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New York Knicks · 5 years agoKnicks' Julius Randle not worried about trade rumors

Julius Randle’s name has been thrown in the fire as a potential trade candidate, given how the New York Knicks free-agent signings have failed to click as expected. Randle holds some value as one of the younger yet developed pieces on their roster, but the sixth-year pro isn’t sweating the rumors with less than three […]

Portland Trail Blazers · 5 years agoPistons' Derrick Rose speaks out on Carmelo Anthony's resurgence with Blazers

Detroit Pistons spark plug Derrick Rose had plenty of praise for Portland Trail Blazers forward and former teammate Carmelo Anthony, having spent the 2016-17 season with him during his lone stint with the New York Knicks. Since the two went their separate ways, Melo has had two tough stints with the Oklahoma City Thunder and […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoSteve Nash sees RJ Barrett evolving into a 'great playmaker'

Steve Nash has seen plenty of New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett thanks in part to the latter’s participation with the Canadian national team. Nash is also Barrett’s godfather, so there’s a personal interest there. The dime maestro sees some good playmaking chops from the Knicks youngster, something he envisions will only evolve with time: […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoSteve Nash says Knicks rookie RJ Barrett still needs to work on his 'quickness and dexterity'

NBA Hall of Famer Steve Nash is keeping a close eye on the young career of his godson, New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett. The two-time MVP, who is considered the best Canadian player in NBA history, believes the 19-year-old player out of Duke has what it takes to bring New York back to relevance […]

Los Angeles Clippers · 5 years agoFormer exec claims Marcus Morris would solve a lot of Clippers' problems

One former NBA exec believes New York Knicks small forward Marcus Morris would be a good fit for the Los Angeles Clippers. Morris’ name has been mentioned in trade rumors with the February trade deadline looming. The Clippers are reportedly one of the teams with interest in trading for the veteran swingman, although it’s unknown […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoKnicks coach Mike Miller confident RJ Barrett will 'bounce back quick' from ankle injury

New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett went down in the third quarter of their 121-98 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night with an ankle injury. Apparently, this is the first time that Barrett had suffered a high ankle sprain as he did on Thursday. Nevertheless, Knicks head coach Mike Miller believes their 2019 […]

Los Angeles Lakers · 5 years agoWhy Marcus Morris should be at the top of the wish list for the Lakers via trade

The Los Angeles Lakers need to make Marcus Morris a priority before the trade deadline. The New York Knicks veteran forward made a bolt statement following his team’s latest loss. Morris told reporters on Thursday following the team’s latest blowout loss, this time at home to the Phoenix Suns, that the time for excuses is […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoVIDEO: Knicks' Julius Randle gets into it with Elie Okobo after blowout loss vs. Suns

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle was miffed at the end of a 121-98 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, nearly getting into it with backup point guard Elie Okobo at the end of regulation. The two exchanged words in the dying seconds of the fourth quarter, as Randle lightly tossed the ball toward […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoRUMOR: Knicks won't pursue Pistons' Andre Drummond, will try during free agency instead

The New York Knicks won’t chase down a trade for Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond, but will try their luck in free agency instead. The Mount Vernon native is heavily expected to opt-out of his contract this summer, which has made more teams unwilling to give up the first-round compensation the Pistons seek in exchange. […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoKnicks' Marcus Morris, Frank Ntilikina questionable to play vs. Suns

New York Knicks starters Marcus Morris and Frank Ntilikina have been upgraded to “questionable” as they hope to play in Thursday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns: Marcus Morris and Frank Ntilikina have been upgraded to questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Suns. Dennis Smith Jr remains out. — Stefan Bondy (@SbondyNBA) January 15, 2020 […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoRumor: Knicks won't trade Marcus Morris unless they get back a star-type player

The New York Knicks plan to keep Marcus Morris unless they get back a star-type player, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. Morris is currently out with a neck injury, but when he has been on the floor for the Knicks, the veteran small forward has been very effective. New York values […]

Phoenix Suns · 5 years agoSuns' Kelly Oubre Jr. out vs. Knicks due to concussion

The Phoenix Suns will be without small forward Kelly Oubre Jr. on Thursday when they take on the New York Knicks. The Suns say Oubre is in the concussion protocol. Kelly Oubre Jr. is in concussion protocol and is out for Thursday's game in New York against the Knicks. — Kellan Olson (@KellanOlson) January 15, […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoNets' DeAndre Jordan looks back on how he got Knicks' Mitchell Robinson to loosen up

Brooklyn Nets veteran center DeAndre Jordan only spent a brief three months as a member of the New York Knicks during the 2018-29 season, but apparently he was able to rub off on young center Mitchell Robinson, New York’s emerging rising star. Mitchell Robinson, 21, was selected in the second round of the 2018 NBA […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoVIDEO: Knicks fan who won $1,000 scratchers for making half-court shot reveals he only won $570

The New York Knicks were heavily criticized in recent days due to a peculiar prize for a fan knocking down a half-court shot. Normally in these circumstances, the lucky fan wins a cash prize; however, the Knicks — for whatever reason — decided to award the fan with $1,000 worth of lottery scratchers. On Tuesday, […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoNew York players are very relatable because they loathe their work commute

Aside from yet another lost season heading nowhere, one more headache New York Knicks players have to face on a daily basis is the maddening traffic of the Big Apple. This is definitely a huge factor for the players, who could not help but complain about all the time wasted in traffic. For his part, […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoKnicks waive Ivan Rabb, plan to sign Kenny Wooten to two-way deal

The New York Knicks decided to waive Ivan Rabb in an effort to sign Kenny Wooten to a two-way contract, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Knicks are waiving forward Ivan Rabb and planning to sign forward Kenny Wooten of G League Westchester to a two-way NBA deal, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoKnicks' Marcus Morris (neck) feeling better, but still dealing with irritation

New York Knicks small forward Marcus Morris will miss his fifth straight game on Tuesday when the Knicks take on the Milwaukee Bucks. Morris is still dealing with irritation in his neck: Knicks' Marcus Morris won't play vs. Bucks Tue. bc of a neck injury. Here's the play where he hurt it Jan. 1, then […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoWhy the New York Knicks should pursue an Andre Drummond trade

Detroit Pistons big man Andre Drummond is drawing interest from several teams around the NBA landscape. Around Christmas, it was reported that the Atlanta Hawks inquired about his availability, but no deal transpired. Now, with the trade deadline drawing near, other franchises are taking a look at Drummond, including the New York Knicks. The Knicks […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoRUMOR: Knicks still opposed to trading future 1st round picks

The New York Knicks could certainly use a major roster revamp, especially with how their 2019-20 NBA regular season has shaped up so far. With access to some young talents and enticing draft assets, the despondent franchise is expected to be major players in the upcoming trade deadline. However, according to Ian Begley of SNY, […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoKnicks' Dennis Smith Jr. says he's recovering faster than expected

Injuries have unfortunately plagued Dennis Smith Jr.’s career so far. The third-year pro has played in just 143 of a possible 246 career games and with the New York Knicks being just 11-29 on the season, the franchise is probably pretty happy to hear that the 6-foot-2 point guard is recovering from an oblique injury […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoVideo: Julius Randle reacts to big game after grandmother’s death

New York Knicks big man Julius Randle missed each of the team’s last two games as he spent time with his family following the death of his grandmother. On Sunday, Randle spoke about the influence his grandmother had on his life following a big win over the Miami Heat: "I really felt her out there […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoErik Spoelstra thinks Knicks firing David Fizdale was 'unfortunate'

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said the firing of former New York Knicks coach was “unfortunate” ahead of Miami’s game against New York on Sunday. He also took a dig at Knicks leadership: “You need stability from above.” https://t.co/51sB3wr0RW — Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) January 12, 2020 Fizdale used to be a member of Spoelstra’s […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoKnicks' Julius Randle back vs. Heat after missing 2 games for personal reasons

New York Knicks big man Julius Randle is back in the rotation for Sunday’s game against the Miami Heat. Randle had missed the past two games due to personal reasons. Julius Randle (personal reasons) has rejoined the team and will be available for today’s game against Miami. — NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) January 12, 2020 Randle had […]

Atlanta Hawks · 5 years agoReport: Teams in touch with Hawks came away with impression they have more interest in Steven Adams than Andre Drummond

Several teams in touch with the Atlanta Hawks recently came away with the impression that the club prioritizes trading for Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams over Detroit Pistons big man Andre Drummond, according to Ian Begley of SNY. The Pistons are expected to trade Drummond before the February trade deadline. They have had discussions […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoLonzo Ball thinks LaMelo Ball would be a good fit for Knicks

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball says his younger brother, LaMelo Ball, would be a good fit for the New York Knicks if the franchise drafts him in the 2020 draft. LaMelo’s NBA draft stock is steadily rising and there are some who believe he can be the No. 1 overall pick in the […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoDennis Smith Jr, Marcus Morris are questionable to play vs. Heat

New York Knicks forward Marcus Morris and guard Dennis Smith Jr. are listed as questionable for their team’s game against the Miami Heat on Sunday, according to the team. Injury Report for 1/12 versus Miami: Probable – Bullock (contused left thigh), Ntilikina (sore groin), Randle (personal reasons) and Robinson (sprained left great toe); Questionable – […]

Detroit Pistons · 5 years agoReport: Pistons initiated Andre Drummond trade talks with Knicks, have interest in Julius Randle, Frank Ntilikina

The Detroit Pistons initiated Andre Drummond trade talks with the New York Knicks, according to Vincent Ellis of The Detroit Free Press. The Pistons have interest in acquiring Julius Randle and Frank Ntilikina from the Knicks: The source said it was the Pistons who initiated discussions with a package centered around Andre Drummond and another […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoWhy the Knicks should look into acquiring Malik Monk

The New York Knicks had an opportunity to take Charlotte Hornets third-year shooting guard Malik Monk in the 2017 NBA Draft. They looked closely at the Kentucky Wildcat during the pre-draft process (only to take a Wildcat the next year in Kevin Knox) and instead, controversially to this day, selected raw French guard Frank Ntilikina, […]

New Orleans Pelicans · 5 years agoVIDEO: Zion Williamson, RJ Barrett perform signature handshake after Pelicans-Knicks game

After the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the New York Knicks, Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett met and greeted each other with the signature handshake they once did as teammates at Duke University. This was the first time the Pelicans and Knicks have played each other in the regular season, although Williamson didn’t play. ion still […]

Detroit Pistons · 5 years agoRUMOR: Pistons-Knicks talks about Andre Drummond 'more than just exploratory'

Center Andre Drummond may not be with the Detroit Pistons much longer. The two-time center is on the trade market, and on Friday news broke that the New York Knicks have discussed dealing for Drummond with Detroit. According to SNY’s Ian Begley, however, despite conversations not going far, the trade talks bringing Drummond to the […]

New Orleans Pelicans · 5 years agoVIDEO: Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes denies Kevin Knox's poster attempt

The New Orleans Pelicans still do not have first overall pick Zion Williamson on the court just yet, but that does not mean they can’t play without athletic marvels. Rookie center Jaxson Hayes met second-year New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox at the top of the summit in the second quarter of the two teams’ […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoKnicks have made an inquiry on Pistons' Andre Drummond

The New York Knicks have inquired into Detroit Pistons All-Star center Andre Drummond’s availability, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. "One team, I'm told, that has made an inquiry (on Andre Drummond) are the Knicks." NBA Insider @ShamsCharania shares an update on the Pistons center. pic.twitter.com/xH3XB6VHtN — Stadium (@Stadium) January 10, 2020 Drummond, 26, is […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoReport: Knicks trying to find silver lining in Kawhi Leonard jab

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard recently confirmed previous reports stating that the new York Knicks were never really on his radar in terms of the potential teams he considered during last summer’s free agency. For most, this served as another blow for the Knicks after an incredibly disappointing offseason period. This does not appear […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoThe New York Knicks should hold on to Marcus Morris

When you’re 10-28, you’re likely going to be open for business at the NBA trade deadline. On the contrary, the New York Knicks are in the right frame of mind in wanting to retain their best player, Marcus Morris. Wednesday morning Yahoo Sports’ Vincent Goodwill reported that the Knicks intend to hold on to Morris, […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoReport: Knicks' Julius Randle looked distraught, was brought into room for privacy after Lakers game

The New York Knicks have already ruled Julius Randle out for Wednesday’s game against the Utah Jazz for what the team is calling personal reasons. According to Marc Berman of The New York Post, Randle looked distraught in the Knicks’ locker room and was brought into a room for privacy after New York lost to […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoKnicks forward Bobby Portis fined $25,000 for flagrant foul on Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

The NBA has fined New York Knicks forward Bobby Portis for his Flagrant 2 foul on Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope during Tuesday’s contest. Portis’ participation in the game was short-lived after nearly knocking KCP with a hard hit to his head from his shoulders (with the latter’s headband flying down the baseline). Portis […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoKnicks' Bobby Portis apologizes to Lakers' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope on Twitter

New York Knicks big man Bobby Portis was ejected on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers after smacking Kentavious Caldwell-Pope across the head. Portis, though, didn’t mean to hurt Caldwell-Pope. The Knicks forward took to Twitter to apologize to KCP: truly apologize to @CaldwellPope on this play..my intent was not to hurt him…was just trying […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoReport: Knicks not planning to trade Marcus Morris

New York Knicks small forward Marcus Morris has been drawing interest from multiple teams with the trade deadline less than a month away. However, according to Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports, the Knicks aren’t planning to trade Morris: Knicks forward Marcus Morris Sr. is a hot name around league circles for so many reasons, but […]

Los Angeles Lakers · 5 years agoLakers' Kyle Kuzma reacts to scary Anthony Davis injury and the major change coming to his role

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers handled the New York Knicks with relative ease on Tuesday night at the Staples Center. The struggling Knicks couldn’t keep up with the red-hot Lakers, even when superstar Anthony Davis went down with a back injury early in the second half and didn’t return. Despite blowing out the […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoJulius Randle out vs. Jazz for personal reasons

New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle has been ruled out of Wednesday night’s game against the Utah Jazz for personal reasons, according to a report from Ian Begley of SNY. A part of his report, Begley notes that Randle did not travel with the team. It’s not clear if he will re-join the team […]

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