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Kristaps Porzingis is enjoying a breakout sophomore season that has put the entire league on notice. The seven-foot-three Latvian unicorn has been a pleasant sight for New York Knicks fans with his unique bigman skillset that promises an exciting future for the team. But when Porzingis was forced to miss the team’s previous game against […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni is not sweating the triangle offense (or whatever is left of it) after Saturday night’s 129-122 victory over the New York Knicks. “If the triangle hit me upside the head, I wouldn’t know what it was,” D’Antoni told Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News prior to the […]

The trend of funding a charity of choice to incentivize a point of improvement or statistical category has caught on throughout the league, and New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis hasn’t fallen behind. After recording 134 blocked shots throughout his rookie season, the 7-foot-3 unicorn has pledged to donate $500 for every block to RENS, […]

New York Knicks unicorn Kristaps Porzingis realized a childhood dream by making a trip to Disneyland as part of his Hangtime segment with ESPN. The 7-foot-3 forward/center dynamo has always wanted to visit the famous theme park from a young age and finally got to go in the Cars-themed ride, the Grizzly River Run, the […]

Kristaps Porzingis was not a popular draft pick among Knicks fans, as many doubted what this player, one not too many were familiar with, could bring to the team. However, he has made his way into the hearts of basketball fans in the city of New York, as his consistent performance have given fans hope […]

Even if he stands 7-foot-3 with the ability to shoot from an extended range, Jeff Hornacek is opting to have a traditional center starting for his team rather than playing Kristaps Porzingis at the five. The New York Knicks‘ head coach recently explained why he wants Porzingis to remain as their power forward as it will not […]

Draymond Green keeps making wine out of water, taking Kristaps Porzingis‘ comments way beyond their actual purpose and using it yet again for his ever-running fuel. This time it went to work during the Golden State Warriors‘ Thursday night matchup against the New York Knicks. The lanky power forward had fallen plenty short against the Warriors […]

The New York Knicks have been searching for better talent for a number of years now. After first trading for Carmelo Anthony, they’ve been unsuccessful in recruiting star talent in free agency. New York was unable to strike gold in the LeBron James sweepstakes in 2010, the Knicks acquired Anthony and he has shouldered much […]

During his rookie year, New York Knicks‘ forward Kristaps Porzingis turned a lot of his doubters into believers with impressive play and a unique skill set. His rare combination of height with an extended shooting range made him one of the tougher matchups in all of the NBA. However, even with his strong performances, two […]

Despite a 113-111 overtime loss to the Phoenix Suns, the New York Knicks walked away from the game having tested their identity, but even more importantly, getting to see the dog in rising star Kristaps Porzingis. The 7-foot-3 power forward had exchanged heated possessions with Suns forward Marquese Chriss, until the rookie threw him to the […]

Tempers flared during Tuesday night’s game between the New York Knicks and the Phoenix Suns when rookie Marquese Chriss shoved Kristaps Porzingis to the ground and stood up looking down on him before the 7-foot-3 big man got on his feet and pushed back in retaliation. https://vine.co/v/5QnpYXWl6MX It’s the second play of the same nature […]

Kristaps Porzingis has made a lot of fans after being booed when he got drafted last year by the New York Knicks. A relative unknown joining a talented pool of players hoping to get selected by an NBA team, the 7-foot-3 Latvian international became a sensation in The Big Apple and gave the team a lot […]

At 7-foot-3 and having the ability to score in different ways, it is not hard to consider New York Knicks‘ forward Kristaps Porzingis as someone who was born to play basketball. During his rookie year, the 21-year-old Latvian international turned a lot of heads because of his impressive play and made a name for himself […]

New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis started 2016-2017 on fire, producing huge numbers night in and night out. However, his scoring has dropped recently, only averaging 11.5 points in the team’s last two games. Many wondered what the cause might be and assumed he is suffering from an injury. Recently, the 7-foot-3 Latvian international shed light to […]

Whenever people talk about who the New York Knicks‘ number one fan is, many would say it’s Spike Lee. However, there’s one family now who can rival his love for the team. Troy Corley, a Long Island native, is a huge fan of the Knicks. He also claims that his grandfather and all his uncles […]

Back in October, Adidas was able to sign one of the NBA’s rising stars to a multi-year deal as New York Knicks‘ big man Kristaps Porzingis agreed to wear and endorse the three stripes brand. On Thursday night, when the 7-foot-3 Latvian international visited the new Adidas store in midtown Manhattan together with his teammates, […]

Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan may have retired, but Kristaps Porzingis and Karl-Anthony Towns are ready to fill the voids they left behind. Both players are standout big men from the 2015 draft class, but their story starts before hitting the basketball court. Towns was a guide for Porzingis because he was new to the country, […]

Perhaps there hasn’t been a better pair of big men in a draft class since the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks’ Kristaps Porzingis finished one and two, respectively, in the Rookie of the Year race. A race which has started forging a lasting friendship. The 7-foot-3 Porzingis told the New York […]

He may only be in his second season in the NBA, but New York Knicks‘ forward Kristaps Porzingis has already impressed a lot of people and even having them debate on whose team the Knicks are. Many believe that Carmelo Anthony should now take a back seat and “pass the torch” to the 7-foot-3 Latvian […]

Phil Jackson is the President of Basketball Operations for the New York Knicks. That is a fact that isn’t in danger of changing, but there is a limit to his term. Jackson has an opt-out clause that he can exercise on July 1, 2017 in the event he gets tired of the Big Apple. Insiders […]

It may not be a normal sight to see two big men pull off an alley-oop, but New York Knicks‘ duo of Joakim Noah and Kristaps Porzingis did it not once, but twice during their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. Both plays happened during the first half of the match with […]

The rapidly-improving Kristaps Porzingis has been largely the reason the New York Knicks are sitting at the .500 mark after many unpredictable events have kept the team from finding a winning formula. The 7-foot-3 power forward has refined his outside shot as well as his post-up game, but he insists it’s not so much the […]

New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis went hard in the paint, putting his head down and throwing a left-handed jam over Portland Trail Blazers center Mason Plumlee. https://vine.co/v/5tFUIOKdQVT As Knicks announcer Mike Breen said, he put him in the basket with him. Porzingis will take no prisoners, even if the victim is his teammate‘s older […]

One of the players that has started the season incredibly well is New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis. The 7-foot-3 Latvian international is playing the best basketball of his career so far and has left a lot of people in much amazement of his skills on the court. One of them is his All-Star teammate, Carmelo Anthony. […]

It’s been a rather quick ascent for second-year forward Kristaps Porzingis, who’s gone from Rookie of the Year runner-up to the potential second option in the New York Knicks‘ offense. The 7-foot-3 Latvian international has been nothing short of fantastic in his sophomore season, with averages of 20.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.1 blocks, and 2.1 […]

Atlanta Hawks All-Star Paul Millsap showed his strength and balance hitting this circus overhead layup over New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis for the and-one play. Millsap caught the ball at the baseline, hit the big man with a crossover and and bumped his shoulder into him for the harm and the bucket. Very few […]

During the second quarter of the game between the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons, Brandon Jennings and Kristaps Porzingis hooked up on a fast break play that got the whole Madison Square Garden Crowd out of their seats. With 8:13 left, Jennings made the perfect lob pass to a running Porzingis who threw down […]

The New York Knicks have nothing but high praise for their second year emerging star, Kristaps Porzingis. He has been labeled as the unicorn by many in the league because he is such a rarity. He’s a 7’3″ player who has tremendous range and can also put the ball on the floor, or beat you with […]

New York Knicks second-year forward Kristaps Porzingis is not taking long to master the art that is the Dirk Nowitzki fadeaway. The young gun put his imitation skills to the test as he busted out a one-legged fadeaway off the glass over Dallas Mavericks rookie Dorian Finney-Smith. Smooth as butter. Porzingis busts out the Dirk […]

The New York Knicks won their game on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks in convincing fashion, 93-77. They were also able to hold on to the lead for almost the entire match and got huge performances from Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis. If there was one play that summed up how dominant the Knicks were […]

New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis may only be playing in his second season in the NBA, but he has already drawn a lot of praise and his game has been compared to some of the league’s greats. Some are even thinking his career will be similar to someone who’s widely considered as the best European […]

It’s no secret that Brandon Jennings is taking on a more active role as a leader off the bench for the New York Knicks. The wily point guard has brought in a certain type of swagger that’s unforgiving, at times cocky, and he plays with an edge, hoping that this type of attitude rubs off […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert got his chance to throw it down against New York Knicks phenom Kristaps Porzingis, slamming this left-handed hammer after a pocket pass from George Hill. Gobert stands at 7-foot-1 and Porzingis at 7-foot-3, but with the sheer length and athleticism of the French international, he was bound to win an airborne duel […]

New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis may be one of the toughest players to guard in the NBA today. His rare combination of height and extended shooting range makes him a matchup nightmare for opposing coaches. But during the team’s back-to-back set last Tuesday and Wednesday, things did not go particularly well for the 7-foot-3 […]

As the number of elite performances begin to rack up (thanks Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis) we take a look at some potential exploits for the slate of games this Saturday. High Flyers (9000+): Damian Lillard (9,100): There are several options under the price tag, but many of them come with reservations. How will Anthony Davis […]

You know you’ve made it when you get your first signature shoe. Kristaps Porzingis has officially made it. The New York Knicks’ young star made it official over the night inking a seven-year shoe and apparel deal with Adidas; the most lucrative shoe deal ever signed by a European athlete and is expected to pay […]

The additions of Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah were tremendous for the New York Knicks, but Kristaps Porzingis sees a work in progress this season. Porzingis believes the expectations for the team were raised this season, but tells ESPN’s Ian Begley that it may take awhile before seeing the team peak. “It’s going to take us some time to […]

Already considered as one of the most difficult players to match-up with, New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis is finding ways to further improve his game and become a better basketball player. Speaking to Ian Begley of ESPN, the 7-foot-3 Latvian discussed what will be the biggest difference maker in his game coming into his […]

Coming off a stellar rookie season where he turned a lot of doubters into believers, Kristaps Porzingis is expected to play even better than how he did last year. But despite the huge expectations on the 21-year-old Latvian, his New York Knicks teammate, Carmelo Anthony, is letting everyone know that they have to be realistic. […]