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The New York Knicks have signed guard Billy Garrett Jr. for the remainder of this season: The Knicks have signed Westchester’s Billy Garrett to a deal for the rest of the season, league sources told ESPN. — Ian Begley (@IanBegley) April 2, 2019 Garrett is a 24-year-old shooting guard who last played for the Westchester […]

New York Knicks rookie center Mitchell Robinson had just turned 21. The Louisiana native has been one of the few bright spots on a 15-62 Knicks roster, displaying a natural shot-blocking ability not seen since Spurs legend Tim Duncan showed up in San Antonio. With six games left as of this writing, the second-round pick […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis is under investigation after a woman claimed that she was raped by the 7-foot-3 Latvian star. The accuser said she was allegedly raped by Porzingis back in February 7, 2018, hours after the then New York Knicks star suffered a knee injury that would sideline him for more than a […]

After the Michigan State Spartans eliminated the Duke Blue Devils from the NCAA tournament yesterday, ESPN is now reporting that freshman forward and collegiate sensation Zion Williamson is strongly considering returning to Duke next season. According to the report, Williamson’s camp isn’t really excited to be part of the teams that are expected to get […]

Mavs forward Kristaps Porzingis is now under investigation by the New York County District Attorney’s office. According to several reports, a woman has alleged that the Latvian-born All-Star raped her last year. In respect to this allegation, Porzingis and his attorney, Roland Riopelle, are cooperating fully. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski shared a statement from Porzingis’ lawyer […]

Kristaps Porzingis’ lawyer, Roland G. Riopelle, has cooperated with the New York District Attorney’s office in the investigation of his client’s alleged sexual assault against a woman who lived in his Manhattan apartment building. The woman went to the police after Porzingis allegedly failed to pay her $68,000, which she says he had promised her for […]

New York Knicks rookie Mitchell Robinson can swat shots. While the Knicks have scuffled through a miserable season in the wins column, the organization has preached development and has Robinson, their second round pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, ever developed. After recording four blocks in the team’s loss Saturday to the Miami Heat, Robinson […]

The alleged rape victim of Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis reportedly contacted the New York Knicks, Porzingis’ former team, in private to work out a $68,000 payment, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The woman had wanted to “mediate in private” with the Knicks in hopes that Porzingis would honor the $68,000 payment, which would be […]

Over the weekend, the New York Post reported that a woman has accused Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis of rape, and that the New York Police Department is currently investigating the allegations. The alleged incident occurred on Feb. 7, 2018, when Porzingis was a member of the New York Knicks. “Hours after suffering a […]

The New York Knicks infamously traded superstar big man Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks earlier in the year. With the trade previously making major waves throughout the NBA, such a deal has now come along with some potentially significant controversy, as the Latvian power forward was recently accused of rape during his time with […]

By now, the general feeling is that Kevin Durant will leave the Golden State Warriors once he hits free agency this summer, but where will the future Hall of Famer land? The two most likely destinations—outside of a return to the Warriors, which is still possible—seem to be the New York Knicks and the Los […]

Over the weekend, the New York Post reported that the New York Police Department was investigating a woman’s claim that former New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis raped her after suffering a torn ACL during his time with the Knicks. While the accuser did not make any claim against Porzingis (currently a member of […]

More details have surfaced pertaining to the rape allegation centered around Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis. A recent report details how the 23-year-old allegedly punched the accuser during the incident. This is via Tina Moore of the New York Post: Former Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis allegedly punched his neighbor in the face as he raped her, […]

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade is in his final season and is having a league-wide jersey exchange with a select number of players from opposing squads. Surely, players who admire and respect D-Wade would love to get their hands on his classic number “3” Heat jersey. One of them was New York Knicks guard Emmanuel […]

The Dwyane Wade farewell tour took its last stop at the famed Madison Square Garden when the Miami Heat faced the New York Knicks on Saturday. Following his team’s 100-92 win over the home team, Wade could not help but share how special it was for him to play in this world famous venue for […]

The Dallas Mavericks knew about Kristaps Porzingis’ rape allegations before acquiring him from the New York Knicks during the February trade deadline. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Knicks informed the Mavs about the pending rape accusation against the Latvian star before finalizing the deal that would send him to Dallas. On the February […]

The New York Knicks lived up to expectations as one of the league’s worst teams this season, currently owning the NBA’s bottom-ranked win-loss tally at a lowly 14-61. Still, coach David Fizdale isn’t done ensuring he takes advantage of every last moment in the 2018-19 season. How will he do it over the regular season’s […]

New York Knicks rookie Mitchell Robinson is one of the few bright spots for the team this season. Although he was selected 36th overall by the franchise in last year’s draft, the 20 year-old big man has shown flashes of becoming one of the best two-way bigs in the league. Ahead of the Miami Heat’s […]

Madison Square Garden is one of the most prominent arenas in the NBA. There is this belief that playing at the New York Knicks’ home floor usually brings out the best in the superstars from the opposing teams. Fans have witnessed epic performances at MSG from guys like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. […]

The New York Knicks are reportedly expected to shop point guard Frank Ntilikina this summer, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News. Ntilikina has been a bust so far with the Knicks in his first two seasons in the NBA. The Knicks are expected to shop Ntilikina this summer and it’s hardly a […]

Much of the New York Knicks’ future will be decided by what transpires in the draft and free agency this summer. Regardless of how ultimately successful New York’s potentially franchise-changing offseason is, though, coach David Fizdale needs those already on the roster to make major strides between now and next season. Among that group is […]

Expectations were high for Frank Ntilikina coming into 2018-19. Not only was the former eighth overall draft pick poised to reap the benefits of rookie-year growing pains as a sophomore, but he also literally grew a full inch between the time he was drafted and late last summer, suggesting the Frenchman could exploit his enviable […]

The general consensus is that after this season, Kevin Durant is done with the Golden State Warriors. He is a free agent this summer, and I’m not sure there is anyone who doesn’t think he is leaving. The Warriors have even seemed to come to terms that he is gone. One of the top rumored […]

Second-year point guard Frank Ntilikina of the New York Knicks has not had his best season. After a rookie year in which he flashed outstanding defensive upside at the guard position, not to mention an engulfing wingspan and good size at 6-foot-6, this year, Frankie Smokes has not improved upon his rookie year. After playing […]

Kevin Durant has been largely noncommittal to a return to the Golden State Warriors, and all signs are now pointing to him leaving for the New York Knicks as an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season. According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News, several NBA executives, agents, scouts and […]

Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors will likely sit out on Thursday’s game against the New York Knicks. Per Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports, the Raptors have listed the 27-year-old as ‘out.’ Looks like Kawhi Leonard will get a load management night against the 14-win Knicks in New York tomorrow. The Raptors have already listed […]

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons says he would “bet the house” on star small forward Kevin Durant signing with the New York Knicks this summer in free agency. Durant becomes an unrestricted free agent on July 1 once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Golden State Warriors. Many believe Durant will leave the Warriors […]

If Kevin Durant affirms over a year’s worth of rumors by signing with the New York Knicks this summer, the two-time reigning Finals MVP’s unparalleled scoring acumen is what will get Madison Square Garden rocking loudest. But defense wins championships, the trope goes, and Durant is also one of the league’s best defenders both on […]

New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. is currently listed as day-to-day, but the team will likely be cautious with his return after learning that he has a few dislocated discs in his back. According to Chris Iseman of The Record, Smith recently underwent an MRI exam — the results of which showed inflammation […]

New York Knicks forward Noah Vonleh is in jeopardy of missing the remainder of this season after an MRI scan revealed an ankle sprain. According to an official injury update from the Knicks, Vonleh underwent an MRI on Tuesday — the results of which revealed a right ankle sprain with a bone bruise in his […]

New York Knicks guard Frank Ntilikina missed nearly two months due to a groin strain, making his way back onto the floor March 20. In just his second game back Sunday versus the Los Angeles Clippers, Ntilikina aggravated the injury again, which led Knicks head coach David Fizdale to say this concerning his status moving […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale is hoping that rookie forward Kevin Knox will be available for Thursday’s game against the Raptors after it was thought that an ankle injury may have put an end to his season: DSJ, Frank Ntilikina and Trier will be re-evaluated tomorrow by the Knicks. Kevin Knox moved around […]

L.A. Clippers head coach Doc Rivers praised the hard work New York Knicks helmsman David Fizdale has had to do over the course of the 2018-19 season, coaching his young players and managing his veteran’s minutes in an otherwise lost campaign. “I think he’s done a remarkable job,” said Rivers, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley. […]

Just before the trade deadline, the New York Knicks traded big man Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks, ending Porzingis’ short reign as The Unicorn in the Big Apple. But before the Knicks ultimately dealt Porzingis in February, they already had plans of trading him last June. According to Zach Lowe of ESPN, New York […]

The injury to Kevin Knox came at a time when he had seemingly adjusted to the NBA level of play. New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale knows this and is frustrated by the way things have turned out. In the final seconds of the first half against the L.A. Clippers on Sunday, Knox rolled […]

New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson is currently ranked third overall in the league in terms of blocks per game. The 7-foot-1 big man is swatting 2.4 shots per contest, and amazingly, he is doing so in only 19.0 minutes per game. The 20-year-old is a natural in his position, and as confidently stated by […]

New York Knicks rookie center Mitchell Robinson has made a quick leap into the league and has started to establish himself as one of the top shot-blockers in the NBA to the surprise of head coach David Fizdale. After 58 games, the 7-foot-1 big man is swatting 2.43 shots per game, a mark only second […]

New York Knicks fans need not worry. A recent ankle injury to Kevin Knox isn’t as serious as the previous one, according to head coach David Fizdale. Per Ian Begley of ESPN, the ankle injury which forced Knox to leave his game with the L.A. Clippers on Sunday isn’t as serious as the 19-year-old’s injury […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers recently gave us a preview of his team’s recruitment approach once free agency hits this summer. However, it wasn’t much of a reveal — if you could call it that — as the 57-year-old coach opted to share very little of L.A.’s plans. Doc Rivers on pitching the […]