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After a thrilling Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night between the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors, the NBA’s current landscape was irrevocably changed after superstar Kevin Durant made his return and was promptly pulled after almost 12 minutes of action due to injury. Reports surfaced on Tuesday that the 31-year-old suffered […]

Charlotte Hornets star Kemba Walker should have plenty of teams interested in him if he chooses not to re-sign with the franchise this offseason. It’s no secret that Walker is one of the top free agents in the NBA, and that makes this a very important summer for the Hornets as they try to convince […]

Monday night may very well have changed the New York Knicks’ approach in free agency this summer, as their main target, Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant, suffered what is believed to be a torn Achilles in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Obviously, if it is true that Durant has torn his Achilles (and […]

It’s crazy how one moment, one second, can change the landscape of an entire league, but that is what happened in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night. Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant, an impending free agent whose upcoming offseason has been the hottest topic of discussion in basketball all season long, […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant suffered a devastating Achilles injury upon his return to the court for Game 5 of the NBA Finals, one that will most likely prove season-ending. Yet several teams would be willing to sign him to a max deal, even after he sustained a potential career-derailing injury. ESPN Insider Bobby […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were reportedly “not enamored” with the New York Knicks’ initial offer for talisman Anthony Davis, despite boasting one of the two most-coveted assets in the NBA Draft — the third overall pick. According to SNY’s Ian Begley, the Pelicans weren’t sold on offers by other suitors either, forcing them to look […]

As Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors shot free throws in the NBA Finals, Toronto Raptors fans tried to mess with his mind by chanting “New York Knicks!” Per Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun: "New York Knicks" chants while Kevin Durant shoots free throws! — Ryan Wolstat (@WolstatSun) June 11, 2019 Kevin Durant […]

Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that Anthony Davis has narrowed down his “two desired long-term destinations” to the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks. “Davis is now focused on the Lakers and Knicks as the two desired long-term destinations, league sources told The Athletic. Davis has not given Griffin or the Pelicans a […]

The New York Knicks may have missed out on the opportunity to draft Duke’s Zion Williamson by landing the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft, but the will still likely have the chance to draft his teammate, RJ Barrett. The general consensus is that the Knicks will end up taking Barrett at No. 3, […]

The Golden State Warriors have been reportedly harboring feelings of angst toward star Kevin Durant in light of his slower-than-expected return to the court after suffering what was initially deemed a “mild” calf strain. According to FS1 panelist Chris Broussard, this was largely due to rumblings that Durant has been talking to other players about […]

Former NFL wide receiver Cris Carter has provided New York Knicks supporters with a mouthwatering prospect for the upcoming season. According to the 53-year-old, the Knicks might just be looking at the possibility of having both Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard signing with their team this summer. Interesting insight from Chris Carter this morning on […]

Four teams have already inquired about New Orleans Pelicans talisman Anthony Davis, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The L.A. Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets have all been among the front offices asking about Davis, greasing the wheels on a potential trade. The Boston Celtics, who could potentially have the […]

It seems that highly touted draft prospect RJ Barrett has already come up with his shortlist of NBA teams he wants to play for. As a matter of fact, this has turned out to be an extremely short list, with just a single team on there for the former Duke standout — the New York […]

Free agency season is less than a month away, and the pressure is at an all-time high for the New York Knicks to bring in top-tier talents to the franchise. They have enough cap space to sign two players to max deals, and the consensus around the league is that their primary target is All-Star […]

The 2018-19 season reminded NBA fans just how good Kawhi Leonard really is. Scratch that. The truth is, it revealed to everyone how much better Leonard is than anyone thought. That’s why once he opts out of his contract this offseason in July, as he is expected to, he could be one of the most […]

The New York Knicks have the third overall pick in this month’s draft. The consensus around the league is that they will use it to select Duke University product RJ Barrett. Kevin Knox, the Knicks’ lottery pick last season, is excited about the possibility of playing with the 18-year-old prospect. In an interview with New […]

As the NBA world begins to prepare for a massive offseason, many teams are looking to free agency in an effort to get better. While players like Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard will dominate the presses, Kemba Walker is also planning on exploring the free agent market, but may have already ruled one team off […]

The New York Knicks enter the 2019 NBA offseason with cash and high hopes. In today’s NBA, that’s just not enough. But with a slew of great players available and rumors swirling, the Knicks may actually have a shot at being special. But what if they miss? What if they fail to land Kyrie Irving […]

With the first three games now behind us and game 4 set to tip off on Friday night, the NBA Finals are nearing an end. Thankfully, there is never a down moment in this beautiful league and the crowning of the 2019 NBA Champions will signal the start to the increasingly hectic 2019 NBA offseason. […]

The free agency season is just around the corner, which means NBA teams will look to sign one of the top-tier free agents this summer. In addition, it’s also the time when celebrities indirectly help the franchise their support, which is what rapper Fat Joe did when he saw incoming free agent Kyrie Irving recently. […]

Other teams with interest in Kyrie Irving are reportedly operating as if the Brooklyn Nets are the odds-on favorite to land him this summer, according to Ian Begley of SNY. This past week has brought numerous rumors suggesting Irving is going to sign with Brooklyn. According to BetOnline.ag, the New York Knicks are still the […]

Golden State Warriors superstar small forward Kevin Durant has posted a cryptic message on his Instagram story about “false information.” 🤔 pic.twitter.com/sSasEE5bnC — Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) June 7, 2019 As has been the case all season, rumors surrounding Durant’s free agency this summer continue to dominate the headlines despite the NBA Finals going on. […]

There has been a lot of smoke regarding the Brooklyn Nets signing Kyrie Irving away from the Boston Celtics this summer, and the speculation only grew louder when the Nets cleared a ton of cap space with a trade involving the Atlanta Hawks. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski soon confirmed all the other reporting out there stating […]

Thanks in large part to his outstanding play of late, Toronto Raptors veteran point guard Kyle Lowry has had his recent share of the limelight. Now in his first ever appearance in the NBA Finals — and with a legitimate shot at actually going all the way to bag the coveted trophy — some conflicting […]

New York Knicks president Steve Mills and general manager Scott Perry reportedly fully expect to get a free agent meeting with Kawhi Leonard this summer, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. Leonard becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Toronto Raptors. The Knicks […]

Expect the New York Knicks to make a push for Toronto Raptors All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard. This was what a league source told Newsday’s Steve Popper on June 6. According to a source with knowledge of their plans, the team is expected to push hard for Leonard when free agency begins on June 30 at […]

Duke standout RJ Barrett joined the crew of ESPN’s First Take for a wide-ranging interview on Thursday morning. During their discussion, Stephen A. Smith asked Barrett about the possibility of playing for the New York Knicks, who have landed the No. 3 overall pick in this year’s draft. “They’ve got you projected as the No. […]

Projected top three pick RJ Barrett says playing in Madison Square Garden 41 times a season would be “exciting” if he’s drafted by the New York Knicks in the 2019 NBA Draft. The Knicks have the third overall pick and are widely expected to draft Barrett. RJ says there isn’t any pressure when it comes […]

Jarrett Culver has one of the most well-rounded offensive games in the 2019 draft class. But as the Texas Tech guard continues to emphasize, though, it’s the other side of the ball that be believes most sets him apart from other high-level prospects. After his pre-draft workout with the New York Knicks on Wednesday, Culver […]

Kyrie Irving has now become more unlikely to return to the Boston Celtics, as there is a “low” probability to return to Bean Town after a disappointing end to the postseason. According to SNY’s Ian Begley, Irving has yet to rule out the New York Knicks or other suitors, despite recent rumors of the Brooklyn […]

Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz recalled the 2017 NBA Draft. He knew he had a chance of being the eighth overall pick and going to the New York Knicks. He even thought that the New Orleans Hornets — who had the 11th pick — would select him. Per Michael Scotto of The Athletic, Mitchell […]

The New Orleans Pelicans, Memphis Grizzlies and New York Knicks currently own the top three picks, respectively, in the 2019 NBA Draft. With these three struggling franchises slated to hold on to their picks come this summer, former Duke Blue Devils big man Zion Williamson, former Murray State Racers point guard Ja Morant and former […]

According to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Kyrie Irving has told the Brooklyn Nets he wants to sign with them this summer in free agency and not with the New York Knicks. Irving becomes an unrestricted free agent once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Boston Celtics. Uncle Drew grew up in New Jersey. […]

Hall of Famer Charles Barkley says the Brooklyn Nets are “clearly a more stable organization” than the New York Knicks and thinks star free agents should sign with Brooklyn instead of New York this summer. Both the Nets and Knicks have cap space to sign two max contract players this offseason and been linked to […]

NBA Hall of Famer and current TNT analyst Charles Barkley says Kevin Durant doesn’t have the “mental makeup” to play for the New York Knicks. Barkley says if Durant is arguing with people on social media, the two-time Finals MVP won’t be able to handle the ruthless New York media. “Well I’d say Kevin, you’re […]

Former NBA big man and college basketball legend Juwan Howard, who was recently named as the next head coach of the Michigan Wolverines, will reportedly be taking New York Knicks assistant Howard Eisley with him. According to Brendan Quinn of The Athletic, Howard and the Wolverines have already tabbed ex Saint Joseph’s head coach Phil […]

The NBA Draft is just a few weeks away, but the New York Knicks are reportedly still undecided on who they’re gonna select with the third overall pick. Most mock drafts have them selecting Duke product RJ Barrett, but the Knicks’ front office is weighing all their options — including the possibility of trading down […]

Duke small forward RJ Barrett’s AAU coach, Dwayne Washington, says if the Atlanta Hawks trade up in the 2019 NBA Draft to take Barrett, they would “be the ones laughing.” There are a few rumors going around that the New York Knicks, who have the No. 3 overall pick, might trade down in the June […]

By many metrics, Kevin Knox was the worst rotation player in the NBA last season. But the New York Knicks wing has time on his side to prove the analytics wrong, and he flashed just enough on both sides of the ball as a rookie to envision him as an extremely helpful piece going forward […]