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In his third season, New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis has taken the next step in his progression ranking among the top scorers in the NBA. The 22-year-old’s strong offensive start to the season has led to Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler to loft huge praise toward him about what he could eventually develop into […]

Kristaps Porzingis is clearly the New York Knicks’ best player today despite the best efforts of Tim Hardaway Jr. to shoot the air out of the basketball every game. Porzingis isn’t only the team’s best offensive weapon. He’s also the Knicks’ most important piece on the other end of the floor. These are two facts […]

The Stache Bros. are no longer in OKC but at least they’ve kept at it on social media from time to time. Thunder center Steven Adams couldn’t help but subtweeting New York Knicks center Enes Kanter after Kanter tried to take pride in his defense, a notoriously weak area of his game. Here’s the exchange: […]

After the New York Knicks traded Carmelo Anthony prior to the 2017-18 NBA season, Kristaps Porzingis has shown he is capable of being the team’s franchise player. Through eight games, he is averaging 29.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks in 32.9 minutes. In just Porzingis’ third season, Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni had […]

After a drama-filled 2016-17 NBA season, the New York Knicks entered a new era in franchise history by trading Carmelo Anthony and making Kristaps Porzingis the team’s new face. As Porzingis has shown his potential, his brother issued a warning with the new season underway. Janis Porzingis, who is also his brother’s agent, reportedly said […]

Through the first couple of weeks of the season, New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis has gotten off to quite a strong offensive start. In fact, the 22-year-old currently leads the NBA with the most 30-point performances through his team’s first eight games of the season. Kristaps Porzingis has 30 points in 6 of his […]

David Lee and Caroline Wozniacki’s ring ratio is now 1:1. That’s after the one-time NBA champion and the tennis superstar got engaged recently. Wozniacki even shared a photo of her engagement ring through her Twitter account. Happiest day of my life yesterday saying yes to my soulmate❤️💍 @Dlee042 pic.twitter.com/TwDPJjoabA — Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki) November 3, […]

There isn’t much talent on the New York Knicks’ roster outside of Kristaps Porzingis, especially after Carmelo Anthony was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the offseason for a pair of second-unit quality pieces in Enes Kanter and Doug McDermott, plus a future draft pick. That Tim Hardaway Jr. was the biggest free agent […]

It’s always nice to have some optimism in life, but Enes Kanter’s positivism of his New York Knicks could be bordering on the quixotic. Speaking to Adam Zagoria of SNY.tv on Thursday, the Turkish big man bared his confidence about the Knickerbockers’ chances of reserving a spot in the playoffs this season. “Let me tell […]

Since he entered the NBA back in 2015, Kristaps Porzingis has continued to impress with his unique skill set for someone with his physical gifts. That has made him one of the league’s top rising stars, and the current franchise player of the New York Knicks. He is expected to be offered a max extension […]

Following the end of the 2016-17 season, there was much made about New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis skipping out on his exit interview with the team. It had come after the conclusion of a disappointing campaign that saw much internal conflict arise centered around then-team president Phil Jackson’s handling of the organization. Porzingis’ actions […]

New York Knicks rookie Frank Ntilikina is starting to get his feet wet in the NBA, drawing one of his toughest assignments to date in MVP runner-up James Harden on Wednesday night. The French international matches up with his counterpart at 6-foot-5, but is at least 30 pounds under the hulking bearded assassin in a […]

The Houston Rockets made easy work of the New York Knicks on Wednesday, as they won in convincing fashion, 119-97. As expected, James Harden top-scored for his team, finishing with 31 points, and added five rebounds and nine assists to lead them to the victory on the night. He also completed a play worthy of […]

Wednesday night may not have turned out as planned for the New York Knicks, as they lost via a blowout against the Houston Rockets, but there are still some positive takeaways for them after the game. One of them is a solid performance from Tim Hardaway Jr. who looks to be regaining his touch. Outside […]

With how hot he’s started this season, it’s no surprise that Kristaps Porzingis is receiving a lot of praise for his stellar play. From fans, coaches, and their opponents, they’ve all noticed the improvements he’s shown so far, and how he has responded to being the new franchise player of the New York Knicks. Even […]

There’s a new sheriff in town, Jack. His name is Jack, Jarrett Jack. The New York Knicks have managed to overcome an 0-3 start and various adjustment problems only to bring it back to the .500 mark with their current three-game win streak. Besides the last three heroic 30-plus-point performances by unicorn Kristaps Porzingis, all […]

The New York Knicks were planning on replacing one iconic NBA legend with another to run the team. According to Mitch Lawrence of Forbes, team owner James Dolan tried to shoot his shot and attempted to hire Jerry West as Phil Jackson’s successor as Knicks team president. Before Knicks named Steve Mills prez, MSG chief […]

With the New York Knicks not scheduled to play a game on Tuesday, it was the perfect opportunity for Kristaps Porzingis to put on his Halloween costume this year. Staying true to what he’s called in the NBA, he did not disappoint his fans, as photos of him surfaced wearing a unicorn mask. kristaps dressed […]

It has been nothing short of a strong start to the 2017-18 campaign for New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis. Following Porzingis’ fifth 30-point performance of the season, head coach Jeff Hornacek boasted about the 22-year-old’s offensive ability in his third year in the league, according to Ian Begley of ESPN. “Well, he’s dynamite in […]

It has been a surprising start to the season for the New York Knicks, who are currently riding a three-game winning streak after dropping the first three contests. This has created a renewed sense of optimism around the team that was reverberated on Monday night through head coach Jeff Hornacek, while voicing that it is […]

New York Knicks center Enes Kanter has planned his own twist of a Halloween celebration, wrapping his own treats and making the New York City youth healthier one treat at a time. The Turkish international is hand-wrapping his own Brussels sprouts with gold-colored wrap, looking evilly similar to a Ferrero Rocher chocolate ball. https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba63BcsnGgw/ Kids […]

No one can seem to find a way to stop Kristaps Porzingis at the moment. The New York Knicks star has scored 30 or more points in five of his first six games this season, including a career-high 38 against the Denver Nuggets. And according to ESPN’s Ian Begley, Knicks forward Tim Hardaway Jr. doesn’t think […]

Coming off a career-high 38-point outing against the Denver Nuggets and a third straight win, Kristaps Porzingis is showing all the right signs of being the leader of this New York Knicks team. However, teammate Enes Kanter is ready to take it one step further. The Turkish center noted Porzingis should be part of the […]

Following his huge night on Monday, Kristaps Porzingis was asked to share what his secret was to recording a career-high in points. He did not hesitate to speak about it and made it known that Kobe Bryant’s famous “Mamba Mentality” helped him score almost at will during the game versus the Denver Nuggets. Finishing with […]

New York Knicks rookie point guard Frank Ntilikina made his home debut last Friday night where he helped his team top the Brooklyn Nets. Near the tail end of the game, Ntilikina made an interesting decision to avoid being accredited for a turnover on the final possession of the game. What makes this choice by […]

Derrick Rose lasted all of just one season with the New York Knicks before moving on to the Cleveland Cavaliers this offseason. According to the New York Daily News’ Stefan Bondy, Rose would’ve welcomed extending his stay in the Big Apple. Unfortunately, the Knicks didn’t seem to want him back. “From our side, we were […]

After missing the first two games of the season, Frank Ntilikina finally made his debut for the New York Knicks last week. He also played for the first time in front of the team’s fans inside Madison Square Garden on Friday against the Brooklyn Nets, and made a good account of himself. Finishing with nine […]

Following the departure of Carmelo Anthony in the offseason, it was clear that the New York Knicks are handing over the franchise player title to Kristaps Porzingis. They have embraced the youth movement, and are building around him, together with other young prospects who they all see as key pieces in their future plans. With […]

It’s no secret now that the Phoenix Suns are looking for a trade to send Eric Bledsoe away. Bledsoe has made it clear he wants out and as the Suns have looked around the league for a suitable option, the New York Knicks appeared to be one of just those. However, the Suns’ asking price […]

If you think New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter looks like someone familiar, so does he. Kanter even presented pictures of a handful of famous celebrities and athletes he claims to share a resemblance with, dubbing them his long lost brothers. My long lost brothers 😂 pic.twitter.com/f3n4FzlhTw — Enes FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) October 26, 2017 […]

After being the eighth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, Frank Ntilikina has only appeared in two of the four games for the New York Knicks. With the Knicks starting the 2017-18 NBA season winless, head coach Jeff Hornacek gave his rookie an opportunity against the Brooklyn Nets. In 23 minutes, Ntilikina finished with […]

The New York Knicks managed their first win of the season against their crosstown rival Brooklyn Nets, following an 0-3 start to the season — but as usual, they depended on their new cornerstone player; Kristaps Porzingis. Friday night’s win capped the unicorn as the first player in franchise history to score 30 or more […]

Through the first few games of the season, the New York Knicks have made a few moves concerning their starting lineup in the frontcourt. According to Michael Scotto of Basketball Insiders, the Knicks have decided to roll with veteran point guard Jarrett Jack in the starting lineup on Friday night against the Brooklyn Nets. New […]

The New York Knicks have gotten off to an 0-3 start and blame hasn’t taken long to go around. The Knicks have lost twice by double digits, including their most recent loss to the Boston Celtics, which saw players look lost at both ends of the floor. While many expected the fingers to be pointed […]

The New York Knicks could finally have point guard Frank Ntilikina back in the lineup to make his Madison Square Garden debut. According to ESPN’s Ian Begley, head coach Jeff Hornacek expects Ntilikina to play in Friday night’s home game against the Brooklyn Nets, which would be the 19-year-old rookie’s first appearance since opening night. […]

Veteran big man Enes Kanter is playing for his third team in seven-year of playing in the NBA. He started his career with the Utah Jazz, enjoyed the most success with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and now, he’s having a fresh start with the New York Knicks. However, Kanter has wasted little time in making […]

Prior to being traded to the Boston Celtics in late August, the New York Knicks were among the teams that All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving had interest in joining. The 25-year-old shed more light on the reasoning behind that being the case on Tuesday night ahead of the Celtics taking on the Knicks that it […]

Through the first few games of the 2017-18 season, it has provided much adjustment for third-year forward Kristaps Porzingis in an increased offensive role as the No.1 scoring option. At the same time, it has also put him in the position to be involved in plays where there is plenty of contact in the scoring opportunities. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler did not see eye to eye with a lot of people during his time with the Chicago Bulls. He clashed with management, head coach Fred Hoiberg, and a handful of his teammates. Joakim Noah was one such teammate. According to ESPN’s Nick Friedell, the two had a particularly contentious relationship […]