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Former NBA star and future Hall of Fame forward Kevin Garnett is slightly surprised that Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant chose to play for the Brooklyn Nets over the New York Knicks. Garnett told Stefan Bondy of theNew York Daily News that the two superstars would have revolutionized the basketball world if they could reestablish […]

The New York Knicks’ downward spiral continues, and it’s just getting worse and worse. The bad news is that we’re only just around a quarter into the season. Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic detailed a laundry list of tragedies in New York’s embarrassing 132-88 loss against the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks: Bucks 132, Knicks 88The 6th-worst […]

The New York Knicks suffered another humiliating blowout defeat on Monday, as they were absolutely pummeled by the league-best Milwaukee Bucks. It was indeed a forgettable evening for the Knicks, as they succumbed to an overpowering Bucks side with a final score of 132-88. After the head-scratching 44-point defeat, New York forward Julius Randle spoke […]

The New York Knicks hit a new low in the 2019-20 NBA regular season, as they absorbed a 44-point beating at the hands of the league’s number one team, the Milwaukee Bucks, on Monday. After lambasting his players for seemingly accepting defeat even before the game started, Knicks head coach David Fizdale also chimed in […]

After their embarrassing 132-88 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale slammed his players for their lack of winning mentality. “Personally, I think we didn’t come in with an idea we could beat this team from the beginning,’’ Fizdale said, per Marc Berman of the New York Post. […]

Although it is just a few weeks into the 2019-20 NBA regular season, it is already safe to say that the New York Knicks are not a good basketball team. Despite initially having at least some aspirations of contending for the final few playoff spots in the Eastern Conference this time around, the Knicks currently […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is letting the New York Knicks know right off the bat that he means business. The reigning MVP served up a highlight facial at the expense of Julius Randle in the early goings of their respective teams’ match at the Fiserv Forum on Monday. Randle defended Antetokounmpo right at the […]

The New York Knicks will be without point guard Frank Ntilikina when they take on the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum. The French guard is still dealing with a sore upper back. Frank Ntilikina (sore upper back) is out for tonight’s game at Milwaukee. — NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) December 2, 2019 On Sunday, head coach […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is impressed with New York Knicks rookie forward RJ Barrett. Stevens says Barrett “looks way above his age.” “The first time I saw him in person up close here was the third game of the season and his body, physicality, skill level, all ready for the NBA. I think […]

New York Knicks forward Taj Gibson knows his team is struggling through the early stages of this season. His message on the situation is simple: stay focused and block out the noise. Via Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic: “Don’t worry about what people are saying,” Gibson said. “Don’t worry about outside noise, just stay focused. […]

The NBA’s new challenge rule has been met with mixed reactions. Some are in favor of the idea, while others are not. Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens appears to be in the camp of those who are opposed. In the latter stages of Sunday night’s game against the Knicks, Stevens challenged a call. Grant […]

Though he’s listed as doubtful for Monday night’s road game against the Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale believes Frank Ntilikina’s back injury isn’t severe: David Fizdale says Frank Ntilikina may miss the next game with his back injury, but the coach doesn't believe it's "severe." — Mike Vorkunov (@MikeVorkunov) December 1, […]

After a horrendous 4-16 start to the 2019-20 NBA regular season, it’s quite clear that the New York Knicks don’t possess enough talent to compete with the best teams in the Eastern Conference. But as far as head coach David Fizdale is concerned, his young squad simply needs to get over a mental hurdle in […]

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter will be the first to tell you that he had a great time with the New York Knicks. However, he was also one who pointed out that there are certain players who have expressed their frustrations with the ownership. This is why some Knicks fans found it weird that he […]

Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter has defended New York Knicks owner James Dolan from the fans who seem to blame him for everything. Kanter believes that the people blaming Dolan for the Knicks’ fate for the past several seasons are wrong, noting how he’s really good friends with the owner. Enes Kanter defended James […]

New York Knicks point guard Frank Ntilikina has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday’s game against the Boston Celtics due to upper back soreness, according to Keith Smith of Yahoo! Sports. The Knicks announced that Frank Ntilikina is OUT for the rest of the game due to a sore upper back. He was […]

Boston Celtics star point guard Kemba Walker is already putting on a show against the New York Knicks on Sunday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. Just a few minutes into the game, Walker finished a ridiculous reverse layup while appearing to take a bit of contact on the break: What a finish by Kemba Walker! […]

New York Knicks wing Kevin Knox is in the starting lineup against the Boston Celtics on Sunday afternoon just two days after he was benched against the Philadelphia 76ers. Marcus Morris Sr. is sidelined due to cervical spasms according to the Knicks Twitter account, opening up a spot for Knox in the rotation: Marcus Morris […]

New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox found himself glued to the pine for Friday’s defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers. For the first time in his career, he was healthy enough to suit up — yet head coach David Fizdale opted not to deploy the team’s No. 9 overall pick from the 2018 […]

The New York Knicks are in dire need of a change, and that change might come in the form of Masai Ujiri. According to Steve Popper of Newsday, there are rumors that the Toronto Raptors are fearing that president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri could make the transfer to New York should the Knicks come […]

Rapper J Cole was at New York Knicks practice on Saturday and gave some advice to guard Frank Ntilikina. Ntilikina says it was “awesome” being able to chat with the famous artist about life in general and how to be a better person as a whole. “It was awesome. The huge thing is that he […]

The New York Knicks are on a five-game losing streak and 2-8 in their last 10 games. Head coach David Fizdale, however, insists that the Knicks are playing better basketball as of late. “We’ve played better basketball,” Fizdale said after Saturday’s practice, via SNY. “It may not show up in wins, but I think overall, […]

New York Knicks forward Marcus Morris has been listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Boston Celtics due to cervical spasms. Morris played 34 minutes on Friday against the Sixers, finishing with 20 points and seven rebounds. Knicks say Marcus Morris (cervical spasms) is questionable for tomorrow vs. the Celtics. Elfrid Payton was a […]

The New York Knicks rebuild is still a work in progress. Through 19 games, the Knicks stand at 4-15, tying the franchise record for worst start to a season according to ESPN Stats & Info. A 4-15 stretch to start the season has happened three times before in team history and most recently in 2014-15. […]

New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. is currently having the worst season of his young career, but head coach David Fizdale still believes that he’ll be able to turn things around. “I see him playing with a much more clear head, and just with more purpose. And his conditioning is starting to really […]

New York Knicks power forward Taj Gibson took his frustrations out on the rim early in first quarter of Friday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers, posterizing Sixers star Ben Simmons in the process. The poster came after Knicks rookie RJ Barrett found Gibson wide open in the post — a situation the 34-year-old veteran took […]

Adam Sandler’s latest film entitled “Uncut Gems” is set for release in the United States in a couple of weeks’ time. Created by famed brothers Josh and Benny Safdie, this highly-anticipated movie also features future NBA Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett, who according to the Safdie brothers themselves, almost did not make the cut. In […]

Fred VanVleet of the Toronto Raptors got his first view of New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett on Wednesday. From VanVleet’s perspective, the third overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft has the capacity to be a ‘good young player in the league.’ The Knicks guard has all the tools to succeed but it’s really […]

Former NBA star and current basketball analyst Richard Jefferson issued an “apology” to the New York Knicks for some comments that he made during the YES Network’s broadcast of their matchup against the Brooklyn Nets last Sunday. Well, sort of. Jefferson hosted a monologue on ESPN’s “The Jump” to clarify the comments as a “joke,” […]

New York Knicks rookie small forward RJ Barrett will play for Team Canada in its Olympic qualifying tournament from June 23-28 that will be hosted in Victoria, British Columbia. His head coach, David Fizdale, is thrilled by the news. “I love it,” Fizdale told Marc Berman of the New York Post. “I think those experiences […]

Knicks rookie RJ Barrett will face off against his hometown team for the first time on Wednesday night, as New York is scheduled to face the Toronto Raptors inside Scotiabank Area. The 19-year-old shared his thoughts on the matchup following Wednesday morning’s shootaround. He says it will be exciting and emotional, but he’s looking to […]

New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett has announced his intention to play for Team Canada at the last-chance Olympic qualifying tournament next summer, according to a report from TSN’s Josh Lewenberg. Barrett who hails from Mississauga, Ontario, made the announcement prior to Wednesday night’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors. “One-hundred per cent I plan to […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale had a rather terse response to some comments made by Richard Jefferson over the weekend. Jefferson said during Sunday’s broadcast of Knicks versus Brooklyn Nets that he decided to retire when the Knicks were the only team that offered him a contract. Fizdale, however, did not think much […]

The New York Knicks visit the Toronto Raptors on Thanksgiving Eve tomorrow, and the expected homecoming for rookie guard RJ Barrett might be delayed after the team announced the Canadian native is questionable, per SNY’s Ian Begley. Barrett (illness) is questionable for Wednesday’s Atlantic Division matchup with the Raptors in Ontario while third-year point guard […]

David Fizdale’s name did not take long to surface up in the hot seat, as the New York Knicks have struggled from the jump and accumulated a 4-13 record to start the season. According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, the win-loss column won’t be the one that determines Fizdale’s fate with the […]

Despite an abysmal 4-13 record to start the season, New York Knicks players still believe that they have a shot at making the playoffs. The Knicks have been pretty inconsistent this season, but for Mitchell Robinson, team chemistry will improve as the season wears on, per Marc Berman of the NY Post. “How can you […]

The New York Knicks continue to be an NBA laughing stock. Once again, they have one of the worst records in the league right now. It’s already bad enough that they’re in this kind of situation, with seemingly no bright future to look forward to. But to make things worse, Richard Jefferson — who is […]

Richard Jefferson claims the New York Knicks were the one team to offer him a contract during the 2018 offseason. Jefferson instead chose to retire. However, the Knicks are refuting Jefferson’s claim: For clarification purposes, it is not true that the New York Knicks offered Richard Jefferson a contract in either the summer of 2018 […]

Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets appear to have no chill at the moment, as they made sure that their cross-town rivals, the New York Knicks, were reminded that the Nets had just served them another defeat. Following Brooklyn’s 103-101 win against the Knicks on Sunday, the Nets and Durant took to social media to […]