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The outstanding play of New York Knicks rookie big man Mitchell Robinson has paid off in a big way, as it has been reported that the 20-year-old has signed an endorsement deal with Mercedes Benz. Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson has signed an endorsement deal with Mercedes-Benz, per source. MBZ has deals with Yankees Manager […]

New York Knicks center DeAndre Jordan is in the midst of his 11th NBA season, so you wouldn’t be blamed for feeling like he has been around for a while. But ask the Knicks center what it feels like to still be producing at his “advanced” age of 30, and he’ll have a response ready […]

New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. says head coach David Fizdale has challenged him to become a better on-court leader. On Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns, the Knicks were outscored 32-17 in the third quarter and wound up losing the game by a final score of 107-96. Fizdale questioned the team’s heart after the […]

The New York Knicks will reportedly explore their options on draft night with point guard Frank Ntilikina, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. With Dennis Smith Jr. on the roster, Ntilikina has become expendable. The eighth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft has been a bust so far in the league. According […]

It’s a battle of who could care less in Phoenix tonight, with the two worst teams in the league facing off in the battle for draft position. The most notable highlight from this tank-off has been some rookie-on-rookie crime perpetrated by second-round selection Mitchell Robinson of the Knicks against #1 overall pick Deandre Ayton. Mitchell […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale is good friends with NBA Hall of Famer Jason Kidd, so he figured he would have the point guard legend chop it up with his two youngsters, Emmanuel Mudiay and Dennis Smith Jr. Fizdale calls Kidd a “basketball genius” and appreciates the 45-year-old for taking time out of his […]

It’s probably time to revisit Jason Kidd’s coaching career. The Hall-of-Fame point guard was hired right off the court by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2013-14 season, leading a team with title aspiration to a 44-38 record. He then forced his way to the Milwaukee Bucks after just one season before being relieved of his […]

For Tim Hardaway Jr. of the Dallas Mavericks, being traded for the second time around by the New York Knicks is both weird and mind-blowing. Per Stefan Bondy of the NY Daily News, Hardaway Jr. admitted that the Knicks’ move of trading him away again was crazy but at the same time, he had to […]

For the New York Knicks, this season has been about preparing for the future and developing a young but talented roster. One of their core young pieces moving forward is Kevin Knox, who the team drafted ninth overall in the NBA draft last summer. While he has shown incredible potential at times, he has also […]

The NBA has turned into a soap opera. The dominance of the Warriors for half a decade has diminished excitement on the court. So what has become the focus? Off the court drama such as player’s outfits, social media likes, and of course the big one — free agency. The Knicks recently clinched their fifth […]

NBA players are constantly looking for ways to refine their game. Some choose to hone their skills on a practice court, while others monitor their diets under a strict regimen. For New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr, motivation to improve comes in the form of watching his own highlights. “Sometimes, I gotta remind […]

There are three types of teams in the NBA: those competing for an NBA championship, those looking for a direction, and those competing for the number one pick in the NBA Draft. The teams competing for a high draft pick are rebuilding in hopes of finding young players to establish a foundation. Those teams are […]

Sacramento Kings big man Harry Giles was ejected from Monday’s game after elbowing New York Knicks center Luke Kornet in the neck during the fourth quarter. Giles was having one of his best games of the season, putting up 17 points, seven rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes before landing this shot on Kornet, […]

The New York Knicks suffered another blowout loss on Sunday, as they were demolished by the Los Angeles Clippers, 128-107. Knicks head coach David Fizdale was understandably disappointed about the defeat, and he was not shy about calling out his own guys after another lackluster performance: “They weren’t ready to play,” Fizdale said, per Marc […]

The nature of Kristaps Porzingis’ shocking trade to the Dallas Mavericks evolved was the cause of shock for many New York Knicks fans who awaited his return from a season-ending ACL injury. The rest of the NBA didn’t fall behind in surprise, even former teammate, Willy Hernangomez of the Charlotte Hornets, who played a season-and-a-half […]

In an arena long barren of hope, Mitchell Robinson is the lone catalyst for optimism. Fans pile into Madison Square Garden to watch their beloved New York Knicks, despite the franchise operating in full tank mode. In trading Kristaps Porzingis, the roster is mostly devoid of good NBA players. Dennis Smith Jr. has his moments, […]

When the New York Knicks acquired DeAndre Jordan in the trade that sent Kristaps Porzingis and Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Dallas Mavericks, prevailing wisdom suggested that the team would negotiate a buyout with the former All-Star center. Instead, Jordan elected to remain in New York for the remainder of the season, and the Knicks […]

When the New York Knicks acquired point guard Dennis Smith Jr., the team believed it would be getting a franchise player who would help carry them for years to come. This past week, however, questions have begun to pop up regarding his eating habits. Speaking to the media this week, the young guard made an […]

New York Knicks center DeAndre Jordan will not play against his former team, the Los Angeles Clippers, on Sunday afternoon at Staples Center: DeAndre Jordan will not play today against the #Clippers. He is with the #Knicks, however. — Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) March 3, 2019 This will be Jordan’s fourth straight missed game due to […]

The New York Knicks take on the LA Clippers on Sunday and the team is listing center DeAndre Jordan as questionable and point guard Frank Ntilikina as out. Jordan is dealing with an ankle injury and has already missed their previous three games. Ntilikina, meanwhile, hasn’t played since Jan. 27 due to a groin ailment. Jordan […]

Dennis Smith Jr. is a very popular guy, which doesn’t always have its perks. The 21-year-old New York Knicks point guard said via Twitter that his email and Instagram accounts were hacked on Friday. As if this kid hasn’t been through enough hysteria this season, they won’t even let him manage his social media and […]

During the month of February, New York Knicks rookie big man Mitchell Robinson had the fifth best player efficiency rating in the NBA at 30.0, trailing only Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns, Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond, and Houston Rockets star guard James Harden. PER is a rating developed by former ESPN […]

The 36th overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft has been showing out down the stretch of the season. Mitchell Robinson, the New York Knicks’ second-round pick from last year’s draft, is catching the eye of everyone around the league with some dominating defensive numbers. Despite only playing 18.6 minutes per game, Robinson can be found […]

Out of all the star players in the NBA, Kevin Durant is always one of the toughest to try and predict. With his free agency fast approached, there are multiple possibilities up in the air on where he could end up playing by the start of the 2019-20 season. The Golden State Warriors are favorites […]

The New York Knicks have had an awful 2018-19 season. They recently broke an 18-game losing streak and, as a whole, have not played good basketball. It hasn’t helped that they’ve been without two contributors – center DeAndre Jordan and point guard Frank Ntilikina. Unfortunately for the team, they may have to go another week […]

Henry Ellenson has impressed the New York Knicks enough to earn a spot on the team for the remainder of this season once his 10-day contract expires, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Knicks plan to sign forward Henry Ellenson for rest of season once his 10-day contract expires on weekend, league […]

As the New York Knicks surprisingly extended their current winning streak to two consecutive victories, rookie big man Mitchell Robinson stood out in what was arguably the best performance in his young NBA career. In a 108-103 win against the Orlando Magic, Robinson was an absolute beast. The 20-year-old posted a 17-point, 14-rebound double-double along with […]

The New York Knicks appear to have found something in rookie center Mitchell Robinson. After just 45 professional games, it seems premature to anoint Robinson as one of the league’s premier shot blockers, but the stats are not lying. According to Kevin Pelton of ESPN, Robinson has already logged 17 blocked shots outside of the […]

New York Knicks rookie center Mitchell Robinson has been having an undeniably great season. The 7-foot-1 big man had another monster game tonight in New York’s win over the Orlando Magic, racking up 17 points and 14 rebounds with six blocks and three steals. By doing so, he became just the seventh rookie in the […]

The New York Knicks have a gem in rookie big man Mitchell Robinson. Tuesday against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden, Robinson become the first Knicks rookie to post consecutive games with five or more blocks since the 1973-74 season when blocks were first tracked officially, via Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. Knicks […]

Former New York Knicks big man Charles Oakley doesn’t think he will ever reconcile his relationship with Knicks owner James Dolan, according to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson. Oakley’s relationship with the Knicks and Dolan took a turn for the worse ever since the incident which took place at Madison Square Garden in February of 2017 […]

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson denied Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon twice in one possession. Early in the second quarter of the game, the 20-year-old rookie perfectly timed Gordon’s jump shot and lay-up attempt. Mitchell Robinson blocked Aaron Gordon twice in one possession 👀 pic.twitter.com/rziI8tK3Pv — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 27, 2019 Among rookies, Mitchell Robinson […]

A few NBA teams are hoping to lose in order to win, and for these “chosen” few, the prize at the end of the rainbow could net them college basketball’s most captivating player, Zion Williamson. Regardless of Williamson’s recent injury, which has been reported as a right knee sprain, teams are praying to get a […]

It’s been another putrid season in The Big Apple, as the New York Knicks have a lowly record of just 12-48, which puts them in the 15th spot in the Eastern Conference standings. However, the team may have found a gem in second round pick Mitchell Robinson, who is establishing himself as one of the […]

The New York Knicks have had an abysmal season. It doesn’t help that they continue to be without one of their more productive players. Center DeAndre Jordan has been battling an ankle injury as of late, missing Sunday night’s contest against the San Antonio Spurs altogether. According to Knicks head coach David Fizdale, Jordan will […]

Rumors have swirled that James Dolan would be open to selling the New York Knicks for the right price — so who would be in the market to buy? The rumors about the Knicks being up on the block for sale have dogged Dolan for many years. However, according to Newsweek, Dolan — who, in […]

It’s safe to say Dennis Smith Jr. is happy that the Dallas Mavericks traded him to the New York Knicks before the trade deadline. After nine games with his new team, Smith opened up about his time in the Big Apple so far and pointed out how welcoming the team has been, particularly head coach […]

The New York Knicks made a splash at the trade deadline with the acquisition of point guard Dennis Smith Jr. However, it appears head coach David Fizdale feels he is still far from a finished product. The Knicks have relied heavily on their new additions since the All-Star break. According to Marc Berman of the […]

New York Knicks fans have high expectations for rookie big man Mitchell Robinson, but it doesn’t seem like anyone has higher hopes for the kid than Robinson himself. When asked how many blocks per game he can average, Robinson had this to say: “Probably around six,” said Robinson, according to Stefan Bondy of The New […]