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We all know by now that Cleanthony Early can't catch a break, but this is getting ridiculous:
Knicks say Cleanthony Early did not practice with the summer league team today due to a strained left hamstring. They say he is day-to-day.
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) June 30, 2016
The Knicks forward has battled knee problems and a friggin' gunshot wound during his two years with the team. New York did not tender him a qualifying offer on Thursday, which officially makes him an unrestricted free agent. That won't really help much if he can't get on the court.
That was the bad news from Day 2 of Summer League practices. The good news is ... Ron!
Ron & the prez. #KnicksSL16 pic.twitter.com/9jZYH1Nzuw
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) June 30, 2016
If you'd like to learn more about Ron Baker, consult the video within:
.@RDB_sh31ox looking forward to showcasing his talent at #KnicksSL16.
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) July 1, 2016
https://t.co/LL80ECVchR pic.twitter.com/6L6fIDQPRf
Ron believes coach Jeff Hornacek, "...just wants me to be myself." It's good advice. Let Ron be Ron.
Here's some nice practice footage, comprised of basketball-looking stuff:
Highlights from today’s #KnicksSL16 practice pres. by @HSpecialSurgery!https://t.co/k6dSPDbXXf
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) June 30, 2016
ICYMI: A look inside Jeff Hornacek’s #KnicksSL16 practice in Orlando.https://t.co/QYLFpOPCll
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) June 30, 2016
Everyone looks so happy! Also, it would appear that Westchester Knicks GM Allen Houston has joined up with the coaching staff. That's smart -- he needs to get a look at the next crop of future W-Knicks.
Game 1 of Summer League is Saturday at 3 PM. Be there or be square.