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As Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took in the awesomeness of Episodes 7 and 8 of “The Last Dance” on Sunday, he could not help but share his thoughts about Madison Square Garden. MSG is the home of the New York Knicks, who in the 1990s were one of the fiercest competitors of Michael […]

Tom Thibodeau has been one of the hottest tickets of late, with several teams reportedly looking at the 62-year-old to become their next head coach. Interested teams include the New Jersey Nets, Houston Rockets, and the New York Knicks. For his part, Tom Thibodeau has now addressed the rumors, saying that at this point, there […]

New York Knicks legend Patrick Ewing was recently on the receiving end of some harsh criticism from one of his former teammates, Charles Oakley. According to Oakley, New York’s failures from the 1990’s can be blamed on Ewing for the latter’s tendency to “duck adversity.” Ewing has spoken out about the controversial statement, but has […]

On May 7, 1994, the eighth-seeded Denver Nuggets defeated the 63-win Seattle SuperSonics to advance to the Western Conference semifinals—marking the first time an eight seeded team won a playoff series. In their honor, let’s revisit (and rank) the 8-over-1 upsets in NBA history. 5) 2012: Philadelphia 76ers over Chicago Bulls (4-2) This first-round series—and […]

Count Rasheed Wallace among the minority who do not think James Dolan is the problem with the New York Knicks. The former NBA big man, who spent one season with the Knicks in 2012-13, doesn’t necessarily place the blame on Dolan for the franchise’s ineptitude over the last couple of decades: “No, not really, because […]

New York Knicks icon Patrick Ewing revealed on Tuesday that his two Olympic gold medals and his NCAA championship ring from his Georgetown days were stolen. The Hall of Famer discussed the loss of his 1984 and 1992 Olympic medals as a guest on “The Dan Patrick Show.” “My house got broken into in New York, […]

The New York Knicks have been eyeing NBA Draft prospect R.J. Hampton, who skipped college to play in New Zealand. The 6-foot-5 point guard is under consideration by the front office if the Knicks select between sixth and 10th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. The Knicks have struggled to find a suitable point guard […]

ESPN’s astounding docu-series “The Last Dance” has captivated pretty much the entire basketball world, as it delves into the extremely intriguing history of Michael Jordan and his Chicago Bulls’ dynasty in the 1990’s. That is, apparently, with the exception of New York Knicks legend Patrick Ewing, who is actually also featured in the hit show. […]

The New York Knicks are hoping former CAA agent Leon Rose can save the franchise. Rose is the new president of basketball operations for the Knicks and being tasked to fix one of the most dysfunctional organizations in the NBA. The Knicks haven’t had a winning record or made the playoffs since the 2012-13 season. […]

There was a time when Charles Oakley was one of the most beloved figures in New York. Heck, that was a just a few months ago. Now, Oakley is sullying his reputation in The Big Apple so badly that some New York Knicks fans are beginning to side with James Dolan in Oakley’s feud with […]

Former New York Knicks forward Charles Oakley recently took a dig at Knicks legend and former teammate Patrick Ewing. According to Oakley, Ewing “ducked adversity” and was one of the main reasons why New York was not able to achieve ultimate success in the 1990s. Jeff Van Gundy, a former Knicks coach, could not help […]

Episodes 5 and 6 of “The Last Dance” delved into plenty of subjects, exploring a wide gamut of Michael Jordan antics, his relationships with fellow players, and his ultimate desire to become the best player alive. Here are six of the best things that took place in these episodes of “The Last Dance.” Kobe on […]

The road to the Chicago Bulls’ first three-peat was not a walk in the park. The more they won, the more the target on their backs got bigger. In the Eastern Conference, Patrick Ewing and the New York Knicks were the top favorites to prevent Michael Jordan from getting his third ring, and in Episode […]

If the 2019-20 NBA season doesn’t resume, or jumps directly into the postseason, it will officially mark the end to Vince Carter’s illustrious, four-decade-spanning career. However, the Atlanta Hawks player and veteran of 22 seasons — the most in history — would still prefer to play some NBA hoops this summer, even without fans in […]

Jeremy Lin’s run in Madison Square Garden was short but memorable, so much so that the new York Knicks and the MSG Network decided to hold “Linsanity” Week during the tough self-isolation period. In an interview with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols, Lin revealed that he was “floored” when he first got the call from his agent […]

Jeremy Lin made quite a splash during his memorable run in the 2011-12 season with the New York Knicks. So much so, that his incredible spell of performances earned its very own moniker: “Linsanity.” Recently, the 6-foot-3 guard opened up about his time in The Big Apple. According to the then starting Knicks point guard, […]

Before the 2019-20 campaign was suspended due to COVID-19, the New York Knicks were in 12th place in the Eastern Conference standings with a 21-45 record. The franchise fired head coach David Fizdale after 22 games and exec Steve Mills was reassigned. The Knicks hired former CAA agent Leon Rose as their new president of basketball […]

New York Knicks president Leon Rose has plenty of decisions to make in the upcoming offseason, as his team is full of veterans on expiring and/or team-friendly deals, young players with plenty to prove, and is currently without a head coach. Among the many uncertainties surrounding the roster, Rose will have to figure out who […]

Jeremy Lin’s breakout with the New York Knicks during the 2011-12 NBA season remains one of the most unlikely rises in basketball history. With downtime due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lin revealed an interesting tidbit from around that time in his career: he actually wanted a lower offer from the Houston Rockets in restricted free […]

Apparently, former All-Star Metta World Peace does not think his time in the NBA is done. He’s not talking about making a glorious comeback as a player — after all he’s already 40 now — but as it turns out, he has been eyeing the post of the New York Knicks head coach. The outspoken […]

The New York Knicks plan to keep general manager Scott Perry in his current position, despite the recent hire of new president of basketball operations Leon Rose, according to Steve Popper of Newsday. “Scott is a well-respected basketball executive who I have known for more than 20 years, and I look forward to continuing to […]

Phil Jackson has the most championships (11) and highest winning-percentage (.704) of any coach in NBA history (min. 500 games) and the most playoff victories (229) over 20 seasons as an NBA head coach. He inherited teams laden with young superstars, but extracting the utmost production from stars is a) hard and b) a good […]

Former New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin will match the team’s donation for its COVID-19 relief. Lin delivered a special message to Knicks fans on the team’s official Twitter account: “New York, you guys will always have a special place in my heart …” @JLin7 with a message to New York. #LinsanityWeek pic.twitter.com/DvIMeKFrbW — […]

James L. Dolan, 64, has overseen a tumultuous tenure running the New York Knicks. His two decades in charge have been defined by incompetent management, petty behavior, and losing. Despite spending goads of money on high-profile NBA figures, Dolan is a pariah at Madison Square Garden—firmly amongst the most disliked owners in sports. So how […]

The New York Knicks have become a walking disaster under owner James Dolan. The franchise hasn’t had a winning record or made the playoffs since the 2012-13 season and the organization is seemingly always in the news for the wrong reasons. However, there’s a new man in New York whom Knicks fans are hoping can […]

New information has surfaced regarding the New York Knicks’ botched trade deal for D’Angelo Russell in February. The former Golden State Warriors All-Star point guard ultimately landed with the Minnesota Timberwolves, but as it turns out, the Knicks were actually one of the front-runners for Russell’s services at one point. According to a report by […]

The New York Knicks may be one of the most popular franchises in all of sports, bu there’s no denying that they have had a pretty terrible past few years. It seems that they have forgotten how to win, and to make matters worse, the front office does not appear to be taking the right […]

Former Lakers great Magic Johnson is on the record speaking about a failed trade that would have sent him to the New York Knicks. The story goes back all the way to 1996 when the Los Angeles Lakers point guard discussed lining up a potential trade that would have made him the face of the […]

There is no doubt that the Chicago Bulls were the most successful team in the 1990s. Being at the pinnacle of the sport meant that they made a few enemies along the way, so let’s take a look at some of Chicago’s most hated rivals of all time. One of the five rivalries we listed […]

New York Knicks owner James Dolan is back to full health after testing positive for COVID-19, according to Larry Brooks of The New York Post. Dolan tests negative and has recovered from coronavirus, Post has learned. Garden CEO participating in myriad clinical trials and extends pay period for venue employees. https://t.co/MCTRUrJZGP via @nypostsports — Larry […]

The Chicago Bulls have won six NBA championships in their history, all of which came when Michael Jordan graced the hardwood of the Chicago Stadium and the United Center in the ’90s. Along the way, the Bulls forged numerous heated rivalries that are still remembered today. Obviously, Chicago got the upper hand most of the […]

When it comes to competitive sports, few others compare to the intensity of the NBA Playoffs. As such, this annual event has brought about some of the most memorable individual performances in the history of the sport. As they say, the best of them shine when the lights are the brightest. Below we take a […]

New York Knicks general manager Leon Rose already has his eyes on a possible deputy, as he will reportedly sign former Cleveland Cavaliers executive Brock Aller to an important role within the organization. Per SNY.com, Rose is looking to tap Aller as his right-hand man in a bid to rescue the Knicks from years of […]

The New York Knicks are one of the most storied franchises in the NBA despite only having two championships. The allure of playing in Madison Square Garden and in front of celebrity row used to be a selling point for superstars, but the Knicks have recently turned into a walking disaster under owner James Dolan. […]

New York Knicks legend Walt Frazier recently defended his controversial remark regarding Chicago Bulls shooting guard Michael Jordan, who became a superstar all over again this past Sunday as ESPN finally aired the first and second installments of “The Last Dance” docu-series. Obviously Michael Jordan went on to become one of the greatest players in […]

The home crowd has long been considered as any team’s sixth man. There’s just something about playing in your own home floor, in front of your home fans that fuels players to perform at their best. Behind, or rather, around every home crowd is a home arena that figuratively and literally holds the supporters together. […]

The New York Knicks have begun believing again. To many, the Knicks hit rock bottom this season, and it now appears there is a light at the end of the tunnel. In a recent report by Ian Begley of SNY, the Knicks team insider shared how there seems to be a growing feeling within the […]

To be completely honest, rivalries today pale in comparison to that of many years ago. That may not exactly be a bad thing, but there’s no denying that the animosity between teams has somehow dwindled in the buddy-buddy world of today’s NBA. Even for the Heat. Nevertheless, this has not prevented us from reliving some […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony is the proud owner of one of the most notable 3-point celebrations in the basketball world. However, as it turns out, he may not be the original inventor of the move. Iman Shumpert, who played with Anthony with the New York Knicks, chatted with Sham Charania of The Athletic […]