Knicks Morning News (2019.06.11)

  • [Hoops Rumors] Lakers, Knicks Top Anthony Davis’ Wish List
    (Monday, June 10, 2019 6:24:38 PM)

    Anthony Davis is focused on joining either the Lakers or Knicks as his long-term destination, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Davis, who can become a free agent next summer, has not formally told Pelicans executive VP of basketball operations David Griffin that he has narrowed his list. Davis submitted a four-team list to the Pelicans […]

  • [Hoops Rumors] Eastern Draft Notes: Hawks, Barrett, Knicks, Pistons
    (Monday, June 10, 2019 4:53:38 PM)

    With six of the top 44 picks in the 2019 NBA draft, the Hawks have been understandably busy when it comes to bringing in prospects for pre-draft workouts. While Atlanta is unlikely to keep all six of its selections, the club is doing its due diligence on players who might be available at each spot […]

  • [Newsday] Lakers, Knicks Top Anthony Davis’ Wish List
    (Monday, June 10, 2019 6:24:38 PM)

    Anthony Davis is focused on joining either the Lakers or Knicks as his long-term destination, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Davis, who can become a free agent next summer, has not formally told Pelicans executive VP of basketball operations David Griffin that he has narrowed his list. Davis submitted a four-team list to the Pelicans […]

  • [Newsday] Eastern Draft Notes: Hawks, Barrett, Knicks, Pistons
    (Monday, June 10, 2019 4:53:38 PM)

    With six of the top 44 picks in the 2019 NBA draft, the Hawks have been understandably busy when it comes to bringing in prospects for pre-draft workouts. While Atlanta is unlikely to keep all six of its selections, the club is doing its due diligence on players who might be available at each spot […]

  • [Sports Illustrated] RJ Barrett on the Knicks: ‘This Is the Place I Want to Be’
    (Monday, June 10, 2019 4:49:19 PM)

    Former Duke star RJ Barrett said Monday he will not be meeting with or working out with any other teams besides the Knicks ahead of the June 20 NBA draft. 

  • [Sports Illustrated] NBA Rumors: Anthony Davis ‘Now Focused’ on Deal to Lakers, Knicks
    (Monday, June 10, 2019 1:22:45 PM)

    Anthony Davis has reportedly narrowed his focus to two teams as the Pelicans begin trade talks. 

  • [YahooSports] With Anthony Davis available, here’s how Knicks’ trade assets stack up against others
    (Monday, June 10, 2019 1:00:00 PM)

    The upcoming offseason is already being referred to as the most important in New York Knicks history, potentially carrying enough star power to turn the franchise around almost overnight. The Knicks would have to outbid several teams in order to land The Brow. There’s the No. 3 overall pick, the ability to take on a longer contract like Solomon Hill’s and whatever future picks New York is inclined to deal, including the two first-rounders they netted from the Dallas Mavericks in the Kristaps Porzingis deal.

  • [NYPost] Knicks are living Kevin Durant’s nightmare
    (Monday, June 10, 2019 9:45:57 PM)

    For now, the concern has to be for the player, even here, even in Manhattan, where so much hope — real, imaginary, virtual — has been tied up in the vision of Kevin Durant wearing an orange “35” against a classic white Knicks uniform opening night next year. Or across the East River, where lately…

  • [NYPost] RJ Barrett confesses Knicks NBA draft dream that may never happen
    (Monday, June 10, 2019 12:42:14 PM)

    RJ Barrett has enough family in New York to call it home, and wants to be a Knick. We’ll find out if they want him. After finishing an individual workout for the Knicks at MSG Training Center on Monday, Barrett, who turns 19 on Friday, said he hasn’t met with any other teams and doesn’t…

  • [NYPost] Knicks’ path to Anthony Davis just got a lot more complicated
    (Monday, June 10, 2019 11:02:47 AM)

    TORONTO — There’s now some clarity regarding both what the Pelicans want and what Anthony Davis wants. The Knicks’ chances of landing Davis, New Orleans’ superstar big man, by throwing a load of future assets at the Pelicans apparently could need a third team to get something accomplished. According to ESPN, the Pelicans’ new executive…

  • [ESPN] Barrett says Knicks only team he’s meeting with
    (Monday, June 10, 2019 5:13:06 PM)

    Former Duke star RJ Barrett made it clear he wants to be a New York Knick after working out with the team on Monday.

  • [SNY Knicks] Kevin Durant has Achilles injury and Knicks could be in trouble
    (Tuesday, June 11, 2019 2:23:56 AM)

    Kevin Durant is the Knicks’ top target in free agency this summer but his Achilles injury could disrupt things.

  • [SNY Knicks] Anthony Davis narrows trade destinations to Knicks and Lakers: report
    (Monday, June 10, 2019 6:18:45 PM)

    Anthony Davis is reportedly down to just two teams he wishes to be traded to, and the Knicks have made the cut.

  • [SNY Knicks] Latest on Knicks free agent target Kevin Durant: Warriors fear Achilles tendon tear
    (Tuesday, June 11, 2019 12:13:29 AM)

    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…

  • [SNY Knicks] RJ Barrett dreams of playing with Knicks amid Anthony Davis trade rumors
    (Monday, June 10, 2019 6:33:02 PM)

    Amid the rumors surrounding the Knicks and Anthony Davis, projected No. 3 pick RJ Barrett is excited about the chance that he could call Madison Square Garden ‘home.’

  • [SNY Knicks] R.J. Barrett after Knicks workout: ‘This is the place I want to be’
    (Monday, June 10, 2019 5:16:25 PM)

    Plain and simple: R.J. Barrett wants to be a New York Knick. The Duke standout worked out for the team on Monday, and afterward noted that The Mecca is where he wants to begin his NBA career.

  • [SNY Knicks] Latest on Knicks target Anthony Davis: AD has two teams on his list
    (Monday, June 10, 2019 5:55:04 PM)

    Pelicans star Anthony Davis has requested a trade, informing the team he has no interest in re-signing. With news of Davis wanting out came reports that the Knicks have strong interest in trading for him. Here are the latest rumors…

  • [SNY Knicks] Swin Cash hired by Pelicans, adding Knicks link to potential Anthony Davis trade
    (Monday, June 10, 2019 12:52:56 PM)

    A UConn legend and former New York Liberty player in Swin Cash has reportedly secured a senior front-office position with the New Orleans Pelicans. So what does that mean for the Knicks?

  • [SNY Knicks] With Anthony Davis available, here’s how Knicks’ trade assets stack up against others
    (Monday, June 10, 2019 9:00:00 AM)

    The Knicks will be competing against the recruitment efforts of many other teams in the NBA, though they’re part of a select few targeting one specific prize: Anthony Davis.

  • [NYTimes] Kevin Durant has Achilles injury and Knicks could be in trouble
    (Tuesday, June 11, 2019 2:23:56 AM)

    Kevin Durant is the Knicks’ top target in free agency this summer but his Achilles injury could disrupt things.

  • [NYTimes] Anthony Davis narrows trade destinations to Knicks and Lakers: report
    (Monday, June 10, 2019 6:18:45 PM)

    Anthony Davis is reportedly down to just two teams he wishes to be traded to, and the Knicks have made the cut.

  • [NYTimes] Latest on Knicks free agent target Kevin Durant: Warriors fear Achilles tendon tear
    (Tuesday, June 11, 2019 12:13:29 AM)

    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…

  • [NYTimes] RJ Barrett dreams of playing with Knicks amid Anthony Davis trade rumors
    (Monday, June 10, 2019 6:33:02 PM)

    Amid the rumors surrounding the Knicks and Anthony Davis, projected No. 3 pick RJ Barrett is excited about the chance that he could call Madison Square Garden ‘home.’

  • [NYTimes] R.J. Barrett after Knicks workout: ‘This is the place I want to be’
    (Monday, June 10, 2019 5:16:25 PM)

    Plain and simple: R.J. Barrett wants to be a New York Knick. The Duke standout worked out for the team on Monday, and afterward noted that The Mecca is where he wants to begin his NBA career.

  • [NYTimes] Latest on Knicks target Anthony Davis: AD has two teams on his list
    (Monday, June 10, 2019 5:55:04 PM)

    Pelicans star Anthony Davis has requested a trade, informing the team he has no interest in re-signing. With news of Davis wanting out came reports that the Knicks have strong interest in trading for him. Here are the latest rumors…

  • [NYTimes] Swin Cash hired by Pelicans, adding Knicks link to potential Anthony Davis trade
    (Monday, June 10, 2019 12:52:56 PM)

    A UConn legend and former New York Liberty player in Swin Cash has reportedly secured a senior front-office position with the New Orleans Pelicans. So what does that mean for the Knicks?

  • [NYTimes] With Anthony Davis available, here’s how Knicks’ trade assets stack up against others
    (Monday, June 10, 2019 9:00:00 AM)

    The Knicks will be competing against the recruitment efforts of many other teams in the NBA, though they’re part of a select few targeting one specific prize: Anthony Davis.