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The acquisition of DeAndre Jordan has served as more than just a new starting center for the New York Knicks, but also as a veteran mentor to take young rookie Mitchell Robinson under his wing. Jordan, 30, knows the value in helping others grow, only paying it forward. “Anytime you can help another player out, […]

The New York Knicks are clearly all in for the 2019-20 campaign. Despite the fact that the 2018-19 regular season is barely halfway over, the Knicks continue to rebuild in an effort to attract some big-time free agents this upcoming offseason — current Golden State Warriors superstar forward Kevin Durant included. In what initially appeared […]

The New York Knicks are officially in the future. With the lowly Eastern Conference franchise currently in full-on rebuild mode, it appears as though the Knicks are well on their way to looking ahead to the 2019-20 campaign. Solidifying such a notion, the Knicks recently traded away superstar big man and franchise cornerstone, Kristaps Porzingis, […]

It seems the New York Knicks are alluding to promises they can’t be certain to keep. The Knicks interest in Kevin Durant is obvious. Their intent to go after him this offseason was solidified when they rid themselves of Kristaps Porzingis’ contract at the trade deadline. The rumors are certainly alive and well. Per Brad […]

Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard had some kind words for New York Knicks fans after Saturday’s game between the two teams. The Raptors went into Madison Square Garden and handed the Knicks a 104-99 defeat, which dropped New York to a league-worst 10-45 overall on the season. However, even with the franchise clearly struggling, Leonard […]

It only took the New York Knicks a few hours to grant their disgruntled star Kristaps Porzingis his wish of getting traded from the franchise. Shortly after the Latvian big man expressed his desire to be traded, the Knicks dealt him to the Dallas Mavericks in what many perceived to be a salary dump move […]

The New York Knicks have signed John Jenkins to a 10-day contract, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. According to Marc Berman of The New York Post, the Knicks are filling out one of the three roster spots they currently have available, and The Post reported last week he likely would be their […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers unable to secure a move for New Orleans Pelicans want-away superstar Anthony Davis prior to the closing of the trade deadline, the New York Knicks have now emerged as serious contenders to land the highly sought after 25-year-old in the summer. In his piece for the New York Post, Marc […]

The Toronto Raptors may have been the away team against the New York Knicks, but it was difficult for center Marc Gasol to see the difference thanks to the fan turnout. Gasol made his debut with the Raptors after being dealt by the Memphis Grizzlies at the trade deadline. According to Blake Murphy of The […]

The New York Knicks are 0-3 since acquiring point guard Dennis Smith Jr. and center DeAndre Jordan from the Dallas Mavericks in the Kristaps Porzingis trade, but the team has been much more fun to watch since the two players came over from Dallas. Madison Square Garden is built for star players to put on […]

Dennis Smith Jr. has played in three games with the New York Knicks and the explosive point guard has already made history. Smith Jr. is the first Knick in franchise history with at least 60 points and 20 assists in his first three games with the team. The 21-year-old is averaging 21.3 points and 6.7 assists […]

After trading away their cornerstone superstar just last week, the New York Knicks have made it abundantly clear that they have their eyes fixed on the future. This season has long been a foregone conclusion, and the moves made by the team’s front office in the past week or so only further proves the same. […]

It’s been easy to forget Dennis Smith, Jr. this season. Usurped in the Dallas Mavericks’ long-term hierarchy by rookie sensation Luka Doncic, the sophomore floor general seemed to elicit less excitement after his trade to the New York Knicks than the team’s newfound ability to sign two max-level free agents this summer. That makes sense. […]

When the New York Knicks acquired point guard Dennis Smith Jr. in the deal that sent Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks, the second-year point guard wasn’t brought aboard for his dunking prowess specifically. You wouldn’t know that with the way he has mercilessly attacked rims when given the opportunity, with Friday serving as the […]

Despite rumors emerging pertaining to Kyrie Irving’s desire to jump ship this summer, Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge remains confident that the All-Star guard will remain with the team for the foreseeable future. In a recent interview, Ainge expressed his belief that Irving has every intention to re-sign with the team, and even used a […]

After an eventful week leading up to the NBA Trade Deadline, it is finally in the rearview mirror and the dust is starting to settle. With a ton of movement, many around the league are just now able to exhale after living on the edge of their seat the past few days. Among those traded, […]

New York Knicks guard Frank Ntilikina is reportedly set to be out of action until after the NBA All-Star break. Ntilikina has been dealing with a groin injury that has kept him off the court for the past five games , and head coach David Fizdale recently said that he could be out of action […]

Former New York Knicks center Enes Kanter took to Twitter to on Thursday to thank the franchise and its fans for their support over the past few seasons. It was reported shortly after the NBA trade deadline that the Knicks would release Kanter from his contract, which obviously doesn’t come as much of a surprise. […]

The New York Knicks are releasing veteran big man Enes Kanter, as the team wasn’t able to find a trade partner for him, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Once he clears waivers, Enes Kanter will become an unrestricted free agent and free to sign with any team of his choice. The Knicks are releasing […]

If the New York Knicks are able to reach a buyout agreement with Wes Matthews, the Houston Rockets will reportedly be among the teams that will have interest in his services. ESPN’s Ian Begley shared the news Thursday morning, citing the belief of opposing executives: Opposing execs believe the Houston Rockets will also have interest […]

If he were to become available in a buyout scenario, the Boston Celtics are believed to be among the teams that would be interested in acquiring New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter. ESPN’s Ian Begley shared the news ahead of Thursday afternoon’s trade deadline, noting the opinion of opposing executives: Opposing executives believe the […]

Like many other teams, the Denver Nuggets are searching for players to bolster their roster ahead of this seasn’s trade deadline (Thursday at 3:00 p.m. ET). There are still several talented players on the market, but the Nuggets are said to have their eyes on New York Knicks big man Noah Vonleh. ESPN’s Ian Begley […]

The New York Knicks tried to flip Kristaps Porzingis for a shot at Anthony Davis but were rejected by the New Orleans Pelicans before dealing their franchise player to the Dallas Mavericks. Davis still finds New York as an attractive option, but the Knicks are unlikely to have a package worthy of their attention unless […]

Anthony Davis has the New York Knicks on equal footing with the Los Angeles Lakers in terms of teams he is interested in signing a long-term deal with, according to Marc Stein of the New York Times. The Los Angeles Clippers and Milwaukee Bucks are also on Davis’ list of preferred teams to be traded […]

Dennis Smith Jr. was part of the blockbuster trade that sent Kristaps Porzingis, Courtney Lee, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Trey Burke to the Dallas Mavericks. Ironically enough, the trade occurred just a day after the Mavs traveled to Madison Square Garden for a regular season contest. They beat the Knicks by a score of 114-90. Once […]

It has been a long season for Enes Kanter, but it appears that opportunity may be knocking at his door in the very near future. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Enes Kanter will likely hit the buyout market soon after the trade deadline as the New York Knicks have not been successful in finding a […]

Thanks to a growing international fan base, lucrative television deals, state-of-the-art renovations and new arenas, many NBA franchises are continuing to grow in value, including the New York Knicks. The average NBA team is currently worth $1.9 billion — a number that has increased with pace over the last five years. The Knicks, however, are […]

Don’t be surprised if the New York Knicks keep DeAndre Jordan as part of a much broader pitch to their No. 1 free-agent target, Kevin Durant. According to a new report from The Ringer, Jordan is one of Durant’s longtime friends, and perhaps he and Royal Ivey (a Knicks assistant coach who Durant has called his favorite […]

According to several reports, New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox has been selected as Lonzo Ball’s replacement on the US Team in the Rising Stars Game during All-Star Weekend. Kevin Knox will replace Lonzo Ball in the Rising Stars game, per the NBA — Ian Begley (@IanBegley) February 6, 2019 Kevin Knox has been selected […]

While the better part of the basketball world was taken by surprise by the huge trade deal that went down last week centered around Kristaps Porzingis, it turns out that this move had actually been a long time coming. According to Marc Stein of The New York Times, the Dallas Mavericks had actually been very […]

While the NBA’s trade deadline is just over 24 hours away, it’s never too early to look ahead to free agency. The New York Knicks are one team making big plans for the summer, and they reportedly may have their eyes on Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris: Lot of trade scuttlebutt out there, but a […]

When the New York Knicks agreed to trade Kristaps Porzingis, Tim Hardaway Jr., Courtney Lee, and Trey Burke to the Dallas Mavericks for Dennis Smith Jr., DeAndre Jordan, Wesley Matthews, and two first-round picks, there were two recurring discussions: how Porzingis would fit in with the Mavericks and the $30-plus million in cap space the […]

The blockbuster deal that the New York Knicks recently sealed appears to have served a double purpose. As for one, they now have the cap space enough for two max players. Second, DeAndre Jordan — one of the players the acquired from the trade — is seen as a key element in luring Kevin Durant […]

The NBA has officially announced the participants in the 2019 AT&T All-Star Slam Dunk Contest. The four participants will be Dennis Smith Jr. of the Knicks, Miles Bridges of the Hornets, John Collins of the Hawks, and Hamidou Diallo of the Thunder. The #ATTSlamDunk field at #NBAAllStar #StateFarmSaturday! @Dennis1SmithJr @jcollins20_ @MilesBridges @hamidoudiallo pic.twitter.com/pE6Czmjtqy — #NBAAllStar […]

The threat of the New York Knicks persuading Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant to leave the Dubs this summer in free agency has never felt more real to the Warriors themselves, according to Marc Stein of the New York Times. Durant is widely expected to decline his 2019-20 player option with Golden State in […]

When the New York Knicks unexpectedly traded away Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks, it was a shock around the league. For the Knicks, though, they were afraid of letting other teams leak the news that he was available. In his latest newsletter for The New York Times, Marc Stein answered some questions regarding the […]

The New York Knicks shocked the NBA world when they traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks last week, but when you hear the details of what was actually going on behind the scenes, the trade becomes much less surprising. According to Marc Stein of The New York Times, Porzingis and his brother, Janis (who […]

The New York Knicks spent January gauging the trade market for power forward Kristaps Porzingis, according to Marc Stein of the New York Times. The Knicks even asked the Utah Jazz about shooting guard Donovan Mitchell and the Sacramento Kings about point guard De’Aaron Fox. Both the Jazz and Kings were unwilling to part ways with […]

Kristaps Porzingis’ brother and agent, Janis Porzingis, provided the New York Knicks with a list of four teams he and Kristaps had deemed acceptable trade destinations, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers were on that list, but the Dallas Mavericks weren’t. New York ended up sending Porzingis to the […]