Knicks’ Joakim Noah practicing again: Joakim Noah is a self-admitted pacifist when it comes to war, but one of the NBA’s most unpeaceful players on the court. “He’s like a caged animal out there," Carmelo Anthony said. “Loud. It’s a different game out there with him. His energy and excitement being back on the court lifted everyone up. That’s what he does. That’s his game and aura." -- New York Post
Hornacek ‘stalling’ offense and defense until Rose trial ends: Jeff Hornacek said new point guard Derrick Rose won’t return to the Knicks until his civil rape trial is over, and he’s trying to hold back on some teachings until that time.