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The New York Knicks will consider Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti as a candidate to fill the president of basketball operations vacancy, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. The Knicks have stated they will favor honing into free agent acquisitions with only two days until the market opens, instead of aiming to replace Phil Jackson‘s post […]

New York Knicks first-round selection Frank Ntilikina missed Thursday’s practice due to a sore right knee, according to the organization. Ntilikina reportedly “appeared to be limping slightly” when he exited Wednesday’s practice session, per Newsday’s Al Iannazzone. While the injury has no serious repercussions, the Knicks will take a cautious approach with him prior to the […]

In the wake of Phil Jackson‘s firing from the top of the front office, the New York Knicks are still more than willing to cut ties with star forward Carmelo Anthony — but not without getting something back in return. The organization is reportedly not intent in buying the 33-year-old’s contract out, but instead trading […]

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony once called the hiring of Phil Jackson a power move due to his status in the world of NBA Basketball. Winning 11 championships is almost an impossible task, but Jackson did it, and that pedigree will always follow him throughout history. That made the hope that he brought to […]

It’s no secret that columnist Charley Rosen has been the external mouthpiece for Phil Jackson over the years through his columns, and things are no different now. According to Rosen, the firing of Jackson as the New York Knicks‘ President of Basketball Operations position was not the fault of his own. Rosen took sharp jabs at […]

With the New York Knicks and Phil Jackson having gotten off each other’s faces, the direction the ball club is headed became even blurrier. What’s clear, at least for now, though is that team owner James Dolan isn’t entertaining the idea of the Knicks going through another Isiah Thomas regime. Per Marc Berman of the […]

A lot of the fans of the New York Knicks were happy following the news that came out about Phil Jackson‘s firing. Many felt that his presence has been detrimental to the team’s success and that he’s dragging the whole organization down. Actor and comedian Michael Rapaport, who is a known supporter of the Knicks, was […]

After a couple of tumultuous months (and likely many more prior to that) following the end of the regular season, Carmelo Anthony and his wife LaLa are not getting divorced after all. LaLa went on The Wendy Williams Show on BET and was asked point-blank if she planned to divorce the Knicks’ star, assuring that the […]

New York Knicks rookie Frank Ntilikina had one lasting message for former president of basketball operations Phil Jackson on his way out of the Big Apple. https://twitter.com/FrankNtiIikina/status/880097988059779072 The French international clearly has no love lost for the Zen Master, but it wouldn’t be surprising to see him be disciplined by the organization or the league […]

Early Tuesday morning, the New York Knicks finally made the decision to part ways with team president Phil Jackson after three abysmal seasons. Following that major move, the Knicks have quickly shifted gears toward looking to improve the roster. Ian Begley of ESPN reports that the front office is eyeing the possibility of acquiring former […]

Following the blockbuster trade-in-terms that will send L.A. Clippers floor general Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets, there could be another perennial All-Star soon to follow. Carmelo Anthony could reach a buyout with the New York Knicks in the wake of Phil Jackson’s firing, allowing him to join the newly-stacked Clutch City roster by the […]

Iconic New York Knicks‘ fan and filmmaker extraordinaire Spike Lee had only one word to say to the world over Instagram after Phil Jackson‘s stint as President of Basketball Operations came to an end this morning — “Hallelujah.” https://www.instagram.com/p/BV4cXCiD7cD/ The rabid and very opinionated Knicks’ sideline season-ticket holder had been vocal about his displeasure with […]

The New York Knicks have mutually agreed to part company with president of basketball operations Phil Jackson, immediately leaving a vacant spot at the helm of the front office, according to a team statement. “After careful thought and consideration, we mutually agreed that the Knicks will be going in a different direction,” said Knicks owner […]

Throughout his NBA career, Kenyon Martin had developed the reputation as being one of the hard-nosed players in the league on and off the court. This often led to him often times being straightforward with his opinions even if they are quite harsh. In a recent interview with Hot 97, Martin discussed the porous job that Phil […]

Following the surprising development that was reported about the New York Knicks and Phil Jackson parting ways, team owner James Dolan is not wasting any time looking for a replacement for him. Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri is being reported to be Dolan’s target to take the place of the the Zen Master, to help […]

The New York Knicks have become arguably the most dysfunctional franchise in the NBA over the last decade, and that has only persisted under team president of basketball operations Phil Jackson, With the Knicks continuing their downward spiral with Jackson at the helm, Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical initially reported Wednesday night that team owner James Dolan was going to […]

Months after resisting to drop his no-trade clause, Carmelo Anthony‘s camp has engaged in buyout talks with the New York Knicks, despite his preference to stay in town, according to ESPN’s Marc Stein. The Knicks have been reportedly resistant to the idea of a buyout if it sequences a potential move to the Cleveland Cavaliers, […]

Carmelo Anthony’s immediate future is just full of uncertainty. He has long been rumored to being dealt by the New York Knicks, especially with the rift in his relationship with team president Phil Jackson. Both the Los Angeles Lakers and L.A. Clippers have emerged as a possible destinations for him, but now appears to be […]

The NBA announced the 2016-17 All-Rookie First and Second teams on Monday, boasting two unanimous choices for the former. NBA announces 2017 All-Rookie teams. First team: Malcolm Brogdon, Dario Saric, Joel Embiid, Buddy Hield, Willy Hernangomez pic.twitter.com/xF3KqeQcKW — Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) June 26, 2017 Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon and Philadelphia 76ers forward Dario Saric […]

After the New York Knicks selected him in the draft on Thursday, Frank Ntilikina was already excited about the prospect of playing alongside one of the best young players in the league today in Kristaps Porzingis. However, the 7-foot-3 Latvian international was included in a lot of trade chatter ahead of the draft and there was […]

After finding out his teammate with the Chicago Bulls, Jimmy Butler, reunited with their former coach, Tom Thibodeau, many were left thinking if Derrick Rose would be pursued by the Minnesota Timberwolves as well. However, according to the former MVP’s agent, he wants to stay with the New York Knicks and become one of their leaders. Despite drafting […]

Over the last couple of seasons, one of the NBA’s most storied franchises in the New York Knicks which plays in the greatest basketball arenas has essentially been the laughing stock of the league headed by President of Basketball Operations Phil Jackson and owner James Dolan. From the team’s lack of effort on the court […]

New York Knicks legend Charles Oakley doesn’t have the best relationship with the Knicks’ current front office. Oakley famously got kicked out of the Madison Square Garden for reportedly heckling Knicks owner James Dolan this past season. Despite all of that, Oakley decided to side with the Knicks regarding Latvian forward Kristaps Porzingis skipping his […]

Phil Jackson‘s willingness to offer Kristaps Porzingis in a trade didn’t come without a poison pill to tag along with, looking to unload Joakim Noah‘s hefty contract along with the 7-foot-3 unicorn in any trade scenario, according to a dual report by ESPN’s Ian Begley and Ramona Shelburne. Noah was signed a four-year, $72 million […]

Tennis legend and lifetime New York Knicks fan John McEnroe was witness to one of the ugliest nights of a 31-51 season, sitting only a few feet away from team icon Charles Oakley during the dreaded night that saw his relationship with the organization shredded to pieces in the eyes of those present. McEnroe attends Knicks […]

In the midst of a highly-dysfunctional franchise and an even more tormented ownership, Kristaps Porzingis, a No. 4 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft has become the glimmer of hope in the city that never sleeps. Cycle, a culture website unaffiliated with the 7-foot-3 unicorn, posted a giant billboard on the corner off 33rd […]

If this past season was any indication of how the New York Knicks are as an organization, it might be stating the obvious that they are not in the most ideal of states. Numerous issues surrounded them throughout the year, and their team president, Phil Jackson, has not made their situation better, no thanks to the shots […]

The long wait is over for the 2017 NBA Draft. Here’s a recap and breakdown of every pick from the night. Markelle Fultz, Washington Round 1, Pick 1 — Philadelphia 76ers Age: 19 Position: PG Stats: 23.2 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 5.9 APG Analysis: The sixth-leading scorer in the nation with a 23.2 points per game clip, […]

Adding to the list of deterrents of Phil Jackson‘s career as a front office executive, the New York Knicks president of basketball operations reportedly fell in and out of sleep during a player’s workout earlier last week, according to ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Williams. “A top-15 draft pick told me the other day, because […]

In another daring attempt to trade Kristaps Porzingis, New York Knicks president Phil Jackson has asked the Boston Celtics for a king’s ransom. The trade would involve Boston’s third overall pick in tonight’s NBA Draft, a consequent next year unprotected first-rounder from the Brooklyn Nets, in addition to small forwards Jaylen Brown and Jae Crowder, according […]

The San Antonio Spurs are not a team we expect to be active during the NBA offseason, although that has slightly changed in the last couple of years. While the franchise mostly utilizes the draft to select players, the summer of 2015 slightly changed things, as the Spurs signed the All-Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge. As the […]

Over the last several years, the New York Knicks have developed a reputation as one of the most dysfunctional franchises in the league. Now, this status has been taken a step further by their fan base with the recent talk that rising star forward Kristaps Porzingis is available on the trade market. In response to […]

The New York Knicks confirmed on Wednesday that their young star Kristaps Porzingis is available for trades. The Latvian forward skipped his exit meeting with the Knicks, which started a storm of speculations about his future with the New York franchise. As for right now, Porzingis is not being shopped around the league, but Knicks […]

The Phoenix Suns have made it clear they won’t involve soon-to-be third year phenom Devin Booker in trade talks with the New York Knicks in search for Kristaps Porzingis, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical. The Knicks formerly offered Porzingis for Booker and the No. 4 pick in this year’s draft — a proposal […]

One of the many obstacles in trading for Kristaps Porzingis since his availability was made public on Tuesday, has been the general idea the New York Knicks have that he would’ve been the No. 1 pick in this year’s NBA Draft, according to David Aldridge of NBA.com. The Knicks have previously shot quite the greedy […]

There has been much buzz around the league surrounding the sudden availability of New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis on the trade market. According to the Mike Fisher of Dallasbasketball.com, the Dallas Mavericks have presented an offer to the Knicks for the 21-year-old ahead of the 2017 NBA Draft on Thursday night. But on Wednesday […]

In the last few months, it has become quite clear that the New York Knicks are looking to move All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony at some point this offseason. Throughout the entire process, Anthony has continued to remain committed to the Knicks despite team president Phil Jackson making multiple public pushes for the 33-year-old to move […]

Joel Embiid is back to his old ways. Known to be a hilarious figure on social media, the Philadelphia 76ers center once again proved that he can cause quite a stir with just a simple tweet. Following news that surfaced that the New York Knicks are listening to calls for a possible trade involving prized young […]

Although reports suggested that the New York Knicks have not been in touch with Kristaps Porzingis since he decided to skip the team’s exit interviews, there seems to be no truth to it. In fact, news has now emerged that they have been able to communicate with him, but only for a few times and […]