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Chris Paul is joining the Phoenix Suns after being traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder, but he was also apparently interested in the New York Knicks. Matt Barnes, who played with Paul on the Los Angeles Clippers, said that Paul lost interest in joining the Knicks due to the lack of fans that would be […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is set to take place on Wednesday night, and it is still a mystery where LaMelo Ball will be selected in the first round. Just a day before the draft, Ball confirmed that he has spoken to a total of five teams, per The Observer’s Rick Bonnell. Altogether, the playmaking guard […]

The New York Knicks should select Florida State wing Devin Vassell with the eighth pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Defense and shooting are the hallmarks of Vassell’s game. He’s a superb on-ball and perimeter defender, partially generated by his near-seven-foot wingspan. On the other end of the floor, Vassell has a lengthy, cockback jump […]

Now that Chris Paul has been traded to the Phoenix Suns, the New York Knicks could turn their attention to Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet, who becomes an unrestricted free agent once the 2020 free agency period begins. The Knicks are in desperate need of a starting-caliber point guard and VanVleet certainly fits that […]

The New York Knicks may be interested in bringing Carmelo Anthony back, but it’s not at the top of their offseason to-do list. Anthony played seven seasons in New York (2011-17), leading the Knicks to the playoffs three times and earning seven All-Star nods. He averaged 24.7 points per game as a Knick, but a […]

Despite early reports indicating that the New York Knicks would be willing to trade RJ Barrett or Mitchell Robinson for the opportunity to draft LaMelo Ball in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft, Chad Ford has clarified that the oft-maligned franchise views that asking price as to high. No, I didn’t write that the Knicks are […]

The New York Knicks could potentially make some big moves when free agency starts on Nov. 20. According to SNY’s Ian Begley, if the Knicks were to acquire guards Chris Paul or Russell Westbrook and trade power forward Julius Randle, they can potentially sign some veterans such as swingman Justin Holiday to fill out the roster. […]

The New York Knicks hired Tom Thibodeau as their next head coach and he’s not content with settling for a rebuild in his first season. With the offseason rapidly approaching, Thibodeau is pushing for the Knicks to make win-now moves, per Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News. In the past week, the Knicks […]

If the Houston Rockets are willing to trade Russell Westbrook at a discount price, the New York Knicks are all-in on acquiring the former MVP, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. Westbrook is still one of the best players in the NBA. However, he’s owed $130 million over the next three years […]

The New York Knicks reportedly have trade interest in Gordon Hayward if the Boston Celtics decide to move him, per Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Hayward has a player option for the 2020-21 season worth $34,187,085. There have been rumors going around that the former Utah Jazz All-Star could decline it and enter unrestricted free […]

Since reports emerged that Russell Westbrook wants to leave the Houston Rockets, several teams have been rumored to be among his possible destinations. Among them are the New York Knicks, with Knicks fans being split on whether they want to see the 2017 NBA MVP in a Knicks uniform or not when the 2020-21 season […]

As it would appear, the dreams that both Russell Westbrook and James Harden had set out on after the Houston Rockets traded for Westbrook won’t be achieved in dynamic duo fashion anymore. Westbrook, according to a report, has grown frustrated with his role on the floor after only one season with the Rockets, which has […]

Just over a week before free agency officials starts, things are already going haywire. One of the biggest names to be thrown into the mix is former MVP Russell Westbrook of the Houston Rockets. Westbrook is apparently not pleased with the situation over at Houston. And after an unsuccessful trial year with former teammate James […]

Could All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook get traded yet again? It appears at such a notion is at the very least a possibility as November reaches its halfway point. Both the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly showing interest in the longtime Oklahoma City Thunder point guard who is now with the […]

While the Phoenix Suns appear to be gathering momentum in their pursuit of Chris Paul, the New York Knicks are heading in the other direction. Ian Begley of SNY reports the Knicks are hesitant to part with the assets they feel would be necessary to complete a deal for the Oklahoma City Thunder point guard: […]

The New York Knicks have shut down the team’s training facility after three employees tested positive for COVID-19, the franchise formally announced through an official statement on Tuesday. With the Knicks now slated to encounter a deep cleaning of the team’s training facility, the team also pointed out that the three positive tests stemmed from […]

The Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks have interest in trading for Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. O’Connor reports that he’s heard the Rockets are open to trading Westbrook after just one season with him in the fold. Could the Clippers and Knicks be looking to […]

Under new head coach, Tom Thibodeau, the New York Knicks want to play a physical brand of basketball moving forward. With the 2020 NBA Draft on the horizon, the Knicks may be targeting Isaiah Stewart late in the first round of the draft, per Marc Berman of The New York Post. In today’s NBA, most […]

The New York Knicks have the no. 8 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, and they reportedly have their sights set on the most recent Wooden Award winner: Dayton star Obi Toppin. “I think eight is definitely the lowest he goes,” ESPN’s draft expert Jonathan Givony said about Toppin on Zach Lowe’s “The Lowe Post” […]

NBA franchises fall into a few categories sorted by a number of characteristics: location, history, and current contender status. Those three topics can push a franchise from being a lottery team one year to becoming a championship contender the following year. Since the NBA graced the nation, few teams have found success in being able […]

New York Knicks big man Julius Randle and Sacramento Kings shooting guard Buddy Hield have been going hard during the NBA offseason. The two NBA stars recently took part in a highly competitive pick-up game alongside Utah Jazz guard Emmanuel Mudiay. Buddy Hield, Julius Randle and Emmanuel Mudiay pulled up to play pickup ♨️ (via […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet becomes an unrestricted free agent once the 2020 free agency period starts. Among other teams, the New York Knicks are expected to pursue the Rockford, Illinois native. While VanVleet would be the best player on the Knicks should he leave the Raptors for the Big Apple, some around the […]

The New York Knicks are interested in a Justin Holiday reunion this offseason, per Ian Begley of SNY. Holiday played for the Knicks during the 2016-17 season. The Indiana Pacers guard becomes an unrestricted free agent once the 2020 free agency period begins. During the 2019-20 season, Holiday appeared in 73 games for the Pacers. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul has recently emerged as one of the hottest names in the trade market. The New York Knicks have been one of the teams that has been linked to the 10-time All-Star, but at least according to former head coach David Fizdale, it wouldn’t be a good move for […]

The New York Knicks might still be hoping to sign at least one of the “Banana Boat” crew this offseason. Ian Begley of SNY suggested in September the Knicks might hope to bring back Carmelo Anthony in the event New York could pull off a trade for Chris Paul. However, it seems Leon Rose and […]

The word success hasn’t exactly been synonymous with the disenchanted New York Knicks franchise over the last few years. The supposed Mecca of basketball has been plagued by dysfunction and mismanagement — which is a sure-fire recipe for consistent losing. While the once-respected ‘Bockers have now become the butt of jokes online, ESPN’s esteemed insider […]

The New York Knicks would appear to have interest moving up in this month’s NBA draft, but they will not sacrifice their future in the process. Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors could be amenable to trading back. But the Dubs seem to have interest in the likes of Deni Avdija and James Wiseman, and are […]

New York Knicks owner James Dolan has reasons to celebrate as congressman Max Rose is set to lose his position to his political rival in Nicole Malliotakis. Dolan previously had a feud with Rose who pleaded the former to sell the franchise amidst the team’s struggles. Dolan responded by donating $50,000 to Malliotakis, as per […]

Detroit Pistons big man Christian Wood remains a free agent target for the New York Knicks, according to Ian Begley of SNY. Wood becomes an unrestricted free agent once the 2020 free agency period begins. Free agency is supposed to start a few days after the 2020 draft. As we get closer to free agency, […]

A new report has just emerged pertaining to a possible rekindling of the age-old feud between two cross-town rivals in the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks. This time around, it reportedly centers on highly-touted draft prospect, RJ Hampton, who is apparently a target for both teams. According to Marc Berman of the New […]

If LaVar Ball will be in charge of where his youngest son LaMelo Ball ends up in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft, he prefers it to be on the East coast. The Ball family patriarch recently revealed that he hopes Melo will get drafted either by the Detroit Pistons or the New York Knicks. https://twitter.com/Pistons__Talk/status/1322253459362582537 […]

Everybody loves a good underdog story, and Jeremy Lin’s tale of becoming an overnight celebrity in the world of the NBA as a member of the New York Knicks ranks as one of the best in the 21st century. Lin was an undrafted guard out of Harvard who didn’t seem to have what it took […]

If the rumors hold true, NBA guards Chris Paul and Dennis Smith Jr. could soon be teaming up as members of the New York Knicks. For the time being, though, they’re coming together on a more pressing cause: voting. On Wednesday at Fayetteville State University in North Carolina—the hometown of Smith Jr. and home state […]

It didn’t take long for Daryl Morey to land on his feet. The former Houston Rockets architect will oversee the Philadelphia 76ers’ basketball operations department. A deal will likely be finalized in the next few days, giving Morey ample time to figure out what he’s going to do with the Sixers’ worst contract, Al Horford. […]

In just two years’ time, Brooklyn Nets guard-forward Joe Harris has doubled down his stock with the franchise, making him a coveted free agent as the offseason nears. As the Nets front office will strategically attempt to legitimize their roster in order to please their co-stars in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, Harris will surely […]

The New York Knicks once again floundered near the bottom of the standings in the 2019-20 NBA season – which isn’t exactly surprising given the current state of the disenchanted franchise. Judging by the Knicks’ current makeup looks like they are bound to repeat the same grim fate if drastic changes won’t be made within […]

Former Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl delivered another hot take, this time pertaining to his former player in Carmelo Anthony. In a recent Twitter post, Karl claimed that trading Anthony from the Nuggets to the New York Knicks was the best trade to ever happen for Denver: Almost 10 years ago, Melo was traded […]

The New York Knicks have been doing their due diligence in scouting who they could select with their no. 8 pick in this year’s NBA draft. According to Ian Begley of SportsNet New York, the Knicks are reportedly keeping a close eye on Florida State standout Devin Vassell. Too close, in fact, that an anonymous […]

The New York Knicks need a star to build around, and LaMelo Ball comes prepackaged with the star power and subsequent talent to move the needle. However, the lottery odds didn’t line up for the Knicks, and Ball will surely be gone by the time they select with the eighth pick. On the daily Locked […]