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The New York Knicks tried to be a team worthy of their fans’ attention last season, but in the end, they still missed the playoffs and looked like a team that is going nowhere. They finished with a 29-53 record and brandished a lineup that made Michael Beasley relevant again  — depending on how one […]

Only a little more than a year ago, former New York Knicks president Phil Jackson was willing to part ways with his very own hand-picked star, the unicorn Kristaps Porzingis, after the aforementioned’s missed exit interviews following a reported rift with the front office’s handling of Carmelo Anthony. The Phoenix Suns were reportedly ready to […]

The NBA Draft Combine is a time for assessments and it isn’t any different for the New York Knicks, presented with an opportunity to add more talent with the ninth pick in this year’s iteration. Among them, Kentucky’s Kevin Knox fits the bill — a 6-foot-9 forward with good shooting touch and a high ceiling […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale plans to waste zero time when it comes to getting to know his star player in 22-year-old power forward Kristaps Porzingis. Fizdale said during ESPN’s 2018 NBA Draft Combine coverage on Thursday that he intends to go through a “step-by-step” plan to develop a strong relationship with Porzingis. […]

It has been nearly months since New York Knicks All-Star forward Kristaps Porzingis underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL  that he suffered just prior to the All-Star break back in February. Since then, he has continued to make a steady recovery from the injury that he has decided to currently do his rehab work […]

David Fizdale has only been on the job for a few days but he has already made it clear how important Kristaps Porzingis is to the team, and also how much he expects out of the young superstar. Appearing on Get UP on ESPN, Fizdale talked about his expectations; and he isn’t afraid of having […]

David Fizdale hasn’t been the head coach of the New York Knicks for long but he already knows what’s most important, winning over his big man Kristaps Porzingis. During his opening press conference on Tuesday, he was throwing out all kinds of praise for his prize possession. Asked about Kristaps Porzingis, David Fizdale says he […]

The 2017-18 NBA season ended in disarray for the New York Knicks. Unfortunately, the events from this year may carry over into next season. It goes without saying that the most devastating blow came when big man Kristaps Porzingis tore his ACL just before the All-Star break. According to Justine Ward of SNYtv, Knicks legend Walt […]

The New York Knicks’ process of team bonding is already underway, as newly-hired head coach David Fizdale plans to visit his new star player, Kristaps Porzingis, in his native Latvia, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley. The relationship between Porzingis and the franchise has not been fully repaired, according to Begley’s report, which means Fizdale will […]

The Kawhi Leonard saga has activated radars across the league, with a reported rift between the 26-year-old star forward and the San Antonio Spurs potentially concluding on a break up. For the New York Knicks, a trade for Leonard would signify a change of direction, but one that could set the franchise for long-term stability […]

The biggest blockbuster movie of all-time hits theaters worldwide today, when Marvel Studios releases the much anticipated Avengers: Infinity War. As the superheroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe take the stage, the NBA’s superstars are also in the spotlight known as the playoffs. The league’s best players have inspired young and old fans alike with […]

Kristaps Porzingis had his regular season cut short after suffering a torn ACL following a dunk past Giannis Antetokounmpo in early February. While the New York Knicks unicorn underwent season-ending surgery shortly after, the recovery from his procedure could take much longer than previously anticipated, which could lead this team to prepare for the very […]

BodyArmor; a sports drink that rivals market titans like Gatorade and Powerade, has taken its latest stride to take on the giants with four ads set to premiere today, written and directed by the Oscar-winning Kobe Bryant. The ads feature MVP frontrunner James Harden of the Houston Rockets and third-year forward Kristaps Porzingis, along with […]

New York Knicks talisman Kristaps Porzingis is on his way to recovery from a season-ending torn ACL, but the bruising in his elbow that has plagued him throughout parts of the season won’t need surgery, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley. Porzingis’ swollen elbow has healed well over time and won’t require a procedure, allowing the […]

It has been a coaching carousel for the New York Knicks in recent memory, especially for star power forward Kristaps Porzingis. Since being selected by the Knicks No. 4 overall in the 2015 NBA Draft, Porzingis is now looking at his fourth head coach in four seasons with New York: Derek Fisher, Kurt Rambis, Jeff Hornacek, and […]

New York Knicks star forward Kristaps Porzingis has been recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered back in February. This has marked the first major injury of his brief NBA career that has created some uncertainty around him. He has continued to take steps forward toward over the past few months that should have […]

With New York Knicks star power forward Kristaps Porzingis in the process of making a full recovery from his torn left ACL suffered in early February, head coach Jeff Hornacek is confident that the All-Star will still play a very large role towards free agents signing with the Knicks this offseason. According to an article […]

The New York Knicks are no longer playing for a spot in the playoffs, which was expected of them by many long before they were officially eliminated from postseason contention. With a few games left on their regular-season schedule and nothing meaningful else to play for, the Knicks and their front office are beginning to […]

Despite his busy schedule, Utah Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell still found time to check on Kristaps Porzingis last week, as the latter continues his recovery after tearing his ACL in early February. To thank him for the nice gesture Mitchell made, the Latvian international sent him a thank you note, but it also included a treat. […]

The New York Knicks have not had a lot of success this season, which their win-loss slate clearly shows. However, what many do not know is that some of their players formed strong bonds, and treat each other more than just teammates. Two of them are former teammates Willy Hernangomez and Kristaps Porzingis, who shared […]

After tearing his ACL back in January, New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis has not made a lot of  public appearances and visited the team. However, that changed recently as he made a surprise trip to Madison Square Garden and giving his teammates a chance to see him after a long time. That includes […]

Kristaps Porzingis has been slowly recovering from a brutal ACL tear that ended his season, but he’ll soon have to make choices tougher than his very own rehabilitation and recovery. The 7-foot-3 forward will be eligible for a max contract extension that can pay him up to $157 million for a five-year period, but the […]

Since suffering a torn ACL, not a lot of news has been reported about New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis. He was seen walking without crutches earlier this month, but no update has been released about his recovery. That changed recently though, as news on the All-Star forward has now emerged. Porzingis’ recovery is […]

It was a scary moment on February 6th as the New York Knicks were playing against the Milwaukee Bucks when Kristaps Porzingis would awkwardly land on the court after a dunk over Giannis Antetokounmpo. As Porzingis laid on the floor, it seemed the worst news could come true as the star of the Knicks was […]

Since suffering a devastating knee injury earlier this month, not a lot has been heard about New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis. Apart from the announcement that he will be out at least 10 months to recover from it, his recovery is unknown and it remains a mystery how he’s doing now. That changed […]

Stephen Curry emerged from the dugout wearing a Golden State Warriors jacket and his hoodie over his head. The two-time NBA MVP was all business. A young New York Knicks fan wearing a Kristaps Porzingis jersey was ready to meet the Warriors’ hotshot. Like Curry, he, too, was all business. When the two finally caught […]

The New York Knicks have resolved to make the most of the remainder of the season by playing their young pieces through the last 23 games after the All-Star break. With only 21 left coming into Monday’s showdown at The Garden against the defending champion Golden State Warriors, coach Steve Kerr noted just how important […]

Latvia is not considered a basketball powerhouse in Europe in the past couple of decades. However, with the emergence of Kristaps Porzingis as a bonafide star, the country’s fortunes have turned around in recent international tournaments, as he has been their go-to-guy, using his experience playing in the NBA, where he has showcased his talents […]

Unfortunately, Kristaps Porzingis’ ACL suffered a grade III (full) tear against Milwaukee.  If you haven’t seen it, here’s the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sce–mR0kA Right after the injury, I tweeted the following: Unfortunately, the way Kristaps landed- single leg, knee extended, on the heel, while off balance – compromises basically all of your major shock absorbing mechanisms (muscular […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker knows what it’s like to go through his fair share of tough injuries, which is why he can empathize with New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis, who recently suffered a torn ACL, ending his season. Porzingis landed awkwardly after dunking past fellow unicorn Giannis Antetokounmpo, remaining on the floor, clutching […]

When Kristapas Porzingis went down with an injury, the NBA world collectively held their breath, and when it was announced it was a torn ACL, there were plenty of well-wishers sending thoughts in the way of the New York Knicks big man. But there is at least one guy who thinks this injury will actually […]

After a surprising 18-18 start to the 2017-18 NBA season, the New York Knicks have struggled to begin the new year. Along with a challenging January schedule, Kristaps Porzingis suffered a season-ending injury against the Milwaukee Bucks. As the Knicks are currently on a seven-game losing streak, Porzingis posted a message to fans on Instagram: […]

The New York Knicks franchise and their fans collectively gasped when Kristaps Porzingis went down with a knee injury after that emphatic dunk against the Bucks. When the MRI revealed Porzingis had a torn ACL and would be out for the season, the rest of the NBA world gasped along with them. It was just […]

The New York Knicks are expected to be without their star forward Kristaps Porzingis for at least 10 months, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley. While it’s too early to estimate how long it would take for his return, this will largely depend on his healing and how his body adapts to the ligament during the […]

The 2017-18 NBA season for New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis has officially come to an end after suffering a torn ACL last Tuesday. However, that will not stop “The Unicorn” from making his presence felt at the 2018 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles. Porzingis is one of the most marketable young players in […]

The NBA world was shaken to its core when New York Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis went down a few days ago with a season-ending ACL injury. Porzingis was one of the bright spots for a Knicks team that was not going anywhere this season. He is now considered the face of the franchise ever since Carmelo […]

When it comes to the New York Knicks, things really have not gone their way lately and there hasn’t been much for the team and its fans to smile about. That notion became even more of a nightmare scenario last night when All-Star power forward Kristaps Porzingis tore his left ACL against the Milwaukee Bucks. […]

Kristaps Porzingis suffered the scariest injury of his basketball career Tuesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. The nifty New York Knicks forward found a space to cut into, drove the lane and threw done a sledgehammer dunk on Giannis Antetokounmpo, but landed awkwardly, tearing his left ACL. The unicorn has been reportedly “devastated” when he […]

New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis went down in obvious pain after dunking over Giannis Antetokounmpo during the second quarter of Tuesday night’s 103-89 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks inside Madison Square Garden. Porzingis writhed in pain, pounding his fist on the hardwood under the hoop. The former No. 4 overall pick in the […]