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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 […]

The New York Knicks only spent five games in the 2021 NBA playoffs but left with a new enemy. Trae Young’s heroics for the Atlanta Hawks and lack of fear in Madison Square Garden sunk the great season that Julius Randle and RJ Barrett achieved with the Knicks. Although this season was not as glamourous […]

While the season is already over for the New York Knicks, fans were still hoping they can end the campaign on a good note. While they did see big games from Obi Toppin and Immanuel Quickley on Friday, it is not without bad news after RJ Barrett suffered an injury. Barrett picked up a sprained […]

The New York Knicks entered Tuesday night as the first team on the outside of the playoffs looking in. Luckily for them, they were playing the last team currently in the play-in tournament, the Atlanta Hawks. The game was at Madison Square Garden, the mecca of basketball. Hawks superstar point guard put on a show, […]

To say that the New York Knicks’ current season is disappointing is an understatement. After a surprising playoff run, signing Julius Randle to a 4-year $117 million extension during the offseason, and adding key pieces in Kemba Walker and Evan Fournier, the team is now 12th in the Eastern Conference with a 27-38 record. But […]

The New York Knicks won once in the month of February. Aside from a surprise win over the Golden State Warriors, they endured a complete freefall down the standings with nine losses in the month’s short schedule. Several of those losses saw the Knicks blow 20-point leads. Although the playoffs will soon be out of […]

The New York Knicks fell to the Miami Heat Friday night with a final score of 115-100. In the loss, RJ Barrett recorded a career-high of 46 points. The second-year small forward hit six three-pointers and 13 field goals. However, his lack of productivity at the free-throw line is “pissing him off.” Knicks beat writer […]

RJ Barrett put on a show in his first game back from injury. He put on a career-high scoring effort in the New York Knicks’ 115-100 loss to the Miami Heat. The 21-year-old Barrett scored 46 points, which no Knicks player as young as him has done in over 70 years. He shot 13-22 from […]

The New York Knicks might’ve fallen to the Miami Heat on Friday night at Madison Square Garden, but third-year guard RJ Barrett had the game of his life, erupting for 46 points. In the process, the Canadian made franchise history, becoming only the second player ever to score 40+ at the age of 21-year-old or […]

The New York Knicks need help in a lot of areas. At this time, the point guard spot is the one where they are the neediest. They had struggled there all season and now are down to only a handful of options. Kemba Walker, who started the most games at point guard for the Knicks […]

The New York Knicks headed into their Tuesday-night, road matchup with the Denver Nuggets after playing two away games in the previous three days. The workload was immense heading into one of the NBA’s toughest arenas. Barrett, who played over nearly 100 minutes in the Knicks’ prior two games, left the 132-115 loss to the […]