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New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale was absolutely beaming on Sunday night as his team defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 130-118 in Madison Square Garden, and in the process, ending the Knicks’ horrible 18-game home losing streak. However, it was also revealed shortly after that there is one thing coach Fizdale is not happy […]

Acclaimed film director and renowned New York Knicks die-hard supporter Spike Lee was in attendance at the 91st Academy Awards on Sunday night. Lee finally came away with an Oscar, winning best adapted screenplay for “BlacKkKlansmen” while also engaging in a hilarious Knicks-related moment with Samuel L. Jackson. However, the 61-year-old was quite frustrated when […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale commended the fan base for sticking with the team through thick and thin, something that has become commonplace for The Big Apple in the last 20 years. This 2018-19 season though, fans entered it knowing they would be likely missing the playoffs and aware of the possibility of […]

Newly-acquired point guard Dennis Smith Jr. described the importance of his first home win as a member of the New York Knicks, proud of making his presence felt in The Big Apple. “It’s major,” said Smith after pouring in 19 points, 13 assists, and six rebounds in a 130-118 win over the San Antonio Spurs […]

The San Antonio Spurs played out what could be said as their worst defense of the season against the New York Knicks, losing 130-118 at Madison Square Garden. Obviously, head coach Gregg Popovich isn’t happy about it. This is an new one. Gregg Popovich began slapping himself when i asked him about giving up 130 […]

‘BlacKkKlansman’ director Spike Lee, a New York Knicks devotee, just received good news at the Oscars from Samuel L. Jackson. While the Oscars was ongoing, the Knicks snapped an 18-game home losing streak as they snagged a victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Per SNY, Jackson veered off the script to share the good news to […]

When the New York Knicks (specifically Dennis Smith Jr.) is in town, expect at least a couple of highlight clips. For the Madison Square Garden crowd, it’s a nightly treat. Mitchell Robinson has the same impact too albeit more with his block parties. We’ve already seen DSJ narrowly pull off what could have been the best […]

Davis Bertans of the San Antonio Spurs almost formed part of a poster by Dennis Smith Jr. of the New York Knicks. Peep the clip below posted by NBA TV. Smith Jr. had bad intentions once he caught sight of a free lane to the basket. However, he may have been a little too excited […]

It’s safe to say New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox made a rookie mistake. Early in the first quarter of their game against the San Antonio Spurs, Knox put two points on the board for the visiting team instead of snagging the defensive rebound. In the clip posted by Dime, Kevin Knox and Dennis Smith Jr. […]

The New York Knicks are preparing to be major players in this year’s offseason. They have a large chance of landing one of the top three picks in this year’s draft, and they also have cleared enough cap space to sign two players to max contracts. The Knicks have only won 11 out of their […]

New York Knicks center DeAndre Jordan will not play Sunday night against the San Antonio Spurs, according to MSG reporter Rebecca Haarlow. Deandre Jordan OUT tonight with sprained left ankle sustained in practice yesterday. Coach Fizdale said initially it looked worse than it actually is after being evaluated. He’s day to day, but the hope […]

During All-Star Weekend, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving shared several light moments with each other both on the court and off, prompting many to theorize that the two plan to team up in the offseason: https://twitter.com/BruhReport/status/1097403413115985921 It seems weird for any NBA great to leave behind the chance to four-peat, which the Golden State Warriors […]

New York Knicks center DeAndre Jordan could miss the team’s match-up with the San Antonio Spurs tomorrow because of an injury he suffered during practice. DeAndre Jordan sprained his left ankle at practice and is listed as doubtful for tomorrow’s game against San Antonio. — NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) February 23, 2019 Jordan’s ankle sprain isn’t seen […]

Former New York Knicks and current Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose was “surprised” the franchise traded power forward Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks at the NBA trade deadline. Rose spent one season on the Knicks back in 2016-17. The former MVP admits he didn’t see the Porzingis or Carmelo Anthony trade coming. New […]

New York Knicks guard Frank Ntilikina has been sidelined since last month with a groin issue. On Saturday, the team reported that he was re-evaluated, stating that he is making progress and will ramp up his rehabilitation efforts, including running. On the season, Ntilikina has played in 41 games and is averaging 5.9 points, 2.8 […]

When the Knicks traded away Kristaps Porzingis, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Courtney Lee, the hope was for some of their younger players–like Noah Vonleh–to experience some growth and continue to improve. The 23-year-old out of Indiana University has posted a solid per-36 of 11.5 points and 11.3 rebounds, and has at times looked like a […]

In his latest podcast, ESPN insider Zach Lowe speculates Kristaps Porzingis wasn’t thrilled about the idea of playing with Kevin Durant on the New York Knicks. Durant can become an unrestricted free agent this summer if he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Golden State Warriors and the two-time Finals MVP has been linked […]

According to several official reports, Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns was involved in a car accident on his way to the airport on Thursday. There were no reports of injury, but the team is listing him as questionable for Friday night’s game against the Knicks. Coach Saunders told the media this morning that Karl-Anthony […]

Newly acquired center Enes Kanter celebrated his first win with his new team, the Portland Trail Blazers, the best way he knows how — through social media. It took Kanter only mere minutes after dispatching the Brooklyn Nets on the road for the big man to take to Twitter and throw a little bit of […]

Enes Kanter signed with the Portland Trail Blazers earlier this month, but it sounds like he still has a certain level of respect for his former team, the New York Knicks. In fact, Kanter is hoping the Knicks get “really good” free agents in the offseason. Kanter made his Blazers debut on Thursday night, scoring […]

Over the past few seasons, the New York Knicks are reminiscent of the Cleveland Indians in the movie Major League. While the talent was there, they just couldn’t play as a team. The results, they had to tear it down and build the Indians from the ground up. For the Knicks, this has been going on for 20 […]

It seems like Dennis Smith, Jr. will soon be getting his wish. The New York Knicks guard joined a long list of athletes, celebrities, politicians, and more in condemning NCAA amateurism policies and the NBA’s one-and-done rule after Duke sensation Zion Williamson left his team’s marquee matchup against North Carolina with a knee injury. Here’s […]

New York Knicks rookie small forward Kevin Knox says Duke phenom Zion Williamson has a tough decision to make after suffering a knee injury on Wednesday against North Carolina. Williamson is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. A lot of people believe Zion should sit out the rest […]

Zion Williamson is a freak of nature. No human being that big and strong should still be that explosive, quick, and skilled. The Duke freshman going first overall is practically a formality at this point— regardless of fit. For those of you who pay no attention to betting, that would mean you would have to […]

The New York Knicks are full of young players, guys who spend their nights doing what they used to do in college, but without the homework to burden them. Head coach David Fizdale has grown a little concerned about how his players spend their time, often indulging in late-night Fortnite sessions that keep them up […]

Earlier this season, consensus No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson made his first appearance in New York City’s Madison Square Garden, as his Duke Blue Devils defeated the 12th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders, 69-58. Williamson apparently enjoyed his MSG debut, and in a recent interview with Devin Gordon of GQ, the 18-year-old shared what his […]

The New York Knicks have made a last-minute addition before the last third of the season gets underway, signing guard John Jenkins to a two-year deal, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Jenkins was previously with the Washington Wizards on a 10-day contract and was acquired by New York in the same structural basis, […]

The New York Knicks are deemed to be the perfect landing spot for Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant when he declines his player option this summer; however, they might need to sign another player to lure KD to the Big Apple: Quinn Cook According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, Quinn Cook […]

Power forward Henry Ellenson is reportedly planning to sign a 10-day contract with the New York Knicks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium on Tuesday night. Forward Henry Ellenson plans to sign a 10-day contract with the New York Knicks, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 20, 2019 […]

A lot of buzz has been generated by the possibility of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving teaming up this summer. With the ability to sign two players to max contracts in the offseason, the New York Knicks seem the likely destination for the potential duo. As they should be, Knicks fans remain excited about their […]

Contrary to prior speculation, a person close to New York Knicks owner James Dolan doesn’t think he’d be willing to sell the team just yet: “I don’t see him selling because it keeps him relevant,” said a person close to Dolan, according to Frank Isola of The Athletic. “It makes him matter. Maybe at some point, […]

Madison Square Garden has released a statement denying claims by Bill Simmons of The Ringer suggesting New York Knicks owner James Dolan was “courting offers” to sell the team in a recent podcast, according to Steve Popper of Newsday. “The story is 100 percent false. There has been nothing. No discussions. No plans to have […]

New York Knicks owner James Dolan could be gearing up to position himself to sell the franchise he’s now owned for the better part of two decades. Yes, Dolan could be soon selling the Knicks, according to Bill Simmons of The Ringer. “Multiple people told me this, who know things. James Dolan is courting offers […]

In what has been an absolutely miserable 2018-19 campaign for the New York Knicks in which they traded away the first legitimate franchise player they had since Patrick Ewing, rookie big man Mitchell Robinson has been a bright spot. Selected by the Knicks in the second round (36th pick overall) of the NBA Draft back […]

New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. played to the crowd during All-Star Saturday’s dunk contest. The second-year player brought out North Carolina rapper J. Cole for a dunk. Smith Jr. electrified with a fantastic slam, jumping over the recording artist, who threw the ball to him from a chair. Smith Jr. split his […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin was close to taking the New York Knicks’ vacant general manager job two years ago, but lost interest in the job when he found out president Steve Mills wasn’t going to relinquish any power of the franchise over to him, according to Frank Isola of The Atheltic. During […]

Former New Orleans Pelicans general manager Dell Demps reportedly was not prepared to trade superstar big man Anthony Davis to the New York Knicks before knowing where the Knicks would select in the 2019 NBA Draft, according to Frank Isola of The Athletic. The Knicks have one of the worst records in the NBA this season […]

The New York Knicks are on Anthony Davis’ list of preferred destinations as he seeks a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans, and at All-Star Weekend, the superstar explained why: “It’s a great franchise,” said Davis, according to Stefan Bondy of The New York Daily News. “Playing in obviously the Garden, the city. But obviously […]

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Anthony Davis recently confirmed the NBA teams that he would like to play for if he were to be traded in the offseason. Davis told Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News that the ‘list’ of reported teams that he wants to play for–which included the New York Knicks and […]