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There was a lot of uncertainty surrounding RJ Barrett this offseason. Not only was his contract situation still up in the air, his name was also mentioned in endless Donovan Mitchell trade rumors that ultimately didn’t come to fruition. But after the dust settled, RJ Barrett remains a New York Knick. He quietly signed his […]

There aren’t a lot of expectations for the New York Knicks this season in a jam-packed Eastern Conference, especially after missing out on Donovan Mitchell, who ultimately got traded to the Utah Jazz. Pretty much nobody really likes the Knicks either, except for their massive fanbase. RJ Barrett has taken notice of that and plans […]

RJ Barrett is keeping spirits high ahead of the 2022-2023 NBA season. The 22-year old star shared his high expectations for the Knicks at NBA Media Day, per Knicks Videos on Twitter. “There is definitely extra motivation,” Barrett said. “Getting to taste what the playoffs is like and then falling short there, to not end […]

The 2021 – 22 NBA season did not go according to plan for the New York Knicks. After a surprise run to the playoffs, expectations in the Big Apple was high. Many expected the team to build off of that season and take baby steps to becoming a true contender again. Instead, the Knicks did […]

RJ Barrett just became the youngest $100 million man in New York Knicks history after signing his extension this offseason, but more than that, he’s just happy to stay as a Knick. The 22-year-old shared as much while attending a season-ticketholders event at the Garden on Monday, during which he talked about his new contract […]

It has been just a couple of months since the New York Knicks signed Jalen Brunson in free agency, but he and RJ Barrett seems to be already gelling really well. Barrett admitted as much during the Knicks’ season-ticketholder event at the Garden on Monday. In fact, he also shared his belief that he and […]

If there’s anyone who knows what it takes to succeed under the bright lights of New York, it’s former New York Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy. Van Gundy memorably coached the Knicks into an improbable run to the NBA Finals during the lockout-shortened season of 1999, where they promptly lost to the burgeoning San Antonio […]

The New York Knicks are in a dire state of heartbreak right now after missing out on trade target Donovan Mitchell, the ex-Utah Jazz face of the franchise. The epitome of so close, yet so far, the Knicks almost completed a deal with the Jazz that would have had RJ Barrett, the young lefty swingman […]

Not long before news broke that Donovan Mitchell was headed to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the New York Knicks made a major announcement involving RJ Barrett and his massive $120 million extension. The timing was suspicious, to say the least, and apparently, there is indeed more to this than what’s on the surface. According to Knicks […]

Some league followers found timing of the New York Knicks officially announcing RJ Barrett’s contract extension as oddly convenient. After all, New York tweeted the news mere moments after reports emerged about the Cleveland Cavaliers’ blockbuster trade for Donovan Mitchell, robbing the Knicks of the opportunity to bring the star guard home. Regardless, even the […]

The New York Knicks made a big move Thursday, just not the one fans were hoping for. Just as the Cleveland Cavaliers completed a blockbuster trade to acquire Donovan Mitchell, the apple of New York’s eye- the Knicks inked a $107 million contract extension with guard RJ Barrett, per the organization’s Twitter account. ✍️ pic.twitter.com/Eo4D6HItTs […]

The New York Knicks were reportedly one of the few teams that the Utah Jazz were in contact with regarding a Donovan Mitchell trade. However, the talks seemingly fell through when the Knicks extended RJ Barrett to a long-term contract. Most trade talks with Mitchell revolved around a package with Barrett included. It seemed like […]

Although RJ Barrett signed a massive extension with the New York Knicks, he may not play it out in Madison Square Garden. The budding star is being included in trade negotiations for Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell. Barrett, who broke the Knicks’ 23-year streak of failing to sign first-round picks to multi-year extensions, could be […]

Despite complicating their pursuit of Donovan Mitchell with the RJ Barrett extension, the New York Knicks are reportedly still determined to land the Utah Jazz guard. In fact, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post, the Knicks don’t see the Barrett deal decreasing their chances of landing Mitchell. They wouldn’t have done that […]

The two biggest storylines of the NBA offseason have been the swirling rumors surrounding Kevin Durant and Donovan Mitchell. The Durant rumors slammed shut last week following the news of his intention to return to the Brooklyn Nets next season in their continued partnership. The Knicks also took a step toward shutting the door on […]

When RJ Barrett agreed to his four-year rookie extension worth up to $120 million with the New York Knicks, he made a number of history in the process. Not only did he become the youngest $100 million player in Knicks history at 22 years old, but he is now also the first Knickerbocker in 23 […]

The New York Knicks may have signed RJ Barrett to an extension, but that doesn’t mean their pursuit of Donovan Mitchell is over. If anything, it could probably turn the focus of the negotiations with the Utah Jazz on picks and the other young players of the team. According to Marc Berman of the New […]

RJ Barrett is here to stay in New York, so reshuffle those trade machines! Amidst their pursuit of Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell, the New York Knicks made a statement move, finalizing a $120 million contract with the young lefty. ESPN’S Adrian Wojnarowski was the first to report the news of Barrett’s extension. This complicates […]

Instead of including RJ Barrett in a deal that likely would have landed them Utah Jazz star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell, the New York Knicks decided to keep the former Duke Blue Devil for years to come, with Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reporting Monday night that the Knicks are in the final process of inking […]

Donovan Mitchell has re-emerged as the hottest commodity in the trade market after Kevin Durant declared his intention to run it back with the Brooklyn Nets next season. The New York Knicks still remain the favorites to land the soon-to-be former Utah Jazz superstar, and it seems that this deal has now picked up even […]

Donovan Mitchell has been the subject of trade rumors all throughout the 2022 NBA offseason. Among his suitors have been Tom Thibodeau and the New York Knicks. The Knicks are looking to bounce back from a rough 2021-22 season, and have been looking into making a move for Mitchell ever since it was announced the […]

Despite the fact that the New York Knicks have revived their trade interest in Utah Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell, it seems that there are still a few complications that need to be ironed out. Both parties appear to want this deal to come through, but at this point, it sounds like they’re still at a […]

New York Knicks rising star RJ Barrett couldn’t help but laugh at the latest comments about him being a role player. In a recent basketball podcast, a group of guys labeled Barrett as nothing more than just a role player. The hating didn’t stop there, as he was repeatedly called “trash” who gets excused a […]

The New York Knicks are ready for the season to begin. With or without Donovan Mitchell — though they certainly hope it’s the former — they have an improved roster thanks to the additions of Jalen Brunson and Isaiah Hartenstein. With the 2022-23 NBA schedule released, New York fans know when and where they will […]

The New York Knicks’ eventful offseason seems to be done for now. A Donovan Mitchell trade seemed to be happening but talks between them and the Jazz have slowed down. Regardless of whether the All-Star guard is on the Knicks by the time the season rolls around, New York has to improve in the 2022-23 […]

The Donovan Mitchell trade rumors continue to swirl, with the New York Knicks emerging as the favorite to land him if the Utah Jazz decides to blow it up. While there have been reports earlier this month that NY is unwilling to include RJ Barrett in a blockbuster for Mitchell, it appears the Jazz might […]

The 2022-23 NBA season is still a couple of months away. Even so, the best time to splurge on NBA cards is during the offseason, a period where there’s really not much to speculate on. In this case, there are a few guys who are can surprise collectors when the league opens up soon. Of […]

In recent days, trade rumors have heated up surrounding Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell. Two of the NBA’s top young players have been connected to Mitchell in these trade talks. New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett and Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro have both been linked to potential deals.  With both Herro and Barrett being […]

The New York market will always be among the best in the NBA. Even if both New York franchises have not won a championship for many years, the marketability and attractiveness of the community continue to ascend. For instance, the shocking run of the Knicks by reaching the 1st round of the playoffs two years […]

The New York Knicks have been adamant about keeping RJ Barrett on their roster. They consider the 22-year-old to be a key part of their core and it is clear that he will be part of their plans for the future. So much so, that reports suggest that the Knicks are unwilling to include Barrett […]

With Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell’s name being thrown around in trade discussions, all eyes are focused on potential trade packages.  After the Jazz trade of Rudy Gobert, the team looks to be on course for a full reset. The Gobert trade netted the Jazz four-first round picks and multiple young players. A Donovan Mitchell […]

Donovan Mitchell’s time with the Utah Jazz is unofficially over. They are ready to trade him and several teams are showing interest. The New York Knicks are leading the pursuit but the Miami Heat are still in pursuit. The biggest question surrounding the Knicks’ pursuit will be whether RJ Barrett is included in the deal. Barrett […]

The New York Knicks are in the midst of a busy trade market for Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell. Amid speculation that they would have to include RJ Barrett in the massive trade package that it would take to land Mitchell, New York seems to have no interest in including their young, rising star. According to […]

The New York Knicks already made a splash this summer, signing Jalen Brunson to a $110 million deal. But, they could be looking to make even more noise. The Utah Jazz is reportedly listening to offers for franchise star Donovan Mitchell and the Knicks are at the top of the list as one of his […]

The New York Knicks have been active this summer, most notably signing Jalen Brunson to a $110 million deal to bolster their backcourt alongside RJ Barrett, a budding star. The third-year player out of Duke became eligible for an extension as of July 1st and has until the start of the 2022-23 season to sign […]

New York Knicks big man Jericho Sims had unarguably the best dunk of the Summer League so far when he soared for a thunderous jam on Friday against the Golden State Warriors. It was so good that even RJ Barrett couldn’t believe it. Late in the fourth quarter of the showdown, Sims found a clear […]

The New York Knicks struck fast in 2022 NBA free agency, stealing Jalen Brunson away from the Dallas Mavericks and nabbing Isaiah Hartenstein away from the Los Angeles Clippers. The Knicks also agreed to terms on a new deal with free agent center Mitchell Robinson. That’s three significant moves to start free agency. Brunson gives […]

The New York Knicks swooped in and stole Jalen Brunson from the Dallas Mavericks. New York signed the guard to a 4-year, $104 million dollar deal. Brunson emerged as a star this past season in Dallas and is certainly reaping the rewards. But was this a good move by the Knicks? Grading Knicks signing of […]

If the New York Knicks are willing to trade up in the 2022 NBA Draft, a gem of a player could be waiting for them. That player is Jaden Ivey. Ivey, a stud combo-guard from Purdue, is almost everyone’s pick to go fourth overall in the Draft. The only problem is the team that currently […]