Knicks Morning News (2019.06.06)

  • [Sports Illustrated] NBA Rumors: Anthony Davis Names Lakers, Knicks, Clippers as Top Trade Destinations
    (Wednesday, June 05, 2019 12:12:49 PM)

    Find out the latest news and rumors around the NBA.

  • [SNY Knicks] After Knicks workout, NBA Draft prospect Jarrett Culver says he’s ‘elite’ defensively
    (Wednesday, June 05, 2019 5:55:44 PM)

    Texas Tech’s Jarrett Culver, who worked out for the Knicks on Wednesday, says his “elite” defensive ability separates him from some other prospects in this year’s NBA Draft.

  • [SNY Knicks] SEE IT: Is Knicks free agent target Kyrie Irving hinting he wants to come home?
    (Wednesday, June 05, 2019 4:48:48 PM)

    Though the official start date of NBA free agency isn’t until July 1, any rumor or tidbit of information that revolves around Kyrie Irving will be dissected to find any notion as to where he might land for the 2019-2020 season.

  • [SNY Knicks] Sources: Pending free agent Kyrie Irving likely to leave Celtics, hasn’t ruled out Knicks
    (Wednesday, June 05, 2019 11:10:10 AM)

    The Knicks will have enough cap space to sign two max free agents this summer. If he chooses to leave Golden State, Kevin Durant will give the Knicks strong consideration. The question of whether Irving would join him in New York or not looms large.

  • [SNY Knicks] Here are the Knicks’ odds to sign pending free agent Kawhi Leonard
    (Wednesday, June 05, 2019 11:53:50 AM)

    The Knicks have the cap space to sign two max free agents this summer and potentially add another star by trading for Anthony Davis.

  • [SNY Knicks] Jarrett Culver among prospects to work out for Knicks Wednesday
    (Wednesday, June 05, 2019 11:21:56 AM)

    The Knicks have worked out several prospects at their facility in Tarrytown in the past few weeks.

  • [NYTimes] After Knicks workout, NBA Draft prospect Jarrett Culver says he’s ‘elite’ defensively
    (Wednesday, June 05, 2019 5:55:44 PM)

    Texas Tech’s Jarrett Culver, who worked out for the Knicks on Wednesday, says his “elite” defensive ability separates him from some other prospects in this year’s NBA Draft.

  • [NYTimes] SEE IT: Is Knicks free agent target Kyrie Irving hinting he wants to come home?
    (Wednesday, June 05, 2019 4:48:48 PM)

    Though the official start date of NBA free agency isn’t until July 1, any rumor or tidbit of information that revolves around Kyrie Irving will be dissected to find any notion as to where he might land for the 2019-2020 season.

  • [NYTimes] Sources: Pending free agent Kyrie Irving likely to leave Celtics, hasn’t ruled out Knicks
    (Wednesday, June 05, 2019 11:10:10 AM)

    The Knicks will have enough cap space to sign two max free agents this summer. If he chooses to leave Golden State, Kevin Durant will give the Knicks strong consideration. The question of whether Irving would join him in New York or not looms large.

  • [NYTimes] Here are the Knicks’ odds to sign pending free agent Kawhi Leonard
    (Wednesday, June 05, 2019 11:53:50 AM)

    The Knicks have the cap space to sign two max free agents this summer and potentially add another star by trading for Anthony Davis.

  • [NYTimes] Jarrett Culver among prospects to work out for Knicks Wednesday
    (Wednesday, June 05, 2019 11:21:56 AM)

    The Knicks have worked out several prospects at their facility in Tarrytown in the past few weeks.

  • [NYPost] Jarrett Culver sends strong NBA draft message to Knicks: ‘I’m elite’
    (Wednesday, June 05, 2019 6:20:55 PM)

    From the instant the Knicks landed third in the lottery, the narrative moved from Zion Williamson to RJ Barrett. But Jarrett Culver is making his case as the best pick for them. After Wednesday’s pre-draft workout at MSG Training Center, Culver called himself an elite two-way prospect, one whose dogged defense will help the Knicks…

  • [NYPost] These Kevin Durant scenarios are making Stephen A. Smith very sad
    (Wednesday, June 05, 2019 12:23:32 PM)

    Just three weeks ago, ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith tweeted, “From everything I’ve heard, Kevin Durant and Kyrie [Irving] are planning on coming to New York. 95% chance they say! Only potential hiccup is KD [Durant] changing his mind.” Well, get some Pepto-Bismol ready, Knicks fans. It appears that hiccup is close to arriving. Hours…