For someone who hasn’t played this year, Kristaps Porzingis finds a way to stay in the headlines.
The New York Knicks’ star big man is still recovering from ACL surgery and will be a restricted free agent this summer. The Knicks can match any offer he receives, sure, but what if that hurts both sides? Who’s to say Porzingis won’t just take the money and mozy along?
The larger issue is the Knicks and Porzingis clearly haven’t been on the same page at times, and simple communication can solve any problems. If New York is serious about keeping the 7-foot-3 Latvian, management will start mending the fence with KP now.