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In an interview with Steve Serby of the New York Post recently, New York Knicks small forward Doug McDermott answered questions about his first year with the team, his future goals and what some of his teammates are like. When asked about Knicks teammate and star power forward Kristaps Porzingis, McDermott spoke very highly of […]

It has been a rough stretch for New York Knicks center Joakim Noah. In what was supposed to be a revitalization in his hometown has instead become an endless battle with injuries and league violations. Now that he is finally set to hit the court for the first time in the 2017-18 NBA season, it is […]

New York Knicks center Enes Kanter went from taunting a king to mocking a president. Days after going toe-to-toe with Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James in a minor physical altercation on the court and throwing some shade towards the four-time MVP’s direction during a postgame interview, Kanter took a shot at Turkish President, Recep Tayyip […]

The New York Knicks almost came away with the biggest win of the 2017-18 NBA season after 104-101 loss to the high-powered Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite giving up a 23-point lead, the young Knicks team showed plenty of promise by going toe-to-toe with one of the best teams in the league. Not only did they manage […]

The New York Knicks have received a much-needed boost in the form of starting shooting guard Courtney Lee being available to play against the Toronto Raptors despite experiencing some cramping in his hamstring in his last game against the Utah Jazz. Per USA Today’s Steve Popper: One other early Knicks note – Courtney Lee said he’s […]

New York Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis has been rocking a new look to accompany his new and improved game this season. The Knicks big man has been playing with an arm sleeve on at least one arm: the one on the left is to protect a scratch on his forearm and the one on his […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. has slowly started to merit his whopping four-year, $71 million deal in recent outings, the most recent one, a 26-point night that led the New York Knicks to a 106-101 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. The Michigan standout picked up star forward Kristaps Porzingis, as he struggled to the […]

New York Knicks rookie Frank Ntilikina is just 19 years old, the second-youngest player in the NBA this season. However, he’s been playing well beyond this years through his first few games in the league and has matured fairly quickly, as teammate Courtney Lee points out. “He got in, he was running the pick-and-roll, he […]

The New York Knicks recently waived Mindaugas Kuzminskas in order to make room for the returning Joakim Noah on the roster. However, it doesn’t appear as if Noah has a role in the present or the future with the Knicks. According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, the Knicks are likely to use […]

The New York Knicks are working into developing a better relationship with Janis Porzingis, brother and agent of star forward Kristaps Porzingis. General manager Scott Perry believes fostering this improvement is a key priority, as the 6-foot-7 Janis; a former professional basketball player in Europe, made some comments earlier this month that were perceived as […]

New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter is no stranger to being a team’s bodyguard, but dealing with the likes of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James is a trait acquired from some of the best. The Turkish international learned his lesson quickly upon being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, quickly getting the notes from […]

The New York Knicks have been perhaps the most surprising team so far in the 2017-18 NBA season. At 7-6, the Knicks are doing much better than anyone could have expected given all the inauspicious activity over the offseason. Their performance has raised questions as to how far along this team is in the rebuilding […]

The New York Knicks have taken a new leap into this season, with a stark contrast at the offensive side of the ball from last year’s triangle offense instilled by former president Phil Jackson. The team now runs a smoother pick-and-roll based offense, allowing for star forward Kristaps Porzingis to flourish with the ball in […]

Willy Hernangomez had his rookie season commence on the right foot, getting the nod to start at center for the New York Knicks after Joakim Noah went down with an injury. Today, he’s logged six DNPs in the first 13 games of the season, failing to reach the 20-minute mark throughout the year while averaging […]

The New York Knicks look like a completely different team so far in the 2017-18 NBA season than in years past. Although there are a number of reasons for their resurgence, budding superstar Kristaps Porzingis thinks he may have narrowed it down. During an appearance on The Michael Kay Show on ESPN Radio, Porzingis says […]

After remaining a free agent since being waived by the New York Knicks on Sunday, Mindaugas Kuzminskas is now looking ahead to where he can continue playing professional basketball. If he doesn’t receive any offers from teams around the NBA, Kuzminskas is apparently considering a return to Europe, according to Lithuanian reporter Domantas Urbona, via Sportando. […]

Enes Kanter didn’t waste time barking back at LeBron James after the latter self-proclaimed himself “King of New York” after his Cleveland Cavaliers rallied from a 23-point deficit to take down the New York Knicks on Monday. “We already have a king,” said Kanter, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley. “It’s Kristaps Porzingis.” James had a […]

LeBron James has darted shots on New York ever since stepping foot in the MTA subway along with his Cleveland Cavaliers teammates, and he sniped one last shot before making his exit after a 104-101 comeback win on Monday — aiming for his favorite target — Phil Jackson. “I think Jeff, the coach, Jeff Hornacek […]

Forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas was let go by the New York Knicks in a move most assumed was to open a spot on the roster for the soon-to-be-back Joakim Noah from a 20-game suspension. However, it seems that the decision to cut Kuzminskas loose over veteran point guard Ramon Sessions, who would’ve been cheaper to let […]

New York Knicks fans have been known for not being the shy type, and are vocal when it comes to their feelings towards their team. Whether they are happy with their performance, or disappointed with how things are going for them, they’ve always opted to speak their minds. During games, they also show a lot […]

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 […]