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A quarter of the 2021-22 NBA season is just about done. There’s still a lot of basketball left to go, obviously. But this 20-game sample size could already be a good barometer for how the rest of the season could go. Some teams have started out on fire, while others are still understandably rounding into […]

Many were fired up when the New York Knicks acquired Kemba Walker in the offseason. The All-Star guard was expected to help rejuvenate the team further while playing in front of his hometown fans. But in an unexpected turn of events, Walker has suddenly found himself on the team’s back burner after a sluggish start […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar James Harden has been on a mini-slump recently–for his standards– and he may have broken out of it on Tuesday night in New York as he dropped 34 points in a win over the New York Knicks. For the big game, Harden credited not his coaching staff or his trainer, not his […]

New York Knicks star forward Julius Randle is certain Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Durant is on top of everybody else in the league at the moment. The Nets were able to pull off a hard-fought 112-110 win over the Knicks on Tuesday’s battle of New York at the Barclays Center. Heading into the game, Julius Randle […]

It’s usually hard to see James Harden’s emotions with that Sasquatch of a beard he has. But on Tuesday night against the New York Knicks, the Brooklyn Nets star let the whole world see his entire—big word coming up!—ethos. Early in the third quarter, with the Nets leading by nine points, guard Patty Mills bricked […]

New York Knicks big man Julius Randle has not been getting the types of foul calls that he has seen other stars around the league get, and it is starting to get under his skin. A long-time issue with bigger players in the NBA such as NBA legends Shaquille O’Neal, Yao Ming, and current Los […]

The New York Knicks lost a close one to the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, but head coach Tom Thibodeau is not blaming his team for falling short. Instead, he made it clear the officiating made the biggest difference in the game. Thibodeau is “pissed” after the contest, emphasizing to reporters that it was the free […]

The New York Knicks’ primetime matchup with their crosstown rivals, the Brooklyn Nets, came down to the wire. Ultimately, the Nets pulled ahead after Mitchell Robinson fouled James Johnson and Johnson sank two free throws to win the game 112-110. Robinson finished the game with eight points, seven rebounds and four personal fouls. He voiced […]

James Harden threw down a monster flush on a putback for the Brooklyn Nets as they defeated the New York Knicks on Tuesday night, 112- 110. After the dunk, Harden let out a huge scream getting everybody in the Barclays Center hyped and on their feet. JAMES HARDEN. 🔨 https://t.co/GrOzovUz58 — Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) December […]

Stephen A. Smith had a hilarious reaction to the Knicks’ loss to the Brooklyn Nets 112-110 on Tuesday. Knicks Loss! Damn! Damn! Damnnnnnnnn! pic.twitter.com/WQDIZ3iD8U — Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) December 1, 2021 Smith is a lifelong Knicks fan and makes it known. Whether it be on his show or social media, he shows love to […]

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel’s lawsuit against his former agent Rich Paul, has turned into something much bigger. The Athletic writer Mike Vorkunov reported that not only is Noel going after his former agent, but the National Basketball Players Association as well. Nerlens Noel initially sued Rich Paul over the summer, trying to recover […]

In the battle for borough bragging rights, the first-place Brooklyn Nets (14-6) will host the seventh-place New York Knicks (11-9) on Tuesday. A couple of years now removed from the fateful 2019 decision made by Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant to sign with the Nets and not the Knicks in free agency, the big-market teams […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau has made a verdict on Kemba Walker’s standing with the team. Thibs admitted that Walker will be racking up DNP’s for the time being. It’s worth wondering if the former All-NBA point guard is still going to be a part of New York’s plans or rejoin Thibs’ rotation […]

The Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks play in an Eastern Conference battle on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Knicks-Nets prediction and pick. The Knicks and Nets will battle for the crown of New York on Tuesday night from Barclays Center. Kevin Durant and the Nets are off […]

In case you missed it, the New York Knicks are already rumored to have placed Kemba Walker on the trade block. This follows head coach Tom Thibodeau’s shocking decision to kick the four-time All-Star out of his rotation completely. Walker’s market value is reportedly at an all-time low right now, but as it appears, the […]

The New York Knicks made a shocking announcement on Monday after they revealed that Kemba Walker has been yanked out of the rotation moving forward. As it turns out, this was merely a first step in what is looking like the end of Kemba’s short-lived tenure in New York. According to A. Sherrod Blakely of […]

The New York Knicks came into the 2021-22 NBA season hoping to see a resurgent campaign from veteran point guard Kemba Walker. After bringing him in on a one-year deal, hopes were running high in New York that Walker would be the missing piece to championship contention. However, that has not been the case so […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau announced Monday that he’s removing Kemba Walker from the rotation entirely, according to The Athletic’s Fred Katz. Walker didn’t play in the Knicks’ big win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday for rest purposes after scoring a team-high 17 points against the Phoenix Suns the night before. While […]

The Atlanta Hawks may have lost to the New York Knicks in their highly anticipated rematch after last meeting in the 2021 playoffs; however, Trae Young is not bothered by it. After a close encounter that saw the Knicks pull away with a 99-90 victory, Young took to Twitter to share his optimism about the […]

As the Atlanta Hawks host the New York Knicks Saturday, NBA legend Reggie Miller couldn’t be more excited to see Trae Young antagonize the ‘Bockers. For Miller, what Young did in making himself a villain for the Knicks and starting a rivalry between Atlanta and New York is exactly what the NBA is missing. With […]

The Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks play in an inter-conference battle on Friday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Suns-Knicks prediction and pick. The Suns and Knicks will play on Friday as the Suns will look for their 15th straight win. New York has won three of five after […]

The NBA season is in full swing, and while there have been surprise stars, there have also been big disappointments. In fact, the amount of players and teams playing below expectations has been shocking. With that said, here are the 10 biggest disappointments of the 2021-22 NBA season after 15+ games. 10. Davis Bertans Bertans […]

New York Knicks youngster Obi Toppin is displaying flashes of stardom in the limited amount of minutes he has played this season. The Dayton product is currently averaging 8.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 0.8 blocks per night, where he roughly plays around 15 minutes. Yet his per-36 minute averages showcase just how elite […]

Not a few NBA players encircle the date on the calendar when they will travel to face the New York Knicks. Playing at Madison Square Garden will always be a special pilgrimage, especially for a megastar like Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. Unfortunately, for the second straight season, LeBron didn’t suit up in the […]

Remember when many believed Carmelo Anthony was already washed up? Since making his NBA comeback, the high-scoring forward has proven he can still get ’em buckets for the Los Angeles Lakers. Anthony has led the Lakers in scoring in several games this season, and that’s despite coming off the bench. He’s been the team’s top […]

Carmelo Anthony has returned to Madison Square Garden a few times as an opponent in the years since his departure from the New York Knicks. Tuesday night, though, might have been the biggest ovation he has received yet, this time in front of a packed crowd as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. With […]

Carmelo Anthony will return to Madison Square Garden when the Los Angeles Lakers face the New York Knicks on Tuesday, bringing the 10-time All-Star back to his home city and the arena in which he starred from 2010-17. Considering LeBron James’s suspension and Anthony Davis’ illness, Anthony may claim the center-stage spotlight in what will […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will already be without LeBron James against the New York Knicks on Tuesday because of his suspension for elbowing Detroit Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart over the weekend. The Lakers could also be without fellow superstar Anthony Davis, who’s dealing with flu-like symptoms (non-COVID related). Davis is officially questionable for the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks play in an inter-conference battle on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Lakers-Knicks prediction and pick. The Lakers and Knicks will play in Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. LeBron James is suspended for one game, so barring an appeal he will […]

Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony shows love to New York before his clash against the Knicks, emphasizing his appreciation for the city. Long ago, the Knicks were blessed by the presence of a scoring champion in the form of Anthony, electrifying Madison Square Garden and New York as a whole. However, the Knicks entered a recession […]

The NBA has seen its fair share of fights over the years. The most recent one between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Detroit Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart could’ve turned for the worst if not for the intervention of others. Of course, many will recall “The Malice at The Palace”—a thrashing between players […]

Last season, the New York Knicks made the postseason for the first time since 2013. This year, expectations have grown after the signing of star point guard Kemba Walker and Evan Fournier. The Knicks currently hold a 9-8 record, sitting seventh in the Eastern Conference. New York is finally back to being a respected team […]

Derrick Rose is a Chicago legend. The New York Knicks point guard came into the league as an electrifying MVP candidate for the Chicago Bulls. Illinois fans have always appreciated Rose’s contributions for the franchise even after his departure, showering him with standing ovations and MVP chants when he returns to United Center. Which makes […]

The New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls play in an Eastern Conference matchup on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Knicks-Bulls prediction and pick. The Knicks and Bulls will play Sunday in a high-profile east coast battle. Chicago sits third in the east with an 11-5 record, while the […]

Tom Thibodeau reveals Kemba Walker may play the second half of the Knicks’ back-to-back against the Chicago Bulls, despite Walker continuing to manage his left knee. It is no secret that the Knicks guard has had his fair share of significant injuries, including consecutive left knee surgeries in 2015 and 2016. Coming back to New […]

In the two previous tenures of New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau, his rotation relies heavily on his first unit. Some would even criticize him for overplaying his starters because they get worn out in the latter part of the season, especially in the playoffs. As he accepted his new job with the New […]

The New York Knicks’ start to the 2021-22 season has been quite a mixed bag. Their season hasn’t gone the way they expected after a breakout 2020-21 campaign and after signing some key free agents over the summer. Their additions — Kemba Walker and Evan Fournier — haven’t quite panned out and All-Star forward Julius […]

Knicks Evan Fournier got real with the media when asked about his lack of fourth quarter minutes. Knicks Videos Twitter account posted a media interview with Fournier, where he shares his view on his playing time. "It's okay, my feelings won't get hurt. But I want to be out there. I know what I'm capable […]

When the New York Knicks were parading a backcourt of Elfrid Payton and Reggie Bullock last season, that seemed to be a cause of concern because of their inability to produce offensive numbers. Thus, the Knicks signed Evan Fournier to a four-year, $78 million contract and Kemba Walker to a two-year, $17 million deal. It […]