Knicks Morning News (2016.11.06)

The Knicks are set to sign rookie guard Chasson Randle to the 15-man roster when he’s back in shape after rehabbing from a fractured orbital bone

Jeff Hornacek’s gamble pays off for the Knicks on Friday night against the Bulls.

Anthony Donahue and Moke Hamilton aren’t in a particularly good mood after a tough start to the season. The guys discuss the Knicks’ recent losses to Detroit and Houston, and question Jeff Hornacek’s rotation through the first four games. Later, the guys go Around the League, and stop in Chicago and OKC.

New York’s game plan was centered around featuring Kristaps Porzingis on Friday. It’s safe to say he answered the call with plenty of gusto.

Knicks guard Derrick Rose had arguably the best performance of his early Knicks career on Friday night, scoring 15 points, dishing out 11 assists and grabbing seven rebounds in New York’s win over the Bulls.

Source: Hayward likely to make return Sunday

Thoughts of benching Kristaps Porzingis in the fourth quarter for defense likely have evaporated from coach Jeff Hornacek’s mind. Though Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah took the Windy City by storm Friday night, Porzingis was the one who created the largest Chicago fire in a 117-104 win over the Bulls. Hornacek pleaded for his players…

Because Lance Thomas was out with a sprained ankle, the Knicks’ thin bench became even more emaciated than usual. So the 117-104 victory over the Bulls on Friday was registered despite little contribution from the bench, except for speedy point guard Brandon Jennings. Coach Jeff Hornacek lauded Jennings afterward as he kept him out there…

Kristaps Porzingis is the future of the Knicks and he hopes to be constantly involved in the offense and hopes his disappearances are a thing of the past.

Fourth-quarter statistics tell the story of a 21-year-old who is either benched, struggling or deferring to Carmelo Anthony.