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The depleted New York Knicks might’ve ended 2021 with a disappointing loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, but RJ Barrett insists better times are ahead this year. The Canadian guard spoke after the game about how he believes that no one should sleep on the Knicks as they slowly improve and get healthy: "Don't sleep […]

New York Knicks fans had high expectations for their beloved squad when they made the NBA playoffs in 2021. However, Julius Randle, RJ Barrett and crew have come out slow this season and hold just a 15-18 record. Their current standing at 11th place in the East standings isn’t even good enough to book them […]

The New York Knicks aren’t too jolly this holiday season. At 14-18, they’re out of the playoff picture entirely and are in the midst of a truly disappointing season. A Christmas Day matchup with the Atlanta Hawks, a game that was worthy of being circled on the calendar when the schedule was released, has all […]

The New York Knicks have a roster that looks like a hospital ward, with several players currently unavailable to play. But at least one key Knicks piece in the form of RJ Barrett is about to make his return from a five-game absence, as the former Duke Blue Devils star has been activated from the […]

The New York Knicks have been mired in a slump for weeks. They’ll have to try to get out of it without RJ Barrett for the foreseeable future as the third-year wing enters COVID-19 health and safety protocols. The Athletic’s Shams Charania broke the news on the Knicks star ahead of their Sunday night showdown […]

The New York Knicks are grasping for momentum in what has been a sophomoric campaign. An impressive win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night could jumpstart a string of wins. Knicks guard RJ Barrett had a productive night, finishing with 32 points built on a career-high seven 3-pointers. Many expected him to make […]

The New York Knicks have been on the downturn as of late. They’ve dropped their last three games and have lost 11 of their last 17 overall. RJ Barrett’s struggles have been part of the reason why. The third-year Knicks swingman has been ice-cold shooting the ball from long-range. In the past 13 games, he’s […]

Take a look at the Class of 2019 in the market and you’ll see some RJ Barrett card collectors out there. Even though the New York Knicks’ young wing isn’t blowing the competition away, his stock still holds some value and promise for those in the hobby. The thing is, there’s one guy out there […]

New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett is certain he will still be a star in the team no matter how dominant Kemba Walker and Julius Randle are. The revamped Knicks squad has been playing tremendous basketball early in the season. And while it is becoming more and more apparent that New York is about teamwork, […]

RJ Barrett has come into his own for the New York Knicks. After a rocky rookie season, the 2019 third overall pick has been a revelation for Tom Thibodeau, making huge strides in his decision-making and shooting to make him a bona-fide contributor to the team. He’s continued his improvements into Year 3, averaging 19.2 […]

The New York Knicks made franchise history in their 113-98 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. After going down by 21 points, the Knicks stormed back to lead by as much as 22 points in the second half. Their 15-point margin of victory sealed a record-setting performance. According to the Knicks, tonight’s victory marks the first […]

RJ Barrett in the third year of his career with the New York Knicks is showing the league why he’s a future All-Star. The former number three overall pick is starting to really exceed expectations. He’s averaging 18.6 points per game, 5.7 rebounds and he’s doing this while shooting 51.1% from the field, and 42.9% […]

Sometimes, we tend to ask some intensely profound questions. What is the true meaning of life? Why is there unrequited love? Where were you when “Bing Bong” suddenly became the unofficial battle-cry of the New York Knicks? Yes, Knicks fans have embraced “Bing Bong” as their enjoyable mantra this season (so far, at least) after […]

The New York Knicks’ start to the 2021-22 season has been nothing short of spectacular so far. Sitting at 5-2 with impressive victories over three projected playoff teams (the Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics, and Philadelphia 76ers) and a top-three offense in the NBA, the sky really seems to be the limit for New York’s team […]

RJ Barrett’s career night put him amongst some elite company. In the New York Knicks’ 123-117 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Barrett showed out in front of his college teammate, Zion Williamson, posting a career-high 35 points, eight rebounds, six assists and six 3-pointers. According to Tommy Beer of Forbes, the only other players […]

After their gut-wrenching 104-103 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night, the New York Knicks now find themselves at the top of the Eastern Conference at 4-1. New York currently has the fourth-best offensive rating in the league (112.6) and the fourth-best net rating (+6.6) in the NBA, per NBA Stats. That’s a far […]

New York Knicks young star RJ Barrett had a full-circle moment on Thursday night as he was able to match up with long-time idol DeMar DeRozan. With DeRozan’s Bulls down by just a single point in their last possession, it was up to Barrett to go toe-to-toe with the four-time All-Star and lock him down […]

Looking like a true contender just four games into the young NBA season, the New York Knicks have been hitting all the right notes as they’ve gotten off to a 3-1 start to their 2021-22 NBA campaign. Tonight they’ll have their hands full though as they’ll be going up against a gritty, athletic, and well-coached […]

New York Knicks star RJ Barrett is working on an important aspect of his game as he set his sights on a new goal this season. Now in his third year with the Knicks, RJ Barrett wants significant changes and currently, his working on becoming a defensive threat as well. Revealing his plans after a […]

Sunday night’s loss for the New York Knicks against the Orlando Magic served as a wake-up call. Despite adding premium talent this offseason, winning a thriller against the Boston Celtics in the season opener, and crushing the same Magic two days prior, the Knicks clearly underestimated their opponent and were handed an unexpected loss, robbing […]

Much was made of Jaylen Brown’s career-high 46 points for the Boston Celtics against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night, but what flew under the radar was Jayson Tatum’s extremely rough 7-30 shooting game — more particularly, why Tatum had such a rough shooting game. That reason is RJ Barrett, who made Tatum’s night […]

The New York Knicks shocked the basketball world last season. The Eastern Conference franchise not only reached the postseason but actually managed to secure a No. 4 seed. While the Atlanta Hawks, the fifth-seeded team in the Eastern Conference in 2021, ultimately took care of the Knicks in just five games en route to the […]

RJ Barrett improved his stats significantly in 2020-21 after a rather up-and-down rookie season, and New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau couldn’t be more proud of his rising star. However, Thibs himself knows that Barrett is far from reaching his full potential, which is why he wants the young guard to develop his all-around […]

Though it ended in a discouraging first-round series loss to the Atlanta Hawks, the New York Knicks are coming off an encouraging 2020-21 NBA season. The latter went 41-31, snatching the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, and saw Julius Randle become its franchise player. All the while, they were an elite defensive unit, finishing […]

The New York Knicks had a grand time on Tuesday after blasting the Indiana Pacers in their preseason game, 125-104 at a rocking Madison Square Garden. Kemba Walker made his debut for the Knicks, contributing 12 points and three assists in limited minutes. The win showed the potential of the revamped Knicks roster, with an […]

The New York Knicks took the floor for the first time with their new-look starting lineup on Tuesday night, opening the preseason with a bang and defeating the Indiana Pacers, 125-104. Preseason always brings with it a load of optimism, but sometimes also a flood of overreactions based on small sample sizes and flashes in the […]

During New York Knicks media day, RJ Barrett had an interesting proclamation to make: Reggie Bullock often defended the NYK opponent’s top wing scorer last year. RJ Barrett was asked if he might take on that role this year w/Bullock in DAL. Barrett says he takes pride in being a 2-way player. “If coach puts […]

More often than not, those who win the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award would be on the trajectory to becoming an All-Star. In years past, players such as Julius Randle, Jimmy Butler, Paul George, and Giannis Antetokounmpo won the said accolade and made massive strides in their respective careers. This season, Darius Garland of the […]

The New York Knicks’ biggest star today is Julius Randle, but the veteran forward doesn’t want fans to take their eyes off RJ Barrett. After all, he sees the young wing taking a major leap in his third year in the NBA. In an interview with Ian Begley of SNY.TV, Randle opened up about Barrett […]

The New York Knicks are looking to build on their momentum from last season after making a rousing return to the NBA Playoffs. Although they came up empty in the first round, it’s clear that the Knicks are headed in the right direction. With the acquisition of Kemba Walker, the Knicks addressed their need for […]

The offseason is officially upon us. With the free agent frenzy all but finished and the NBA Finals firmly in the rearview mirror, we’re now at the point of speculating for the next season. That includes squabbling over where NBA media outlets place your favorite New York Knicks stars on their top player lists. The […]

The New York Knicks aren’t done making moves in the offseason. After their inspiring run last NBA season, the Knicks are banking on their renaissance to carry over to the next campaign. Adding All-Star point guard Kemba Walker was a solid move for the Knicks, as they quickly addressed their PG need. Now, Walker will […]

The New York Knicks are in the midst of a void-filling offseason that should be enough for them to return to the NBA playoffs next season. Now they need a new dimension to their operation, and that comes from their 2019 first-round draft pick, RJ Barrett, making the jump to stardom. Barrett has gradually improved […]

The New York Knicks are looking to build on their stirring run last season, as they hope to find more firepower to help the young pair of Julius Randle and RJ Barrett. But the Knicks might want to start on their own backyard first before looking elsewhere. They need to appease Mitchell Robinson with an […]

As speculation continues to swirl as to what the plan of attack will be for the New York Knicks this offseason, many have pondered who could be sent away in a trade if New York opts to swing big. RJ Barrett might be the Knicks’ best asset when you factor in his age, that he’s […]

It’s no secret that the New York Knicks are in the market for a superstar this offseason. They’re rumored to have a keen interest on Portland Trail Blazers All-Star point guard Damian Lillard, and based on reports, the Knicks might just be willing to part ways with a key part of their core to get […]

The New York Knicks are ready to go all out just to bring back the NBA title to the Big Apple, so much so they are willing to part ways with RJ Barrett if it means getting Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. According to Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News, the Knicks […]

David Fizdale once felt like he was floating atop the Empire State Building after he was named as coach of the New York Knicks. He had a young squad led by new acquisition Julius Randle and lottery pick Julius Randle. The future seemed bright. Until it wasn’t. After just 104 games with the Knicks, Fizdale […]

The New York Knicks may have bowed out in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, but there is a lot of reason to be optimistic about the future of the franchise. While Julius Randle is the star of the show, RJ Barrett also took massive strides in Year 2. He saw his averages across […]