Knicks Morning News (2019.05.25)

  • [Hoops Rumors] Atlantic Notes: Knicks, Sixers, T. Harris, Nets
    (Friday, May 24, 2019 1:06:24 PM)

    The Knicks find themselves in an interesting cap situation this summer as they mull a possible run at Anthony Davis, as well as the pursuit of multiple elite free agents. As Ian Begley of SNY.tv explains, it’s possible for New York to sign a pair of star free agents and then acquire Davis by sending […]

  • [SNY Knicks] Derek Fisher says Porzingis/Knicks split was best for both parties
    (Friday, May 24, 2019 7:18:17 PM)

    Ex-Knicks coach Derek Fisher, who had a strong relationship with Kristaps Porzingis during their time together in New York, believes Porzingis will thrive with the Dallas Mavericks.

  • [SNY Knicks] LeBron James ‘likes’ Knicks free agency target Kyrie Irving in a Lakers jersey
    (Friday, May 24, 2019 6:04:23 PM)

    LeBron James apparently likes the idea of Kyrie Irving joining him in Los Angeles.

  • [SNY Knicks] NBA officially moves up negotiating period for free agency
    (Friday, May 24, 2019 12:20:02 PM)

    The NBA and Players’ Association reached a deal to move the beginning of free agency to a reasonable hour at 6 p.m. on June 30.

  • [NYPost] Kevin Durant snaps back at talk of being Warriors outsider
    (Friday, May 24, 2019 8:30:30 PM)

    In his first interview since being felled by a calf strain, Kevin Durant indicated Friday that he still feels he’s perceived as a Warriors outsider — one of the factors in a growing belief he will leave as a free agent. The Warriors have moved on to The Finals without Durant. On Friday, the elephant…

  • [NYPost] LeBron James steps up Kyrie Irving recruitment in bold Instagram move
    (Friday, May 24, 2019 11:33:25 AM)

    LeBron James has another superstar target, and the Knicks may have a competitor for Kyrie Irving. James liked an Instagram post Friday afternoon displaying Irving in a Lakers jersey, adding fuel to the fire that ESPN’s Brian Windhorst started Thursday. “I think Kyrie is considering the Lakers,” Windhorst told Stephen A. Smith. “… I know…

  • [NYPost] Knicks’ NBA draft dream: RJ Barrett ‘a lot like’ James Harden
    (Friday, May 24, 2019 7:32:17 AM)

    Here’s a juicy comparison to chew on over Memorial Day Weekend — courtesy of ESPN’s college basketball savant Jay Bilas. Bilas sees a lot of 2018 MVP James Harden in Duke’s lefty 6-7 shooting-guard sniper, RJ Barrett, who should be available at No. 3 when the Knicks are on the clock at the June 20…

  • [NYTimes] Kevin Durant snaps back at talk of being Warriors outsider
    (Friday, May 24, 2019 8:30:30 PM)

    In his first interview since being felled by a calf strain, Kevin Durant indicated Friday that he still feels he’s perceived as a Warriors outsider — one of the factors in a growing belief he will leave as a free agent. The Warriors have moved on to The Finals without Durant. On Friday, the elephant…

  • [NYTimes] LeBron James steps up Kyrie Irving recruitment in bold Instagram move
    (Friday, May 24, 2019 11:33:25 AM)

    LeBron James has another superstar target, and the Knicks may have a competitor for Kyrie Irving. James liked an Instagram post Friday afternoon displaying Irving in a Lakers jersey, adding fuel to the fire that ESPN’s Brian Windhorst started Thursday. “I think Kyrie is considering the Lakers,” Windhorst told Stephen A. Smith. “… I know…

  • [NYTimes] Knicks’ NBA draft dream: RJ Barrett ‘a lot like’ James Harden
    (Friday, May 24, 2019 7:32:17 AM)

    Here’s a juicy comparison to chew on over Memorial Day Weekend — courtesy of ESPN’s college basketball savant Jay Bilas. Bilas sees a lot of 2018 MVP James Harden in Duke’s lefty 6-7 shooting-guard sniper, RJ Barrett, who should be available at No. 3 when the Knicks are on the clock at the June 20…