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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 — […]

When Mindaugas Kuzminskas performed well during the summer’s EuroBasket competition, many believed he was geared for strong run in the NBA this season. However, he suffered a calf strain in the New York Knicks’ training camp, which has cost him to sit out all their eight games so far. The 28-year-old Lithuanian international has turned […]

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 […]