How Porzingis’ game entices and challenges Hornacek: Kristaps Porzingis enjoyed a memorable debut season with the Knicks, finishing second in the Rookie of the Year voting, and though he won’t be required to shoulder the same offensive responsibility as last season, the 21-year-old expects to be able to do more than ever. With the additions of Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah and Brandon Jennings, among others, Porzingis believes his game will only grow, especially once the new coaching staff becomes more familiar with his abilities. -- New York Post

Hornacek: Phil Jackson hasn’t been the triangle tyrant I feared: The Knicks didn’t run much of the triangle offense in their preseason opener. In their second showing Saturday night, the system was showcased a little bit more, but still took a backseat to the faster-paced offense preferred by Jeff Hornacek. The new Knicks coach wouldn’t have been surprised if Phil Jackson wanted to see more of the system he utilized during 11 title runs, but Hornacek has been pleasantly surprised by the team president’s “hands-off” approach with the team. -- New York Post

There are reasons to doubt the story of Derrick Rose’s accuser: This trial boils down to one issue: whether the accuser consented to intercourse with Derrick Rose and his friends. Because there is a complete absence of any physical evidence, such as a rape kit or corroborating medical report — a fact that favors Rose — the jury must decide whom to believe based on witnesses, none more important than the basketball player and his accuser. Before calling a single witness, Rose’s lawyers have already planted seeds of doubt in the accuser’s story. -- New York Post

Jeff Hornacek admits players ‘don’t like to run’ Phil Jackson’s triangle offense: Jeff Hornacek is intent on updating Phil Jackson's antiquated triangle offense and even admitted on Sunday what has been painfully obvious for the past two seasons. "Guys," Hornacek said, "don't like to run it." Hornacek addressed the elephant in the room after he was asked to respond to a comment ESPN analyst and former Knicks point guard Chauncey Billups made last week when Billups said that the Knicks have "a very bad system, the triangle." -- New York Daily News

Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah Distract Knicks, Right on Schedule: The New York Knicks have spent recent days going about the unvarnished business of preseason basketball without two starters. Center Joakim Noah continues to work his way back from a hamstring injury, and point guard Derrick Rose will spend his foreseeable future in Los Angeles, dealing with his well-chronicled legal troubles. As Noah put it last week, “Nothing’s perfect.” Given the team’s current situation, it might be worth recalling some recent history. -- The New York Times

Jeff Hornacek given some latitude on the triangle by Phil Jackson: As the Knicks were getting some extra shots up after practice, Jeff Hornacek and Phil Jackson sat on the scorer’s table talking. The new coach said the team president wasn’t telling him to run the triangle more, and he’s somewhat surprised he hasn’t. Hornacek said he hasn’t run it much in the Knicks’ first two preseason games, and that he’s not sure how much he will run it. Hornacek said Jackson has given him triangle pointers here and there, but for the most part, he’s been "hands off." -- Newsday

Without Derrick Rose, Knicks' reserve guards get audition: With Derrick Rose spending his days in a courtroom on the other side of the country, Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek shrugged and called it an opportunity to see other players. That meant a starting role for Brandon Jennings and maybe a chance for Chasson Randle to win a roster spot. -- The Record