It was shocking for the Knicks to even consider trading a player of Porzingis’ ability and potential, and it accelerated Jackson’s demise in New York. According to sources, Jackson planned to visit Porzingis in Latvia over the summer — to try to rebuild the relationship — before he was ousted. But his departure did not quell Porzingis’ concerns with the franchise.
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Obviously that Knicks official – one of …
Obviously that Knicks official – one of the few on solid terms with Anthony at the time – was rebuffed. The feeling from Anthony then was that it was time to part ways after everything that happened over the past year with he and team president Phil Jackson, per sources. But it’s interesting now to consider how that would have changed things for New York – and for Anthony – if he’d stayed.
Allan Houston, the Knicks former …
Allan Houston, the Knicks former assistant general manager and now the GM of the Westchester Knicks, pushed hard to have Mike Miller considered to be the interim coach following David Fizdale’s firing. Houston has been with Miller since he was hired five seasons ago to coach the G-League team when Phil Jackson was president. Miller successfully ran the triangle for Jackson, then adapted when Jackson was let go.
Knicks targeting Masai Ujiri?
According to several people familiar with the Knicks thinking, Dolan is plotting to take another run at Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri. It would take Phil Jackson-type money to lure Ujiri to New York but spending the big bucks is never an issue for Dolan. The issue is always hiring the right person, but in Ujiri, unlike Jackson, Mills and Perry, the Knicks would be bringing in an executive who has built a championship team.