Scott Perry’s 2018-19 vision is mostly about, after running his first draft as chief operator? Kevin Knox, Mitchell Robinson and Allonzo Trier all excelled in different ways. Knox, their lottery…