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The New York Knicks and Joakim Noah have a bit of a problem. While Noah has been largely out of the rotation with the Knicks, it’s been widely speculated that he was not in the team’s future plans. But because of his very expensive contract, Noah has been in limbo for practically the entire season. […]

Joakim Noah’s time with the New York Knicks organization has not been what former team president Phil Jackson envisioned when the 2014 Defensive Player of the Year signed with his hometown team. In fact, it has been the complete opposite. Noah has faced injuries, a reduced role, a 20-game suspension for using banned substances, and […]

Following a verbal spat during practice between New York Knicks center Joakim Noah and coach Jeff Hornacek, the organization is looking to part ways with the estranged center, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. Hornacek did not answer questions regarding Noah’s leave for “personal reasons,” but said he might return at some point during […]

Just like what it has been for the last decade or so, the New York Knicks are in need of talent to bolster their squad. Outside of stretch four Kristaps Porzingis and maybe guard Tim Hardaway Jr., who’s improving but unfortunately can’t keep himself healthy, the team pretty much has zero firepower. The NBA’s Feb. […]

It would be an understatement to say that the New York Knicks are falling apart right now. Although the team has Kristaps Porzingis as its franchise player, the Knicks are clearly a non-factor this season and are struggling to even make the postseason in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks are currently 10th in the Eastern […]

New York Knicks big man Joakim Noah is taking a personal leave of absence from the team, according to multiple reports. There could be a variety of reasons for Noah’s decision, but it sounds like his inactivity throughout much of this season played a role. Marc Berman of the New York Post reports that Noah […]

After taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James on Twitter early in the season, New York Knicks center Enes Kanter has found a new target for his venomous tweets—the Phoenix Suns’ Jared Dudley. The initial subject of Kanter’s tweet was Dudley’s teammate Devin Booker. It then became a war of words between Kanter and Dudley […]

Enes Kanter of the New York Knicks and Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns got into it Friday night, and though there’s a small height advantage for the former, their intensities are on the same level. Just when we all thought the fights are slowing down, two guys step up and prove us wrong. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aolpJpyfcAI […]

In the midst of a late-game fiasco against the Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks center Joakim Noah has put himself in a questionable position. According to Marc Berman of The New York Post, the Knicks have shifted to a more aggressive stance in hopes of trading Noah’s massive, four-year, $72 million contract, which he […]

New York Knicks center Joakim Noah has not really been part of the team much this season. He has played in only seven games and is averaging just 5.7 minutes in those games, per Basketball-Reference. But on Thursday, the Knicks received news that meant the team would see even less of Noah for the immediate […]

New York Knicks legend and color commentator Walt Frazier had his reservations about first-time All-Star forward Kristaps Porzingis, criticizing him after he sat out against the defending champions Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. Porzingis was sidelined with knee stiffness and didn’t suit up next to his teammates, something that irked the longtime Knicks voice. […]

Only a day after the New York Knicks faced the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena, Michael Beasley reflected on his long-standing friendship with Kevin Durant, giving away the possibility that he could team up with him in the near future. “He’s a best friend. Why not?’’ Beasley told Marc Berman of The New York […]

There is no doubt about it, in the lead up to the NBA trade deadline, the New York Knicks are the most intriguing team out of the entire NBA. Nobody knows what they will do, who they will target, and who, if anyone, is available for trade. The Knicks have huge decisions to make over […]

Moving on from a bar-measuring loss to the Houston Rockets over the weekend, the Golden State Warriors embarked on the start of a home stretch after a five-game road trip. Having won nine out of their last 10 games prior to the loss, the Warriors looked to right the ship once again. Here are five […]

Kevin Durant has the utmost respect for New York Knicks forward Michael Beasley and his game — and that includes backing him in what most consider an outrageous statement. Beasley had compared his skill set to the likes of Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James in the past, two of the top three picks in the […]

The 2017-18 NBA season has been filled with first-year pros stepping up and taking the spotlight. Unfortunately for New York Knicks guard Frank Ntilikina, though, who’s among the prized rookies this season, he can’t officially say he’s part of that crop… yet. He’s mostly watching from afar, seeing the continuous rise of his co-rookies unfold. […]

The New York Knicks will try their hand at making moves prior to this trade deadline, and while their first priority is thinning their ranks at the center spot, there might be other players involved in talks to finish out a package. Among them is veteran shooting guard Courtney Lee, who has enjoyed one of […]

The New York Knicks’ hopes of upsetting the Golden State Warriors tonight have dramatically fallen. USA Today Network’s Steve Popper reports the Knicks’ star big man Kristaps Porzingis will sit against the Warriors after twisting his knee yesterday: Porzingis won’t play tonight. Twisted knee in practice yesterday. — Steve Popper (@StevePopper) January 23, 2018 Besides […]

The New York Knicks are looking to slash some of their depth at the center position, mired in a logjam since the start of the season. According to a report by ESPN’s Ian Begley, many teams have expressed interest in 23-year-old Willy Hernangomez, who hasn’t logged much playing time this season, compared to the heavy […]

The San Antonio Spurs are not the first team you think of when you are going through teams who may be active on or around the NBA trade deadline. You would be right for thinking that, their last trade at this time of year was back in 2014 after all. However, things are a little […]

Amid the reported turbulence between San Antonio Spurs injured star Kawhi Leonard and the organization, comes a report that indicates the former Finals MVP could have been shopped to the New York Knicks, according to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. The notorious panelist on the popular show First Take reported back on June 23 that the Knicks were interested […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is being eyed by the New York Knicks, according to the New York Daily News. The Knicks are desperately looking for some speed and athleticism on the wing to keep up with the changing NBA. The likes of Jarrett Jack and Courtney Lee are not going to bring them to new […]

The New York Knicks’ Willy Hernangomez is hopeful that he will see a change in scenery before the NBA trade deadline arrives on February 8. He has been frustrated mainly because of his diminishing role with the Knicks. “I think there will be a change: I hope for the better, it can’t get worse than […]

On Sunday night, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New York Knicks, 127-107. Kristaps Porzingis had only 17 points as the Lakers outscored the Knicks, 30-18, in the fourth quarter. Julius Randle had an amazing game, scoring 27 points, five assists, and 12 rebounds. Randle was responsible for defending Porzingis, and he was surprised by […]

The New York Knicks were hoping to carry over their momentum from a clutch win on Friday night into the Staples Center during their matchup with the depleted Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Unfortunately, they were unable to slow down the fast-paced Lakers team and were blown out 127-107. Los Angeles is well-known for their youth movement and […]

It has been a rough 2017-18 NBA season for New York Knicks rookie point guard Frank Ntilikina. The eighth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft has taken some criticism to start his career for his early selection before some of the rookie phenoms taken after him. Although he has shown some signs of promise […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t having the best season as of late. On Saturday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder destroyed the Cavaliers 148-124. The game made Cleveland look like anything but a championship contender or the home of the best player on the planet. On Saturday, Enes Kanter made sure to post his thoughts about the […]

New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis has continued to make progressive strides forward in his development in his third season in the league. At the same time, he has also remained a high-impact player on the defensive end of the court that has put him on pace for exclusive company in NBA history, according to […]

It’s mind-boggling how many opportunities the Oklahoma City Thunder missed out on throughout the last eight years. From trading Eric Bledsoe, James Harden, Reggie Jackson and losing Kevin Durant to unexpected postseason struggles. It seems like the organization nails it on Draft Night but then can’t build a lasting roster. So in a situation like […]

It is certain to state that last night when the New York Knicks visited the Utah Jazz, Salt Lake City fans were not happy to see Enes Kanter back in town. Kanter played three and a half seasons for the Jazz before demanding a trade. During player introductions and essentially every time he touched the […]

Recently, rumors about the Charlotte Hornets breaking their core up by trading Kemba Walker started surfacing. Walker was not the only player the Hornets are willing to move but is by far the most attractive to opposing front offices. In an update to the story, Ian Begley from ESPN reports the Hornets are interested in […]

On the court, New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter is perceived as a decent basketball player with some weaknesses and inconsistency. But off the court, Kanter might be one of the strongest human beings in the NBA. Kanter lived in Turkey until he was 17 years old. He described that period as the best […]

New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter’s father had no other option but to disown his son. Given Kanter’s open criticism of the Turkish government, Mehmet Kanter told a Turkish newspaper of his decision to disown his son. Furthermore, his relatives in Turkey cannot have any sort of communication with him. As Kanter told ESPN’s Ian […]

The New York Knicks are having a difficult season, and many believe head coach Jeff Hornacek should pay the price for that with his job. But Hornacek believes the loss are not because of his coaching, but because of the team’s youth. He also stressed the front office has his back, per Stefan Bondy of the […]

With Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard Kemba Walker’s name continuing to come up in trade talks prior to the Feb. 8 deadline, the rumor circus would not be complete without mentioning the New York Knicks’ involvement in the matter. Unfortunately for the Knicks’ fans who want Walker to play his home games at the legendary […]

New York Knicks center Enes Kanter is very active on social media, and at times he uses his presence online to talk smack to other NBA player, namely Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James. Generally speaking, it’s never a good idea to mess with James, who tends to go off on teams and players that mess […]

Gilbert Arenas is rather known for his explosive comments nowadays, now that he is fully retired from the NBA. It seems that Arenas has found a new topic to discuss, and it is Philadelphia 76ers rookie Markelle Fultz and his jump shot. According to Reddit user “poojiggles,” Arenas had an interesting take regarding Fultz’ broken […]

The New York Knicks are on their way to another losing season if they don’t turn things around by season’s end. Head coach Jeff Hornacek, however, doesn’t have all the pieces he needs to compete. Despite this, Hornacek may not be in the coaching seat for long as the Knicks are reportedly interested in hiring […]

The New York Knicks just lost to a Memphis Grizzlies team that was without Marc Gasol, Mike Conley, and Chandler Parsons. But despite a late technical on Courtney Lee, Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek is not blaming the officiating for the loss. He is blaming the poor play from his wards, according to an article by […]