Knicks Morning News (2018.10.14)

  • [YahooSports] Knicks release Joakim Noah, but don’t count on him joining former Bulls teammates in Minnesota
    (Saturday, October 13, 2018 7:53:56 PM)

    Joakim Noah’s rocky tenure with the Knicks came to a close on Saturday, as the team announced that they waived the former Bulls All-Star center. Noah, 33, signed a four-year, $72 million contract with the Knicks in July 2016. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Knicks will use the waive and stretch provision with Noah, taking on a $6.4 million salary cap hit for three seasons starting in 2019-20.

  • [Hoops Rumors] Knicks Notes: Ntilikina, Burke, Knox, Cap Room
    (Saturday, October 13, 2018 10:09:18 PM)

    Frank Ntilikina‘s versatility may help him earn more minutes during his second NBA season, writes Marc Berman of The New York Post. The Knicks showed a lot of faith in Ntilikina when they drafted him ahead of Dennis Smith last season, and it may be paying off. Berman calls him a bright spot in a […]

  • [Newsday] Knicks Notes: Ntilikina, Burke, Knox, Cap Room
    (Saturday, October 13, 2018 10:09:18 PM)

    Frank Ntilikina‘s versatility may help him earn more minutes during his second NBA season, writes Marc Berman of The New York Post. The Knicks showed a lot of faith in Ntilikina when they drafted him ahead of Dennis Smith last season, and it may be paying off. Berman calls him a bright spot in a […]

  • [FOXsports] Knicks waive Joakim Noah after just 2 seasons
    (Saturday, October 13, 2018 1:55:56 PM)

    New York Knicks waive Joakim Noah, ending his disappointing stint after just 2 seasons

  • [NYDN] Knicks officially waive Joakim Noah, still owe former All-Star $38 million
    (Saturday, October 13, 2018 10:30:00 AM)

    The Knicks finally severed ties with Joakim Noah on Saturday afternoon, announcing they have waived the former All-Star after two astoundingly disappointing seasons.

    A source told the Daily News that Noah was waived outright, meaning he gave up no money in a buyout.

    The 33-year-old has been away…

  • [NYDN] Undrafted rookie Allonzo Trier has gone from phenom to forgotten to now having a place on the Knicks
    (Saturday, October 13, 2018 8:00:00 AM)

    For Allonzo Trier, the NBA draft was unforgettable for all the wrong reasons.

    He watched the night painfully unfold 3,000 miles away on a TV in L.A., alongside his mother and agent. Names started being called he couldn’t recognize.

    It was frustrating, says the 22-year-old, and embarrassing. After…

  • [Sports Illustrated] Knicks Waive Joakim Noah, Still Owe $38 Million to Former Bulls Center
    (Saturday, October 13, 2018 2:31:17 PM)

    Noah has played in 53 games in two seasons with the Knicks.

  • [SNY Knicks] Knicks waive Joakim Noah
    (Saturday, October 13, 2018 1:59:46 PM)

    The Knicks outright waived Joakim Noah on Saturday after he refused to accept a buyout.

  • [SNY Knicks] David Fizdale still undecided on Knicks starting point guard
    (Saturday, October 13, 2018 12:05:27 PM)

    David Fizdale still remains undecided on the Knicks starting point guard as regular season approaches on Wednesday.

  • [NYPost] Frank Ntilikina’s growth forcing Knicks into difficult decision
    (Saturday, October 13, 2018 2:21:27 PM)

    A host of negative issues surfaced that took the buzz off the final week of the Knicks’ preseason: Rookie Kevin Knox’s mysterious funk. Fellow rookie Mitchell Robinson’s rawness, which will lead him to some G-League action. The flummoxing point-guard dilemma facing coach David Fizdale. Tim Hardaway Jr.’s wrist sprain, suffered in Friday’s preseason finale. All…

  • [NYPost] Knicks mercifully end their Joakim Noah limbo with release
    (Saturday, October 13, 2018 9:45:04 AM)

    The Knicks officially released center Joakim Noah on Saturday, using the stretch provision to officially rid themselves of the worst signing in franchise history. Sources said the delay was trying to get Noah to give up more money in a buyout because he can sign with another team for the $2 million veteran’s minimum. It…

  • [ESPN] How New York’s chase for Durant and other stars changes now
    (Saturday, October 13, 2018 1:51:09 PM)

    Here’s what waiving Joakim Noah means for the Knicks’ plans in 2019 free agency.

  • [ESPN] Knicks waive Noah with eye on ’19, sources say
    (Saturday, October 13, 2018 1:35:00 PM)

    Joakim Noah, who had two years left on his deal, has been waived by the Knicks, who will spread out the $37.8M owed to the center over the next three years.