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Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony doesn’t like the firing of David Fizdale. As a former member of the New York Knicks, Anthony says that he now has a clearer perspective of the organization. “I don’t like it,” Anthony said of the axing, per Marc Berman of the New York Post. “Somebody had to take […]

Mario Hezonja signed with the Portland Trail Blazers this offseason after being rebuffed by the New York Knicks following a one-season stint with them. Now, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post, Hezonja would have been open to returning to the Knicks had they called him in the offseason and expressed their interest […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony is cognizant of how NBA stars have passed over the New York Knicks as a potential destination. This was something he didn’t do when the city clamored to have him as he looked to move on from the Denver Nuggets. While recent free-agent stars stars like Kyrie Irving and […]

Two days after firing head coach David Fizdale, the New York Knicks have released another statement regarding the matter. The post also includes a statement from Fizdale himself. The team’s farewell to their now ex-head coach only contains two sentences, with Fizdale’s own statement being much longer. “I have been blessed with the chance to […]

So, it happened: the New York Knicks fired head coach David Fizdale. It was probably the least surprising coaching fire in quite some time, especially after team president Steve Mills and general manager Scott Perry held an impromptu press conference 10 games into the season to express displeasure with the Knicks’ 2-8 start — and […]

New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett has given his sentiments regarding the team’s decision to fire head coach David Fizdale and assistant coach Keith Smart. Barrett, the third-overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft, thanked his former coaches for everything that they have done for him as he started his young career with the Knicks. […]

The departure of David Fizdale from the New York Knicks was a shock for the entire NBA, but it’s not something that blindsided most NBA fans given the Knicks’ tendency to mess up. Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni more than understands the predicament Fizdale is going through. D’Antoni spent years with the Knicks, being […]

In the latest episode of the dumpster fire that is the New York Knicks, the worst team in the NBA relieved David Fizdale of his duties as head coach. While speaking to reporters about Fizdale’s dismissal, third-year point guard Dennis Smith Jr. urged his team to take responsibility for their fallen lead general. “It’s tough. […]

Everyone knows that the New York Knicks are still in the midst of their rebuild, but it’s still tough for Knicks fans to see their team struggling like this. Their latest defeat against the Indiana Pacers is especially painful given the circumstances involving key man Julius Randle. The score was 104-103 in favor of the […]

After firing head coach David Fizdale, the New York Knicks are now hoping to turn around their fortunes by being active in the upcoming trade season. NBA teams can start moving players signed during free agency by Dec. 15, and according to Ian Begley of SNY.TV, the Knicks are keeping an “eye on a lot […]

New York Knicks veteran power forward Taj Gibson says players on the team loved ex-coach David Fizdale. Gibson says he was able to say goodbye to Fizdale on Friday, who was crying. Taj Gibson says was one of few players still around yesterday when Fizdale got axe. Hugged him. Saw him tear up but said […]

New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. says head coach David Fizdale getting fired on Friday “caught everybody by surprise.” Dennis Smith Jr. said the firing “caught everybody by surprise.” He said that the front office came and informed the players of the decision to make a coaching change. — Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) December […]

New York Knicks president Steve Mills and general manager Scott Perry didn’t address the media on Saturday before the team’s game against the Indiana Pacers. It was strange since New York fired head coach David Fizdale on Friday. Knicks interim head coach Mike Miller met with the media instead. Never seen this before. The Knicks […]

It’s no secret that the New York Knicks are enamored with Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri. According to Ian Begley of SNY, the level of interest in Ujiri is more than just exploratory. Will the Knicks have a shot at landing Ujiri? That’s unclear. But once the Knicks started struggling last month, multiple Madison Square […]

The New York Knicks will name Mike Miller as interim head coach after firing David Fizdale on Friday. According to Steve Popper of Newsday, Miller has received good reviews from around the NBA. Speaking to people around NBA heard good reviews on Mike Miller. Also confirmed what @TheFrankIsola wrote – Royal Ivey was not granted permission […]

The New York Knicks plan on either reassigning Steve Mills or parting ways with him, according to sources that spoke with Frank Isola of The Athletic. GM Scott Perry could be fired as well, meaning owner James Dolan could have to hire a new president, general manager and head coach. While there will be plenty of […]

Masai Ujiri might have interest in leaving the Toronto Raptors for the New York Knicks, but some around the NBA don’t believe that’s a good idea. According to Howard Beck of Bleacher Report, influential voices in the NBA have strongly advised Ujiri not to take the Knicks job if owner James Dolan fires Steve Mills […]

If the New York Knicks do end up showing team president Steve Mills the door, it seems that owner James Dolan has a potential replacement in his sights. According to Howard Beck of Bleacher Report, Dolan is “indeed enamored” with Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri, who led the Raptors to their first NBA championship in […]

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri turned down a lucrative extension from the Raptors last summer and would be intrigued by the challenge of fixing the New York Knicks, according to Howard Beck of Bleacher Report. The Knicks fired head coach David Fizdale on Friday and are widely expected to move on from president Steve Mills […]

The New York Knicks fired David Fizdale from his post as head coach on Friday and it doesn’t appear that team president Steve Mills will be that far behind. According to Frank Isola of The Athletic, Mills will likely be fired or demoted. “These last two seasons fall directly on Mills, who, according to sources, […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson said his heart goes out to colleague David Fizdale, who was recently relieved of his duties as head coach of the New York Knicks. Although the two franchises figure in a heated crosstown rivalry, Atkinson still felt bad hearing about Fizdale’s fate and the grim reality facing every underwhelming […]

The New York Knicks held a players-only meeting before the firing of head coach David Fizdale, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The meeting was largely led by veteran Marcus Morris prior to Friday’s practice. The Knicks players talked about how the group had to play harder with Fizdale’s job on the […]

The New York Knicks dismissed second-year head coach David Fizdale on Friday, opening a vacant position for candidates to contend for, provided they want to coach the team. A few early names are emerging as candidates for the job, including Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Jason Kidd, San Antonio Spurs assistant Becky Hammon, and former […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has enjoyed his post in charge of the Texas NBA franchise for two decades. In that span, he has seen many a coach come and go for other organizations. On Friday, David Fizdale was the latest head-coaching change, with the New York Knicks dismissing the former Miami Heat […]

New York–based actor and die-hard New York Knicks fan Michael Rapaport is known for his explicit — often filmed — rants about his beloved team. With the Knicks canning head coach David Fizdale in just his second season with the organization, Rapaport shared a video on Twitter on Friday apologizing to recent ‘Bockers heels in […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens has enjoyed a relatively stable and successful tenure at the helm of the franchise. On Friday after New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale was fired in just his second season, Stevens admitted to texting with the canned in-division rival coach. Per Celtics broadcaster Sean Grande on Twitter, Stevens […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr nearly chose the New York Knicks when then president Phil Jackson, his former coach with the Chicago Bulls, offered the vacant position to him in 2014. At the last second, however, Kerr fortuitously decided on the Warriors — making the right decision that would lead to three NBA […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra says it’s a shame the New York Knicks didn’t give David Fizdale and his staff more time to turn things around in The Big Apple. The Knicks fired Fizdale on Friday. He was in his second season with the organization. Erik Spoelstra on David Fizdale's firing: "They had a […]

Video has emerged of David Fizdale shaking hands with the New York Knicks’ brass just hours before he was fired on Friday. Fizdale coached the Knicks at practice. He was fired hours later. David Fizdale shaking hands with Knicks brass today at practice pic.twitter.com/ZdEjg5j7Ow — Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) December 6, 2019 New York is 4-18 […]

Rich Kleiman, manager and business partner of Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant, shared an image of former New York Knicks point guard Mark Jackson on Twitter this afternoon, likely in an attempt to petition for the Manhattan franchise to hire the ex-Golden State Warriors head coach for their vacant position. pic.twitter.com/AM7uxhZv8u — Ace (@richkleiman) December […]

The New York Knicks will name Mike Miller as interim head coach, according to Shams Charania. David Fizdale was fired by the Knicks earlier on Friday. The Knicks are naming assistant Mike Miller as the interim head coach, per league sources. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 6, 2019 The Knicks haven’t made the playoffs since […]

NBA champion forward Metta World Peace, also known previously as Ron Artest, is putting himself on the spot for the New York Knicks’ vacant head-coaching job. The Knicks axed David Fizdale in just his second season with the Big Apple franchise following a 4-18 record. World Peace, who briefly played with the ‘Bockers during the […]

There’s a lot of stats that prove the New York Knicks have been a walking disaster this century. The latest? The Knicks have had more coaches than playoff wins this century after firing David Fizdale on Friday. Knicks head coaches this century: 13 Knicks playoff wins this century: 9 — Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) December 6, […]

Hall of Famer and current TNT analyst Reggie Miller says he’s happy for David Fizdale, who was fired by the New York Knicks on Friday. Miller says Fizdale was dealt a terrible hand with the Knicks. I’m actually happy for Coach Dave Fizdale, he’s a good man who’s was dealt a terrible hand with the […]

David Fizdale coached the New York Knicks at practice on Friday and told reporters he wasn’t worried about his job security. A few hours later, Fizdale was fired by the Knicks. Life sure does come at you fast when you’re in the NBA. David Fizdale coached the Knicks in practice today. A few hours later […]

The New York Knicks fired David Fizdale as head coach on Friday, ending an experiment that lasted a year and a couple of months. The Knicks stunk during Fizdale’s short tenure as coach, going 21-83. That much is true. So, on the surface, New York’s decision to can Fizdale looks sound. Except it’s not. Here […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale’s termination, which seemed imminent a month ago, has finally happened, with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reporting that the franchise has finally made the long awaited move to fire Fizdale. Fizdale joined the staff in the spring of 2018 and has only been on the job for one season plus […]

The New York Knicks have fired head coach David Fizdale, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Knicks have also dismissed assistant coach Keith Smart. Knicks fired coach David Fizdale, league source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 6, 2019 New York is 4-18 on the season. They have the worst record in the […]

The New York Knicks’ hopes of snapping a seven-game skid quickly vanished after facing a hot-shooting Denver Nuggets team that made the most of the myriad of open looks they had Thursday night. Knicks coach David Fizdale was once again frustrated with his team’s perimeter defense, urging that his team must be consistent closing out […]