Knicks Morning News (2018.06.27)

[NYPost] The first sign Joakim Noah will be ready for Knicks (Tuesday, June 26, 2018 11:25:16 AM) Joakim Noah has impressed one former teammate this offseason. “I just worked out with Jo, actually a couple of days ago. Jo is doing great,” Corey Brewer, who won two national titles with Noah at the University of […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.06.26)

[NYDN] Japanese 82-year-old who has lived naked on island for decades forced back to civilization (Tuesday, June 26, 2018 2:15:00 AM) The wish of a Japanese octogenarian to die on the desert island he called home for 29 years has been castaway by authorities who will not let him return. Masafumi Nagasaki, 82, had moved […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.06.25)

[SNY Knicks] Knicks’ Kanter denies report about expectation to opt out (Sunday, June 24, 2018 7:42:47 PM) Knicks center Enes Kanter denied a report on Sunday that indicated he was expected to opt out of his $18.6 million player option for the 2018-19 season. [NYDN] Russia will hack again, it will be worse, and we’re […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.06.24)

[NYDN] U.S. Navy pilot dies in New Mexico crash (Sunday, June 24, 2018 3:10:00 AM) The New York state native pilot of a U.S. Navy plane has died after a crash near his base in New Mexico. Lt. Christopher Carey Short, from Canandaigua, was flying a training mission in New Mexico on Friday when his […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.06.23)

[ESPN] Porzingis, Knox bond over ‘boos’ on draft night (Friday, June 22, 2018 6:10:05 PM) Knicks first-rounder Kevin Knox got a call from Kristaps Porzingis on Thursday, who told Knox that the boos he heard on draft night will eventually turn into cheers. [NYTimes] Carmelo Anthony Is Not Planning to Opt Out of His Thunder […]

Knicks Draft Kevin Knox #9: My Least Favorite Thing to See in a Draft Profile

So I’ll admit I’m not a big college sports junkie. If I have a friend over who really has to watch a college game or one of my friend’s favorite teams has a big game, I’ll turn it on. Beyond that, I like watching a championship game here and there. But that’s as far as […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.06.22)

[NYTimes] 2018 N.B.A. Draft Results: Analysis of Every Pick in Round 1 (Friday, June 22, 2018 5:32:17 AM) The Phoenix Suns took the Arizona big man Deandre Ayton with the first pick in the draft. Here’s a look at the entire first round. [NYTimes] ESPN and Others Try to Restrain Reporters for N.B.A. Draft, to […]

2018 Draft Comment Thread

Yours truly is actually heading to the draft, with some hastily printed signs. Maybe I’ll get on tv… Have at it!

Knicks Morning News (2018.06.21)

[SNY Knicks] Knicks’ Kyle O’Quinn declines player option, becomes free agent (Wednesday, June 20, 2018 9:32:19 PM) Knicks C Kyle O’Quinn is looking for more this offseason, as he opted out of his contract to play in New York for the 2018-19 season. [SNY Knicks] Knicks and Mikal Bridges could be perfect match in Draft […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.06.20)

[NYPost] Draft’s next ‘Jayson Tatum’ thinks he aced Knicks workout (Tuesday, June 19, 2018 12:15:34 PM) CAMDEN, N.J. — During his workout 10 days ago, Kentucky freshman forward Kevin Knox believes he showed the Knicks staff plenty of reasons to draft him ninth Thursday night. He isn’t the only one. Wildcats coach John Calipari said […]