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Obi Toppin of the Indiana Pacers addressed the seemingly inevitable trade from the New York Knicks this offseason, and discussed his minutes and deployment under coach Tom Thibodeau. “All I can do is just do whatever the coach is asking me to do,” Obi Toppin said when asked if either side could have done anything […]

The New York Knicks made a number of moves this 2023 NBA Free Agency, letting Derrick Rose walk away and then signing Donte DiVincenzo to reunite him with his Villanova pals Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart. However, there’s no denying that the most crucial move they made was keeping Hart via his player option. The […]

The Philadelphia 76ers opened up their NBA 2k24 Summer League slate of games against the New York Knicks. After a decent showing in Salt Lake City, the summer Sixers now have a championship to play for and looked to get off to a strong start. But Sixers fans are mostly preoccupied with free agency, as […]

Josh Hart’s social media exploits have been one of the more interesting subplots of the 2023 NBA offseason. The New York Knicks wing is one of the more enjoyable online posters and recently took an innocent jab at Stephen A. Smith. ESPN’s Get Up ran a segment titled “Incredibly Stupid Hypotheticals” discussing if Stephen A. […]

The New York Knicks have pulled the plug on the Obi Toppin experiment. The 6-foot-9 power forward has now been shipped off to the Indiana Pacers as part of a trade deal that will see the Knicks net two future second-round picks. As it turns out, however, the Topin family legacy is not yet over […]

Shortly before the 2023 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks had conversations with the Los Angeles Clippers about a potential Paul George trade. With rumors that the Clippers might trade Paul George having largely dissipated, the Knicks’ proposed trade package has been revealed. The Knicks considered offering Obi Toppin, Quentin Grimes, Evan Fournier, and three […]

New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley is coming off a fantastic 2022-23 campaign where he finished as runner-up in the Sixth Man of the Year race behind Malcolm Brogdon of the Boston Celtics. The former Kentucky standout is now eligible for a rookie max extension, just like the one that RJ Barrett signed last summer. […]

James Harden of the Philadelphia 76ers opted into his contract and has requested a trade, and there are many reports that the Los Angeles Clippers are Harden’s preferred destination. We now have betting odds for Harden’s next team if it is not the 76ers. Let’s get to the teams who are expected to be contenders […]

The New York Knicks have been relatively quiet during the first week of 2023 NBA free agency. With all of the best free agents off the board, Donte DiVincenzo will be the Knicks’ one significant signing during the offseason. That doesn’t mean there are no more players in free agency who New York should target. […]

NBA Summer League is kicking off, and the New York Knicks Summer League roster is chock-full of intriguing prospects. The team has a wide range of players, from pro journeymen like Isaiah Roby, promising Westchester Knicks like Dmytro Skapintsev, and complete wild cards like Jaylen Martin. Here are the five must-watch prospects on the 2023 […]

The New York Knicks, once again, are in the middle of plenty of trade rumors. Such is the life for a playoff team in the NBA that hasn’t yet mortgaged their future assets in a blockbuster trade. The Knicks own all of their future first-rounders, and they also have a few young players, such as […]

As expected, most of the big names have already been plucked off the market in the first few days of NBA free agency. However, there are still a handful of notable players that remain unsigned. One of them is Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams, who according to reports, is still a highly sought-after player as […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard wants a trade to the Miami Heat. The Heat want to send Tyler Herro to the Blazers as the centerpiece of the trade. Portland doesn’t want Herro. So here we are at a classic impasse. This means that for a deal to get done, a third team will have […]

There’s considerable uncertainty surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers’ future in light of James Harden’s trade request. Harden’s partnership with reigning MVP Joel Embiid looked like one that would bear fruit. But instead, the Harden-Embiid partnership may not even last two full seasons, further complicating the Sixers’ quest to build a championship-winning squad around the reigning MVP, […]

The New York Knicks had a pretty successful 2022-23 season. They defied expectations by making it to the playoffs before falling short in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. As they headed into the 2023 NBA offseason, there were several areas they needed to address to take the next step. As of this writing, they have already […]

The New York Knicks are bringing back the band together. The Knicks recently signed Donte DiVincenzo to a four-year, $50 million contract in NBA free agency to reunite him with his Villanova championship brothers Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart in New York. The 26-year-old opted out of a $4.7 million player option with the Golden […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are at a crossroads. With James Harden opting into his contract for the 2023-24 season with the intention of requesting a trade, there’s a possibility that Joel Embiid, the reigning NBA MVP, could soon ask out from the Sixers as well if he feels as if there’s a stronger chance of him […]

New York Knicks wing Josh Hart committed to Team USA ahead of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, per ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski and as usual, he had the perfect reaction. 🇺🇸🇺🇸 — Josh Hart (@joshhart) July 2, 2023 The 12-man roster will also include Knicks teammate Jalen Brunson, who is a Villanova alum along […]

The New York Knicks can’t get enough of those Villanova basketball products. Already with Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, the Knicks have reportedly acquired Donte DiVincenzo via a four-year deal worth $50 million. In other words, the Knicks now have a Villanova triumvirate. If New York is to make another move to acquire another Villanova […]

The New York Knicks signed Donte DiVincenzo in free agency, reuniting him with his former Villanova teammates Jalen Brunson and  Josh Hart. However, it looks like Hart wants another ex-Wildcats teammate to go to the Knicks. After DiVincezo’s deal with the Knicks surfaced, Hart quickly took to Twitter to send a public message to Brooklyn […]

It’s a Villanova reunion on the New York Knicks after the team signed Donte DiVincenzo in free agency. Sure enough, Josh Hart couldn’t be any happier about it. The Knicks have been linked with DiVincenzo heading to free agency after the veteran guard opted out of his $4.7 million option with the Golden State Warriors. […]

The New York Knicks and Donte DiVincenzo have reportedly agreed on a four-year, $50 million contract, per Adrian Wojnarowski. DiVincenzo was a coveted free agent, but is on his way to New York to join a talented Knicks team. DiVincenzo is set to join his former Villanova teammates in New York following the deal, assuming […]

The New York Knicks are reportedly trading Obi Toppin to the Indiana Pacers for a pair of future second-round picks, per Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal, however, cannot be officially completed until Thursday. The move is surprising to an extent, but Toppin had previously been mentioned in trade rumors. The Pacers were recently listed as a serious […]

Under Leon Rose, the Knicks have been sensible in free agency. After years of seemingly conceiving of themselves as the protagonists of the NBA offseason, they’ve been content to operate quietly and intentionally, inking Isaiah Hartenstein and franchise cornerstone Jalen Brunson to below-market rate deals without much fanfare. This year, even as rumors swirl that […]

Obi Toppin hasn’t necessarily lived up to expectations since the New York Knicks selected him with the eighth overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. As the NBA offseason gets fully into swing, one team is already calling the Knicks about a potential Toppin trade. The Indiana Pacers have emerged as leading trade suitor for […]

Though the official start of NBA free agency has still yet to kick off, already the league’s news cycle has been set ablaze with the bevy of rumors and rumblings regarding players who could wind up being on the move and where they could potentially be going. Perhaps the biggest bit of information surfaced Thursday […]

Looking to upgrade their roster ahead of the 2023-24 season, the New York Knicks “have emerged as favorites” to sign 26-year-old shooting guard Donte DiVincenzo in free agency, per C.J. Holmes of the San Francisco Chronicle. DiVincenzo, who played three seasons with local Villanova, declined his $4.7 million player option with the Golden State Warriors. With […]

After it seemed as if James Harden was going to return to the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency after all the rumors about a Houston Rockets reunion, Harden shocked the world by opting into his $35.6 million contract for 2023-24. The Beard did this to facilitate a trade after reportedly getting upset with how the […]

An organization has to have purpose in what they do. Decisions cannot be made on a whim without considering how they affect the big picture of the team. Prudence and patience can be valuable tools that build long-term success and clinch executive of the year awards. But sometimes it is important just to do something. […]

The New York Knicks and their fans have quite a few rivalries against certain players. Reggie Miller was a prominent figure that the city despised during the Patrick Ewing era.  Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks is next in line to take up that mantle. Fans of the Knicks hated Young so much during their […]

The New York Knicks didn’t make a single selection in the 2023 NBA Draft. The team traded its 2023 Knicks first-round pick to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jason Hart at the NBA trade deadline, and while they own several other future first-round picks, they were all protected to the point that none transferred this […]

Bringing high energy when he is on the floor and being a player who can contribute in many different ways, Josh Hart helped the New York Knicks make the postseason and win their first playoff series since 2013. Now, he is set to be with the Knicks after he decided to opt into his $12.96 […]

After opting into his player option with the Philadelphia 76ers, former league MVP and ten-time All-Star James Harden is working with the Sixers and exploring trade opportunities around the league, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. BREAKING: 76ers G James Harden is picking up his $35.6 million option and sides are beginning to work together in […]

Wednesday, it was announced that the Los Angeles Clippers were waiving Eric Gordon, meaning the veteran swingman will become a free agent this summer, as per a report by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. “The Clippers aren’t guaranteeing guard Eric Gordon’s $21 million contract and he’ll become a free agent, sources tell ESPN. Gordon has averaged 16 […]

Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Donte DiVincenzo is set to hit the open market this summer after declining his $4.7 million player option on Tuesday. And according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the former Villanova standout is expected to generate interest from several contenders, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and New York Knicks: “DiVincenzo […]

The idea that the Los Angeles Clippers could trade Paul George to the New York Knicks during the 2023 NBA offseason seems to be within the realm of possibility. Amid rumors that the Clippers might entertain a George trade, the Knicks made contact with Los Angeles about the superstar. Although trade talks probably didn’t get […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves seem ready to make a Karl-Anthony Towns trade following the disastrous Rudy Gobert trade last offseason. The team needs to try to salvage that move and start refilling its draft capital after giving it all away to the Utah Jazz. As for the New York Knicks, the team found something least offseason […]

The New York Knicks are coming off of a wildly successful season, making it to the second round of the NBA Playoffs when many expected them to be in the play-in tournament, and there are some interesting rumors regarding the Knicks’ plan with free agency approaching, including potentially adding Donte DiVincenzo, according to Jake Fischer […]

Trade conversations centered around Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard have existed for quite some time now. While they were on the doorstep of the NBA Finals in 2019 by making the Western Conference Finals, the Blazers have not gotten past the first round since. This franchise desperately needs to begin planning for the future, […]