Knicks Morning News (2019.05.13)

  • [YahooSports] NBA rumors: Only Kevin Durant ‘changing his mind’ can derail Knicks’ plans
    (Monday, May 13, 2019 4:49:51 AM)

    NBA rumors: Only Kevin Durant ‘changing his mind’ can derail Knicks plans originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com Kevin Durant is still a member of the Golden State Warriors. But most national pundits are getting ready for Durant’s introductory press conference with the New York Knicks this summer. At this point, everyone expects Durant and Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving to decline their player options and join forces on the Knicks.

  • [TheRinger] NBA rumors: Only Kevin Durant ‘changing his mind’ can derail Knicks’ plans
    (Monday, May 13, 2019 4:49:51 AM)

    NBA rumors: Only Kevin Durant ‘changing his mind’ can derail Knicks plans originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com Kevin Durant is still a member of the Golden State Warriors. But most national pundits are getting ready for Durant’s introductory press conference with the New York Knicks this summer. At this point, everyone expects Durant and Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving to decline their player options and join forces on the Knicks.

  • [Hoops Rumors] Knicks’ Potential Packages To Trade For Anthony Davis
    (Sunday, May 12, 2019 5:45:45 PM)

    The Knicks (along with the Cavs and Suns) have the best chance at landing the No. 1 overall pick in this summer’s draft and the rights to draft Zion Williamson. But, as good of a prospect as Williamson is, he still hasn’t played a minute in the NBA, and as a result, the Pelicans’ would still want a […]

  • [SNY Knicks] WATCH: Former Knick Kristaps Porzingis bloodied after apparent altercation
    (Sunday, May 12, 2019 6:08:56 PM)

    Former Knick Kristaps Porzingis was bloodied after seemingly being involved in an altercation.

  • [SNY Knicks] Here are the Knicks’ odds of trading for LeBron James
    (Sunday, May 12, 2019 1:42:40 PM)

    With turmoil swirling around the Lakers — including Magic Johnson’s departure, the botched Ty Lue pursuit, and a protest by the fans — some are calling on LeBron James to demand a trade.

  • [NYPost] The Knicks’ unforgiving draft lottery history: From Kenny Walker to Kevin Knox
    (Sunday, May 12, 2019 9:35:04 PM)

    It was the worst time to equal the worst mark in franchise history. Following a 13-year stretch in which the team with the NBA’s worst record held a 25 percent chance to win the draft lottery, the Knicks’ horrific 17-win campaign earned them only a 14 percent chance to claim the upcoming No. 1 overall…

  • [NYPost] Knicks could turn Zion Williamson into a god: ‘Billboards, adrenaline’
    (Sunday, May 12, 2019 2:21:12 PM)

    The Knicks need Zion Williamson, but Williamson would be helped by New York. Tuesday’s draft lottery not only will largely determine where Williamson will play to begin his NBA career, but it will also provide the base for how big of a media sensation he may become. While in the social-media age, the playing field…

  • [NYPost] Bloody Kristaps Porzingis video details: Friend KO’d, thrown chair and hand injury
    (Sunday, May 12, 2019 10:56:41 AM)

    Video has surfaced of a bloody Kristaps Porzingis outside a bar in the aftermath of a fight. The footage, circulating the internet, appears to have been shot in his native Latvia. The Mavericks star, traded from the Knicks in late January, has a ripped shirt and a cut above his eye. He shoves a woman…

  • [NYTimes] Frank Vogel Set to Be Lakers Head Coach; Kidd Tapped as Assistant
    (Sunday, May 12, 2019 4:31:39 PM)

    Vogel, 45, did not coach this season, but he spent two years in charge of Orlando and six seasons coaching the Indiana Pacers.