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Kristaps Porzingis' agent, Phil Jackson meet about star's displeasure with Knicks

Kristaps Porzingis' agent, Phil Jackson meet about star's displeasure with Knicks

Kristaps Porzingis made it clear how he felt about the Knicks' dysfunction when he skipped out on his post-season exit interview with the team.

And apparently nothing has changed, according to the New York Daily News. The paper reported Saturday that a recent talk between Porzingis' brother, Janis — who is also his agent — and team president Phil Jackson "did very little to bridge the chasm" between the Knicks and their 7-3 star.

Coach Jeff Hornacek told the Daily News recently that he had reached out to Porzingis via text message, but had not received a response.

Janis Porzingis told ESPN earlier this month that his brother wants to stay with the Knicks, but he has issues with the direction of the team.

"Kris wants to stay in New York; he feels at home there. There is no question about it. The only thing he wants is for the Knicks to create an environment where he can develop and grow as a player and win," Janis Porzingis said. "If he were traded, he would play out his contract and head into free agency, where he can choose his own destiny."

Porzingis is currently in Europe with the Latvian national team preparing for this summer’s European championships, a move he did not discuss with the Knicks. While the team cannot prohibit a player from competing in international competition, Porzingis had respected the Knicks' wishes and not played for the Latvian team the past two summers.