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David Fizdale is a big fan of LeBron James and the King is also a big fan of the newest New York Knicks coach. They spent time together when Fizdale was an assistant coach for the Miami Heat and after Fizdale was fired by the Memphis Grizzlies, James was one of the first to publicly […]

The New York Knicks hired David Fizdale despite his known history with center Marc Gasol, which led to his eventual firing 19 games into his second season with the team. The Knicks boss noted he doesn’t blame the Spaniard for his firing during his Tuesday introductory press conference. “We had some moments I pushed too […]

David Fizdale hasn’t been the head coach of the New York Knicks for long but he already knows what’s most important, winning over his big man Kristaps Porzingis. During his opening press conference on Tuesday, he was throwing out all kinds of praise for his prize possession. Asked about Kristaps Porzingis, David Fizdale says he […]

David Fizdale had his introductory press conference on Tuesday morning in front of the New York Media and was asked a lot of hard-hitting questions and gave a lot of insightful answers. Fizdale said one the things that really drew him to the Knicks was how they are approaching the rebuild. The Knicks are going through […]

The 2017-18 NBA season ended in disarray for the New York Knicks. Unfortunately, the events from this year may carry over into next season. It goes without saying that the most devastating blow came when big man Kristaps Porzingis tore his ACL just before the All-Star break. According to Justine Ward of SNYtv, Knicks legend Walt […]

David Fizdale was officially introduced as the next head coach of the New York Knicks on Tuesday morning, and from the sounds of his press conference, he is excited about the young guys that the roster is filled with. At his introductory press conference, new #Knicks head coach David Fizdale thanks Emmanuel Mudiay, Kyle O'Quinn, […]

One of the more interesting comments to come out of David Fizdale’s opening press conference as the New York Knicks’ coach was that about center Joakim Noah. David Fizdale says Joakim Noah reached out to him after he was hired. He intimates that he's open to the possibility of Noah returning. Scott Perry reiterates that […]

Prior to being hired by the New York Knicks, former Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale has raised questions of his ability to get along with star players after a reported riff with center Marc Gasol spelled his end in Grind City. Having interviewed for several jobs soon after the regular season ended, Fizdale had […]

The unfortunate truth in the world of professional sports is that there is hardly any tolerance for underperforming players. Just as two-time champion Ray Allen has said about the NBA: “It’s always about what have you done for me lately.” In such a cutthroat system there is no place for slackers. This is a huge […]

The rift between Memphis Grizzlies star center Marc Gasol with former coach David Fizdale was reportedly even more intense than previously thought, as the two had developed not only a poor rapport, but a history of not liking one another at all. According to Stefan Bondy of The New York Daily News, Fizdale forced his […]

New York Knicks center Enes Kanter surprisingly hinted at his willingness to play alongside LeBron James, posting a Twitter video in which he called out the self-professed King of New York to prove so by signing with the team during the offseason. “Hey LeBron, you really want to be king of New York? Come and […]

It has been quite a year for David Fizdale. He went from being forced out of his job with the Memphis Grizzlies because of his relationship with Marc Gasol to being the hottest candidate that everyone wanted this offseason. He basically got his pick of jobs choosing to lead the New York Knicks. Welcome to […]

If we’re being brutally honest, whenever the New York Knicks do something, it should be graded on a curve. After all, it is the same NBA franchise owned by a man who sincerely believed Isiah Thomas was good for business — several times over. David Fizdale, however, does not need to be graded on any sort […]

David Fizdale’s hiring was unanimously approved after a conscious effort to make an in-depth search for the New York Knicks coaching job, but no one was more excited than center Enes Kanter, who is fresh off finishing his first season with the team. “I like him a lot,” Enes Kanter told Mike Vorkunov of The […]

The New York Knicks’ process of team bonding is already underway, as newly-hired head coach David Fizdale plans to visit his new star player, Kristaps Porzingis, in his native Latvia, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley. The relationship between Porzingis and the franchise has not been fully repaired, according to Begley’s report, which means Fizdale will […]

The LeBron James sweepstakes are still on, even after the Cleveland Cavaliers continue to surprise with a 2-0 series lead against the Eastern Conference top dogs in the Toronto Raptors. Adding themselves to the race for The King’s services are the New York Knicks, who are fresh off hiring coach David Fizdale, who coached James […]

After the news broke earlier Thursday that the New York Knicks officially hired their new head coach in David Fizdale, one player who seemed very happy about it was Knicks shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. The 26-year-old took to Twitter to reference coach Fizdale’s epic rant from the 2017 NBA playoffs when he was the head […]

The New York Knicks got their guy on Thursday afternoon with the hiring David Fizdale. For those who may not know, Fizdale is the former Memphis Grizzlies coach who was fired after a season and a half. For David Fizdale that wasn’t the only job he was offered though during this offseason. According to Marc […]

After weeks of deliberation and interviews, the New York Knicks have officially hired David Fizdale as their new head coach, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. David Fizdale has agreed to a deal to become the New York Knicks coach, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 3, 2018 According to Wojnarowski, Fizdale’s new […]

One of the most coveted free agents this offseason is L.A. Clippers center DeAndre Jordan. He is one of the few old-school centers remaining in the league, one who can defend the interior with tenacity and control the boards with reckless abandon. The highly athletic big man knows that he can get a better deal […]

David Fizdale is reportedly gaining “serious traction” in the New York Knicks’ search for a new head coach, according to Yahoo! Sports’ Shams Charania. David Fizdale has gained serious traction in New York Knicks' search for next head coach, league sources told Yahoo. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 2, 2018 The Knicks parted ways with […]

The 2018 offseason is just a few months away and the biggest storyline this summer will be the destination of a certain number 23. LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are currently fighting for their playoff lives in their second-round playoff match-up with the Toronto Raptors. The possibility that James will have his earliest playoff […]

The New York Knicks were in no rush to make their next hire for a head coach, but now that they have interviewed nearly a dozen candidates, they are expected to make their decision soon. According to Marc Stein of The New York Times, the Knicks have narrowed their search down to three main guys, […]

The New York Knicks have concluded their coaching interviews after talking with Golden State Warriors assistant Mike Brown, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Officials are expected to reach a consensus on hiring one of the interviewed candidates within the week, according to sources close to the team. Former Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale, former Cleveland Cavaliers […]

You got to hand it to Juwan Howard. Unlike most of his peers that take short cuts to head coaching gigs by joining the broadcast booth, the former Michigan Wolverine and “Fab Five” member worked unofficially as a quasi-assistant coach while as a player for the Miami Heat. It ultimately led to him being promoted […]

The Kawhi Leonard saga has activated radars across the league, with a reported rift between the 26-year-old star forward and the San Antonio Spurs potentially concluding on a break up. For the New York Knicks, a trade for Leonard would signify a change of direction, but one that could set the franchise for long-term stability […]

At the end of the 2017-18 NBA season, the New York Knicks fired head coach Jeff Hornacek after a 60-104 record in two seasons. As New York is rebuilding around Kristaps Porzingis who could potentially miss the 2018-19 season following a torn ACL injury, the team’s next head coach will play a major role in […]

While NBA players are embroiled in their own political skirmishes – usually involving a certain controversial president, most famously involving the Golden State Warriors and their unilateral boycott of a White House visit – that all pales in comparison with the New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter. Or should we say Enes Gülen? The […]

Villanova Wildcats head coach Jay Wright has no plans of following in the footsteps of Rick Pitino, Billy Donovan and Brad Stevens – at least for now. Having steered the Villanova Wildcats to the program’s second national title in three years just last April, it’s possible that Wright is receiving some coaching job overtures from […]

Enes Kanter just finished his first season with the New York Knicks but he got a chance to come back to Oklahoma City to watch both of his former teams face off in Game 5. He started his career with the Utah Jazz in 2011 but was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder during the […]

Enes Kanter came back to his old stomping grounds at Chesapeake Energy Arena, taking part on the Oklahoma City Thunder as an spectator for Wednesday’s 25-point comeback over the Utah Jazz. During an in-depth interview with Fred Katz of The Norman Transcript prior to Game 5, Kanter revealed his love for OKC and even let some […]

Mike Budenholzer has now become the New York Knicks’ top choice to wound up as their future head coach, after the former agreed to part ways with the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, given the rebuilding direction the team was heading into. New York, though another rebuilding team, isn’t expected to take a similar Trust-The-Process-style rebuild […]

Even after removing himself from consideration for the Phoenix Suns’ head coaching vacancy, the Atlanta Hawks’ Mike Budenholzer could have his eyes set on a different franchise far east. According to a report by Marc Berman of The New York Post, the 48-year-old could be looking at The Big Apple as his next destination at […]

The San Antonio Spurs are currently in a sticky situation involving star forward Kawhi Leonard that has created much uncertainty surrounding his long-term future. It has also thrust forward trade rumors that the Spurs could explore if it is deemed that things can no longer be patched up between both sides over the offseason. This […]

It’s National Look-Alike Day today and none other than the New York Knicks’ Enes Kanter joined in by posting a collage of his “long lost brothers” on social media. Do you know who they are? Below is the collage, as posted by Kanter on his Twitter: My long lost brothers 😂#NationalLookAlikeDay (Pick your favorite) 🤔 […]

The New York Knicks are currently not competing in the NBA playoffs after finishing the regular season with a poor 29-53 record. For now, the Knicks are busying themselves finding a new mentor on the heels of Jeff Hornacek’s dismissal as head coach of the franchise. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, New York’s top […]

Since the end of the 2017-18 season, the New York Knicks have been in the market for a new head coach. The team has already begun to cast a wide net for their potential replacement for Jeff Hornacek. This has seen several familiar names become brought up in the conversation as possible targets for the […]

Kristaps Porzingis had his regular season cut short after suffering a torn ACL following a dunk past Giannis Antetokounmpo in early February. While the New York Knicks unicorn underwent season-ending surgery shortly after, the recovery from his procedure could take much longer than previously anticipated, which could lead this team to prepare for the very […]

Former Golden State Warriors head coach and TNT analyst Mark Jackson interviewed for the New York Knicks head coach job on Wednesday, the same day as veteran Mike Woodson. But even though they interviewed separately, there’s a scenario in which both men could work together, with Jackson at the helm and Woodson as the assistant, […]