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The University of Kentucky has produced as much NBA talent or more than any other school during the years of one-and-done players, but John Calipari’s top assistant coach, Kenny Payne, molded Kevin Knox into the next Kevin Durant. Knox is a 6-foot-9, 212-pound forward who fits right into the NBA’s modern small forward, a step […]

Enes Kanter has until Friday to either opt in or out of the final year of his contract with the New York Knicks. Several teams were said to be interested in his services, were he to become a free agent. However, it sounds like he’s leaning towards opting in. According to a report from ESPN’s […]

It’s still a year before Kyrie Irving of the Boston Celtics hits NBA free agency, but there have already been rumors circulating that he’ll seriously consider going to the New York Knicks when that time comes. Irving was doing an interview with the New York media about his upcoming movie, “Uncle Drew” and was asked […]

News broke back in May that superstar power forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves are “not in a good place internally.” This was reported by ESPN’s Zach Lowe on The Lowe Post. His colleague Brian Windhorst asked Lowe to share his thoughts on Towns and the Timberwolves. Here is what Lowe said via Hoops Hype’s […]

The New York Knicks will take a rather conservative approach coming into this offseason, not expected to make many moves, but rather work on a potential new system under new coach David Fizdale. This rather passive offseason could spell the end of two of their veteran signings from 2016, according to Al Iannazzone of Newsday. […]

New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter is expected to pick up his 2018-19 player-option, after the franchise is reportedly unlikely to dole out a long-term deal for his services, according to Al Iannazzone of Newsday. Kanter has an $18.6-million player-option, one which he will need to pick up before the end of the month […]

The New York Knicks are coming off another disappointing finish in the 2017-18 NBA season. As a result, it appears center Enes Kanter is weighing out all his options this offseason. Opting in for an $18.6 million deal may seem like a no-brainer for Kanter. However, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley, his looming status has caught the attention […]

The New York Knicks are expected to sign former Arizona Wildcat Allonzo Trier to a two-way contract in July according to the New York Post. He is expected to play with the Knicks this summer on their summer league team. Trier probably would have been a late first-round draft pick, if it wouldn’t been for […]

The New York Knicks have high expectations for their first-round draft pick, Kevin Knox, but that doesn’t mean anything is just going to be handed to him. Coach David Fizdale knows how important building his culture is, and he doesn’t want to just give out playing time to anyone, without them earning it. “I’m not handing […]

Is there a Latvian arms race going on right now in New York? We beg to ask because the Brooklyn Nets used a second-round pick to get Latvian Rodions Kurucs during Thursday’s NBA Draft. As what most NBA fans know, the New York Knicks do have their own Latvian in the form of a unicorn […]

New York Knicks fans let their team know that they wanted Michael Porter Jr. Yet in a turn of events, the Knicks selected Kevin Knox as the ninth overall pick. Below is the video of Knicks fans booing their team’s choice: With the 9th pick of the 2018 #NBADraft the @nyknicks select… @KevKnox! pic.twitter.com/x3pZcpXeEU — […]

The 2018 NBA Draft is under way and this year’s class is as electric as any other in recent memory. Follow along as the results for each team are announced today, with every team taking another step toward their future. Phoenix Suns: DeAndre Ayton — C (Arizona)A double-double machine with plenty of untapped potential, despite posting […]

Miami Heat veteran guard Dwyane Wade knows David Fizdale well. So much so, in fact, him calling the New York Knicks coach underrated comes with credibility. And that’s exactly what happened when Dwyane Wade was asked about underrated coaches during an interview with Bloomberg. While other guys were mentioned, Wade’s direct connection of working with […]

The New York Knicks and draft lottery prospect Kevin Knox appear to have mutual desires to partner with each other. Recently, Knox’s father, Kevin Knox Sr., said that he thinks that the Knicks are going to take his son as the no. 9 overall pick in this Thursday’s NBA Draft, per Marc Berman of the […]

The New York Knicks are looking to make a splash this summer now that they’ve added head coach David Fizdale to the mix and have the number nine overall pick in Thursday night’s 2018 NBA Draft. With Kristaps Porzingis potentially returning for the 2019 calendar year, the Knicks will give some of their younger players […]

The New York Knicks enter the 2018 NBA Draft in a peculiar situation. Knowing that the team is likely to be a shell of whatever it could be next season due to the Kristaps Porzingis injury, a certain mentality can be had from Thursday night moving forward — tank season. While no fan likes to […]

All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving’s long-term future with the Boston Celtics has become the center of attention around the league over the last several days. Irving has already indicated that he will likely head into free agency next offseason where a plethora of teams could be making a strong push to sign him to a […]

Trae Young is expected to be taken before the New York Knicks make their selection with the ninth overall pick in the NBA Draft, but Young really likes what he saw during his workout with the team. The Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers both need a point guard and select before the Knicks, but if […]

New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter has never been lauded for his defense, but not many players are able to go through his 6-foot-11, 245-pound body that easily. However, Kanter isn’t used to guarding someone that makes Muggsy Bogues look like Yao Ming. Take this kid at an Arlington Heights camp who managed to […]

The father of New York Knicks center Enes Kanter has been sentenced to 15 years of prison in his native Turkey after an order for his arrest was issued, according to Yaron Weitzman of Bleacher Report. The big man learned of the news this morning. “The Turkish government has sentenced Enes Kanter’s father to 15 […]

While many NBA stars were expected to court LeBron James this offseason, one which fans did not see coming was New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter, who had gotten into altercations with The King during the regular season, even flaming fires with post-game interview shots and in social media. The Turkish center knows it’s a […]

New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter has a major decision to make this summer, as he could opt into the $18.6 million player-option for 2018-19 or opt out of it, seeking a long-term deal. The Turkish international said previously after the season that he would opt out, only to be contradicted by his agent, who […]

The New York Knicks have been labeled as one of the most dysfunctional franchises for quite a while now. However, led by Kristaps Porzingis and Tim Hardaway Jr., the Knickerbockers could turn things around — especially if they can do wonders in the loaded 2018 NBA Draft. Draft night is less than a week away, […]

The recent revelation that Kawhi Leonard is looking for a way to get out of the San Antonio Spurs has brought forward an onslaught of teams preparing a package to offer for the injured star. While many can offer a lot more than what the New York Knicks can, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley, those […]

The New York Knicks, a supposed sleeping giant in the NBA, are forever a few moves away from competence. It is a never ending cycle of ho-hum moves made by an owner who is as known for his equally awful musical exploits as he is his passe approach to running the franchise. And yet, with […]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide point guard and top 2018 NBA Draft prospect Collin Sexton will prioritize heading into a situation where he “fits” coming into the NBA Draft, according to Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer. Sexton has worked out for the Cleveland Cavaliers, the New York Knicks, the Charlotte Hornets, and has now scheduled […]

Watch out, here’s an Earlbomb or a Boybomb. Whichever you want to call it, we present to you a hot take from former NBA point guard Earl Boykins, who made an appearance on the Hastings and Browman Show and said that LeBron James is never ever going to come to play for the New York […]

With Carmelo Anthony finally traded last summer, the 2017-18 season marked the beginning of the Kristaps Porzingis Era for the New York Knicks. Things went great over the first month of the season. Porzingis looked like an MVP candidate and role players like Tim Hardaway Jr. and Enes Kanter chipped in admirably. The Knicks eeked […]

The New York Knicks could be in the running for one of the NBA’s biggest superstars, but it isn’t free agency darling LeBron James, but rather his former teammate Kyrie Irving. The Boston Celtics point guard revealed a conversation with Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis from last season, unsolicited: “I told (Porzingis), I would love to […]

NBA legend Dennis Rodman was recently on live TV, crying as he discussed his efforts to fix the ties between North Korea and the United States. It was definitely a beholding sight to see — a basketball star going beyond the sport to talk about matters that are close to his heart. It has been […]

If Kenyon Martin is right about this, the NBA is going to be in for quite something next season. The former NBA player has predicted that LeBron James will choose to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers and join the New York Knicks in free agency this summer. Via a New York CBS radio show: “I think […]

A recent tweet from SportsNet anchor Taylor Rooks revealed New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter’s thoughts on the LeBron James free agency saga. Kanter has followed up on his initial dare to James, challenging the 14-time All-Star to take the reigns as the King of New York. #SummerofLebron – Just spoke to Enes Kanter about […]

The New York Knicks hold the number nine pick in the draft, and they will be flying out next to Chicago to meet Michael Porter Jr., according to Adam Zagoria of SportsNet New York. Coming into his freshman year with the Missouri Tigers, many believed that Porter would be the first pick in the draft. He […]

With the Cleveland Cavaliers on the verge of being swept in the 2018 NBA Finals, there has been plenty of speculation regarding where small forward LeBron James will land this offseason. Reports have even surfaced about him potentially consulting with Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Paul George on a destination. Teams like the Los Angeles Lakers […]

He just got there it seems but Kyrie Irving’s long-term future with the Boston Celtics is already being questioned by some. This sprouted up initially in the playoffs as the Celtics made it to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals without Irving before being ousted by LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Now it’s […]

Like most teams around the NBA landscape, the New York Knicks have shifted their focus to the upcoming Draft, which is to be held on Thursday, June 21st. The Knickerbockers, who are currently holding the ninth pick, are said to have interest in quite a few players, including University of Oklahoma guard Trae Young. The […]

Texas A&M forward Robert Williams is set to begin workouts with several NBA teams, including the Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, and New York Knicks, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. With the 2018 Draft just days away (Thursday, June 21st), most experts and analysts are projecting Williams to be taken somewhere in the 7-13 […]

As Trae Young gets prepared to hear his name on draft night, he has put together a select list of teams he will work out for, and it only includes four teams. According to Marc Berman of The New York Post, the four teams are the New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic, and Chicago […]

New York Knicks president Steve Mills was raving about Oklahoma point guard sensation Trae Young before having dinner with the point guard. The flashy talent had his pre-draft workout scheduled for Tuesday at the practice facility, one particular talent which Mills thought “has the chance to be a special player.” “He’s a little bit bigger […]