[NYTimes] Russell Westbrook Wins M.V.P. at N.B.A. Awards (Tuesday, June 27, 2017 3:55:47 AM) Westbrook received the honor after a season in which he set a record with 42 triple-doubles. [NYTimes] D’Angelo Russell, Happy for a Fresh Start, Is Ready to Lead the Nets His Way (Tuesday, June 27, 2017 1:19:09 AM) Criticized by the […]
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[SNY Knicks] JRSportBrief: Picking Frank Ntilikina (Sunday, June 25, 2017 8:15:35 PM) In the latest installment of JRSportBrief on SNY.tv, JR discusses the Knicks’ selection of French point guard Frank Ntilikina. [SNY Knicks] No. 44 selection Dotson ready to do whatever it takes for Knicks (Sunday, June 25, 2017 5:30:00 PM) The Knicks selected former […]
[NYDN] From war-torn Rwanda to Knicks, the journey of Frank Ntilikina (Saturday, June 24, 2017 10:44:47 PM) To understand what truly drives Frank Ntilikina, one must travel back two decades and cross the Atlantic Ocean. [NYDN] With or without Porzingis, Phil’s in it for long haul with Knicks (Saturday, June 24, 2017 7:52:22 PM) Should […]
[NYDN] Nigel Hayes, who called NYC dirty, has Knicks summer league deal (Friday, June 23, 2017 10:06:55 PM) Nigel Hayes, the Wisconsin product who trashed New York as “dirty” during the NCAA tournament, will play with the Knicks in summer league. [NYDN] Knicks sign Canyon Barry, Rick Barry’s son, to Summer League deal (Friday, June […]
The New York Knicks walked into the draft with the league abuzz about the prospect of the franchise doing something drastic and frankly devastating stupid. However the evening was a humdrum affair for New Yorkers, as the team selected two guards, and more importantly didn’t trade away their prize jewel. Let’s overlook the Porzingis-Jackson kerfuffle […]
[ESPN] Knicks owner James Dolan sang the blues — literally — during Thursday’s NBA draft (Thursday, June 22, 2017 3:27:10 PM) Knicks owner James Dolan sang the blues — literally — during Thursday’s NBA draft [ESPN] Jackson extols Ntilikina’s hoops IQ, ‘athleticism’ (Thursday, June 22, 2017 9:51:13 PM) Jackson extols Ntilikina’s hoops IQ, ‘athleticism’ [ESPN] […]
[NYTimes] 2017 N.B.A. Mock Drafts: Markelle Fultz, Lonzo Ball, Then Who? (Wednesday, June 21, 2017 1:02:41 PM) The 76ers and Lakers are expected to take Markelle Fultz and Lonzo Ball with the top two picks. After that, it gets interesting. [NYTimes] On Pro Basketball: Lakers Have a Plan While the Knicks Hold Triangle Tryouts (Thursday, […]
The player taken well before the Knicks’ #8 pick that will be a bust… KURYLO: I’m going to go with De’Aaron Fox. I like his defense, but he just strikes me as a bit inconsistent and his outside shooting is a red flag. Fox’s ability to drive and throw alley-oops hints at a game that […]
[NYPost] French PG arrives and gives Knicks hope in Mavericks fight (Tuesday, June 20, 2017 3:30:33 PM) French point guard Frank Ntilikina, after arriving at Liberty International Airport in Newark on Tuesday for Thursday’s NBA draft, denied a report his preference is to be drafted by the Mavericks over the Knicks. Ntilikina, 18, reiterated the […]
[NYDN] Frank Ntilikina drawing interest from Knicks, now Mavericks too (Monday, June 19, 2017 3:17:32 PM) Apparently Frank Ntilikina has another committed suitor for the NBA draft. [NYDN] La La Anthony praises Carmelo as a ‘great dad’ on Father’s Day (Monday, June 19, 2017 6:28:55 AM) Carmelo Anthony still scored a glowing Father’s Day wish […]