Knicks Morning News (2018.09.28)

[NYPost] Kevin Knox is looking different against real NBA players (Thursday, September 27, 2018 1:16:39 PM) Kevin Knox isn’t in Las Vegas anymore. Knicks coach David Fizdale acknowledged the lottery pick has had a tougher go during training camp than he did during his dominant summer-league showing that had the team’s fan base agog. Nevertheless, […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.09.27)

[NYDN] David Fizdale says he has total autonomy to decide Knicks’ starting lineup (Wednesday, September 26, 2018 11:25:00 AM) In his quest to determine the winners of an open competition for all five positions, David Fizdale said he has total autonomy and will not be swayed by contract or draft status. “No one is promised […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.09.26)

[Newsday Sports] On the first day of training camp, #Knicks coach David Fizdale assured those who have been starters that nothing is assured and for the newcomers, there are no limits | @StevePopper https://nwsdy.li/2DwtR09 pic.twitter.com/MQ3YrEoVF9 (Tuesday, September 25, 2018 7:56:03 PM) On the first day of training camp, #Knicks coach David Fizdale assured those who have […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.09.25)

[SNY Knicks] Knicks near bottom of the barrel in ESPN’s latest power rankings (Monday, September 24, 2018 4:34:17 PM) With training camps underway across the NBA, ESPN released their latest power rankings. And the Knicks are at the bottom of the heap. [SNY Knicks] Knicks’ Kevin Knox has one goal in mind: ‘Winning is No. […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.09.24)

[SNY Knicks] Knicks, Noah could reportedly finalize buyout as early as Monday (Sunday, September 23, 2018 8:45:36 PM) The Knicks could officially finalize a buyout with center Joakim Noah as early as Monday or Tuesday. [NYPost] Ex-coach says everyone should cool it with Kevin Knox hype (Sunday, September 23, 2018 7:58:47 PM) George Karl says […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.09.23)

[NYPost] Knicks’ top priority abundantly clear at start of training camp (Saturday, September 22, 2018 2:22:49 PM) To borrow from Vince Lombardi, “Winning isn’t everything, player development is.” At least that’s the motto of the Knicks leadership quartet of Steve Mills-Scott Perry-Craig Robinson-David Fizdale entering another training camp Monday in which playoff expectations are at […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.09.22)

[NYPost] Knicks’ rebuilding plan not hurting ticket sales (Saturday, September 22, 2018 1:59:58 AM) There is evidence some are buying hard into the Knicks’ patient rebuilding plan, despite five straight seasons of missing the playoffs. According to a Garden official, the season-ticket renewal rate hit 95 percent with training camp set to get underway Monday. […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.09.21)

[SNY Knicks] Knicks shouldn’t mortgage future for Butler; sources say Minnesota wants more than Knicks can realistically offer (Thursday, September 20, 2018 2:15:08 PM) It’s good news for the Knicks and their fans that Jimmy Butler lists them as one of his three preferred destinations, but they shouldn’t mortgage their future to trade for him […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.09.20)

[NYTimes] Mavericks and Mark Cuban Sanctioned by N.B.A. Over Handling of Sexual Harassment (Wednesday, September 19, 2018 11:16:28 PM) An investigation determined Cuban could have done more to address misconduct among team officials. The owner agreed to donate $10 million to charities in lieu of a fine. [ESPN] Sources: Butler most interested in Clippers (Wednesday, […]

The Great Jimmy Butler Test of 2018

On Monday, Steve Mills, Scott Perry and David Fizdale had a sort of “open forum” for a few select fans to ask questions. When specifically asked about trading for a free-agent-to-be like Jimmy Butler, this is what Mills had to say: “We’re going to build this team the right way. We’re not going to trade […]