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In the NBA, there is probably no bigger fan of the WWE than New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter. As a matter of fact, the 26-year-old considers WWE legend The Undertaker as a lifelong hero. So much so that Kanter nearly lost it when The Undertaker was defeated in WrestleMania XXX, ending a two […]

New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter has a very unique way of describing life in the NBA. For the 26-year-old, playing in the league is pretty much the exact same thing as being part of the world of pro wrestling. Speaking to Mike Vorkonov of The Athletic, the 6-foot-11 center explained why in his […]

Throughout his colorful career as a professional basketball star, New York Knicks center Enes Kanter has gained more than a few supporters along the way. One such fan is WWE personality Paul Heyman. Speaking to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic, Heyman recently shared his thoughts on Kanter, and how he considers himself to be a […]

It seems like New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter has his post-NBA career all figured out. According to the 6-foot-11 center, he intends to sign up with pro wrestling outfit, WWE, once he hangs up his basketball sneakers. Despite being only 26 years old and in the prime of his basketball career, Kanter is […]

All-Star Kyrie Irving will be looking for a bit of revenge when the Celtics face the Knicks on Thursday night. It seems he hasn’t forgot about New York’s win on Boston’s home court earlier this season. “It’s definitely a game that I remember, so as a competitor I can’t wait to play,” Irving told reporters […]

New York Knicks center Enes Kanter has a known feud with the Turkish government after speaking his mind against the present administration in his native country. Enes Kanter is a known supporter of the exiled Hizment Movement leader, Fethullah Gulen, who was named a “persona non grata” in Turkey. He made a buzz after the […]

The New York Knicks have announced that point guard Trey Burke suffered a mild MCL sprain in his right knee against the Milwaukee Bucks on December 1 and will be re-evaluated over the weekend. Trey Burke has begun his rehab regimen already. Trey Burke sustained a mild MCL sprain in his right knee during the game vs Milwaukee […]

The New York Knicks is a big city team needing a big name superstar. Some people around the NBA believe that New York is stocking assets to make a play for Washington Wizards All-Star John Wall. Wall’s name has been circulating around trade rumors for some time now and this could be the Knicks’ golden […]

An Enes Kanter omission through NBA Europe’s Instagram post was enough cause for the New York Knicks center to toot his own horn and declare himself as the best ever to come from his homeland of Turkey. The post previously featured three of the four Turkish players in the league: Cedi Osman of the Cleveland […]

The Washington Wizards and New York Knicks faced off Monday night in New York City, and the Wizards barely eked out a 110-107 victory thanks in large part to their excellent backcourt. Bradley Beal scored 27 points, while John Wall recorded a double-double with 18 points and 15 assists. Unfortunately for Wall, his night didn’t consist […]

Under the watch of commissioners David Stern and Adam Silver the NBA has become a truly global game. This preseason, the Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers traveled to China for an exhibition, but one fan from Indonesia traveled even further to cheer for his favorite player tonight, Allonzo Trier. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq8ll4UB4o1/ The Knicks played host to […]

New York Knicks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. believes the organization is building a great foundation following the 136-134 overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday. The Knicks rallied from 14 down to grab a much-needed victory, and that has seemingly give Hardaway and others a nice boost of confidence and momentum. According to Kevin […]

New York Knicks rookie forward Kevin Knox believes that head coach David Fizdale has confidence in his abilities. Knox emerged for his best performance of his rookie season in the 136-34 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, which saw the Knicks rally from 14 down for the huge win. And despite some struggles throughout the […]

New York Knicks rookie Kevin Knox feels like Saturday’s 136-134 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks helped him really grow as a player. Knox finished with a season-high 26 points and helped the Knicks rally from a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter to pick up the win. That type of performance seemed to really […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale was a happy man following his team’s big win on Saturday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. After the 136-134 victory, the 44-year-old coach fielded a couple of questions that pertained to a couple of noteworthy circumstances from the game. Sophomore guard Frank Ntilikina was handed his first DNP-CD […]

The New York Knicks just showcased arguably their best performance of the season on Saturday, as they defeated the surging Milwaukee Bucks, 136-134, after a thrilling contest that needed overtime to decide a winner. Following the big win, Knicks swingman Tim Hardaway Jr. was singing the praises of rookie Kevin Knox, who had a career-game […]

Following the New York Knicks’ big win against the surging Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night, head coach Dave Fizdale intends to do so more tinkering on his squad. Big man Luke Kornet is reportedly set to get a call up from the G League as the team looks to add more reinforcements down low. Luke […]

The New York Knicks have had an interesting season, to say the least. Currently, the team is 7-16 as they enter the month of December. Despite a poor record, the team is actually not too far from their record last year entering December (11-10). New York entered this season with a new head coach in […]

New York Knicks forward Mario Hezonja addressed his walk-over on Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo in the first quarter of their highly-contested game following their 136-134 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Antetokounmpo didn’t appreciate the gesture from the Croatian forward, and vowed to punch him if he ever thinks about doing that again to The […]

The New York Knicks have another injury to deal with. That’s after point guard Trey Burke injured his knee during a game against the visiting Milwaukee Bucks at Madison Square Garden Saturday night. He’s not going to return to the ball game, but at least it doesn’t seem to be a serious one, with Stefan […]

It’s been a while since Courtney Lee was last seen on the court in the NBA, but on Saturday night, the New York Knicks’ veteran guard is expected to grace the league’s floor again after a lengthy absence, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News. Courtney Lee is available for his season […]

New York Knicks young guard Frank Ntilikina is struggling of late, and there have been some rumblings that the team isn’t all that high on him. Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic reported that the Minnesota Timberwolves have shown interest in the French point guard project, but KSTP’s Darren Wolfson is refuting the report that the […]

With reports coming out of New York that the Knicks are ready to give up on second-year point guard Frank Ntilikina, the Memphis Grizzlies have inquired about Ntilikina, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News. Along with the Grizzlies, the Phoenix Suns and Orlando Magic have also reportedly shown interest in Ntilikina, who is just […]

In light of the recent reports of pure disappointment regarding New York Knicks young guns Kevin Knox and Frank Ntilikina, head coach David Fizdale took out the claws and scratched back at critics after the two were labeled as “soft” by various talent evaluators. “I think I’ve got a 19-year-old and a 20-year-old trying to […]

The Phoenix Suns expressed interest in New York Knicks second-year point guard Frank Ntilikina earlier in the year, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley. The Frenchman was out of trade conversations in the eyes of the Knicks, as they looked to develop him under new coach David Fizdale. Fast-forward to 23 games into the regular season, […]

Rookie swingman Allonzo Trier has been balling out for the New York Knicks this season. With his two-way deal expiring soon, New York could offer its biannual exception or a small part of its mid-level exception to negotiate a standard deal with Trier. Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News tweeted out these interesting […]

The New York Knicks have been transparent about their desire to develop youth throughout this season, standing very little chance to compete for a playoff spot with All-Star Kristaps Porzingis still on the shelf. Yet exciting draft products like rookie Kevin Knox and second-year point guard Frank Ntilikina have left much to be desired, even […]

According to a report from the Associated Press, former New York Knicks All-Star Willie Naulls passed away on Thanksgiving due to complications from Churg-Strauss syndrome, which is a rare condition that can restrict blood flow to vital organs. He was 84 years of age. Though he was born in Dallas, Texas, Naulls spent the majority […]

On the heels of reports that the New York Knicks have given up hope in young point guard Frank Ntilikina, the Orlando Magic have set their sights on the French guard, hoping to acquire him, according to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic. The Magic even sent a scout to Philadelphia to watch him play as […]

When the New York Knicks drafted Frank Ntilikina with the eighth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, the franchise was hoping he would be the team’s point guard for the next decade. Frank Ntilikina only averaged 5.9 points and 3.2 assists during his rookie season. After an offseason of getting stronger and used to NBA […]

When now Philadelphia 76ers guard Jimmy Butler demanded a trade out of his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, many speculated where the two-way star would eventually end up. According to previous reports, one of the teams Butler was interested in joining was the New York Knicks. However, Keith Pompey of The Philly Inquirer reports that […]

Not even a dozen Krabby Patties could possibly ease the gloom New York Knicks center Enes Kanter is feeling after learning that Spongebob Squarepants creator Stephen Hillenburg has succumbed to his ALS disease at the age of 57 on Tuesday. Kanter paid homage to Hillenburg on social media by posting an image of him donning […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. of the New York Knicks just nailed a buzzer beater while his dad, NBA legend Tim Hardaway Sr. looks on. Check out the clip posted by NBA via Twitter. Right after Hardaway Jr. knocked down the fadeaway jumper, his father gently nodded in approval. Tim Hardaway Jr. beats the 1st half buzzer […]

The New York Knicks have surged in recent games, now boasting a three-game win streak after taking down the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night, avenging their new coach David Fizdale in the process. Fizdale spoke to the media on Tuesday, hoping they don’t get their hopes up for the recent success, tempering expectations. “You just […]

The New York Knicks found themselves with a pleasant surprise this season, as their 2017 second-round pick Damyean Dotson proved to be a player worthy of minutes under head coach David Fizdale’s rotation. Dotson has a precarious situation ahead of him, as his contract is not guaranteed for next season, making him a potential trade […]

The New York Knicks managed to hand the Memphis Grizzlies a rare loss after a third-quarter stampede helped them pull off a 103-98 win. The victory makes it three straight for the Knicks, but despite coach David Fizdale asking them not to make it about him, shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. insists his teammates definitely […]

The Memphis Grizzlies put up a block party during a narrow loss to the New York Knicks on Sunday night, totaling 19 blocks in a game for the first time since 2008, per TheAnonymousUsername of Reddit. Led by the starting frontcourt of Jaren Jackson Jr. and Marc Gasol, who swatted a combined 12 of the […]

New York Knicks shooting guard Courtney Lee is getting closer and closer to making his season debut as he recovers from a lingering neck injury. According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News, Lee has begun participating in limited contact drills. The veteran guard will get checked out by a team doctor soon and […]

After serving as a starter for 11 games, New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson took a back seat to Enes Kanter. Some players might feel a certain way about being relegated to a reserve role, but Robinson is okay with the decision. Furthermore, he thinks it will help him stay out of foul trouble. Robinson […]