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Throughout this season, Kristaps Porzingis has been on a tear, and playing at a very high level. He has had a number of huge performances in the early days of the campaign, and has been showcasing his much-improved all around game. That includes his ability to block shots, which has made him average a career […]

The 2015 NBA Draft has undoubtedly produced one of the deepest classes in recent years. With promising young stars like Karl-Anthony Towns, Devin Booker, and Kristaps Porzingis, it is so easy to see why. However, could that list also include Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein? He certainly seems to think so after comparing himself to the […]

The New York Knicks have gotten off to a surprising start to the 2017-18 NBA season, thanks largely to the emergence presence of big man Kristaps Porzingis. His physical stature and dynamic skill set have left fans and players alike in awe. Among them is Knicks legend Bernard King. According to Marc Berman of the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers dominated headlines this morning after documenting their trip to Madison Square Garden through the subways of New York. It was comical watching LeBron James and company squeeze into a compact space amongst ordinary city folk. As noted in the video, taking the subway was the most efficient way to help prepare for their matchup versus the New York Knicks. However, their […]

Kristaps Porzingis has often garnered comparisons to another rangy European big man in Dirk Nowitzki, following his footsteps as a seven-footer that has become an all-around threat from the perimeter and inequitable talent at the power forward position, where Nowitzki has done all his damage through an illustrious career. But despite the two having worked […]

At this time last season, the New York Knicks were in a favorable situation matching the same record as they possess at this point at 7-2, but a few things have changed. Management has been overhauled with the removal of former president Phil Jackson and his philosophy of the triangle offense, which the team struggled […]

In his third season in the league, New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis has further emerged as one of the young rising stars. This maturation for Porzingis extends well off the court as he revealed to Fred Kerber of the New York Post that he studies the interview habits and demeanor of LeBron James, Michael […]

After news broke out that the New York Knicks are going to waive Mindaugas Kuzminskas to make room for the return of Joakim Noah, there are already some teams reportedly interested in acquiring his services, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. The Lithuanian international forward will be up for grabs once he […]

After his teammate, Enes Kanter, came to his defense stemming from Cleveland Cavaliers star forward LeBron James’ controversial comments, New York Knicks rookie Frank Ntilikina has now responded to it himself. However, instead of delivering a fiery statement which was expected by many, he opted to give a laid-back answer. The Knicks rookie made it […]

Following a 111-104 Cleveland Cavaliers victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night, superstar forward LeBron James offered a lot of praise for Mavs rookie guard Dennis Smith Jr. However, in a video posted via NBA TV, James couldn’t help but take a shot at the New York Knicks for not selecting Smith Jr. “The […]

After appearing in 68 games his rookie season, Mindaugas Kuzminskas has not been a part of New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek’s rotation for the 2017-18 NBA season. With the 28-year-old appearing in just two minutes in 12 games, it was recently reported the team was looking to trade him with Joakim Noah’s return […]

LeBron James caused quite a stir lately when he spoke about the New York Knicks passing up on Dennis Smith Jr. with the eighth overall pick in this year’s draft. The Cleveland Cavaliers star thinks that the Dallas Mavericks rookie is a really good player and should’ve ended up representing the Knicks instead. However, as […]

As the New York Knicks welcome the return of Joakim Noah to their lineup from a PED suspension, they will also be faced with a decision to make on the future of their young forward, Mindaugas Kuzminskas. However, the Lithuanian international recently made it known that he is already aware that he has been placed […]

With Joakim Noah nearing his return from suspension, the New York Knicks need to decide who to take off the roster to make way for the veteran big man. Mindaugas Kuzminskas, who has seen very little playing time this season, has been a popular choice to be dealt away. However, veteran forward Michael Beasley could […]

The New York Knicks picked what is presumably their point guard of the future in Frank Ntilikina during this year’s draft. But according to none other than Cleveland Cavs superstar LeBron James, the Knicks should’ve picked Dennis Smith Jr., who fell one pick later to the Dallas Mavericks, instead. “The Knicks passed on a really […]

New York Knicks big man Kritaps Porzingis has shot out of the gate as arguably the best player so far in the 2017-18 NBA season. His dominant play has fueled the Knicks to a surprising 6-5 record despite an inauspicious summer filled with drama within the storied franchise. Fortunately, there was some good that came out of it […]

As a man of many talents with an undying passion for sports, actor Michael Rapaport is as versatile as they come. Rapaport has a top-50 podcast (I AM RAPAPORT), directed short films and documentaries and along with starring in countless movies and TV shows, he’s now an author. Rapaport has taken his passion for sports […]

Through the first couple of weeks of the season, the New York Knicks have been without the services of former All-Star center Joakim Noah due to him serving the final 10 games of his 20 game suspension for violating the league performance-enhancing policy. This has brought forth much uncertain as to what exactly his role […]

The New York Knicks will get back their $72 million man next week, as Joakim Noah has now served 11 of his remaining 12 games under suspension, after serving eight last season of a total 20 games of punishment handed down by the league after his use of banned substances. Noah was recovering from an […]

The New York Knicks experienced much upheaval on their roster, which has helped lead them to a promising start to the season. A part of that incoming change has been veteran guard Jarrett Jack, who general manager Scott Perry recently praised for bringing stability to the franchise, according to Marc Berman of the New York […]

After a one-game absence, Kristaps Porzingis looks like he’s set to return to the New York Knicks’ lineup for their game on Saturday against the Sacramento Kings. Jeff Hornacek says he expects Kristaps Porzingis to play Saturday against Sacramento. — Ian Begley (@IanBegley) November 10, 2017 Kristaps Porzingis missed his first game of the season […]

Before Phil Jackson was sacked by the New York Knicks back in the summer, the team’s former president of basketball operations was eyeing to sign George Hill on the free agent market. This is according to a source of Marc Berman of The New York Post. According to the source, Jackson envisioned Hill being the […]

The New York Knicks ultimately weren’t involved in a trade for Eric Bledsoe, but they could make their own significant deal by Sunday. The Knicks need to make a move to open up a roster spot for Joakim Noah, who is set to return from his 12-game drug suspension. While they could simply waive someone, […]

The New York Knicks are having what you may call a mild success early this season. Even after their 112-99 loss to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, the Knicks still own more wins than losses with a 6-5 record. The Knicks could’ve won that game and extended their win streak to four games had Kristaps […]

NBA referees have not had the most envious of jobs lately. They have been in the center of some controversies over some questionable calls recently, and officiating games has continued to be more difficult to call, especially given the rule changes, and how the game is played today. Even a simple toss of the ball […]

Through the first couple of weeks of the season, the New York Knicks have been without the services of veteran center Joakim Noah due to serving the final 10 games of his 20 game suspension due to violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy. The eventual return for the former All-Star big man has pushed the Knicks […]

New York Knicks star forward Kristaps Porzingis is questionable tonight against the Orlando Magic with a sprained left ankle and a contused right elbow, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley. This comes after a heroic performance against the Charlotte Hornets, dropping 28 points, including a game-tying three-pointer with 1:45 left in the game, leading his Knicks […]

Another game, another franchise record New York Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis has claimed as his own. After topping Bernard King for the most points through nine games in Knicks history, the Unicorn now has usurped Patrick Ewing for the most points through 10 games after his 28-point effort in a 118-113 win over the Charlotte Hornets. […]

Kristaps Porzingis has shown the New York Knicks’ vision for his taking of the mantle through a few games this season, most recently on Tuesday against the Charlotte Hornets, as he hit a game-tying three-pointer with 1:48 left on regulations to help his team notch a third straight victory. Head coach Jeff Hornacek lauded the […]

New York Knicks budding star Kristaps Porzingis has been the team’s best player by far through the first few weeks of the 2017-18 NBA season. After an inauspicious summer, the Knicks have made it clear that Porzingis will be the focal point of their franchise moving forward. Meanwhile, it seems some New Yorkers are ready […]

Kristaps Porzingis, who was once labeled as “not ready” to take the leadership role for the New York Knicks, is motivated and is already having a fantastic season. It all began when the Knicks facilitated a trade that sent their long-tenured star Carmelo Anthony across the States to Oklahoma City to finish his contract out […]

A two-win game win “streak” is doing wonders to the confidence of the New York Knicks youngsters, including rookie guard Frank Ntilikina. The eighth-overall selection in this year’s NBA Draft even expressed his enthusiasm in making the Knicks a playoff contender right in his very first season in the NBA, per Ian Begley of ESPN, […]

in his third year, New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis is off to an impressive offensive start to the 2017-18 NBA season. Porzingis currently ranks second in the league with 30.2 points per game while also surpassing Hall of Famer Bernard King for the most points scored in franchise history through the first nine games of a […]

Kristaps Porzingis finished with yet another new career-high of 40 points with six blocks to lead the New York Knicks to a 108-101 win over the Indiana Pacers this week. However, he wasn’t the only Knick to have a career night. Frank Ntilikina also had the best game of his young career with 10 points, […]

New York Knicks third-year forward Kristaps Porzingis has gotten out to a blazing offensive start to the 2017-18 season. According to Ian Begley of ESPN, 22-year-old has earned Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors for this past week. Kristaps Porzingis (33.5 PPG, 3.3 BPG last week) has been named Player of the Week in […]

The New York Knicks are off to quite an encouraging start to the season, holding a 5-4 record through the first nine games. A significant part to that has been the play of third-year forward Kristaps Porzingis taking some major strides his play as he has become among the top scorers in the league. The […]

Kristaps Porzingis’ scoring explosion hasn’t only been a by-product of his offseason workload, but also of the mere opportunity. The departure of Carmelo Anthony for the Oklahoma City Thunder days prior to Media Day have opened a huge window for the 7-foot-3 unicorn to put his talents on full display. Never more evident than during […]

Kristaps Porzingis has found his rhythm with this New York Knicks team early on the season. The 7-foot-3 forward admits to starting to feel “very comfortable” as the No. 1 option of the team. After a rude 0-3 awakening for the struggling franchise, the unicorn has found an unexpected groove coming into his third season […]

Former New York Knicks president Phil Jackson might have thrown the final straw in the camel’s back when he put up rising star Kristaps Porzingis on the market for a potential trade over the summer. The front office’s phone was inundated with calls from every team around the league inquiring on a potential swap — […]