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The New York Knicks have shown a marked improvement so far in head coach Tom Thibodeau’s first season in charge, compiling an 11-13 record and the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference standings heading into Sunday’s game against the Miami Heat. Despite the Knicks’ encouraging start, there are those who say that Thibodeau has been […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau looked back on his time with the Chicago Bulls. He is set to face former player Jimmy Butler when the Knickerbockers host the Miami Heat on Sunday night. The veteran tactician admitted that he didn’t exactly envision Jimmy Butler to emerge as a star in the league, several […]

The Detroit Pistons are reportedly nearing a deal to trade Derrick Rose to the New York Knicks for Dennis Smith Jr. and draft compensation, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. There had been plenty of rumors surrounding the Knicks’ interest in Derrick Rose, and it appears the two sides have agreed to a deal […]

The New York Knicks have emerged as a team that would like to acquire Derrick Rose in a trade ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Amid the trade rumors between the Knicks and Detroit Pistons, the Pistons have their sights on either Frank Ntilikina or Kevin Knox, per SNY’s Ian Begley. Both the Pistons and […]

Veteran point guard Derrick Rose has already requested a trade from the Detroit Pistons which led him to sit out Saturday night’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Several suitors are expected to come after Rose’s services but a team that must get in the sweepstakes are the New York Knicks. The struggling team has […]

Derrick Rose appears to be on his way out of the Detroit Pistons. The New York Knicks have emerged as one of the frontrunners to land the former Most Valuable Player winner, as a reunion with Rose and Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau — Rose’s coach during his prime years with the Chicago Bulls — […]

The New York Knicks have been surprisingly feisty to start the 2020-21 NBA season. While much of that improved play can be explained by the new coaching staff, headlined by former NBA Coach of the Year Tom Thibodeau, rookie guard Immanuel Quickley has also captured the attention of the denizens of Madison Square Garden. On […]

NBA legend and New York Knicks Hall of Famer Walt “Clyde” Frazier shared an interesting story of Portland Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter’s generosity during the broadcast of today’s game. This story from Clyde about Enes Kanter giving him a Gucci gift certificate deserves to be revisited😂 pic.twitter.com/pOBNewzhLN — The Knicks Wall (@TheKnicksWall) February 6, […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau has been doing an admirable job in his first year with the team. The franchise’s former star in Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony didn’t hold back in acknowledging the work and of Thibodeau in the Big Apple, so far. “I think we all know what Thibs brings […]

The New York Knicks are right in the middle of the Eastern Conference playoff race through the first chunk of the NBA season, and former Knick great Carmelo Anthony gives head coach Tom Thibodeau a lot of credit. Melo thinks Thibs has the Knicks back on track 🔥 #STAYME7O (@sny_knicks) pic.twitter.com/qPvMaTC3Ij — The Knicks Wall […]

Houston Rockets guard Victor Oladipo could find himself on the move once more this season ahead of the 2021 NBA trade deadline. According to Tim Bontemps of ESPN, Oladipo and P.J. Tucker are two names being mentioned around the league as possible trade candidates. Oladipo was already involved in one of the most talked-about trades […]

Among the NBA’s elite superstars who suffered a torn Achilles, the only one who was able to play at the same level as he did before the injury was the Atlanta Hawks’ Dominique Wilkins. Not Elgin Baylor. Not Patrick Ewing. Not Kobe Bryant. And so far, not Cousins. The injury occurred in January of 1992. […]

New York Knicks guard Elfrid Payton is clearly a fan of his teammate Julius Randle. He said the much-improved forward has done enough to make a case for his first ever NBA All-Star stint. Payton is all in on the Randle Bandwagon as the 26-year-old has been showcasing his all-around game throughout this season as […]

Immanuel Quickley has been showing out this season as a rookie and proving to be a vital piece of the New York Knicks’ future. The former Kentucky standout fell to 25th overall in the 2020 draft, but he’s already emerging as an absolute steal. In a way you need to see and hear to believe, […]

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is set to leave his post later this year. Bezos said he will stay engaged in important Amazon projects but will also have more time to focus on his other business ventures. With Bezos set to enter a new chapter, it would be nice if the business mogul stepped into the […]

JJ Redick’s saga with the New Orleans Pelicans continues, and according to reports, the New York Knicks have emerged as another preferred destination for the sharp-shooting veteran. Redick already appears to have one foot outside the door at this point, with a move away from New Orleans already on the horizon. Speaking on his podcast, […]

Immanuel Quickley has quickly wowed fans of the New York Knicks with his floater, but he’s been converting floaters at a high clip since college. John Calipari, who coached Quickley at Kentucky, revealed the true story behind Quickley’s ability to hit floaters with ease. “The one thing we demand these guys have is that floater,” […]

Knicks and Warriors fans, and Steph Curry himself, all know the NBA’s history is chock-full of what-ifs. What if Michael Jordan never left to play baseball? What if superstars like Derrick Rose and Tracy McGrady never got injured? A bulk of these what-ifs happen during the draft. What if the Charlotte Hornets did not trade […]

The New York Knicks fell to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, 129-114, for their 12th loss of the season against nine wins. But one positive in the defeat was another strong showing from rookie guard Immanuel Quickley, who finished with 25 points for the second straight game. Quickley also added three rebounds, three assists, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers may have defeated the New York Knicks on Sunday, but young guns RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley got the attention of two-way stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Leonard finished with 28 points in the Clippers’ 129-115 victory. However, this did not hinder him from noticing Barrett’s aggressiveness and eagerness to […]

Paul George knows that Immanuel Quickley of the New York Knicks has been one of the hottest NBA rookies as of late. The 25th overall pick of the 2020 NBA draft who was acquired by the Knicks on draft day has been a huge spark off the bench for head coach Tom Thibodeau. On Sunday […]

Immanuel Quickley is rapidly becoming a fan favorite on the New York Knicks, and he got a chance to meet one of his idols on the court Sunday. While taking on the Los Angeles Clippers, Quickley shared a cool moment with Lou Williams. The 21-year-old later responded to that moment captured by broadcasts, calling Williams […]

Numerous insiders were concerned with the 2020 NBA Draft class. Apparently, there wasn’t enough star power on the draft board. Numerous critics claimed that some players would take up to 3-5 years in order to fully develop. It would be understandable for these NBA rookies to not come out the gates swinging. Due to the […]

Objectively speaking, rookie guard Immanuel Quickley looked like a safe bet to be a mere rotation player in head coach Tom Thibodeau’s rotation this season. And then they began playing the games, and a funny thing happened: Quickley became an ambush building block for the New York Knicks. In a couple draft day trades involving […]

Former No. 9 overall pick Dennis Smith Jr. of the New York Knicks has requested to play in the G-League with the Westchester Knicks, according to the New York Daily News’ Stefan Bondy. Following Bondy’s reporting, Steve Popper of Newsday Sports confirmed the news on Twitter: Can confirm report by @SBondyNYDN – Dennis Smith Jr. […]

New York Knicks rookie Immanuel Quickley has been showing out with impressive performances in the early stages of his campaign in the 2020-21 season. His notable production on the floor eventually raised concerns as to why the former Kentucky standout isn’t seeing himself as part of the team’s starting lineup. After their game against the […]

The revamped New York Knicks are showing a huge turnaround in the early stages of the 2020-21 season. They successfully dealt damage to their opponents once again as they matched up against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night with RJ Barrett and Julius Randle leading the way for the Knicks. After the game, the Canadian […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is not giving in on the public outcry for Immanuel Quickley to be elevated as the team’s starting point guard. Shortly after the Knicks dispatched the Cleveland Cavaliers, 102-81, at Madison Square Garden on Friday, the 63-year-old tactician addressed why being in the first five is a non-issue […]

The New York Knicks are continuing to show interest in Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine in the event he is made available. Ian Begley of SNY reports the Knicks are monitoring LaVine’s status, though he added it is unknown whether the Bulls will be open to moving the star 2-guard: Obviously, now that Brooklyn has […]

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson did not want to elaborate much on a since-deleted tweet that sent mixed messages about his feelings regarding his role on the team. The tweet, sent after Tuesday’s loss to the Utah Jazz, said “One day they’ll let me play.” It was a strange statement, considering Robinson had started […]

The New York Knicks have shown signs of competitiveness. Their young talents are coming into their own and continue to play at a high level. Immanuel Quickley has been one of the impressive rookies who has stood out for New York this season. The more he gets opportunities on the floor, the more he continues […]

New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson might be looking for a bigger role as expressed in a now-deleted tweet. Head coach Tom Thibodeau holds the keys to Robinson’s wishes but he’s the subject has not been raised in their face-to-face discussions. Per Ian Begley of SNY, Thibodeau shared that he’s not into social media […]

Detroit Pistons guard and former NBA MVP Derrick Rose finds himself in the midst of trade rumors yet again. Although his best days are far behind him, Rose has adjusted well as a solid, role player. Last season with the Pistons, he averaged 18.1 points, 2.4 boards, and 5.6 assists with good efficiency from the field. His […]

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson tweeted and subsequently deleted a brief statement regarding his lack of playing time following the team’s loss to the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. Robinson sent out a late-night tweet with the caption “One day they’ll let me play” before almost immediately deleting the tweet. Mitchell Robinson just posted and […]

The New York Knicks had reportedly hoped to upgrade the point guard position last offseason by trading for New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball. Ian Begley of SNY reported there had been some support within the organization to push for Ball, though nothing ever developed: Entering the 2020 offseason, there had been support in some […]

Amid a struggle on the offensive end, the Utah Jazz managed to squeeze out a victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday. According to center Rudy Gobert, the ‘ugly’ win proves that the Jazz are legit. Per Eric Walden of The Salt Late Tribune, Gobert acknowledged the offensive struggles against the Knicks. Despite this, […]

Austin Rivers made history when he became the first NBA player to play for his father, then Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers. Today, the New York Knicks guard will be in the history books for something he did on the court. Per ESPN Stats & Info, over the last 25 seasons, Rivers is […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is no stranger to incredible scoring explosions. In fact, the two-time MVP and six-time All-Star is the current leader in single-game scoring this season with his staggering 62-point game against the Portland Trail Blazers. However, on Tuesday night, it was another sweet-shooting guard who took the cake in terms […]

Multiple teams are interested in trading for Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers are among the teams in the market for Rose, also noting the former NBA MVP’s history with Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau: New York and the Clippers are […]