Knicks Morning News (2019.03.31)

  • [Hoops Rumors] Kyrie Irving May Prefer Nets Over Knicks
    (Saturday, March 30, 2019 6:37:39 PM)

    There have rumors for months that Kyrie Irving will consider coming to New York when he opts out of his contract this summer. But Stefan Bondy of The New York Daily News suggests the Knicks may not be his destination. Bondy writes that “some sources around the league” believe Brooklyn would be Irving’s preferred choice […]

  • [Hoops Rumors] Knicks Expected To Shop Frank Ntilikina
    (Saturday, March 30, 2019 10:10:50 AM)

    Frank Ntilikina made a three-pointer against the Nuggets in the first quarter of the road loss last week and that bucket may be his last as a member of the Knicks. Ntilikina, who has nursed a groin injury for the majority of 2019, has been shut down for the season, and according to Stefan Bondy of […]

  • [NYTimes] N.B.A. Roundup: Kristaps Porzingis, Former Knicks Star, Is Accused of Sexual Assault
    (Sunday, March 31, 2019 4:13:42 AM)

    Porzingis, traded to the Dallas Mavericks in January, has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman at his home last season while he was with the Knicks.

  • [NYPost] Knicks will be starting Mitchell Robinson for rest of season
    (Sunday, March 31, 2019 12:10:13 AM)

    Knicks coach David Fizdale has finally reinstalled shot-blocking rookie Mitchell Robinson as his starting center for the remainder of the season. With seven games left, including Saturday night’s 100-92 loss to the Heat, Fizdale also started using second-year man Luke Kornet at starting power forward, as the Knicks decide whether the former Vanderbilt big man…

  • [NYPost] Knicks accommodating hosts as Dwyane Wade wins final game at MSG
    (Saturday, March 30, 2019 6:20:07 PM)

    Dwyane Wade Night at the Garden ended in predictable fashion. With Garden fans roaring wildly and Chiefs star quarterback Pat Mahomes on hand for the retiring Heat star in his last arena appearance, Miami trounced the Knicks in the fourth quarter and posted a 100-92 victory Saturday. Wade, afforded a video tribute late in the…

  • [NYPost] NYPD probing rape claim against former Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis
    (Saturday, March 30, 2019 3:09:54 PM)

    Hours after suffering a devastating knee injury at Madison Square Garden last year, former Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis came home and allegedly raped a neighbor he had invited to his luxury Manhattan penthouse, the woman told police, according to law-enforcement sources. The woman made her stunning allegation against the 23-year-old player on Thursday afternoon —…

  • [NYPost] Dwyane Wade is rooting for Knicks’ success in free agency
    (Saturday, March 30, 2019 11:36:36 AM)

    Here comes Dwyane Wade for his final night at the Garden on Saturday, with one last ode to the mecca and one last assurance coach David Fizdale’s acumen will eventually get the job done with the Knicks. The retiring Wade, 37, who called the Garden his favorite spot outside Miami’s AmericanAirlines Arena, worked with Fizdale…

  • [SNY Knicks] Why Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson is a building block, not a trade chip
    (Saturday, March 30, 2019 11:26:40 PM)

    The Knicks’ roster could look very different by this summer, but no matter what happens, they should view standout rookie center Mitchell Robinson as someone to build around.

  • [SNY Knicks] Knicks Takeaways from Saturday’s 100-92 loss to Heat
    (Saturday, March 30, 2019 9:59:56 PM)

    The Knicks gave the Heat a good battle, but Miami came out with a 100-92 victory in Dwyane Wade’s final game at The Garden on Saturday night.

  • [SNY Knicks] NYPD investigating rape claim against former Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis accused of rape: report
    (Saturday, March 30, 2019 8:14:57 PM)

    The NYPD is reportedly investigating a claim by a woman who says former Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis raped her merely hours after he suffered his torn ACL against the Bucks back on Feb. 7, 2018.

  • [SNY Knicks] Knicks host Dwyane Wade for final time at 7:30 p.m.
    (Saturday, March 30, 2019 5:45:57 PM)

    The Miami Heat, whose comeback win on Thursday landed them in playoff position — for the moment at least — hit the road on Saturday to play the New York Knicks, who have the worst record in the NBA at 14-61.

  • [SNY Knicks] Dwyane Wade hopes Knicks land top free agents this summer
    (Saturday, March 30, 2019 4:05:14 PM)

    Dwyane Wade plays his last game at Madison Square Garden on Saturday but the Heat guard wants to see success in the Knicks’ future.

  • [ESPN] Report: Porzingis accused of rape in New York
    (Saturday, March 30, 2019 8:00:56 PM)

    The New York Post is reporting that a woman told police this week that ex-Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis raped her last year. Porzingis’ attorney say they “unequivocally deny the allegations.”

  • They’re Still Doing These Things?: Knicks vs. Heat

    You just know that they’re going to actually win this game just to spite me.

    Knicks Morning News (2019.03.30)

  • [NYDN] Knicks’ Frank Ntilikina is out for the remainder of the season with groin injury
    (Friday, March 29, 2019 9:58:53 PM)

    Frank Ntilikina’s wasted season is officially over.

    The Frenchman was ruled out for the remaining six games Friday because of his troublesome groin injury, as coach David Fizdale continued to endorse Ntilikina as a part of New York’s future — if only logistically.

    “He’s on the roster, isn’t he?”…

  • [YahooSports] Why Scottie Pippen doesn’t believe Kevin Durant will leave Warriors for Knicks
    (Friday, March 29, 2019 11:03:35 PM)

    Why Scottie Pippen doesn’t believe Kevin Durant will leave Warriors for Knicks originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com If you’re of the opinion that it would be crazy for Kevin Durant to leave the Warriors this summer to join the New York Knicks, you now have Hall of Fame company. As you probably know, the two-time NBA Finals MVP has the option to opt out of his contract and become a free agent this summer. A number of teams – including the Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers – are expected to pursue Durant, and many believe the 30-year-old star will say goodbye to the Bay Area in order to try and bring a title to the Big Apple.

  • [Newsday] Why Scottie Pippen doesn’t believe Kevin Durant will leave Warriors for Knicks
    (Friday, March 29, 2019 11:03:35 PM)

    Why Scottie Pippen doesn’t believe Kevin Durant will leave Warriors for Knicks originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com If you’re of the opinion that it would be crazy for Kevin Durant to leave the Warriors this summer to join the New York Knicks, you now have Hall of Fame company. As you probably know, the two-time NBA Finals MVP has the option to opt out of his contract and become a free agent this summer. A number of teams – including the Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers – are expected to pursue Durant, and many believe the 30-year-old star will say goodbye to the Bay Area in order to try and bring a title to the Big Apple.

  • [TheRinger] Why Scottie Pippen doesn’t believe Kevin Durant will leave Warriors for Knicks
    (Friday, March 29, 2019 11:03:35 PM)

    Why Scottie Pippen doesn’t believe Kevin Durant will leave Warriors for Knicks originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com If you’re of the opinion that it would be crazy for Kevin Durant to leave the Warriors this summer to join the New York Knicks, you now have Hall of Fame company. As you probably know, the two-time NBA Finals MVP has the option to opt out of his contract and become a free agent this summer. A number of teams – including the Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers – are expected to pursue Durant, and many believe the 30-year-old star will say goodbye to the Bay Area in order to try and bring a title to the Big Apple.

  • [ESPN] Knicks shut down Ntilikina (groin) for season
    (Friday, March 29, 2019 1:03:58 PM)

    Knicks second-year point guard Frank Ntilikina has been shut down for the remainder of the season after aggravating a groin injury earlier this week.

  • [NYPost] It’s time for Dwyane Wade’s MSG farewell
    (Saturday, March 30, 2019 1:44:49 AM)

    The last time Dwyane Wade graced the Garden floor, on Jan. 27, Carmelo Anthony sat baseline and a slew of Heat fans flooded the arena. They thought it might be his last game at the Garden. As it turned out, with eighth-place Miami (37-38) in a life-and-death struggle for the playoffs, Wade is still playing…

  • [NYPost] Knicks nearing best lottery odds, but snagging Zion far from lock
    (Friday, March 29, 2019 10:58:18 PM)

    One more Knicks loss Saturday against Miami and you can start doing your 14 percent, Zion King lottery dance. Either a Knicks defeat or a Chicago victory over Toronto on Saturday ensures the Knicks a bottom-3 regular-season finish, which will officially grant them a 14 percent chance of winning the NBA draft lottery on May…

  • [NYPost] Knicks shut down Frank Ntilikina as they begin to consider his future
    (Friday, March 29, 2019 9:15:55 AM)

    Whether Frank Ntilikina has played his final game as a Knick is unclear but he’s played his final game of his alarmingly poor second season in the NBA. The Knicks announced Frank Ntilikina will miss the final seven games with his re-aggravated groin, leading to questions on whether he should have played last Sunday. The…

  • [SNY Knicks] Possible Knicks draftee Zion Williamson leads Duke to Sweet 16 win over Virginia Tech
    (Saturday, March 30, 2019 12:30:21 AM)

    Zion Williamson can’t be stopped. He put in another impressive performance as Duke squeaked by Virginia tech Friday night, 75-73, to advance to the Elite Eight.

  • [SNY Knicks] Knicks’ David Fizdale excited to witness Dwyane Wade’s final Garden game
    (Friday, March 29, 2019 10:44:53 PM)

    Dwyane Wade’s “One Last Dance” is coming to New York, and Knicks head coach David Fizdale couldn’t be more honored to be a part of his final game at Madison Square Garden.

  • [SNY Knicks] WATCH: How high is Knicks center Mitchell Robinson’s ceiling?
    (Friday, March 29, 2019 8:29:21 PM)

    After Mitchell Robinson posted career-highs on Thursday with 19 points and 21 rebounds, the crew on SNY’s The Thread discuss the potential of the 20-year-old rookie.

  • [SNY Knicks] David Fizdale hints at Frank Ntilikina’s key strength that could keep him with Knicks
    (Friday, March 29, 2019 3:43:38 PM)

    The Knicks will shut down Frank Ntilikina for the rest of the season after he re-aggravated his groin injury last Sunday.

  • [SNY Knicks] How David Fizdale’s plan for ‘positionless’ Knicks can impact free agency
    (Friday, March 29, 2019 11:54:48 AM)

    With the roster David Fizdale has now, he is trying to work on his players’ versatility, given the Knicks could soon have an abundance of players at one position depending on how the draft and free agency shake out.

  • [NYTimes] Avenatti’s Client: The Basketball Club Coach Caught Up in a Federal Case.
    (Friday, March 29, 2019 8:01:24 PM)

    Former players and those who worked with him knew Gary Franklin Sr. as someone who followed the rules of youth basketball.

  • [NYTimes] On Pro Basketball: ‘They’re Going to Boo Me.’ Jimmy Butler Prepares for His Return to Minnesota.
    (Saturday, March 30, 2019 4:26:27 AM)

    The rare N.B.A. star willing to lean into his role as a villain, Butler, briefly back in the city he scorned, is ready to absorb fans’ anger.

  • Knicks Morning News (2019.03.29)

  • [NYTimes] Who is Gary Franklin Sr., the Club Coach Caught Up in the Avenatti Case?
    (Friday, March 29, 2019 9:00:15 AM)

    Former players and those who worked with him knew Franklin as someone who followed the rules of youth basketball.

  • [NYTimes] On Pro Basketball: ‘They’re Going to Boo Me.’ Jimmy Butler Prepares for His Return to Minnesota.
    (Thursday, March 28, 2019 7:50:46 PM)

    The rare N.B.A. star willing to lean into his role as a villain, Butler, briefly back in the city he scorned, is ready to absorb fans’ anger.

  • [NYTimes] What Better Muse than James Harden’s Beard?
    (Thursday, March 28, 2019 10:54:36 PM)

    Filip Perai? needed a career boost. He found one by drawing Harden, the Houston Rockets guard, in profile over and over and over again.

  • [SNY Knicks] Knicks Takeaways from Thursday’s 117-92 loss to Raptors
    (Thursday, March 28, 2019 10:11:09 PM)

    Rookie Mitchell Robinson had a career night, but it was the same old story for the Knicks, who lost Thursday night to the Raptors, 117-92.

  • [SNY Knicks] Dennis Smith Jr. returns as banged-up Knicks host Raptors at 7:30 p.m.
    (Thursday, March 28, 2019 5:56:03 PM)

    Dennis Smith Jr. (back) and Kevin Knox (ankle) will both be available for the Knicks on Thursday night as they host the Raptors at 7:30 p.m.

  • [SNY Knicks] Dennis Smith Jr. hopes to return to Knicks this season
    (Thursday, March 28, 2019 12:55:39 PM)

    Knicks guard Dennis Smith Jr. said he hopes to return this season from a back injury that has forced him to miss New York’s last six games.

  • [NYPost] David Fizdale wasn’t in a positive mood after Knicks’ blowout loss
    (Thursday, March 28, 2019 6:18:00 PM)

    Kevin Knox returned to action for the Knicks without missing any time after spraining his ankle Sunday and Dennis Smith Jr. played for the first time in more than two weeks after suffering a back injury. Neither provided a spark and the Raptors didn’t even need their resting superstar Kawhi Leonard, punishing the frigid Knicks…

  • [NYPost] Knicks duo rave about forgotten lottery stud Darius Garland
    (Thursday, March 28, 2019 10:40:33 AM)

    Knicks reserves John Jenkins and Luke Kornet haven’t had much to brag about regarding their alma mater, Vanderbilt, this season. The Commodores became the first SEC team since 1954 to go winless in conference action. Jenkins and Kornet represent the first time Vandy has had two NBA players on the same squad. And now a…

  • Knicks Morning News (2019.03.28)

  • [NYDN] David Fizdale: Knicks defense will be great … once better players arrive
    (Wednesday, March 27, 2019 2:05:23 PM)

    David Fizdale believes his system — while unrecognizable with this roster — will work with better players.

    Navigating the third-worst defensive-rated team in the NBA, the Knicks coach acknowledged his scheme is designed with the summer additions in mind.

    “Our defense won’t really, really get to…

  • [NYDN] Dennis Smith Jr. returns to Knicks practice and reveals he had two displaced discs in his back
    (Wednesday, March 27, 2019 11:58:08 AM)

    Speaking for the first time since a back injury forced him out of six straight games, Dennis Smith Jr. said an MRI uncovered some displaced discs and inflammation but he doesn’t seem concerned about the long-term outlook.

    The 21-year-old, who was recouped from Dallas in the trade for Kristaps Porzingis,…

  • [NYTimes] What Better Muse than James Harden’s Beard?
    (Thursday, March 28, 2019 1:03:00 AM)

    Filip Perai? needed a career boost. He found one by drawing Harden, the Houston Rockets guard, in profile over and over and over again.

  • [SNY Knicks] David Fizdale knows schemes won’t work until help arrives for Knicks
    (Wednesday, March 27, 2019 10:29:21 PM)

    David Fizdale wants to be aggressive on both ends of the floor, but with the group he has now, he just can’t make it happen. Free agency can change that.

  • [SNY Knicks] Latest on Knicks target Kevin Durant: Bill Simmons would ‘bet the house’ he lands in NY
    (Wednesday, March 27, 2019 4:31:26 PM)

    Warriors star Kevin Durant can be a free agent after the season, and the idea that he could team up with fellow free agent Kyrie Irving on the Knicks this summer has picked up steam since the Kristaps Porzingis trade cleared two max slots for New York. Here are the latest rumors…

  • [NYPost] David Fizdale: Knicks need to add players who can defend
    (Wednesday, March 27, 2019 6:56:15 PM)

    David Fizdale, after failing to get the Knicks to defend with consistency this season, vowed the club will add more defensive-minded players in the offseason. It just so happens Kevin Durant’s most underrated attribute is his length and effectiveness on the defensive end, but Fizdale knows the overall mindset is to add defenders. Ironically, Fizdale…

  • [NYPost] Dennis Smith nears return as Ntilikina experiment hope is dying
    (Wednesday, March 27, 2019 11:41:40 AM)

    Dennis Smith Jr. was back to practice and back to talking. In his first public comments since throwing his back out and missing six straight games, Smith revealed an MRI exam showed a disk issue. Indicating he’ll need further rehab to correct the malady, the 21-year-old Smith believes he will be back on the court…

  • Knicks Morning News (2019.03.27)

  • [Sports Illustrated] Report: Knicks Tried to Send Kristaps Porzingis to Kings for De’Aaron Fox
    (Tuesday, March 26, 2019 3:05:41 PM)

    The Knicks reportedly tried to trade Kristaps Porzingis to the Kings in exchange for De’Aaron Fox ahead of the 2018 NBA draft. 

  • [Sports Illustrated] Silver Linings for the Lakers, Knicks and More Non-Playoff Teams
    (Tuesday, March 26, 2019 7:38:00 AM)

    Your favorite team might be out of the playoff picture but that does not mean that you should lose hope for your franchises’ future. Sports Illustrated presents silver linings for every eliminated team.

  • [Newsday] Report: Knicks Tried to Send Kristaps Porzingis to Kings for De’Aaron Fox
    (Tuesday, March 26, 2019 3:05:41 PM)

    The Knicks reportedly tried to trade Kristaps Porzingis to the Kings in exchange for De’Aaron Fox ahead of the 2018 NBA draft. 

  • [Newsday] Silver Linings for the Lakers, Knicks and More Non-Playoff Teams
    (Tuesday, March 26, 2019 7:38:00 AM)

    Your favorite team might be out of the playoff picture but that does not mean that you should lose hope for your franchises’ future. Sports Illustrated presents silver linings for every eliminated team.

  • [NYDN] Calamity gives Enes Kanter chance he once begged Knicks for
    (Tuesday, March 26, 2019 8:24:47 PM)

    No more time to smooch the center court logo.

    Former Knicks fan favorite Enes Kanter will likely be thrust into Portland’s starting lineup Wednesday night and beyond, as the playoff-bound Trail Blazers begin their venture without center Jusuf Nurkic.

    Gone for the season is Nurkic, who underwent…

  • [TheRinger] Calamity gives Enes Kanter chance he once begged Knicks for
    (Tuesday, March 26, 2019 8:24:47 PM)

    No more time to smooch the center court logo.

    Former Knicks fan favorite Enes Kanter will likely be thrust into Portland’s starting lineup Wednesday night and beyond, as the playoff-bound Trail Blazers begin their venture without center Jusuf Nurkic.

    Gone for the season is Nurkic, who underwent…

  • [NYTimes] Cal Ramsey, Knicks Broadcaster and Community Representative, Dies at 81
    (Wednesday, March 27, 2019 3:20:15 AM)

    A standout player at N.Y.U., he had a brief N.B.A. career but made his mark as a color commentator and the team’s link to the youth of New York.

  • [NYPost] What the Knicks’ Damyean Dotson has riding on the NCAAs
    (Tuesday, March 26, 2019 5:06:50 PM)

    Damyean Dotson’s alma mater is in the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 — a sweet capper to his resurgent second season. Nobody is more proud to be from Houston than Dotson, who has remained close to the University of Houston program and runs a children’s charity in his hometown. It was a natural he and rookie…

  • [NYPost] Frank Ntilikina’s Knicks season might officially be a waste
    (Tuesday, March 26, 2019 10:36:47 AM)

    While there is hope rookie Kevin Knox returns Thursday against Toronto without missing any action, Knicks coach David Fizdale could not commit to Frank Ntilikina coming back this season. Knox, the Knicks’ 2018 lottery pick, was limited in practice Tuesday. That was the only thing that could be good news coming out the team’s workout…

  • [SNY Knicks] Knicks won’t officially put Frank Ntilikina’s sophomore season to rest
    (Tuesday, March 26, 2019 6:56:12 PM)

    Frank Ntilikina was not seen at practice on Thursday, and while his Knicks season — and future — is up in the air, Kevin Knox was limited in his participation after his ankle injury.

  • [SNY Knicks] Knicks dangled Kristaps Porzingis to Kings for De’Aaron Fox before NBA Draft: report
    (Tuesday, March 26, 2019 12:56:14 PM)

    The Knicks reportedly were interested in acquiring De’Aron Fox prior to last year’s NBA Draft and included Kristaps Porzingis in the proposed deal.

  • Knicks Morning News (2019.03.26)

  • [ESPN] Former Knicks, NYU player Cal Ramsey dies at 81
    (Monday, March 25, 2019 2:14:08 PM)

    After his playing career, Cal Ramsey went on to broadcast for the Knicks and served as a team ambassador.

  • [SNY Knicks] Knicks’ David Fizdale frustrated at timing of Kevin Knox’s injury
    (Monday, March 25, 2019 11:22:00 PM)

    Knicks head coach David Fizdale said he felt bad at rookie Kevin Knox suffering another sprained ankle, especially given the timing of this injury.

  • [SNY Knicks] Ex-Knicks player, broadcaster Cal Ramsey dies at 81
    (Monday, March 25, 2019 1:55:43 PM)

    Ramsey was on the Knicks during the 1959-60 season and was a color analyst for the team’s broadcasts from 1972-82.

  • [NBA] Knicks x Squarespace: Fifth Exclusive Full-Arena Poster Giveaway
    (Monday, March 25, 2019 6:49:53 AM)

    The Knicks have featured five full-arena poster giveaways this season in collaboration with Squarespace user and New York artist Mike Per

  • [NYTimes] Cal Ramsey, Knicks Broadcaster and Community Representative, Dies at 81
    (Tuesday, March 26, 2019 12:41:41 AM)

    A standout player at N.Y.U., he had a brief N.B.A. career but made his mark as a color commentator and the team’s link to the youth of New York.

  • [NYTimes] On Pro Basketball: With the Playoffs Out of Sight, What’s Left for the Lakers?
    (Tuesday, March 26, 2019 4:26:09 AM)

    As an off-season of uncertainty approaches, Coach Luke Walton is trying to keep his job, young players are aiming to prove themselves, and LeBron James is holding himself up to “basketball gods.”

  • [NYTimes] Paul George, at Peace in Oklahoma City, Reels In a Career Year
    (Monday, March 25, 2019 7:00:06 AM)

    George, a star forward for the Thunder, is playing his best basketball in his second season for a team many thought would only be a pit stop in his career.

  • [NYPost] David Fizdale’s Knicks honeymoon is coming to an end
    (Monday, March 25, 2019 9:13:07 PM)

    Player development and progression is in the eye of the beholder. Looking through David Fizdale’s trademark thick black glasses, the Knicks first-year coach says it is happening. As the Knicks descended to 14-60 Sunday against the Clippers, on pace to set the worst record in franchise history, Fizdale is throwing the kitchen sink at the…

  • [NYPost] Kevin Knox’s ankle injury may end Knicks rookie’s promising stretch run
    (Monday, March 25, 2019 5:30:45 PM)

    Kevin Knox’s game had grown this month in David Fizdale’s eyes. On most nights, Knox saw the court better, was more aggressive, assertive and not afraid to keep launching shots even when he was off. His weakside defense was another matter, but Fizdale felt legitimate steps were being made despite a lethargic outing here and…

  • [NYPost] Cal Ramsey, Knicks and NYC hoops legend, passes away at 81
    (Monday, March 25, 2019 11:20:58 AM)

    When Marv Albert made the transition from Knicks radio to TV in the late 1970’s, there was Cal Ramsey in the booth to make it easy and enjoyable. “Wonderful to work with — one of the most popular, nicest people I’ve ever been around,’’ a choked-up Albert told The Post on Monday. “Such great dignity….

  • Knicks Morning News (2019.03.25)

  • [Hoops Rumors] Knicks Notes: Free Agency, Knox, Ntilikina, Robinson
    (Sunday, March 24, 2019 8:31:19 PM)

    Today’s game with the Clippers barely mattered to the Knicks; it’s the summer battle over free agents that’s going to be important, writes Marc Berman of The New York Post. There have been whispers around the league that New York is in good position to land Kevin Durant and another elite free agent after clearing tons […]

  • [Newsday] Knicks Notes: Free Agency, Knox, Ntilikina, Robinson
    (Sunday, March 24, 2019 8:31:19 PM)

    Today’s game with the Clippers barely mattered to the Knicks; it’s the summer battle over free agents that’s going to be important, writes Marc Berman of The New York Post. There have been whispers around the league that New York is in good position to land Kevin Durant and another elite free agent after clearing tons […]

  • [NYTimes] Paul George, at Peace in Oklahoma City, Reels In a Career Year
    (Monday, March 25, 2019 7:00:06 AM)

    George, a star forward for the Thunder, is playing his best basketball in his second season for a team many thought would only be a pit stop in his career.

  • [NYPost] Knicks just saw the many reasons Kevin Durant would pick Clippers
    (Sunday, March 24, 2019 12:14:25 PM)

    Two hours before the tipoff of Sunday’s noon matinee, a 124-113 loss to the Clippers, James Dolan entered a near-empty Knicks locker room with one of his young sons. The boy immediately spotted last Sunday’s LeBron James slayer, Mario Hezonja. “The Croatian sensation,” the youngster shouted. Dolan and his son chatted up Hezonja for a…

  • [NYPost] Frank Ntilikina, Kevin Knox go down in awful few minutes for Knicks
    (Sunday, March 24, 2019 9:50:18 AM)

    Can it get any worse? With the Knicks absorbing their 60th loss of the season for only the second time in franchise history, David Fizdale’s tank machine was dealt a double whammy of lousy luck in the first half of Sunday’s Garden matinee against the Clippers. Their 2018 and 2017 lottery picks went down with…

  • [NYPost] Unearthed video shows Kevin Durant is ‘never’ coming to Knicks
    (Sunday, March 24, 2019 7:12:49 AM)

    Here to shatter the dreams of a 2019-20 Knicks roster featuring Kevin Durant is … 2017 Kevin Durant. The Warriors superstar and pending free agent, whose offseason whims will captivate the basketball world and have kept Knicks fans guessing, did not entertain the prospect of playing his home games at the Garden in the past….

  • [SNY Knicks] Possible Knicks draft target Zion Williamson goes off for 32 points in Duke’s thrilling victory over UCF
    (Sunday, March 24, 2019 7:42:30 PM)

    Duke advanced to the Sweet 16 with a thrilling one-point triumph over 9-seed UCF on Sunday.

  • [SNY Knicks] Knicks Takeaways from Sunday’s 124-113 defeat against Clippers
    (Sunday, March 24, 2019 2:27:16 PM)

    The Clippers defeated the Knicks, 124-113, on Sunday at Madison Square Garden. Lou Williams led all scorers with 28 points.

  • [SNY Knicks] Knicks lost Kevin Knox, Frank Ntilikina to injury during Sunday’s game
    (Sunday, March 24, 2019 1:51:08 PM)

    Already without Dennis Smith Jr., Allonzo Trier, and Noah Vonleh, the Knicks lost two more players to injury during Sunday’s game at Madison Square Garden.

  • [SNY Knicks] Undermanned, reeling Knicks host Clippers on Sunday at 12 p.m.
    (Sunday, March 24, 2019 10:57:03 AM)

    After withstanding a stiff challenge from the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, the Clippers attempt to get their fifth straight win Sunday afternoon when they visit the league-worst New York Knicks.

  • Knicks Morning News (2019.03.24)

  • [Hoops Rumors] Frank Ntilikina Believes ‘Nothing Is Lost’ As Knicks Guard Returns
    (Saturday, March 23, 2019 12:11:48 PM)

    After an extended absence, Knicks point guard Frank Ntilikina returned to action on Friday against the Nuggets. New York’s first-round pick from 2017 played in 25 minutes, tallying five points, five assists and four rebounds. The Frenchman had not suited up since Jan. 27 when he suffered a groin injury that sidelined him for nearly […]

  • [FOXsports] Knicks face the Clippers on 3-game losing streak
    (Sunday, March 24, 2019 3:05:19 AM)

    DeAndre Jordan and the Knicks will play host to the Los Angeles Clippers at Madison Square Garden

  • [NYPost] The all-time best players who were ‘lifers’ with their NY teams
    (Saturday, March 23, 2019 6:13:30 PM)

    Now that Mike Trout is signing for what will surely be the balance of his career to play for the Angels, he has a distinct opportunity to join what has become a shrinking club: the great player who plays every moment of his career for one team. This is something that fascinates us as sports…

  • [NYPost] Kevin Knox wants future Knicks’ Marches to have Kentucky feel
    (Saturday, March 23, 2019 2:04:25 PM)

    A year ago at this time, Kevin Knox was another member of the Kentucky basketball factory, albeit with his freshman season ending abruptly in a heartbreaking loss to Kansas State in the Sweet 16. The rookie forward has endured both high and low stretches within his game during his first year with the league-worst Knicks,…

  • [NYPost] Fizdale sets long-term award goal for ‘uncanny’ Mitchell Robinson
    (Saturday, March 23, 2019 1:10:50 PM)

    David Fizdale believes Mitchell Robinson’s “natural” and “uncanny” shot-blocking abilities will one day make him a candidate for the NBA’s defensive player of the year award. The Knicks’ 7-foot-1 second-round pick has managed at least two blocked shots in 21 straight appearances entering Sunday’s home game against the Clippers. Robinson, who didn’t play college ball…

  • [SNY Knicks] Kevin Knox wants Knicks games to feel like March Madness next season
    (Saturday, March 23, 2019 7:49:11 PM)

    With March Madness in full effect, Kevin Knox is nostalgic as he remembers this time last year he was wearing Kentucky’s blue and white trying to win a National Championship.

  • [NYTimes] The Making of Ja Morant
    (Sunday, March 24, 2019 12:21:07 AM)

    A role player as a freshman, the Murray State star stepped out of the shadows and straight into the N.B.A. draft lottery.

  • Knicks Morning News (2019.03.23)

  • [SNY Knicks] Potential Knicks draft picks Zion Williamson, R.J. Barrett dazzle in tourney debut
    (Saturday, March 23, 2019 12:37:26 AM)

    The No. 1-seeded Duke Blue Devils have high expectations this March Madness, and their freshman phenoms in Zion Williamson and R.J. Barrett made a statement in their 85-62 first round win over North Dakota State on Friday night.

  • [SNY Knicks] Knicks Takeaways from Friday’s 111-93 loss to Nuggets
    (Friday, March 22, 2019 10:32:04 PM)

    The Nuggets continued their win streak, while the Knicks suffered their third straight loss, 111-93, on Friday night at The Garden.

  • [SNY Knicks] Video surfaces of Kevin Durant saying he will ‘never’ play for Knicks
    (Friday, March 22, 2019 8:51:46 PM)

    Knicks fans are hoping for a very productive offseason, and landing Kevin Durant is one of their top priorities. But does Durant even want to play in New York?

  • [SNY Knicks] Frank Ntilikina returns for as Knicks host Nuggets at 7:30 p.m.
    (Friday, March 22, 2019 6:40:01 PM)

    Frank Ntilikina is finally returning for the Knicks tonight, per ESPN’s Ian Begley.

  • [SNY Knicks] Knicks fans shouldn’t sweat landing No. 1 pick after Ja Morant’s tourney debut
    (Friday, March 22, 2019 5:24:36 PM)

    Knicks fans have had the No. 1 overall pick on their minds from the beginning of the season. But would it be the end of the world if they don’t land it? Players like Ja Morant shouldn’t make that the case.

  • [SNY Knicks] Father of Knicks’ target Ja Morant has message for NBA teams considering Zion Williamson
    (Friday, March 22, 2019 11:59:41 AM)

    Ja Morant’s father believes his son’s triple-double performance on Thursday should let everyone know who the real best player in the country is.

  • [SNY Knicks] Dennis Smith Jr. likes the way Zion Williamson, top free agents look in Knicks uniform
    (Friday, March 22, 2019 9:54:08 AM)

    The Knicks point guard makes his pitch to Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to join the Knicks.

  • [NYTimes] The Making of Ja Morant
    (Saturday, March 23, 2019 9:00:06 AM)

    A role player as a freshman, the Murray State star stepped out of the shadows and straight into the N.B.A. draft lottery.

  • [NYTimes] A Kushner Is an N.B.A. Owner
    (Friday, March 22, 2019 7:19:46 PM)

    Joshua Kushner, whose older brother is the son-in-law of President Trump, bought a minority stake in the Memphis Grizzlies earlier this season. Top N.B.A. players have spoken out against Trump.

  • [NYTimes] 5 Places: Five Places to Visit in Minneapolis
    (Friday, March 22, 2019 9:00:15 AM)

    The NCAA Final Four basketball tournament is in town, and the local chef Brenda Langton serves up five new spots in the Downtown East neighborhood just four blocks away.

  • [NYPost] Frank Ntilikina returns, but Knicks thrashed by Nuggets
    (Friday, March 22, 2019 6:26:55 PM)

    Frank Ntilikina warned his return would not be perfect. And he was right — from a scoring standpoint. Ntilikina contributed energetic defense and some playmaking, but it was hardly enough for the listless Knicks to avoid a 111-93 blowout loss to the Nuggets on Friday night at the Garden. Still rusty with his shot after…

  • [NYPost] Easing Knicks fans’ fears and confusion about hiking ticket prices
    (Friday, March 22, 2019 1:14:47 PM)

    Even if the Knicks win May’s lottery for the chance to select Duke superstar Zion Williamson, or if they sign Kevin Durant, The Post has learned owner James Dolan is sticking to his policy of not raising season-ticket prices next season. This will be the sixth straight year Dolan won’t raise season-ticket prices, as his…