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During last year’s draft, a lot of people were surprised that the New York Knicks used the fourth-overall pick on a relatively unknown European forward who has not played a single game in the U.S. yet. Some even made their frustrations heard as they booed inside the Barclays Center. As the season started, Knicks fans saw […]

The NBA preseason game is the perfect venue for coaches to run some plays they practiced in their training camp and build on their team’s conditioning and chemistry. It also gives the players a chance to show off what they worked on during the summer. On Monday night, New York Knicks second-year forward Kristaps Porzingis […]

Footwear and apparel manufacturer Adidas is set to add another name to their growing list of sponsored players. As reported by Nick DePaula of The Vertical,  New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis has signed a multiyear contract with the Three-Stripes brand. The deal will pay the 21-year-old between $3 to $6 million, making it the […]

New York Knicks‘ Kristaps Porzingis wasted no time announcing himself to Houston Rockets‘ Clint Capela by rejecting the big man with two hands at the rim. The 7-foot-3 second-year forward timed his jump impeccably, putting up both arms in volleyball-like fashion and leaving Capela helpless at the rim. https://vine.co/v/56QxT30V3g5 Porzingis was by far the best player […]

Second-year power forward Kristaps Porzingis is already taking big leaps in his development as an NBA player. The 7-foot-3 front court player has made major improvements in the post and beyond-the-arc, which hasn’t taken long to be noticed by his new head coach. “I think he’s improved greatly from last year watching him shoot,” head […]

Derrick Rose talked to reporters after the Knicks first practice of training camp, and he already likes what his teammates are showing him, especially Kristaps Porzingis and Carmelo Anthony. The former Bulls point guard is looking forward to the new team and system that he’ll be playing in. When asked about similarities between Pau Gasol […]

No matter if it’s the pending rape trial for Derrick Rose, or the fact that the New York Knicks haven’t had much post-season success in recent years, the team will come into the season as unpredictable with questions marks at best. One of the biggest bright spots for the team however is center Kristaps Porzingis. Not […]

Oh, the dream of every NBA fan — to get your shot swatted several times by someone three feet taller than you. That was the case for Jordan, ‘The Crying Knicks Fan’ who was all over TV networks last year as he cried when the Knicks drafted then-rookie Kristaps Porzingis with the fourth overall pick. Him […]

Last season, Kristaps Porzingis played some minutes at the center position. His thin frame obviously gave him problems bodying up inside the paint, but his length and athleticism made up for it. This year, the Knicks will get to protect their budding star from further bruises care of opposing centers as Joakim Noah enters the […]

The New York Knicks should put excitement back in Madison Square Garden with the scoring prowess from their offseason acquisitions. Derrick Rose and his backup Brandon Jennings are set to fill up the stat sheet, but will second-year Kristaps Porzingis be forced to take a back seat? That’s the last of his worries, according to […]

New York Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis is gearing up for next season and he already has the playoffs on his mind. After missing the post season last year, he told reporters his goal is to help take the team back to the place of contention. Obviously, the No. 1 goal is the playoffs this year. That’s […]

With the early pre-release of NBA 2K17, the final ratings to begin the season are finally fully available for players to view. New York Knicks second year power forward Kristaps Porzingis was rated an 80 overall, one point over rookie Ben Simmons and eight points below reigning Rookie of the Year Karl-Anthony Towns. When asked about […]

The New York Knicks have had a complete makeover this summer. The additions of Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, Courtney Lee, and Brandon Jennings are only a few of the strings that team president Phil Jackson has managed to pull this offseason. Jennings is one of the key additions that will pack a scoring punch off […]

New York Knicks power forward Kristaps Porzingis posted a a post-workout photo alongside  Oklahoma City‘s Russell Westbrook and Enes Kanter on Sunday. after a great workout 🏀 pic.twitter.com/bu9A2ycDC5 — Kristaps Porzingis (@kporzee) September 11, 2016 Despite the hearsay, it is unlikely for Westbrook to join the Knicks in the near future as he recently signed […]

NBA stars gathered in New York for workouts as the rigorous training camp slowly creeps its way into the offseason. Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook apparently sweated it out with Cleveland Cavaliers swingman Iman Shumpert as well as the Knicks‘ promising big man Kristaps Porzingis. Shumpert posted a photo of their workout on Instagram. […]

After steering Team USA to another gold medal at the Rio Olympics, Carmelo Anthony has his attention on his leadership role with the New York Knicks. This early, Anthony has been working out with the very promising Kristaps Porzingis, bolstering their chemistry as Knicks faithfuls everywhere brim with anticipation over a bounce-back campaign. In a […]

Two of the best rookies from the 2015-16 NBA season were Karl-Anthony Towns and Kristaps Porzingis. The Timberwolves center, of course, won the 2016 Rookie of the Year Award. Earlier in the season, many thought that Porzingis would take that title. The Knicks big man ultimately came in second in the voting. Rivalry on the […]

Team bonding workouts have already started for Knicks‘ Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis. With training camp just around the corner and the NBA season beginning at the end of October it’s crucial for this tandem to get in shape alongside Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah to ensure the Knicks have a chance to bring a […]

The comparison was inevitable. A year after the New York Knicks struck gold drafting Kristaps Porzingis in the lottery, another 7-foot European skilled big man is getting compared to, and sometimes referred to, as “the next Porzingis.” Phoenix Suns rookie Dragan Bender would rather make a name for himself though. “There are some similarities,” Bender […]

Over the past few years, the NBA has had a tremendous increase of international players bringing their talents to the league. This goes to show how the popularity of basketball has grown around the world. A perfect example is this year’s Rio Olympics, where a record 47 players from the association are competing and representing […]

Kristaps Porzingis didn’t miss a beat this summer, working hard to improve his game after an impressive rookie campaign. Some guys rest in the offseason, but Porzingis has been an absolute gym rat. In July, Kristaps talked about adding some post moves to his offensive arsenal. Now, he’s focused on refining his handles. As the […]

The modern big man doesn’t necessarily learn post moves at a young age. They may not even have them by the time they get to the NBA. The sport has evolved to value more versatility and perimeter-oriented skills. New York Knicks second-year power forward Kristaps Porzingis is a perfect example. At 7-foot-3, he can protect the […]

At the ESPYs earlier this week, SLAM Magazine’s Alexis Morgan asked some NBA players, including DeAndre Jordan, Kristaps Porzingis, Devin Booker, and Myles Turner, if they slide into a DM or two here and there. Surprisingly, they admitted to reading a few sent to them. Here’s the clip: https://www.instagram.com/p/BIB1AV4DzSU/ Turner and Booker answered the question in […]

New York Knicks center Kristaps Porzingis had a breakout rookie season. His snapchat skills aren’t as strong as his basketballs skills, however. The young Latvian tried to post a Snapchat video to The Players’ Tribune’s account while on the Orange Carpet of the the Kids’ Choice Sports Awards, but ran out of time. One day, […]

This week, Joakim Noah penned a letter for the city of Chicago, promising to remain actively involved in community work for the city and thanking the Bulls fans for the best time of his life. This farewell is typical of Noah, who has shown on the court over the years that he wears his heart […]

Latvian sophomore, Kristaps Porzingis, had an incredible rookie season last year, stepping into basketball’s most intense spotlight and becoming a key player for the New York Knicks. Many fans believed that the best approach for the franchise would be to rebuild the roster whilst developing Porzingis as a franchise player. The 7’3″ sensation does not […]

Fox Sports Analyst and former player Corey Maggette might be a little on the optimistic side depending on what you believe. After the Knicks traded for the Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose, it instantly became a hot topic in NBA circles. For some, the trade has given them a boost of confidence about the Knicks future. […]

Carmelo Anthony can breathe a sigh of relief today. It was all well that Kristaps Porzingis was a steal in the 2015 NBA Draft, but there was still lingering concern about the future of the team, and whether the rebuilding process was happening a little bit slower than he expected. After speaking with Phil Jackson, Anthony’s doubts […]

Ex-Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose has been in the limelight ever since his unexpected trade to the New York Knicks. In similar fashion to another elite athlete, Rose gives a personal statement to all his fans regarding his new team status. “Chicago’s a big city, but it’s kinda chill, not fast-paced like New York,” […]

Derrick Rose finally had his chance to speak after being traded from the Chicago Bulls, to the New York Knicks. Rose’s press conference was held on Friday, as he spoke about his career, new expectations and the trade to New York in general.   He mentioned wanting to finish his career in New York, and […]

Knicks sensational big man Kristaps Porzingis received a bit of vindication in this year’s NBA Draft. The infamous crying kid is back at it again at this year’s NBA Draft, but this time it’s not to display his dissatisfaction with the Knicks first round selection. If you recall, the kid named Jordan balled his eyes […]

Initially, when the New York Knicks selected Kristaps Porzingis with the fourth overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft, there were more eyebrows raised than comments of praise for the bold choice. Fans booed mercilessly, and questions of Phil Jackson‘s decision-making in the Big Apple began heating up. Then, all of the doubters were silenced […]

What do the New York Knicks and Ghostbusters have in common? The last time they both saw the spotlight was 15-plus years ago. 1999 was the last time the Knicks played in the NBA Finals while 10 years prior, in 1989, the most recent Ghosbusters movie (Ghostbusters II) was released in theaters to audiences world wide. Well […]

The last time the New York Knicks and their fans celebrated a championship was 1973, well before rookie sensation Kristaps Porzingis was born. Those iconic teams from over 40 years ago are still celebrated today, but Porzingis wants to turn the page in the franchise’s history. From Nikos Varlas of Euro Hoops: “My number one […]

Kristaps Porzingis was in Athens, Greece with both Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Giannis Antetokounmpo the other day playing some streetball. They had a great time dancing while playing a nice, friendly game. #Antetokounbros_athens @Giannis_An34, @Thanasis_ante43, @kporzee and friends play basketball & dance the same time! pic.twitter.com/SP7QY1abdW — Eurohoops (@Eurohoopsnet) May 29, 2016 It’s unfortunate that we […]

Before coming into the NBA, Kristaps Porzingis was a star back in Europe and made a name for himself with his former team Sevilla in Spain. On Sunday, Porzingis went back to watch his old team play and recieved a huge standing ovation from the fans. Porzingis played with Sevilla for five seasons and joined […]

If Latvia’s national basketball team makes the Olympic Games in Rio, it will be without New York Knicks rookie, Kristaps Porzingis. RELATED:  Knicks fans make epic ‘PorzinGod’ film for Kristaps As expected Kristaps Porzingis won't play for Latvia in July's Olympic qualifier. Announced it at presser in native country today — Marc Berman (@NYPost_Berman) May 2, […]

We all remember the boos that came forth when the New York Knicks chose a young big man from Latvia with their 1st round draft pick. That man, of course, was Kristaps Porzingis, who’s strong play and hustle have quickly made him a fan favorite in New York. Nicknamed ‘PorzinGod’ for being dubbed the Knicks franchise […]

Luke Walton may be reuniting with his former coach this summer in New York. The current Golden State Warriors assistant coach and former Los Angeles Lakers player is apparently a coaching target of Phil Jackson, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. The New York Knicks president has been given permission by the […]