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The New York Knicks made two acquisitions today, adding John Jenkins and Phillip Carr. ESPN’s Jordan Schultz reported that free agent shooting guard Jenkins signs an Exhibit 10 with the Knicks. An Exhibit 10, an addition to the recent CBA, is a two-way contract with additional incentives for the player once he is called up […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks was not pleased with forward Markieff Morris’ ejection from Monday’s preseason game against the New York Knicks, as the veteran frontcourt starter was irked by rookie Mitchell Robinson’s trash talk which led to his second technical foul and consequent ejection. Yet Morris feels Robinson “crossed the line” with his […]

Like most teams around the NBA landscape, the New York Knicks are still trying to finalize their roster for the upcoming regular season. Inevitably, some players won’t make the cut. And on Tuesday morning, the team announced that they have waived guard Tyrius Walker. Knicks have waived guard Tyrius Walker. Walker is on an Exhibit […]

First day on the job, and Mitchell Robinson already has an enemy. The New York Knicks rookie got inside the head of Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris, who was ejected for talking smack to Robinson, in their pre-season game Monday night. Morris obviously didn’t like getting thrown out, and had some choice words for the […]

Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris entered Monday night’s preseason game against the New York Knicks at home with a plan: to intimidate opposing rookies and give them a taste of how tough life can be in the pros. But when Morris tried to talk junk at Knicks rookie Mitchell Robinson, his plan backfired. Markieff Morris […]

NBA players are not all gifted with 20-20 vision for their whole playing careers. In most recent years, only a number wear goggles to the games, most wear contact lenses, as they are easier to use with minimal effort. Moisturizing contact lenses are the most important thing in wearing them while playing an aerobic sport, […]

New York Knicks shooting guard Courtney Lee has a strained neck and did not practice Sunday. The Knicks open their preseason schedule Monday when they take on the Washington Wizards, and it is unclear if Lee will play. Courtney Lee (strained neck) did not practice today — Stefan Bondy (@SbondyNBA) September 30, 2018 Lee has two […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver took the subway Thursday night to attend the screening of ESPN’s “Basketball: A Love Story” which was held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Taking the public transit as the commissioner of one of the most renowned leagues in sports, comes the expectation of being recognized by a number of locals. But these […]

Joakim Noah knows the New York Knicks are going to part ways with him, he just doesn’t know when and it’s starting to frustrate the veteran center. Noah posted a picture on his Instagram story Friday expressing frustration with the Knicks, but quickly took it down. Joakim deleted this real quick 😳 pic.twitter.com/1GxSZ1UO6R — Ball […]

Rookie forward Kevin Knox looked mighty promising during his short stint in the Summer League, looking like one of the best players showcased during the tournament. While the first day of New York Knicks training camp was a rude awakening, going from facing NBA hopefuls to real pros, the Kentucky product has quickly adapted to […]

The New York Knicks have picked up a different gear in this year’s training camp under new coach David Fizdale, and point guard Emmanuel Mudiay has already seen some positive effects from it, already improving on his shot-making and his decision-making with the ball. “He’s been steady. He’s been really great at pushing our pace […]

Enes Kanter has become one of the most entertaining players in the NBA, especially when it comes to off-the-court quotes and actions. He has taken on multiple stars and tried to recruit LeBron James to the New York Knicks. Now, he is happily embracing the role of mentor. According to a report from SNY, Kanter […]

New York Knicks offseason signing Mario Hezonja didn’t have the dream start he expected to have with the Orlando Magic after being drafted fifth overall by the team in 2015. Yet his patience and positive attitude were what kept him from becoming an early journeyman like Jahlil Okafor, still looking to find his place in […]

Freshly dubbed New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale is tasked to come up with something special with the interesting roster that they have right now. Featuring experienced names in Courtney Lee, Enes Kanter, Kyle O’Quinn, and Tim Hardaway Jr, plus a young collection of talent in Kevin Knox, Emmanuel Mudiay, Frank Ntilikina, and Mitchell Robinson, […]

The 9th overall pick of the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2013 NBA draft and now the Knicks lead point guard, Trey Burke has had an interesting career. He has not yet lived up to his draft billing, despite being a promising piece for the Utah Jazz as a young combo guard. However, his lack of size, speed, […]

After retiring from the NBA in 2016, Amar’e Stoudemire signed with and played overseas in Israel to play for Hapoel Jerusalem for one year. He helped the team win the Israeli League title and Israeli League cup averaging 9.9 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 23 games. He went on to contribute in the […]

Of all the quotes, excerpts, and moments that were said and heard throughout NBA media day, arguably the most meme-worthy (aside from Kawhi Leonard’s laugh) may have come from Enes Kanter of the New York Knicks. The Knicks center was asked about his team’s chances of making the playoffs, and here is what he had […]

Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis knows the anxiety revolving his impending return from injury, but he stressed the eventual timetable for his return date won’t be dependent on him or his comfort, but rather the assessment by the medical team around him. “The return date, it doesn’t depend on me,” Porzingis said during Monday’s Media Day, […]

New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis isn’t worried about his impending five-year, $157 million extension he could sign prior to the start of the season, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley. The 7-foot-3 unicorn is coming off a devastating ACL injury that could threaten his 2018-19 season, though he declined to speculate on a potential […]

The Jimmy Butler trade circus is still in play as more and more teams are rumored to be calling the Minnesota Timberwolves front office hotlines. It has been reported that Butler has expressed his desire to be traded to the New York Knicks, but that chatter could be overstated. Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today Sports […]

Reports have it that the New York Knicks are finally gaining some ground on waiving center Joakim Noah. While the 33-year old big man found it difficult to crack a consistent roster spot with the Knicks, Shams Charania of The Athletic has tweeted out that there are teams who have been expressing their interest in […]

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, sources say that the New York Knicks are close to an agreement that would waive Joakim Noah before media day on Monday. Sources on @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium: Joakim Noah and the New York Knicks are near agreement on his waive and stretch. Noah will not report to training camp […]

Four-time All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler, who has requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves, reportedly prefers to play for either the L.A. Clippers, New York Knicks or Brooklyn Nets. All three teams could be willing to trade for Butler before the 2018-19 season starts under the right circumstances, according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski […]

The New York Knicks are content to be a lottery team in 2018-19 and will not rush star power forward Kristaps Porzingis back from his ACL injury, according to a report from Marc Berman of The New York Post. Porzingis, 23, suffered a torn left ACL in February and underwent season-ending surgery shortly after. Per […]

New York Knicks center Enes Kanter has been at odds with the Turkish government for quite some time. Kanter, a native of Turkey, has criticized the country’s current regime several times, and in fact, he’s becoming an advocate of sorts for the removal of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Kanter, now 26 years of age, has […]

The New York Knicks front office has been resistant to offer any “assets” in any transaction made throughout the NBA season, including any deals for Minnesota Timberwolves estranged swingman Jimmy Butler, who requested a trade during a Tuesday meeting in Los Angeles. Any package they could ready up, given their restrictions, would not be enough […]

Being one of the most outspoken individuals in the league, New York Knicks stud Enes Kanter has had his fair share of backlash through the years. So much so, that his recent involvement in political issues stemming from his former home country of Turkey (Kanter recently had his citizenship revoked) has led to a slew […]

New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter is one of the most controversial figures off the court. Aside from his comical reputation as the league’s resident troll, the 26-year-old is actually quite a relevant political personality in his former home nation of Turkey. After some highly-publicized squabbles with the Turkish government and its leaders, Kanter’s […]

With all the buzz and headlines around the Jimmy Butler trade rumors, whoever nabs the four-time All-star will definitely get one of the best two-way players in the league. The 30th overall pick of the 2011 NBA draft, He has certainly played above and beyond his draft billing. There was a time that the two-time NBA […]

There are multiple teams in the league with interest in acquiring Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler, and not all of them would need assurances that Butler will sign a long-term extension, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Butler has requested a trade from the Timberwolves and is most determined to find a way […]

New York Knicks rookie Kevin Knox won’t shy away from putting his team’s expectations high, arguing that the eighth and last seed in the East will be up for grabs for his team to take now that LeBron James has relinquished his stronghold in the Eastern Conference. “Oh yeah. I feel like that eighth seed […]

Shortly after rumors of his desire to leave New York for a contender arose, Marc Berman of The New York Post reports that the Knicks are looking to trade shooting guard Courtney Lee in hopes to garner even more cap space. The Knicks will likely take some kind of loss after agreeing to a buyout […]

The 2018-19 NBA season is approaching fast, and fans of the New York Knicks are still wondering if Kristaps Porzingis, who suffered an ACL tear in his left knee on Feb. 6, will be available to play at any point. Knicks president Steve Mills gave an update Thursday: Steve Mills says there is still no […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale sat down with a few of his front office mates on Thursday to discuss the team’s plans for the coming season. One of the first topics, according to a report from ESPN’s Ian Begley, was tanking. The Knicks, who lost All-Star big man Kristaps Porzingis to an ACL […]

Despite all the drama between Joakim Noah and the New York Knicks dating back from last season, the two sides are working to find a solution for the former Defensive Player of the Year, according to Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports. It has been reported that the sides are expected to part ways before training […]

The New York Knicks are one the three handpicked destinations Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler mentioned in his meeting with coach Tom Thibodeau and general manager Scott Layden on Tuesday. While they are a big market that has proved to garner some attention from soon-to-be free agents, it’s unlikely they will make a move for […]

On Wednesday, Jimmy Butler broke the NBA community, as news was leaked he demanded a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves. According to the numerous reports, the Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks are his preferred landing spots. In an effort to provide detailed information, at least in terms of projections, our writers […]

Along with the Brooklyn Nets and the L.A. Clippers, Jimmy Butler also cited the New York Knicks as his target destinations. However, reports reveal that the Knicks prefer not to part with his assets but sign free agents in 2019. As reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Clippers and the Nets are willing […]

Unless you have decided to not own a T.V., phone, tablet, or laptop, you’ve probably heard about Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler requesting a trade. It’s no secret that Butler’s been unhappy. There was still hope, however, that the relationship could be repaired with a year remaining on his contract. Wednesday’s news seems like the […]