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Former New York Knicks scouting director Brendan Suhr says the franchise “better pick” Duke small forward RJ Barrett with the third overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. The New Orleans Pelicans are going to take Zion Williamson with the first pick and the Memphis Grizzlies are widely expected to select Murray State point guard […]

Many feel that the New York Knicks will end up landing two big-name free agents this summer, and the most common combination that people seem to be suggesting is Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. But, for a minute, let’s pretend that the ultimate worst-case scenario happens (and let’s be honest: it’s the Knicks, so it […]

It’s official what the New York Knicks have at their disposal this offseason: the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft and $73 million in cap space. It projects to be an exuberant and franchise-altering offseason, but the tag team of president Steve Mills and general manager Scott Perry has to act accordingly and not […]

The New York Knicks were one of the several teams who left lottery night disappointed. James Dolan’s team, after finishing with the worst record in the league last season, had a 14.3 percent chance to win the No. 1 pick, tied for highest with the Phoenix Suns and Cleveland Cavaliers. New York ultimately fell victim […]

The New York Knicks may have failed to win the first overall pick in the draft lottery last Tuesday, but they are still in a very good position with the No.3 pick. It is expected that the New Orleans Pelicans will select collegiate megastar Zion Williamson with the No.1 pick. And depending on who the […]

The New York Knicks are widely expected to ship guard Frank Ntilikina this summer, with Marc Berman of the New York Post reporting the team is seeking a first-round or early second-round pick in return. The Knicks took Ntilikina with the eighth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, hoping he would become the franchise […]

Duke small forward RJ Barrett reportedly prefers to get drafted by the New York Knicks or Los Angeles Lakers over the Memphis Grizzlies, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. Barrett is likely going to get his wish, as all signs point toward the Grizzlies drafting Murray State point guard Ja Morant with […]

Former New York Knicks big man Charles Oakley wants to talk to free agents this summer about playing for the Knicks. The Knicks have cap space this offseason to sign two max contract players. They have been heavily linked to Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. Oakley says Durant should reach out to him if he’s […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly not high on New York Knicks small forward Kevin Knox, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News. The Knicks are expected to try to trade for Pelicans superstar big man Anthony Davis this summer. New York would likely have to part ways with the No. 3 […]

Disgruntled Knick fans cheered everywhere as the Los Angeles Lakers were drawn as the fourth overall selection in the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery Tuesday night. It seemed to be destiny that super-prospect Zion Williamson would grace the orange and blue on the Madison Square Garden floor. Mere seconds later, a mixture of absolute devastation, utter […]

The NBA Draft Lottery concluded on Tuesday night setting the order for the upcoming NBA Draft on June 20th and it definitely did not disappoint. The New Orleans Pelicans took home the first overall selection for this year’s draft despite only having a 6.0% chance of doing so. Meanwhile, the three teams that shared the […]

A collection of groans, cries, and screams were heard from New York when Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum announced that the Knicks will pick third in the upcoming draft. The Knicks sat in the top-four with the Lakers, Grizzlies, and Pelicans as the team with the best odds by far. In typical Knicks’ fashion, their number […]

New York Knicks president Steve Mills and general manager Scott Perry haven’t spoken to the media since the Draft Lottery on Tuesday. The Knicks came up two spots short of winning the Draft Lottery. They have the No. 3 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, which is on June 20. Howard Beck of Bleacher […]

Isiah Thomas likes how the New York Knicks have positioned themselves in free agency. Thomas, the Knicks’ former president of basketball operations, told SNY’s Ian Begley on May 15 New York’s cap space should give them plenty of leverage during the offseason. They’re positioned well for free agency because they have cap space and they […]

After a truly shocking NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday night, preeminent takesman Skip Bayless of FS1’s Undisputed chimed in on the proceedings, as well his opinions on where Zion Williamson should have ended up. Interestingly, Skip argued that Williamson “belonged in New York,” citing that “Zion-to-the-Knicks” was a foregone conclusion before the NBA Draft Lottery. […]

The odds currently don’t favor the New York Knicks landing both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in free agency this summer, per BetOnline.ag. The online betting site has Durant and Irving not playing together with the Knicks next season at -500, with odds of +300 on the two joining forces in Madison Square Garden. Both […]

New York Knicks combo guard Damyean Dotson underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Watch Stadium. Dotson is expected to be ready for the start of training camp. New York Knicks guard Damyean Dotson underwent surgery today to repair a torn […]

As was the case at the February trade deadline, the New Orleans Pelicans reportedly remain uninterested in trading Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. The Lakers now have the No. 4 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft and could package that in a deal along with Kyle […]

FOX Sports personality Colin Cowherd thinks Zion Williamson should refuse to go to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans won the draft lottery on Tuesday and are widely expected to select Williamson with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Cowherd points to how New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, among others, […]

The New York Knicks’ plan to become a championship contender wasn’t off to a good start after they failed to land the first overall pick in last night’s draft lottery. They are still expected to go after top-tier free agents this summer as well as engage in trade talks with the New Orleans Pelicans with […]

The New York Knicks were unable to win the first overall pick at Tuesday night’s lottery after finishing with the league’s worst record. Instead, they will be selecting third overall in this year’s draft. That’s truly not that bad, disappointment over Zion Williamson aside, but NBA analyst and longtime Knicks fan Stephen A. Smith is […]

Chicago Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations John Paxson is glad the New York Knicks didn’t get the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Paxson also breathed a sigh of relief when three of the top four picks went to three Western Conference teams, per K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. […]

The New York Knicks are expected to talk to Duke University standout RJ Barrett on Wednesday. The Knicks will be selecting third overall in the 2019 NBA Draft, which placed them in a position to go after Barrett. The Knicks will immediately sit down with the Canadian prospect, who was once considered as the best […]

Utah Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell reacted to a post showing a New York Knicks fan with a Zion Williamson tattoo. A fan posted a short video showing a Knicks fan who decided to have a “Zion” tattoo that was patterned from the team’s logo. This was in anticipation of the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery, where […]

Stephen A. Smith was rooting for the New York Knicks to get the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft and to have a chance at drafting Duke superstar Zion Williamson. Unfortunately, the ping pong balls did not go as hoped. New York ended up falling from the best odds to get the […]

Duke star Zion Williamson was reportedly rooting to go to the New York Knicks, according to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. The New Orleans Pelicans won the draft lottery and will have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. They are widely expected to draft Williamson, who is the best player […]

The New York Knicks fell short in Tuesday night’s 2019 NBA draft lottery. They missed on the first overall pick and instead will select third overall this June. Heading into the draft lottery, the Knicks had a 14 percent chance of landing one of the three picks, similar to the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Phoenix […]

New York Knicks legend and former NBA center Patrick Ewing is currently representing the once heralded Eastern Conference franchise at Tuesday evening’s 2019 NBA Draft Lottery in Chicago, Illinois. With the Knicks remaining hopeful that the struggling ball club can garner the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, New York would love […]

There was a time when DeAndre Jordan was considered one of the top free agents on the market, so much so that the Los Angeles Clippers had to “barricade” him inside a house to convince him to return after he had verbally agreed to join the Dallas Mavericks back in 2015. But now, Jordan, while […]

Anthony Davis would reportedly consider re-signing with the New York Knicks if he felt he could be successful with the franchise, according to Ian Begley of SNY. Davis has requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans, and the Knicks are expected to reach out to David Griffin this summer to discuss a Davis trade. […]

Boston Celtics restricted free agent Terry Rozier says he can see himself playing for the New York Knicks next season. As a restricted free agent, Rozier can sign an offer sheet with another team and then the Celtics would have 48 hours to match the offer or let Rozier walk: He also said he could […]

Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant will reportedly look at the Brooklyn Nets just as hard as the New York Knicks this summer, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The Nets will have cap space this offseason to sign both Irving and Durant. Irving grew up in New Jersey and his former general […]

FOX Sports personality Colin Cowherd says the New York Knicks shouldn’t trade the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft for New Orleans Pelicans superstar big man Anthony Davis if they get it. If the Knicks get the No. 1 pick, they would likely take Duke star Zion Williamson. Davis has requested a […]

The New York Knicks could wind up shifting their strategy to target Anthony Davis if they manage to land the top overall selection in Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery, according to Shams Charania of Stadium. “The Knicks getting the No. 1 overall pick impacts the Anthony Davis potential trade talks,” said Charania. “I’m told if the […]

There has been plenty of smoke surrounding Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant regarding his free agency this summer. It feels like a foregone conclusion around the NBA that Durant will be packing his bags and taking them to the New York Knicks, and FOX Sports’ Colin Cowherd is doing his best to turn that […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Damon Jones is crossing his fingers for the New York Knicks, hopeful that the franchise can land the consensus top-overall pick Zion Williamson by getting the No. 1 selection in Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery. “I think it’ll be the Knicks and I’m hoping and praying it’s the Knicks because this guy […]

The New York Knicks may have been a laughingstock for the better part of the last two decades, and they may have been one of the biggest on-court disasters in the league this season, but they have big plans for this summer, and it begins with the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday night. The Knicks, […]

New York Knicks general manager Scott Perry could be primed for quite a busy offseason. With the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery right around the corner, the struggling Knicks don’t appear to be looking too far ahead to free agency just yet. Even so, with the likes of Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Jimmy Butler […]

The NBA Draft Lottery is set to take place in Chicago Tuesday night, and the odds of the 14 non-playoff teams to land the first overall pick have already been released by NBA.com. Team Lottery Odds New York 14.0% Cleveland 14.0% Phoenix 14.0% Chicago 12.5% Atlanta 10.5% Washington 9.0% New Orleans 6.0% Memphis* 6.0% Dallas** […]