Good morning, Sports fans! It’s your buddy Davey Mac here with a new edition of the Sports Report! We’ve got the baseball! The basketball! The hockey and football! But first! Breaking news outta the NBA!
According to sources at ESPN…the New York Knicks have shockingly cut ties with General Manager Scott Perry. This comes after a major surprise following a season in which the Knicks not only got to the playoffs…but won a series…making it to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. They ultimately lost to the Heat…but it was pretty much recognized that the Knicks had a really good season.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 07: General manager Scott Perry of the New York Knicks talks on a phone as he attends a game between the Knicks and the Phoenix Suns during the 2019 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 7, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
While Perry isn’t getting fired…his contract is running out…and the Knicks apparently will not extend it. So he’s gone. Perry acquired Jalen Brunson…who had an incredible season…and also made some good deals like getting the likes of Josh Hart, Evan Fournier, and other role players who contributed well to the team.
NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 17: Tom Thibodeau head coach of the New York Knicks poses with Evan Fournier #13, and general manager Scott Perry pose for a photo after a press conference at Madison Square Garden on August 17, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
He also appeared to be relatively well-liked…as opposed to other team presidents or general managers of the past with the Knicks (like Phil Jackson and Isiah Thomas). In any event…while the Knicks’ future is bright…they’re now on the hunt for a new G.M. Hopefully they hit this one out of the park and keep the good momentum in Madison Square Garden going. I’m Davey Mac…that’s my two cents!
NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 04: General Manager, New York Knicks Scott Perry, Executive President, New York Knicks Steve Mills, Former Player, New York Knicks Willis Reed, Head Coach, New York Knicks David Fizdale and Former Player, New York Knicks Walt “Clyde” Frazier attend The Hospital for Special Surgery 35th Tribute Dinner at the American Museum of Natural History on June 4, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Hospital for Special Surgery)
Yanks Beat Seattle---Judge Homers Again
The Yankees won their fourth game in a row by crushing the Mariners last night…10 to 2. Aaron Judge slugged his 18th home run of the season as he’s been on fire…in fact…he’s at the exact same total at the same point as last season! WOW! Rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe also hit his 8th homer of the year…and Greg Allen slammed his first home run as a Yankee since being re-signed with the team. The Yanks are now 34 and 23…five games out of first.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MAY 30: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees gestures after hitting one-run home run during the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 30, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
Mets Shut Out Phillies
Meanwhile, the Mets shut out the Phillies…two to nothing…behind excellent pitching from Met starter Kodai Senga and the bullpen. Francisco Lindor hit his 10th home run of the year. David Robertson picked up the save…as the Mets improved to 28 and 27 for the season…the Phillies drop to 25 and 29.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 30: Kodai Senga #34 of the New York Mets delivers a pitch in the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on May 30, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Former Yankee Hicks Signs With Orioles
Staying with baseball for a second…released, former Yankee outfielder Aaron Hicks has signed with the Baltimore Orioles…who are in second place in the A.L. East…two games ahead of the Yankees…so this will be interesting competing against Hicks for the rest of the year.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 01: Aaron Hicks #31 of the New York Yankees reacts after he struck out to end the game as Mike Zunino #10 of the Cleveland Guardians defends in the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium on May 01, 2023 in Bronx borough of New York City. The Cleveland Guardians defeated the New York Yankees 3-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NBA Finals Tip Off Tomorrow
Tomorrow night begins the NBA Finals. The Denver Nuggets take on the Miami Heat with Game 1 in Denver. The Nuggets are looking for their first championship in franchise history…the Heat are looking to be the first 8-seed to win an NBA Finals.
MIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 27: Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat and Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets look on during the first quarter at American Airlines Arena on January 27, 2021 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals Begin Saturday
Saturday begins the Stanley Cup Finals…as the Florida Panthers face the Las Vegas Golden Knights in Vegas. That game starts at 8.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JANUARY 12: Carter Verhaeghe #23 of the Florida Panthers and Ben Hutton #17 and Michael Amadio #22 of the Vegas Golden Knights try to control the puck in the air off a rebound in the third period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on January 12, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Panthers 4-2. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Former Jet Bell Says He Smoked Pot Before Games
Free agent running back Le’Veon Bell…who played for the Jets and Steelers…just said on a podcast that he used to smoke marijuana before games….and going from Steelers coach Mike Tomlin to Jets coach Adam Gase was one reason. “Bro, we get to New York, and that’s when you instantly find out that head coaches make a huge difference.”
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 12: Head coach Adam Gase of the New York Jets and running back Le’Veon Bell #26 talk before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 12, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
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