According to The Athletic's Jovan Buha Lakers wanted Kyrie but they didnt want him on a four-year deal They only offered 2 years but Kyrie wanted 4 They also did not want to include Austin Reaves or Max Christie if Kyrie did not agree to sign the two-year deal

Rookie AJ Johnson 13pts vs Lakers

Austin Rivers on NYK: Ive been on bad teams before, this is not one. I can promise you that. I dont know where well end up. Theres so much work to do...But I do know the spirit is different...This is not the Knick team that...yall have been covering

Kyrie Irving held to 0 points at the half

Chris Paul post-game press conference: "they just outplayed us.. they played smarter than us, they made big plays when we didn't.. and they just beat us"