The Latest Breaking News from Quentin Grimes

PHOENIX — RJ Barrett’s strategy of shooting his way out of a slump isn’t working.

Cam Reddish is getting an opportunity few thought was possible this season, while Obi Toppin still waits for that chance because of Tom Thibodeau’s faith in Julius Randle.

NEW YORK — Wherever Leon Rose, the mystery man running the Knicks front office, is sitting atop his mountain of protected draft picks, you have to wonder what he’s thinking these days about Donovan Mitchell.

PHILADELPHIA — Desperation finally got Tom Thibodeau to try it.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Ja Morant pulled up for a floater in the fourth quarter, glared at the Knicks bench, tapped his wrist and repeated, “It’s about that time.”

Two important Knicks reserves are heading into the season opener with uncertain statuses.

NEW YORK — Most objective viewers would agree on Jalen Brunson’s preseason: it was as good as you could possibly hope. Maybe even better.

Derrick Rose doesn’t need recovery guidelines. Not anymore.

NEW YORK — Give Leon Rose credit for this aspect of his roster construction: if the Knicks play well and exceed expectations, they’re in good position to add difference-makers. Real difference-makers. All those first-round draft picks — 11 over the next seven years — are awaiting a trade partner more…

Bleacher Report suggests a trio of Thunder trade ideas headlined by sending SGA to the Knicks.

NEW YORK — The Donovan Mitchell sweepstakes ended last week, and the Knicks, favorites throughout the process, fell short because Danny Ainge took an offer from the Cavaliers.