The NBPA reportedly in support of Kristaps Porzingis

NBPA statement from executive director Michele Roberts on the Kristaps Porzingis rape allegations: “We have been aware of these allegations for some time, have evaluated the accuser’s claims and, based on what is presently before us, stand with Kristaps.”

— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) April 1, 2019

NYPD probing rape claim against former Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis https://t.co/39hH2WDZOd pic.twitter.com/yim0qYQQhF

— New York Post (@nypost) March 30, 2019

On the February trade call to finalize the Dallas-New York deal, the Knicks informed the Mavericks of the pending rape allegation against Kristaps Porzingis, league sources tell ESPN. The league office had been previously made aware of the allegations.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 31, 2019