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Kai Jones went from being a high-potential prospect the Charlotte Hornets were working with to becoming a major liability during this past offseason. Constantly having to deal with some sort of drama, the Hornets were caught by surprise when Jones went on social media a month ago, claiming that the team won’t trade him. Not […]

Youth is the name of the game for the New York Knicks heading into the season. Veteran talent is also scattered in their roster but it looks like Coach Tom Thibodeau will focus on more athletic rotation players who can jump out of the gym or shoot the lights out. Jalen Brunson, RJ Barrett, and […]

It has been years since New York Knicks fans had something to be excited about. From fans wearing brown paper bags over their heads at games to those crying in the stands at the NBA Draft, the Knicks’ faithful have been through it over the last decade. Times are finally changing in New York, though, […]

Evan Fournier lost his spot on the New York Knicks rotation last season after just a few games. Heading into 2023-24, he’s ready to regain that starting spot. In fact, he boldly declared that he’ll give Tom Thibodeau no other option but to do so through his play. Fournier played in just 27 games in […]

The New York Knicks look to keep the momentum going after a great 2022-2023 season. We’re here to share our 2023-2024 NBA odds series and make a Knicks over-under win total prediction for the 2023-2024 season. The Knicks went 47-35 last season and surprised many people. Amazingly, they improved by 10 wins. The Knicks will […]

New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle is looking to expand upon what was a strong 2022-23 campaign. Randle earned himself a second career All-Star selection and helped lead the Knicks to the second round of the playoffs, where they eventually bowed out to the eventual Eastern Conference Champion Miami Heat. However, it appears that […]

The New York Knicks had one of their more successful seasons in recent history in 2022-23. After acquiring Jalen Brunson via free agency, they finished with a top-five record in the Eastern Conference and managed to upset the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Playoffs without homecourt advantage. Heading into this season, they’re looking to continue […]

RJ Barrett was drafted third overall in 2019 by the New York Knicks with the intention of him one day becoming the face of the franchise. While the young wing has yet to fully take that next step in his career, we can’t forget the fact that he is only 23 years old and still […]

The New York Knicks can make a deep run in the NBA Playoffs this year. They boast a squad with an All-Star in Julius Randle. Moreover, Jalen Brunson has also proven that he could take over games. This means that getting snubbed from last year’s All-Star team could make him play with a chip on […]

As training camp approaches, James Harden is still a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. As the Sixers trade to find the right trade partner for Harden, the New York Knicks’ interest has been revealed. New York spoke to the Sixers early in training camp about a potential Harden trade. However, the Knicks aren’t very motivated […]

Who will be the team’s starting five this season? Every single coach in the NBA seems to get asked this question as training camp begins and that did not change at Media Day on Monday for New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau. The Knicks are coming off of a successful 2022-23 campaign in which […]

Mark Jackson might be making his triumphant return to the New York Knicks, but it’s not the one fans may have anticipated in the past. The former point guard, head coach and ESPN broadcaster is working on a deal to call games for MSG Network, according to the New York Post’s Andrew Marchand. With Knicks […]

Carmelo Anthony was once one of the most prolific scorers in the NBA’s modern era. The forward, with the sweet shooting stroke, Anthony garnered 10 All-Star Game appearances and six All-NBA selections. That isn’t including his run of three Olympic gold medals. Carmelo sold his former mansion in Beverley Grove, Calif., earlier this year for […]

The Portland Trail Blazers just made a blockbuster Damian Lillard trade, sending the seven-time All-Star to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Deandre Ayton and others. Now, the Blazers still have moves to make — with a Jrue Holiday trade tops on their list — and according to rumors, the New York Knicks are one […]

The trade of Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks took the NBA world by storm on Wednesday, but when it was revealed that Jrue Holiday was heading to the Portland Trail Blazers in the deal and would be flipped to another contender, that created another story to watch before the start of the season, and […]

The 2022-23 season was one of significant improvement for the New York Knicks. After missing the playoffs the season prior, they won 47 games and then very impressively knocked off a good team in the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games. Jalen Brunson’s career season in his first with the team was a large reason for […]

Magic Johnson has team ownership stakes in the MLB, MLS and NFL, but ever since selling his stakes on the Los Angeles Lakers, he has yet to be part of an ownership group for an NBA franchise. Of course his love for the Lakers is probably what’s keeping him from joining other teams. But if […]

New York Knicks star Julius Randle is expected to be healthy heading into NBA training camp after undergoing ankle surgery during the offseason. Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau provided the update during a recent interview. “Just steady progress. He’s had a very good offseason,” Thibodeau said, per Steve Aschburner of NBA.com. “He’ll be fresh and […]

Team USA may have arrived back home empty-handed after a disappointing showing at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, but that doesn’t mean that the experience the players gained playing for their country in one of the most prestigious international basketball tournaments there is isn’t helpful. In fact, New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is […]

The New York Knicks, at long last, appear to be on the way up. A 47-win regular season in 2022-23 was their best in a decade, and their 4-1 series win against the Cavaliers was just their second since 2000. A well-rounded roster headlined by a talented triumvirate of guards and a capable front court […]

Michael Jordan has been the face of the NBA for nearly half a century now. The undisputed greatest of all time’s name echoes throughout the annals of history. It is one of the most recognizable names inside and outside of the NBA. Players aspire to be like him but this was not the case for […]

The New York Knicks have suddenly become a competitive force in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Team president Leon Rose has done a fantastic job of assembling this roster and former Minnesota Timberwolves president Gersson Rosas has aided the organization as a senior basketball advisor. On Monday, New York changed Rosas title, elevating him to […]

Some NBA players will arrive at training over the next weeks in better shape than their teammates. Given the obvious intensity of Julius Randle’s latest workout, it’s safe to say he’ll likely be among them—unless assistant coach Johnnie Bryant is pushing all of the New York Knicks to their physical limits in early preparation for […]

A surprising bit of NBA trade news was delivered on Wednesday afternoon. After failing to reach a contract extension with Buddy Hield, the Indiana Pacers are working together with the veteran sharpshooter to find him a new home via trade, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Hield has one year left on his contract […]

Friday marks a crucial date in the Giannis Antetokounmpo contract situation with the Milwaukee Bucks. That is the first day the 28-year-old Greek superstar can sign his supermax extension with his current team and pledge himself to the organization going forward. And whatever Antetokounmpo does on Friday or in the coming days and weeks, there […]

Buddy Hield and the Indiana Pacers are reportedly exploring trade destinations for the shooting guard after both sides failed to agree on a contract extension, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic. While the Pacers did have an offer on the table for Hield, it reportedly did not make the 30-year-old “feel desired.” Hield is […]

New York Knicks and Rangers fans have had many gripes with owner James Dolan over the years, and he recently came out with a surprising admission about owning both teams. James Dolan said that while the Knicks and Rangers are “near and dear” to his heard, he does not really like owning teams, according to […]

It has been a while since former New York Knicks superstar Carmelo Anthony played in an NBA game, but he’s still garnering plenty of attention from basketball fans. Just take for example Tuesday night’s WNBA playoff game between the Washington Mystics and the New York Liberty in which Melo was recognized at Barclays Center and […]

The New York Knicks training camp officially opens in full on October 3, with the first preseason game vs. the Boston Celtics coming on October 9, and the 2023-24 opener against those same Celtics on October 25. In the next month plus, most Knicks players will simply be getting ready for the upcoming campaign, as […]

Julius Randle has been with the New York Knicks since the start of the 2019-20 season and he’s made two All-Star appearances in the last four seasons. Alongside Jalen Brunson and RJ Barrett, Randle has his team in a prime position to compete at the highest level possible in the Eastern Conference. One of the […]

The New York Knicks are looking to build on what was one of the most successful regular seasons in recent franchise history. Powered by the signing of Jalen Brunson and the continued strong play of All-Star Julius Randle, the Knicks finished with a top five record in the Eastern Conference and knocked off the No. […]

Despite frequent controversy surrounding him, of the self-made variety or otherwise, Metta World Peace found success at virtually every stop of his well-traveled NBA career. He made Second Team All-Rookie with the Chicago Bulls, rose to stardom as Defensive Player of the Year with the Indiana Pacers and played a pivotal role on the Los […]

The New York Knicks have the assets. The question is: Should the Knicks swing for the fences? New York owns a ton of draft capital to go all in on a franchise star to improve their chances of becoming a legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference. As currently constructed, this Knicks team isn’t built to […]

The New York Knicks have had their fair share of blunders in their history of selecting players in the NBA Draft. Their selections of Kevin Knox and Frank Ntilikina, in particular, have drawn a ton of eye-rolls from Knicks fans who, at this point, have already become numb to the pain their franchise seems hell-bent […]

While an entire fan base and region ponders what could have been had Aaron Rodgers not suffered a torn Achilles Monday night, Spike Lee is spreading some local sports positivity. The Academy Award winner did not have a positive spin on the New York Jets quarterback situation, but he is predicting big success for his […]

Led by Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle, the New York Knicks are looking for ways to bolster their lineup following a second-round appearance in the 2023 postseason. While there is already a considerable amount of talent in the Knicks’ locker room, featuring the 2023 All-Star Randle, it seems that the team is preparing to take […]

The Miami Heat and New York Knicks squared off only one time in the playoffs during the LeBron James-Carmelo Anthony days. That occurred in 2012, when Miami gentleman’s swept the seventh-seeded Knicks out of the first round of the playoffs. Still, at least one member of that New York squad believes that Miami didn’t take […]

There’s no doubt the New York Knicks are keeping close tabs on Joel Embiid as his long-term future in the City of Brotherly Love potentially hangs on the precipice. Before turning their implicit attention toward eventually acquiring the NBA’s reigning MVP, though, the Knicks held early talks with Daryl Morey on trading for fellow Philadelphia […]

Expectations are never higher for any sports organization than those placed upon New York franchises. The New York Knicks have felt this pressure from the media and their fans through the years, which has led to a ton of questions about the futures of those leading this organization. However, since he became the head coach […]