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If Julius Randle doesn’t win as Most Improved Player of the Year, there will be a second reckoning, with galactic comets and raging asteroids raining down from the burning sky. Too hyperbolic? Well, let’s just say this: Randle is good. He has truly, completely, totally, absolutely come to his own in his second stint with […]

The New York Knicks are now back where they belong—in playoff contention. From being the laughing stock of the league to now being the fourth-best team in the Eastern Conference, the Knicks are surging. Who would have thought at the start of the season that they would have a better record than the defending champions […]

It’s one of the worst-kept secrets in the NBA: Tom Thibodeau likes Derrick Rose. They’re like a match made in hoops heaven. But despite this, Rose has been coming off the bench for the New York Knicks since getting acquired in a midseason trade with the Detroit Pistons. But who are we to question Thibodeau, […]

If there’s one feel-good story in this very perplexing NBA season, it’s the New York Knicks. They were barely considered a playoff team coming into the season let alone a top-four team in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks have been absolutely special this season, thanks to the rise of all-star Julius Randle and the culture […]

NBA players just keep hitting game-winners on Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George. This time, it’s New York Knicks All-Star Julius Randle. During Sunday’s Knicks-Clippers game, Randle basically sealed the W for the ‘Bockers with an epic step-back with less than one minute remaining in the fourth quarter. George, of course, was on the receiving […]

The New York Knicks continue their west-coast trip with a stop in Los Angeles to take on the Clippers. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Knicks-Clippers prediction and pick. These teams are in similar positions in their respective conferences heading into this Sunday matinee. The Knicks currently hold the fourth […]

New York Knicks veteran Derrick Rose has been around the NBA for quite a bit now. Nevertheless, despite his stature as one of the most respected players in the league today, D-Rose still remains to be a student of the game. So much so, that he once resorted to spying on none other than LeBron […]

Fans at the Madison Square Garden are cheering for the home team. Stephen A. Smith is smiling again. How things have changed for the New York Knicks, but there is reason to believe that these good times will go beyond this season. New York is currently fourth in the Eastern Conference with a 37-30 record.  […]

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle and Phoenix Suns wing Jae Crowder got involved in a skirmish near the end of their game on Friday night, with the Suns pulling away down the stretch. Following the game, the Knicks star had some things to say about Crowder’s knack for trash talking at the wrong time. […]

The New York Knicks went to battle but succumbed to a lopsided loss against the Phoenix Suns on Friday night in a game where tensions ran high. Despite the defeat and the many scuffles, the team still managed to make an impression on Suns guard Chris Paul who had surprisingly high praise for the Knicks […]

Friday night featured a marquee matchup between two of the hottest teams in the NBA today in the New York Knicks and the Phoenix Suns. Knicks rookie Obi Toppin wanted to make sure that he was able to make an impact on the game, and he did just that with an impressive defensive and offensive […]

The New York Knicks are 2-1 since the start of their six-game road trip , but they will certainly be tested when they take on the Phoenix Suns next. With that said, it’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Knicks-Suns prediction and pick. The Suns have won seven of their last […]

The New York Knicks turned from a feel-good story to a tough matchup in the Eastern Conference. New York’s strong play, especially their work on defense was discussed by Turner Sports Analyst Greg Anthony, per Chris Franklin of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com.  “If you take the second half of the season, I think they’ve probably […]

Nobody on the outside could’ve predicted the season the New York Knicks are having. With a record of 37-29, Tom Thibodeau’s squad is set to make the playoffs for the first time since 2013. Likewise, the season Julius Randle has had is one that has featured him taking his game to unforeseen levels. Randle was […]

Julius Randle was beside himself after the New York Knicks got embarrassed when they visited the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. The Knicks got their faces punched right off the bat by Nikola Jokic and the rest of the home squad as they were up by as many as 22 points in the opening quarter. The […]

There was a certain pop to Austin Rivers’ step on Wednesday night, as the newest Denver Nuggets point guard faced his former team, the New York Knicks. Rivers came off the bench and exploded for 25 points in 28 minutes to help bring the red-hot ‘Bockers back to earth with a huge 113-97 rout. After […]

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel just punched his name in the nominees for Block of the Year after rejecting Denver Nuggets forward JaMychal Green on Wednesday.  Green thought he had a clear basket in a dunk attempt, but Noel was ready to meet him at the top and make a resounding rejection. Green got […]

The NBA gave out its two coaches of the month for April, and New York Knicks All-Star forward Julius Randle is not pleased with the results. The accolade for the Eastern Conference was awarded to Scott Brooks, who—along with Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal—helped lead the Washington Wizards (30-35) to a 12-5 record in April […]

The New York Knicks face off against the Denver Nuggets for the second time this season in the Mile High City. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Knicks-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Nugget currently hold an overall record of 43-22, and are 31-34 against the spread. Denver is coming off of a […]

The New York Knicks are reaching into the EuroLeague talent pool as they prepare for the final weeks of the regular season. New York has agreed to terms to sign Argentinian guard Luca Vildoza. This news isn’t exactly shocking, as HoopsHype previously reported Vildoza already had a buyout in place with the Spanish Baskonia team. […]

Throughout NBA history, we see a lot of great basketball players showcase their talent in the hardwood. And there is no question, it is amazing to witness a player develop from his rookie years and blossom into a star during his prime. Unfortunately, like normal human beings, basketball players also age. Because once they reach […]

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle may still be an underdog against Nikola Jokic to win MVP, but that doesn’t mean the big man is going to shy away from talking about the increasingly heated race for the highly coveted award. Per Marc Berman of the New York Post, ahead of the Knicks’ matchup against […]

There’s all of a sudden no love lost between the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks. And heck, it makes things all the more intriguing in the NBA when New York’s premier team (the Knicks) has a rivalry brewing with their wildly talented Brooklyn foes. The New Yorker came out with a cover story […]

What the New York Knicks have done so far this season has been nothing short of remarkable. A laughingstock for years now, Tom Thibodeau and the Knicks have completely flipped the script this year. Currently, they sit with a record of 37-28 with seven games left in the regular season. While Julius Randle is having […]

New York Knicks fanatic and ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith is making sure LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers know that his favorite team is rolling. The Knicks grabbed another huge win on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies to continue their impressive season, which has been nothing but monumental for the entire Big Apple. […]

The New York Knicks have raised not a few eyebrows this season for their improved play. For a number of fans and experts, Julius Randle is the one responsible for bringing the winning culture back into the franchise. For his efforts, teammate Taj Gibson believes Randle is one of the season’s MVP contenders. Per Mike […]

Young rookie Immanuel Quickley continues to roll in his debut season for the New York Knicks. On Sunday, the 21-year-old channeled his inner James Harden and pulled off a nasty side-step three to leave the Houston Rockets defense all confused. Watch Quickley make the former Rockets MVP proud (via New York Knicks): Sidestep splash https://t.co/3xBxqYQCyO […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has recently been linked with the New York Knicks, with the ‘Bockers reportedly looking for an opportunity to steal the superstar guard from Rip City. However, Jusuf Nurkic is not buying it. After the rumor trended online, Nurkic made sure to mock the news and the claim that the […]

Bill Walton is a huge Julius Randle fan. So much so, that the Hall of Famer came out with a perfect analogy to compare Randle to a legend of the New York Knicks franchise. In Walton’s mind, he believes that Randle is the second coming of the great Willis Reed: “Ive known Julius since he […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau has been around the game for quite some time now. He’s seen his fair share of talent through the years which is why it’s more than a little bit intriguing for him to imply that the Knicks appear to have unearthed the next Stephen Curry or the successor […]

Damian Lillard to the New York Knicks? While it may not seem likely it is certainly a possibility. Lillard has preached his loyalty to the Portland Trail Blazers but it might be time for him to move on. The Blazers currently sit in 7th place and they haven’t been able to put a good enough […]

Over a decade ago, LeBron James became arguably the biggest and most highly-anticipated free agent in NBA history. With every team looking to entice James to come aboard, the New York Knicks apparently went great lengths in trying lure him. According to this article by Bethy Squires of Vulture, the Knicks tapped into The Sopranos […]

It’s official: the New York Knicks have found their new franchise player and his name is Julius Randle. Of course, Knicks Nation will claim that they’ve known this from day one, but now that the All-Star is completely turning the franchise around, there is no question that the new king of the concrete jungle has […]

The New York Knicks and Julius Randle have rightfully raised eyebrows this season for their stellar play. One particular statistic reveals that the Knicks are almost unbeatable when they’re up by a huge margin. Per Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic, the Knicks hold an eye-popping 20-1 record when they’re able to mount a 16-point lead, […]

Michael Jordan made a triumphant return to the NBA during the 1995-96 season. After a brief stint in professional baseball, Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to a then-NBA record best 72-10 regular season mark and the fourth title in franchise history. He captured his fourth MVP award and immediately reclaimed his spot at the pinnacle […]

The Chicago Bulls will head to The Big Apple to take on the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Bulls-Knicks prediction and pick. Chicago enters this matchup having won four of its last six games despite not having Zach LaVine. New York has been […]

After close to two decades of being stuck in irrelevancy, the New York Knicks have come out this season with guns blazing towards the playoffs. What many expected to be a so-so year is now one that’s leading a lot of basketball fans back to the Big Apple and a resurgent team behind it, led […]

The New York Knicks were quiet at the trade deadline outside of one small deal, opting to roll with what they had instead of trying to make a big splash in order to make a playoff push. That doesn’t mean the Knicks didn’t consider making a trade, and they even kicked around the possibility of […]

The Phoenix Suns ended the New York Knick’s nine-game winning streak on Monday and this was thanks in large part to another tremendous performance by Chris Paul. The 11-time All-Star put the Suns on his back late in the game as he drained a couple of clutch shots to close out the contest. CP3 nailed […]