New York Knicks Articles - Page 117

After a productive season with the Houston Rockets in which he averaged 20.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 6.9 assists while shooting 40.4 percent from the field, John Wall is expected to be on the trading block this offseason. Now that the Rockets are transitioning to a full-on rebuild, Wall no longer fits into their plans. […]

The NBA offseason is always a entertaining circus act to follow along with it. Seemingly every summer there are at least a couple massive trades that go down along with the draft and the standard free agency chaos. The New York Knicks figure to be right back in the middle of that somewhat controlled chaos […]

The New York Knicks made a return to the playoffs this season but were a first-round exit. Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons has been in trade rumors after a bad playoff performance. Despite his flaws, Simmons is still an elite player who would fit perfectly in head coach Tom Thibodeau’s system. Thibodeau is a defensive-minded […]

It’s no secret that the New York Knicks are in the market for a superstar this offseason. They’re rumored to have a keen interest on Portland Trail Blazers All-Star point guard Damian Lillard, and based on reports, the Knicks might just be willing to part ways with a key part of their core to get […]

Kemba Walker of the Oklahoma City Thunder knows the New York Knicks made their first playoff appearance this season since 2013. They have a ton of cap space and could build an elite roster heading into next season. The Knicks have built up a young core that is ready to compete at a high level. […]

UPDATE: We’ve updated our article after an error was made in which we said PJ Washington and Miles Bridges tested positive for COVID-19. It was believed that they did, but it was confirmed that they did not. Team USA training camp hasn’t exactly panned out as planned thus far. After it was confirmed on Wednesday […]

The New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets are fierce rivals, but you wouldn’t be able to tell that from the offer Kevin Durant extended to one of the most intriguing youngsters in the NBA today, Immanuel Quickley. Speaking to the media on Wednesday night, Quickley revealed that the Nets’ scoring machine asked him to […]

New York Knicks rookie Immanuel Quickley is making the most of his offseason, thanks to Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. Quickley has been selected as part of the select team that trains alongside Team USA in preparation for the Olympics. While at training camp, the Knicks youngster apparently had the chance to talk to KD […]

The New York Knicks went from finishing 24 games below .500 in the 2019-20 NBA season to hosting a playoff series the ensuing season (the Knicks finished the 2020-21 regular season as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 41-31 record, albeit they lost in five games to the Atlanta Hawks in the […]

For years now, the narrative thrown about regarding the New York Knicks acquiring superstars has revolved around them playing winning basketball. That, and James Dolan selling the team. Once it was realized that just isn’t going to happen, the media circled back to winning attracting stars. New York achieved a bit of that this year […]

The New York Knicks have been identified as a possible destination for Chris Paul if he decided to leave the Phoenix Suns in the offseason. As it turns out, however, there’s this little-known rule in the Collective Bargaining Agreement that might just take the Knicks out of the race to sign CP3. Marc Berman of […]

After an unexpected 41-31 season that resulted in the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks figure to be a bit more aggressive this offseason than what may have been initially planned. Tom Thibodeau’s club, led by Julius Randle, showed a ton of grit and played stout defense all season long […]

Bobby Portis provided the Milwaukee Bucks with a much-needed spark in Game 5 against the Atlanta Hawks. Starting in place of the injured two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo (hyperextended left knee), Portis starred with a playoff career-high 22 points. He added eight rebounds, three assists and three steals across 35 minutes in the 123-112 victory over […]

Chris Paul has one main focus right now and that’s winning an NBA Championship. Paul, for the first time in his career, has finally advanced to the NBA Finals. While that’s his focus, others are zoning in on the chance he leaves Phoenix to join the New York Knicks in the offseason. According to Ian […]

Having missed the last two games of their series against the Jazz and all of their series against the Suns, it seems that Kawhi Leonard’s time in Los Angeles could be coming to an end. Paul George has played out of his mind this season and resurrected himself as a bona fide super star in […]

The New York Knicks are ready to go all out just to bring back the NBA title to the Big Apple, so much so they are willing to part ways with RJ Barrett if it means getting Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. According to Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News, the Knicks […]

After a successful season that ended their seven-year playoff drought, the New York Knicks are now looking to build further from what they have established and create a true championship contender. In fact, according to the latest rumors, they are specifically targeting Golden State Warriors swingman Kelly Oubre Jr. Per Kristian Winfield of the New […]

Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte’ Graham is one of the more sneaky-good players set to hit the NBA free agent market this offseason. Across the last two seasons he has averaged a combined 16.6 points and 6.5 assists per game while shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc. It was just a year ago that Graham […]

The New York Knicks are expected to make big moves in the offseason after a renaissance of sorts this season. Reportedly up on their list (or any team’s list) is Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. But if they can’t get him, the Knicks are rumored to target another talented playmaker. With Derrick Rose, Elfrid […]

It’s hard to imagine Damian Lillard playing for another team other than the Portland Trail Blazers, but if you ask the New York Knicks, they’d tell you how great the point guard would look in their threads. That being said, there’s little to no certainty when it comes to whether Lillard would eventually ask for […]

After an anticlimactic end to their inspired run this 2020-21 season, the New York Knicks are now looking ahead and focusing on making moves in the offseason. Derrick Rose had a rejuvenated campaign with the Knicks, averaging 14.9 points and 4.2 assists in a Sixth Man role. The 32-year-old, however, is not getting younger, and […]

This offseason will be one of great importance for the New York Knicks after their 41-31 season this past season. Led by Julius Randle, Tom Thibodeau’s club exceeded expectations and now plans for the rebuild are well ahead of schedule. While the Knicks have many options to go over including free agency and potentially trading […]

The “disgruntled superstar” trade is one that has become more and more popular in the NBA in recent seasons. As this offseason rapidly approaches, there are a couple of players who could fall into this category. It has the New York Knicks, with plenty of cap space and roster flexibility, licking their chops at the […]

Notwithstanding the way they performed in the playoffs, Tom Thibodeau and the New York Knicks are still among the best stories of the 2020-21 NBA season. Now, the Knicks look to build on their recent success, as they plan to address some roster issues to sustain their momentum going forward. One of the items on […]

When Luka Doncic’s reported frustration with the Dallas Mavericks’ front office surfaced, there were some talks he should move to the New York Knicks. Even former NBA player and current ESPN analyst Jay Williams said that it is “feasible.” However, according to latest rumors, it is not Doncic that the Knicks are interested in this […]

It’s no secret that the New York Knicks are looking to make some big moves in the offseason. One player that has been rumored to be on their radar is New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball, who himself is set to enter free agency in the summer. As it turns out, the feeling might actually […]

Despite falling short of their title aspirations, Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant is loving life in the Big Apple. And more importantly, he’s even more energized because both teams in New York are good again. That’s right, he is loving the rivalry with the Knicks. KD recently spoke on his Out of the Office podcast […]

David Fizdale once felt like he was floating atop the Empire State Building after he was named as coach of the New York Knicks. He had a young squad led by new acquisition Julius Randle and lottery pick Julius Randle. The future seemed bright. Until it wasn’t. After just 104 games with the Knicks, Fizdale […]

Now that the 2021 NBA Draft Lottery is in the books, the next step for teams not in the postseason is to look ahead to the NBA Combine and then the draft. It’s a list of teams that includes the New York Knicks. For the Knicks, they were not about of the NBA Draft Lottery […]

After a thrill ride of a season for the New York Knicks in which they went 41-31, for the first time in a long time the franchise won’t be sitting back and keeping their fingers crossed on NBA Draft Lottery night. Gone are the worries of whether or not the ping pong balls will fall […]

Despite entering the postseason with the best record in the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers are now couch-bound. The Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Atlanta Hawks continue to pursue the 2021 NBA Finals. With the upstart Hawks taking down the top-seeded 76ers in the East semifinals by winning Game 7 in Philadelphia, […]

Magic Johnson is not exactly a personality that you would associate with the New York Knicks. Nevertheless, it is clear that the Los Angeles Lakers legend is extremely high on the Knicks as one of the brightest young teams in the NBA today. In the mind of the great Magic Johnson, he firmly believes that […]

A major calf injury was one of the reasons behind Courtney Lee being forced to to sit out the entirety of the 2020-21 season. This led to rumors that the 35-year-old veteran has decided to call it a career after 12 years in the NBA. This could not be any less true. In a recent […]

DeMar DeRozan is set to be one of the premier players on the NBA free-agent market this offseason. Fresh off three consecutive seasons averaging 20-plus points per game for the San Antonio Spurs, DeRozan is poised to earn a hefty payday in what is his first time hitting the open market. The 31-year-old remains one […]

Spencer Dinwiddie has been a topic of discussion throughout the NBA season, even though he was sidelined with an ACL injury for most of the season. Dinwiddie was in trade rumors before the deadline, but nothing came to fruition. Now, by declining his $12.3 million player option for 2021-22, he’s set to become an unrestricted […]

Tobias Harris stepped up when the Philadelphia 76ers needed him most, and head coach Doc Rivers couldn’t be happier as the Sixers star showed what he is truly capable of. After leading the Sixers to a pivotal 104-99 Game 6 win to force a do-or-die against the Atlanta Hawks, Harris got an interesting comparison from […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic recently hinted that he’s going to stay with the squad and sign a maximum extension. Doncic leaving the Mavericks in the offseason sounds as outrageous as Dirk Nowitzki’s singing voice, but for ESPN analyst Jay Williams, it has become more probable. Williams on Thursday even upped the ante and said […]

Kevin Durant is on a warpath to bring the NBA championship to New York, and Knicks fans know all too well that it’s for their cross-town rival Brooklyn Nets. But apparently, the Knicks had an ally in Kevin Durant’s dad, Wayne Pratt. When KD was all but decided on putting on the black uniform for […]

Collin Sexton is the best thing the Cleveland Cavaliers have going for them. However, there appears to be some friction and uncertainty about their marriage moving forward. Recent reports have suggested and stated that the Cavaliers could be open to moving Sexton this offseason (Terry Pluto of the Plain Dealer brought up this possibility). The […]