Knicks Morning News (2016.11.12)

  • [NY Newsday] Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony ejected in 2nd quarter in loss to Celtics
    (Saturday, November 12, 2016 12:15:01 AM)

    Carmelo Anthony was off to a hot start, but he needed to cool down in the second quarter and was sent to the showers.

  • [NY Newsday] Knicks working to improve Kristaps Porzingis’ defense
    (Friday, November 11, 2016 9:20:29 PM)

    The Knicks are trying to get Kristaps Porzingis to slap at the ball less and bend his knees and move his feet more to avoid picking up fouls and become more of a defensive presence. They want him to use his height and length to his advantage.

  • [NY Newsday] Willy Hernangomez: I won’t help opponents up again
    (Friday, November 11, 2016 9:19:37 PM)

    BOSTON — Willy Hernangomez got the message loud and clear: Don’t help up opposing players.

  • [NY Newsday] Carmelo Anthony still hasn’t come to terms with Donald Trump’s election
    (Friday, November 11, 2016 9:09:00 PM)

    Carmelo Anthony still hasn’t come to terms with Donald Trump being elected President of the United States.

  • [SNY Knicks] Thomas, Celtics crush Knicks in Boston, 115-87
    (Friday, November 11, 2016 10:16:58 PM)

    The Celtics beat the Knicks on Friday night, 115-87.

  • [SNY Knicks] Porzingis, Jennings have formed a surprising duo
    (Friday, November 11, 2016 8:33:15 AM)

    Kristaps Porzingis has formed an unlikely chemistry with point guard Brandon Jennings so far this season.

  • [NYPost] Why a frustrated Joakim Noah won’t blame the refs
    (Friday, November 11, 2016 10:20:59 PM)

    BOSTON — Joakim Noah didn’t want to hear about six technical fouls and two Knicks ejections. He said he thought the Knicks laid an egg even with all their fireworks and hot tempers that led to the second-quarter tossing of Carmelo Anthony in a 115-87 loss to the Celtics. The Knicks started in a bad…

  • [NYPost] Knicks, Carmelo Anthony lose cool in ugly loss to Celtics
    (Friday, November 11, 2016 5:34:10 PM)

    Oh, Brothers! Carmelo Anthony was ejected in the second quarter of Friday’s game against the Celtics by referee Tony Brothers for arguing a foul call. Brandon Jennings was booted in the fourth quarter. The Knicks suffered a complete meltdown with six technicals total and got routed by the Celtics, 115-87, in a TD Garden nightmare….

  • [NYPost] Carmelo Anthony trails ref he’s berating until he gets tossed
    (Friday, November 11, 2016 3:50:41 PM)

    BOSTON — Carmelo Anthony was ejected in the second quarter of Friday’s game against the Celtics for arguing a foul call. It was his ninth career ejection and first since the 2012-13 season, vs. the Bulls. Anthony got booted with 4:44 left in the half for picking up consecutive technical fouls with the Knicks trailing Boston,…

  • [NYPost] Is Kristaps Porzingis’ height his glaring defensive flaw?
    (Friday, November 11, 2016 9:57:09 AM)

    BOSTON — Through seven games entering Friday’s game against the Celtics, Kristaps Porzingis’ offensive numbers are All-Star caliber — 19.1 points per game, 6.7 rebounds, 48.9 percent shooting and 44.7 percent from 3-point range. After his ugly back-to-back set last week, when he was benched in the fourth quarter at Detroit and posted zero field…

  • [ESPN] Does referee Tony Brothers have an issue with Carmelo Anthony?
    (Saturday, November 12, 2016 1:45:33 AM)

    Does referee Tony Brothers have an issue with Carmelo Anthony?

  • [ESPN] Getting shots for Kristaps Porzingis a priority for Brandon Jennings
    (Friday, November 11, 2016 12:15:47 PM)

    Getting shots for Kristaps Porzingis a priority for Brandon Jennings

  • [ESPN] Friday’s Knicks News: Hornacek insists Jackson didn’t force Rambis on him
    (Friday, November 11, 2016 6:08:22 AM)

    Friday’s Knicks News: Hornacek insists Jackson didn’t force Rambis on him

  • [NYDN] Anthony, Jennings tossed as Knicks get blown out by Celtics
    (Friday, November 11, 2016 7:38:14 PM)

    Carmelo Anthony wouldn’t let it go, so apparently referee Tony Brothers felt he had to go.

  • [NYDN] Carmelo Anthony still shocked Trump won election
    (Friday, November 11, 2016 7:07:55 PM)

    Days later, Carmelo Anthony still is coming to grips with Donald Trump’s election as president of the United States.

  • [NYDN] Anthony ejected from Knicks game for first time since 2012
    (Friday, November 11, 2016 3:56:39 PM)

    Anthony scored 12 points in the first quarter.

  • [NYTimes] Emboldened N.B.A. Coaches Rip Donald J. Trump’s Rhetoric
    (Saturday, November 12, 2016 5:44:39 AM)

    Gregg Popovich, Stan Van Gundy and Steve Kerr have openly criticized Mr. Trump since he won the presidential election.

  • [NYTimes] Sports of The Times: Phil Jackson’s Role for a Night: Film Critic
    (Saturday, November 12, 2016 2:17:14 AM)

    The president of the Knicks said that “Chinatown,” “Hoosiers,” “Rear Window” and “The Searchers” were his four favorite films.

  • [NYTimes] Celtics 115, Knicks 87: Carmelo Anthony Is Tossed, and So Are the Knicks
    (Saturday, November 12, 2016 4:51:30 AM)

    Anthony was ejected from the game after arguing a call in the second quarter, and the Knicks’ hopes of winning the game soon followed.

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