Ewing Jr. back for a second look

The Knicks have yet to finalize the roster for the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, but one name that we did hear to be among the players expected to be there is Patrick Ewing, Jr. The 6-6 forward was the final cut by the Knicks at the end of training camp and spent the season with Reno of the D-League. He injured his knee in March and did not finish the season. The hope is he will be ready to play in time for the first game, which is July 14 against Hasheem Thabeet and the Grizzlies. Here's the schedule for those who wish to tune in to see Ewing Jr., or, of course, first round picks Jordan Hill and Toney Douglas. Another player apparently on the roster is UNLV guard Wink Adams. I've heard soon-to-be former Clipper Alex Acker, who becomes a free agent tomorrow, is also a player the Knicks hope to have on Vegas for a long look. The Knicks affiliation this season is now with a new team, the Springfield Armor. They share that team with the Nets and 76ers. The Knicks are still considering their own D-League team in the future, with Harlem as a potential site. But there has been no progress made on that front.