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The New York Knicks plan on being extremely active upon the start of free agency. That still hasn’t stopped the Big Apple franchise from making some savvy moves in the meantime to better position themselves for the players they’ve been linked to ahead of free agency. According to The Athletic’s Sham Charania, both Taj Gibson […]

Based on earlier reports, Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine might just be on the trading block. The New York Knicks — along with their cross-town rivals, the Brooklyn Nets — were the two teams that were identified as potential destinations for LaVine, with both sides reportedly already doing their homework on the 25-year-old combo guard. […]

Could the New York Knicks swing a trade for Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo this offseason? It seems like something the Knicks could explore. According to Tim Bontemps of ESPN, there is reason to believe that the Pacers could trade Oladipo after the 2019-20 campaign concludes, and a Western Conference coach names New York as […]

New information has surfaced regarding the New York Knicks’ botched trade deal for D’Angelo Russell in February. The former Golden State Warriors All-Star point guard ultimately landed with the Minnesota Timberwolves, but as it turns out, the Knicks were actually one of the front-runners for Russell’s services at one point. According to a report by […]

Two maligned members of the New York Knicks just donated to local food banks and relief funds for communities affected by the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). Power forwards Julius Randle and Bobby Portis, both acquired as free agents last summer, teamed up, partnering with HelloFresh to donate $180,000 to City Harvest. The money will be […]

The New York Knicks appear to have spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to best deal with the recent backlash from their own fans. On Friday night, in a home game at Madison Square Garden against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Knicks tried to drown out what has become a familiar […]

Aside from being one of the most lethal scorers of this generation, Houston Rockets superstar James Harden also has a reputation for being quite the flopper. Comedien Chris Rock saw that firsthand on Monday night as he was sitting courtside for the Rockets versus New York Knicks matchup at Madison Square Garden.  Judging by the […]

New York Knicks big man Bobby Portis was sent packing during the second half of Wednesday’s game versus the Washington Wizards after tossing the ball in the direction of point guard Shabazz Napier as both players were heading toward their respective sidelines. Bobby Portis got ejected after appearing to throw the ball at Napier 👀 […]

For some NBA players, the opportunity to negotiate a buyout is a welcome development to make a move to sign with a contender. Such is the case with the likes of former Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams and–should they seek a buyout–Detroit Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson. Other players, however, are more concerned with financial […]

Nothing is a given at the NBA trade deadline. With that said, the New York Knicks seem poised to be sellers. Who could be on the move? Where could they go? Here are landing spots for potential trade candidates. Wayne Ellington to the Philadelphia 76ers 76ers receive: Wayne Ellington Knicks receive: Mike Scott, 2020 second-round […]

With the Golden State Warriors looking like avid sellers approaching the February 6 trade deadline, it seems that All-Star point guard D’Angelo Russell’s time with the Dubs is coming to an end. The New York Knicks have been identified as one of the serious suitors for the services of the 23-year-old, with the team reportedly […]

The New York Knicks are in shambles right now, and Wednesday night’s shenanigans at Madison Square Garden led to what we can say was a new low point for the entire organization this season. Needless to say, the Knicks are going nowhere. At this point, however, if they play their cards right, New York could […]

The NBA has fined New York Knicks forward Bobby Portis for his Flagrant 2 foul on Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope during Tuesday’s contest. Portis’ participation in the game was short-lived after nearly knocking KCP with a hard hit to his head from his shoulders (with the latter’s headband flying down the baseline). Portis […]

New York Knicks big man Bobby Portis was ejected on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers after smacking Kentavious Caldwell-Pope across the head. Portis, though, didn’t mean to hurt Caldwell-Pope. The Knicks forward took to Twitter to apologize to KCP: truly apologize to @CaldwellPope on this play..my intent was not to hurt him…was just trying […]

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope fell down in a heap after New York Knicks big man Bobby Portis knocked him on the head in mid-air while attempting a lay-up. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, KCP thought that Portis just made an honest play on the ball and didn’t really have any ill […]

Officials threw out New York Knicks forward Bobby Portis in the second quarter of their game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The big man was assessed a flagrant foul 2 for hitting Kentavious Caldwell-Pope on the head as the Lakers guard drove to the basket. After the game, Portis claimed he had no ill intentions […]

LeBron James was furious with the way Bobby Portis approached a Kentavious Caldwell-Pope runaway dunk, as the New York Knicks big man clotheslined his Los Angeles Lakers teammate with 8:02 remaining in the second quarter, a collision LeBron James called a “scary moment.” “It was [dirty],” said James after the game, according to ESPN’s Dave […]

New York Knicks forward Bobby Portis became the talk of the town for all the wrong reasons on Tuesday evening. The 24-year-old Arkansas product was ejected from their match against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center, after sending Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to the floor with a violent swipe right through the temple. Bobby Portis was […]

New York Knicks power forward Bobby Portis was ejected in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers after being assessed a flagrant two foul. The play in question came when Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was going up for a fastbreak layup. Behind him, Portis seemingly tried to swipe at the ball in Caldwell-Pope’s hands. Instead, […]

The New York Knicks have seemingly been in a rebuild ever since the heyday of Patrick Ewing, and the 2019-20 season is no different. The newest name in the rumor mill is Bobby Portis. According to Ian Begley of SNY.TV, multiple teams are interested in Portis’s services. Several teams around the league have shown interest […]

When projecting players that a particular team should acquire, one of the primary factors to consider is believability.  Should the Houston Rockets try to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo? Absolutely! Will they? Not a chance. With that in mind, here are two targets the Rockets could hone in on over the next few months who may aide […]

When the Utah Jazz traded for former Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley and signed Bojan Bogdanovic this summer, it seemed as though they had a legitimate case as contenders in the Western Conference. Donovan Mitchell finally had a point guard that could get him the ball and score (Conley) and Bogdanovic would provide some […]

New York Knicks power forward Bobby Portis rejected the notion that his ex-Chicago Bulls teammate Lauri Markkanen should come off the bench, expressing on social media how “quick the narratives change.” Lol man stop it. Look how quick the narratives change @MGRADS https://t.co/HUGiIb3cSQ — Bobby BP Portis (@BPortistime) November 15, 2019 Portis, 24, signed with […]

Wendell Carter Jr. knows he’s only hours away from a reunion with former teammate Bobby Portis, but neither he nor the team are planning to entertain a revenge game for the ousted big man. Portis was traded to the Washington Wizards before the trade deadline and signed with the New York Knicks in free agency. […]

Thanks in large part to the offensive effort of Bobby Portis, the New York Knicks walked away from Monday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls with a 105-98 victory. Against the team that drafted him, Portis scored a season-high 28 points on 10-of-14 shooting from the field (4-of-4 from beyond the arc), 11 rebounds, two […]

New York Knicks power forward Bobby Portis and Brooklyn Nets star point guard Kyrie Irving got into it over a loose ball on Friday at the Barclays Center. Nets swingman Taurean Prince came to Irving’s defense after he saw Portis trying to pick up Irving while the star guard was on the floor, looking to […]

New York Knicks power forward Bobby Portis won’t play in the team’s preseason opener against the Washington Wizards on Monday due to a hip injury. Portis is suffering from a contused left rib. Bobby Portis (contused left rib) is out tonight, the Knicks say. — Ian Begley (@IanBegley) October 7, 2019 Bobby Portis signed a […]

New York Knicks power forward Bobby Portis never forgets where he came from. Portis grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas in the 1990s, when it was one of the most dangerous cities in the country. Now a millionaire playing for one of the most historic franchises in the NBA, Portis wears Arkansas on his chest […]

Bobby Portis wants to be “Sixth Man of the Year” with the New York Knicks. Portis signed a two-year, $31 million deal with the Knicks this summer in free agency. He split time last season with the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards. The energetic Portis is looking forward to playing in The Big Apple and […]

New York Knicks forward Bobby Portis made his way back to Chicago, despite having recently signed with his new team in the summer. The 24-year-old admitted it’s hard to get away, even after he was traded by the Bulls to the Washington Wizards last season, then becoming a free agent in July. “I always come […]

After recently signing a huge two-year, $31 million deal with the New York Knicks this summer, incoming fifth year power forward Bobby Portis is definitely not short on confidence. As one of the recruits brought in to The Big Apple this offseason, Portis recently shared how he believes he is more than ready to take […]

New York Knicks forward Bobby Portis strongly believes that the team will have a really good season. In an interview with David Yapkowitz of Basketball Insiders, Portis acknowledges the fact that things won’t be easy for the Knicks at first, but he added that the team will work collectively to get better every day. “It’s […]

When the New York Knicks missed out on their top free agent targets last month, they immediately signed some veteran players to make good use of their huge amount of cap space. One of their key signings this summer is athletic forward Julius Randle. Randle is coming off a great season with the New Orleans […]

Bobby Portis is looking forward to playing for New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale next season. Portis says the Knicks head coach is built the same way he is: a passionate and fierce competitor. “Since my interview process, he’ll text me everyday,” Portis told Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson of Heavy. “He’s a fierce coach, […]

New York Knicks power forward Bobby Portis says he loves rookie small forward RJ Barrett’s “competitive edge and upside.” The Knicks selected Barrett with the third overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. New York has surrounded Barrett with tough-minded veterans who know what it takes to win and won’t be afraid to call the […]

New York Knicks power forward Bobby Portis says Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. is “a hard worker” who dedicates himself to the game. Portis and Carter were teammates last season on the Bulls before Chicago traded Portis to the Washington Wizards. Portis signed with the Knicks this summer in free agency. “He’s a hard […]

New York Knicks forward Bobby Portis got a first look at his NBA 2K20 rating, and it’s safe to say he is not satisfied with it. On Twitter, Portis vowed to get his ratings up after just getting 78. He did appreciate seeing his avatar in the latest installment of the popular video game though. […]

New York Knicks power forward Bobby Portis is a huge fan of Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine’s talent and for good reasons. In fact, the former is already calling for the latter’s inclusion to Team USA’s selection pool for the upcoming FIBA World Cup in China. When they gonna invite my man @ZachLaVine stop […]

Jabari Parker says he was surprised the Chicago Bulls traded Bobby Portis to the Washington Wizards with him last season. The Bulls traded Portis and Parker to the Wizards for small forward Otto Porter Jr. Parker knew he was going to be traded by Chicago because he had spoken to the organization about being moved. […]