Knicks Morning News (2018.10.25)

  • [Hoops Rumors] Knicks Notes: G League, Hezonja, Dotson, Lee
    (Wednesday, October 24, 2018 7:20:07 PM)

    As was reported last week, the G League is creating a new opportunity for NBA prospects over 18 years of age to sign a contract worth $125K as an alternative to the one-and-done route in college basketball. And per Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News, at least two current Knicks players, both of whom had […]

  • [TheRinger] Knicks Notes: G League, Hezonja, Dotson, Lee
    (Wednesday, October 24, 2018 7:20:07 PM)

    As was reported last week, the G League is creating a new opportunity for NBA prospects over 18 years of age to sign a contract worth $125K as an alternative to the one-and-done route in college basketball. And per Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News, at least two current Knicks players, both of whom had […]

  • [NYDN] 2 Knicks tell Daily News they would’ve signed up for NBA’s new G League plan for top high school prospects
    (Wednesday, October 24, 2018 12:40:00 PM)

    For proof the NBA’s draft eligibility rules are flawed and a disservice to certain players, just look at the Knicks roster.

    Three players – Enes Kanter, Emmanuel Mudiay and Mitchell Robinson – either chose to forego college or were ruled ineligible by the NCAA. Nonetheless, they all had to wait…

  • [SNY Knicks] Knicks’ Fizdale says he might ‘make some tweaks’ to starting lineup
    (Wednesday, October 24, 2018 11:23:36 PM)

    Knicks coach David Fizdale said he is considering making changes to the team’s lineup after Wednesday’s lopsided loss to the Miami Heat.

  • [SNY Knicks] Knicks suffer first blow out in 110-87 loss to Heat
    (Wednesday, October 24, 2018 9:56:01 PM)

    Led by Hassan Whiteside and Josh Richardson, the Heat gave the Knicks their first blow out of the season in a 110-87 loss in Miami on Wednesday night

  • [SNY Knicks] Struggling Knicks head to Miami to face Heat on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
    (Wednesday, October 24, 2018 6:16:53 PM)

    MIAMI — When the New York Knicks visit the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, the injury list may be more impressive than the players actually on the court.

  • [SNY Knicks] Tim Hardaway Jr. wants Knicks’ win column to match his early success
    (Wednesday, October 24, 2018 4:33:23 PM)

    Knicks SG Tim Hardaway Jr. is enjoying early success, but he wants his team to have the same fortunes, too.

  • [NYTimes] A Rejuvenated Blake Griffin Scores 50 Points in Pistons’ Win
    (Wednesday, October 24, 2018 1:48:43 PM)

    Griffin tied career highs in 3-pointers made (five) and attempted (10), and looked more like a point guard than a power forward at times in a victory over the Sixers.

  • [NYPost] David Fizdale and Erik Spoelstra share laugh about Miami ‘rat trap’
    (Thursday, October 25, 2018 1:15:27 AM)

    MIAMI — When he bolted for the Heat via a faxed resignation to the Knicks, Pat Riley’s nickname in New York became “Pat The Rat.’’ Seems like the Heat president became “Pat The Rat’’ in Miami, too. Before the Knicks’ 110-87 loss to the Heat at AmericanAirlines Arena Wednesday, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra and David…

  • [NYPost] Blowout shows it may get much worse if Knicks aren’t careful
    (Wednesday, October 24, 2018 10:22:38 PM)

    MIAMI — David Fizdale wasn’t happy with Heat coach Erik Spoelstra. They started their coaching careers by breaking down video together for Pat Riley way back when. They chased rats out of their office and helped build a team that would win two championships and go to four straight NBA Finals. But Spoelstra wasn’t very…

  • [NYPost] Knicks suffer ugliest loss of season — and Warriors are next
    (Wednesday, October 24, 2018 5:59:45 PM)

    MIAMI — And the Warriors are next. Oh, brother. The Knicks suffered their first humiliation of this long season, getting whacked by David Fizdale’s former Heat team in a 110-87 blowout loss Wednesday night at AmericanAirlines Arena. Envisioning Friday’s showdown with Kevin Durant’s Warriors at the Garden, Tim Hardaway Jr. said, “It’s going to be…

  • [NYPost] Knicks’ Courtney Lee mystery grows with roster crunch coming
    (Wednesday, October 24, 2018 9:30:47 AM)

    MIAMI — The concern regarding Courtney Lee’s mysterious neck injury that has kept him out since the third day of training camp continues to grow. The Knicks’ starting shooting guard last season is on the trading block, but his extended absence appears unrelated. Lee saw neck specialists Monday and didn’t travel with the team to…