The Knicks wound up going 3-2 during the trip, and received strong performances from a number of players, most notably Quentin Grimes, Miles McBride and Jericho Sims.
The young Knicks arrived in Las Vegas intent on leaving their mark. They talked about winning a title and returning home with some fresh bling. Personal development and individual goals were an afterthought.
The Knicks wound up going 3-2 during the trip, and received strong performances from a number of players, most notably second-year players Quentin Grimes, Miles McBride and Jericho Sims, who signed a three-year deal with the Knicks during the extended trip. The two teams are discussing a deal for the star from Elmsford, N.Y., and on top of several first-round picks, rebuilding Utah is interested in the Knicks’ young players, such as Obi Toppin, Immanuel Quickley, Grimes and McBride.
Brandon Williams, who spent time with the Knicks G-League affiliate in Westchester last year, led the Trail Blazers with 22 points and five assists and summer league MVP Trendon Watford, the former LSU star entering his second year as a pro, had 19 points, seven rebounds and three steals. Grimes scored 19 points for the Knicks, but made just 2 of 11 3-point attempts, and McBride had 17.Like the first meeting in Las Vegas between the two teams, the Knicks started well.
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