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The Miami Heat destroyed the New York Knicks 110-87 to improve their record to 2-2 to start the new campaign. However, this was not the only record that was set on the evening, as the Heat actually matched a number of impressive feats in Wednesday’s mauling of the hapless Knicks. Miami Heat score 45 points […]

Enes Kanter and Emmanuel Mudiay of the New York Knicks both offered different opinions on the NBA’s new G League policy, which would allow top high school prospects to ink $125,000 contracts. Kanter shared how he turned down a lucrative offer in Turkey — his home country — to play for Kentucky.  However, as it […]

Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade is eternally thankful to former assistant and now-New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale for his contributions into his career. Fizdale came in as an assistant to Erik Spoelstra in 2008, serving as his right-hand man for most of his eight-year stint with the team.  “I allowed him to take […]

The New York Knicks will potentially have money to sign two max contract players in free agency during the summer of 2019, and Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade believes Knicks head coach David Fizdale can help the franchise attract star players. Dwyane Wade and David Fizdale spent many years together with the Miami Heat. […]

On Monday night, New York Knicks Ron Baker guard took an inadvertent elbow to the nose courtesy of teammate Noah Vonleh. Despite having to exit the game with a bloodied face, the 25-year-old combo guard still appeared to be in good spirits, even making fun of his own misery. Just in time for my Halloween […]

Despite his very brief stint as a member of the New York Knicks, forward Mario Hezonja had already drawn criticism by a former scout and executive Clarence Gaines Jr., who was critical of his defense. Hezonja responded with his best outing yet, an 18-point performance on 8-of-16 shooting while engaging in a physical battle on […]

New York Knicks guard Ron Baker had to leave Monday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to excessive bleeding brought about by an inadvertent elbow from teammate Noah Vonleh. Baker was about to get the ball from Vonleh, when the 6-foot-9 big man’s elbow caught him on the noggin. This instantly gave him a […]

New New York Knicks forward Mario Hezonja was put on blast by a former team executive after a tough 103-101 loss to the Boston Celtics over the weekend. Clarence Gaines Jr., who worked for the Knicks during Phil Jackson’s brief time with the team, took to Twitter to call out the Croatian: If you're a @nyknicks […]

The New York Knicks are currently 1-2 and in the midst of a rebuilding season. One of the key players the Knicks are looking at to be an integral part of their future is rookie forward Kevin Knox. However, they will miss his services for a while as Knox suffered an ankle injury in their […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving is not one to mince words. The five-time All-Star recently admitted to have strongly considered joining the New York Knicks prior to announcing his intention to re-sign with the C’s next summer. Following the Celtics’ 103-101 victory over the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Irving openly […]

The New York Knicks suffered two losses on Saturday. The team lost to the Boston Celtics, 103-101 at home, and rookie power forward Kevin Knox for the foreseeable future. Knox suffered a left ankle sprain and was forced to leave the game. While X-Rays on Knox’s ankle came back negative, the 19-year-old is expected to […]

After the Boston Celtics defeated the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden Saturday night, star point guard Kyrie Irving said something that is going to haunt Knicks fans for a long, long time. Irving told reporters postgame that had he not informally announced his intentions to re-sign with the Celtics next summer, he would […]

Boston Celtics All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving drew mixed reactions in their visit to Madison Square Garden, with some New York Knicks fans booing him while others were cheering — perhaps in hopes of convincing him to reconsider the franchise in his 2019 free-agency plans. According to Ian Begley of ESPN, a good number of […]

It didn’t take long for the NBA injury bug to bite New York Knicks rookie Kevin Knox. In only his third game as a pro, Knox has sustained what looks like a serious lower-body injury, while he was making a drive to the basket late in the first quarter of Saturday night’s home date with […]

The 2018-2019 NBA regular season has just started but there has already been a lot of buzz regarding the upcoming 2019 free agency season. One of the teams that is looking to put themselves in a position to get a superstar or two is the New York Knicks. One of the players who are on […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale is going tough on his rookie Kevin Knox. The 19-year old just made a big time shot in the fourth quarter in his second career NBA game against the Brooklyn nets. All of his teammates were celebrating for the young kid. But not Fizdale. See the entire sequence […]

The New York Knicks managed to claw their way back from a hole they had dug for themselves early, beating the Atlanta Hawks with a final score of 126-107. It was an uplifting start to the Knicks’ season that Enes Kanter was still pumping adrenaline well after the final buzzer. While Tim Hardaway Jr. and […]

The New York Knicks started out the first few minutes of their 2018-19 campaign in atrocious fashion, missing nine-straight field goal attempts. The crowd inside Madison Square Garden must have felt like it was going to be one of those seasons again for the Knickerbockers until one fan broke the ice on his way to […]

The New York Knicks got off to a slow start to their season, beginning the game 0-for-9 from the field but they quickly found their rhythm. The Knicks scored 49 points in the second quarter and that led the team to a 126-107 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Tim Hardaway Jr. puts up 22 PTS […]

The New York Knicks didn’t sign big man Kristaps Porzingis to a rookie scale contract extension, causing some to surmise the star 7-footer was unhappy with the organization. Knicks president Steve Mills, however, quickly shot those rumors down, saying Porzingis is not disgruntled and is on the same page with the franchise. Appearing on “The Michael […]

The New York Knicks would have preferred to trade veteran big man Joakim Noah, but the organization wasn’t willing to part ways with a first-round pick. Knicks general manager Scott Perry addressed the release of Noah on Tuesday, saying the team waived and stretched him because he wasn’t a good fit for the club moving […]

Kristaps Porzingis is set to hit restricted fee agency next summer after failing to reach a contract extension with the New York Knicks before the 6 p.m. ET deadline on Monday. It’s not a surprising move, though, as it was what many observers had expected long before the deadline. By not agreeing with Porzingis to […]

The New York Knicks have tried to trade shooting guard Courtney Lee, but they haven’t found a suitor for the veteran guard yet, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. Lee has two years and $25 million left on his contract. The 33-year-old signed a four-year, $48 million free agent deal with the Knicks back in 2016. In 76 […]

The New York Knicks will start point guards Trey Burke and Frank Ntilikina together, while prized rookie Kevin Knox will lead the team’s second unit. ESPN’s Ian Begley tweeted out this interesting development from the Knicks camp. Starting at point guard for the Knicks on opening night: Trey Burke. Frank Ntilikina will also start. Kevin […]

NBA’s opening week is upon us. The schedule makers have given fans a slew of intriguing matchups, many of which will broadcast on national television. But there are a handful of NBA League Pass games worth watching this week. Whether it’s a fast-paced matchup out West or a grudge match between two teams looking for […]

The NBA season is hours from its opener, yet the Kevin Durant rumors are still in full swing. Tim Bontemps of The Washington Post recently speculated on the two-time Finals MVP’s future destination, noting he could only see Durant bolting for the New York Knicks, the L.A. Clippers, or staying with the Golden State Warriors […]

The New York Knicks declined to sign All-Star power forward Kristaps Porzingis to a rookie extension ahead of Monday’s 6 p.m.(ET) deadline, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley. Porzingis will now become a restricted free agent next summer, meaning New York will have the chance to match any offer sheet that their Latvian superstar signs. New […]

In an official press release, the New York Knicks announced that they’re exercising their third-year option on point guard Frank Ntilikina. This shouldn’t come as a surprise as the 20-year-old Frenchman just completed his rookie season after being selected with the eighth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. The New York Knicks announced today […]

Former New York Knicks center Joakim Noah is bent on proving his worth as a quality big man. Chris Johnson, Noah’s trainer, says that the FA big man is down to 4-5 percent of body fat, and has already regained his bounciness and mobility. Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic wrote a column on Noah’s journey […]

New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis is unlikely to receive a contract extension before the end of Monday’s deadline, turning the franchise player into a restricted free agent next summer, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley. The organization had been battling the idea of rewarding their fourth-year player with a contract extension, but Porzingis’ season-ending […]

In hopes of shoring up their forward positions, the New York Knicks signed young Croatian forward Mario Hezonja this summer. While this could be his chance to prove he belongs to the league, Hezonja says he doesn’t want to be an “a-hole” as he slowly finds his way within the team. Marc Berman of the […]

New York Knicks shooting guard Courtney Lee missed the entire preseason with a neck injury, but he practiced at full speed Sunday and is ready for the regular season to start. Lee is not sure what his role is going to be on this young Knicks team. After starting 69 games last season, there’s a […]

The New York Knicks are entering the season knowing that they could possibly miss the services of All-Star Kristaps Porzingis for most of the year. This gives head coach David Fizdale the opportunity to throw in Kevin Knox at the deep end in his first year on the job. The ninth overall pick of the […]

New York Knicks sophomore point guard Frank Ntilikina looks to bounce back from a forgettable rookie stint last year. Through rigid preparations this offseason, Ntilikina says that he’s more comfortable and confident heading into the second year of his NBA career. Marc Berman of the New York Post has the story on the 20-year old […]

Entering his first season as the New York Knicks head coach, David Fizdale is already facing a dilemma this early in the (pre) season. It’s a good problem to have though, as the 44-year-old appears to be facing a tough decision in balancing the playing time between a number of capable guards in his squad. […]

In what could be the New York Knicks front office’s smartest move in years, David Fizdale was installed as the team’s new head coach for the upcoming season. Sophomore point guard Frank Ntilikina has huge praises for the defensive wiz, saying that Fizdale is a great coach. Marc Berman of the New York Post wrote […]

With All-Star forward Kristaps Porzingis set to miss most, if not, the entire season due to an ACL injury, the New York Knicks have no choice but to focus on player development. Fortunately, this gives them the opportunity have an extended look at their highly-touted rookie Kevin Knox for the entire season. Despite being a […]

After an unremarkable rookie campaign last year, New York Knicks guard Frank Ntilikina believes that the upcoming season will be a far better one. According to the 20-year-old, his preparations for this season has been much more productive, and that this will be the very reason why he believes he is due for a breakout […]

Two-time NBA champion Chris Bosh was recently at Madison Square Garden visiting his good friend, New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale. Knicks rookie Kevin Knox saw that as an opportunity to pick Bosh’s brain, and that’s exactly what he did. A medical review conducted by the NBA and players’ union in 2017 concluded that […]