Knicks Morning News (2016.03.30)

  • [New York Daily News] Carmelo still pumped to play in Olympics despite Paul’s call (Wed, 30 Mar 2016 04:37:53 GMT)

    Chris Paul announced Tuesday that he’s withdrawing from the Olympics this summer because his body requires rest.

  • [New York Daily News] Rambis says Afflalo needs to suck it up, deal with demotion (Wed, 30 Mar 2016 04:35:55 GMT)

    Arron Afflalo’s move to the bench is now accompanied with a bizarre conflict of stories between player and coach.

  • [New York Daily News] Melo not mad at security after hug from kid in New Orleans (Wed, 30 Mar 2016 00:41:13 GMT)

    A day later, Carmelo Anthony was still grateful for the hug and any concerns of a security breach were alleviated by the trespasser’s age.

  • [New York Times] Curry, Warriors Move a Victory Closer to Season Wins Record (Wed, 30 Mar 2016 06:15:52 GMT)

    Steve Kerr and his do-everything superstar, Stephen Curry, expected Golden State to build on its championship run of last season.

  • [New York Times] NBA-Warriors Stifle Wizards, Win 54th Straight Home Game (Wed, 30 Mar 2016 05:45:27 GMT)

    The Golden State Warriors finally got their defense in high gear Tuesday night, limiting the Washington Wizards to 41.9 percent shooting en route to their 54th consecutive home-court win, a 102-94 victory over an Eastern Conference playoff contender.

  • [New York Times] NBA Capsules (Wed, 30 Mar 2016 05:33:55 GMT)

    Stephen Curry knocked down six 3-pointers on the way to 26 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Washington Wizards 102-94 on Tuesday night to stay on pace for the all-time wins record.

  • [New York Times] Sports Briefing | Basketball: Rockets Take Hold of 8th Place (Wed, 30 Mar 2016 04:10:37 GMT)

    Houston rallied from a 20-point deficit for a road victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

  • [New York Times] NBA Capsules (Wed, 30 Mar 2016 04:00:56 GMT)

    James Harden scored 27 points and the Houston Rockets rallied from a 20-point deficit for a 106-100 victory Tuesday night over the Cleveland Cavaliers, who rested LeBron James.

  • [New York Times] Pistons Hold Off Durant-Less Thunder, 88-82 (Wed, 30 Mar 2016 03:30:49 GMT)

    There would be no apologies from Stan Van Gundy after his Detroit Pistons caught a break against Oklahoma City.

  • [New York Times] Harden, Rockets Rally to Stuns LeBron-Less Cavs, 106-100 (Wed, 30 Mar 2016 03:27:42 GMT)

    James Harden scored 27 points and the Houston Rockets rallied from a 20-point deficit for a 106-100 victory Tuesday night over the Cleveland Cavaliers, who rested LeBron James.

  • [New York Times] Bulls End 4-Game Skid on Butler’s Jumper, Beat Pacers 98-96 (Wed, 30 Mar 2016 02:28:10 GMT)

    Jimmy Butler made a tiebreaking jumper with 3.7 seconds left, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Indiana Pacers 98-96 on Tuesday night to snap a four-game losing streak.

  • [New York Times] Magic Storm Past Nets for Second Straight Win, 139-105 (Wed, 30 Mar 2016 02:09:45 GMT)

    Aaron Gordon had 20 points and Elfrid Payton had 11 points and 12 assists as the Orlando Magic scored a season high in defeating the Brooklyn Nets 139-105 on Tuesday night.

  • [New York Times] Batum’s Triple-Double Leads Hornets Past 76ers, 100-85 (Wed, 30 Mar 2016 01:25:30 GMT)

    Nicolas Batum had 19 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists for his second triple-double of the season, leading the Charlotte Hornets to a 100-85 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night.

  • [New York Times] Vince Boryla, an N.B.A. Jack of All Trades, Dies at 89 (Wed, 30 Mar 2016 00:50:50 GMT)

    Boryla buoyed two franchises three decades apart — the Knicks as a player and coach in the 1950s and the Denver Nuggets as the general manager in the 1980s.

  • [ESPN.com – New York Knicks] Wednesday's Knicks Links: Afflalo's uncertain future with New York (Wed, 30 Mar 2016 05:35:16 EST)

    Wednesday's Knicks Links: Afflalo's uncertain future with New York

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