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Kristaps Porzingis performance recently has helped the New York Knicks win four out of their past five games, with the forward averaging 25.0 points per game over that span.First Takes Max Kellerman argues that its time for the Knicks to be Porzingis team. But with Carmelo Anthony on the roster through 2019 -- and Derrick Rose, who is only under contract until the end of the season,?in need of the ball in his hands -- Porzingis can get lost in the shuffle.But should Porzingis lead the Knicks going forward? Vote now in the poll below!Porzingis, 21, is one of the most exciting young players in the league and might have only scratched the surface of his potential.Anthony is still averaging 22.5 points per game, and his pedigree as a player is undeniable. .com) - The red-hot Los Angeles Kings will try to extend their winning streak to a season-high seven games when they visit the Edmonton Oilers for Sundays clash at Rexall Place. . Sgt. Eric ONeal says most of the arrests at Monday nights game were for public drunkenness, though one person was taken into custody on suspicion of trying to steal a seat from the stadium. . -- Aldon Smith believes he is on the path to being sober for good. . Tuesdays surgery at Atlantas Piedmont Hospital was performed by Dr. Xavier Duralde and Hawks team physician Dr. Michael Bernot. . -- The Portland Timbers and Real Salt Lake played to a 0-0 tie Saturday night that left the top of the Western Conference standings unchanged. The St. Louis Cardinals announced Thursday that catcher Carson Kelly and right-hander Luke Weaver are the organizations minor league player and pitcher of the year, respectively.?Kelly slashed .289/.343/.395 with 17 doubles, 32 RBIs and 43 runs scored in 96 games between Double-A Springfield and Triple-A Memphis. The 22-year-old appeared in 10 games at the major league level, posting a .154 average in 13 at-bats.Weaver, 23, went 7-3 with a 1.30 ERA in 13 minor league starts -- 12 with Springfield, one with Memphis -- and struck out 92 batters in 83 innings.ddddddddddddIn nine games (eight starts) in the majors this year, Weaver was 1-4 with a 5.70 ERA, striking out 45 batters in 36 1/3 innings.?ESPNs Keith Law ranked Kelly as the No. 7 prospect in the Cardinals organization prior to the start of the 2016 season. Weaver was ranked ninth.? ' ' 'r the best. ' ' '
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