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He may only be in his second season in the NBA, but New York Knicks‘ forward Kristaps Porzingis has already impressed a lot of people and even having them debate on whose team the Knicks are. Many believe that Carmelo Anthony should now take a back seat and “pass the torch” to the 7-foot-3 Latvian […]

Phil Jackson is the President of Basketball Operations for the New York Knicks. That is a fact that isn’t in danger of changing, but there is a limit to his term. Jackson has an opt-out clause that he can exercise on July 1, 2017 in the event he gets tired of the Big Apple. Insiders […]

It may not be a normal sight to see two big men pull off an alley-oop, but New York Knicks‘ duo of Joakim Noah and Kristaps Porzingis did it not once, but twice during their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. Both plays happened during the first half of the match with […]

The rapidly-improving Kristaps Porzingis has been largely the reason the New York Knicks are sitting at the .500 mark after many unpredictable events have kept the team from finding a winning formula. The 7-foot-3 power forward has refined his outside shot as well as his post-up game, but he insists it’s not so much the […]

New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis went hard in the paint, putting his head down and throwing a left-handed jam over Portland Trail Blazers center Mason Plumlee. https://vine.co/v/5tFUIOKdQVT As Knicks announcer Mike Breen said, he put him in the basket with him. Porzingis will take no prisoners, even if the victim is his teammate‘s older […]

One of the players that has started the season incredibly well is New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis. The 7-foot-3 Latvian international is playing the best basketball of his career so far and has left a lot of people in much amazement of his skills on the court. One of them is his All-Star teammate, Carmelo Anthony. […]

It’s been a rather quick ascent for second-year forward Kristaps Porzingis, who’s gone from Rookie of the Year runner-up to the potential second option in the New York Knicks‘ offense. The 7-foot-3 Latvian international has been nothing short of fantastic in his sophomore season, with averages of 20.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.1 blocks, and 2.1 […]

Atlanta Hawks All-Star Paul Millsap showed his strength and balance hitting this circus overhead layup over New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis for the and-one play. Millsap caught the ball at the baseline, hit the big man with a crossover and and bumped his shoulder into him for the harm and the bucket. Very few […]

During the second quarter of the game between the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons, Brandon Jennings and Kristaps Porzingis hooked up on a fast break play that got the whole Madison Square Garden Crowd out of their seats. With 8:13 left, Jennings made the perfect lob pass to a running Porzingis who threw down […]

The New York Knicks have nothing but high praise for their second year emerging star, Kristaps Porzingis. He has been labeled as the unicorn by many in the league because he is such a rarity. He’s a 7’3″ player who has tremendous range and can also put the ball on the floor, or beat you with […]

New York Knicks second-year forward Kristaps Porzingis is not taking long to master the art that is the Dirk Nowitzki fadeaway. The young gun put his imitation skills to the test as he busted out a one-legged fadeaway off the glass over Dallas Mavericks rookie Dorian Finney-Smith. Smooth as butter. Porzingis busts out the Dirk […]

The New York Knicks won their game on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks in convincing fashion, 93-77. They were also able to hold on to the lead for almost the entire match and got huge performances from Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis. If there was one play that summed up how dominant the Knicks were […]

New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis may only be playing in his second season in the NBA, but he has already drawn a lot of praise and his game has been compared to some of the league’s greats. Some are even thinking his career will be similar to someone who’s widely considered as the best European […]

It’s no secret that Brandon Jennings is taking on a more active role as a leader off the bench for the New York Knicks. The wily point guard has brought in a certain type of swagger that’s unforgiving, at times cocky, and he plays with an edge, hoping that this type of attitude rubs off […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert got his chance to throw it down against New York Knicks phenom Kristaps Porzingis, slamming this left-handed hammer after a pocket pass from George Hill. Gobert stands at 7-foot-1 and Porzingis at 7-foot-3, but with the sheer length and athleticism of the French international, he was bound to win an airborne duel […]

New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis may be one of the toughest players to guard in the NBA today. His rare combination of height and extended shooting range makes him a matchup nightmare for opposing coaches. But during the team’s back-to-back set last Tuesday and Wednesday, things did not go particularly well for the 7-foot-3 […]

As the number of elite performances begin to rack up (thanks Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis) we take a look at some potential exploits for the slate of games this Saturday. High Flyers (9000+): Damian Lillard (9,100): There are several options under the price tag, but many of them come with reservations. How will Anthony Davis […]

You know you’ve made it when you get your first signature shoe. Kristaps Porzingis has officially made it. The New York Knicks’ young star made it official over the night inking a seven-year shoe and apparel deal with Adidas; the most lucrative shoe deal ever signed by a European athlete and is expected to pay […]

The additions of Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah were tremendous for the New York Knicks, but Kristaps Porzingis sees a work in progress this season. Porzingis believes the expectations for the team were raised this season, but tells ESPN’s Ian Begley that it may take awhile before seeing the team peak. “It’s going to take us some time to […]

Already considered as one of the most difficult players to match-up with, New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis is finding ways to further improve his game and become a better basketball player. Speaking to Ian Begley of ESPN, the 7-foot-3 Latvian discussed what will be the biggest difference maker in his game coming into his […]

Coming off a stellar rookie season where he turned a lot of doubters into believers, Kristaps Porzingis is expected to play even better than how he did last year. But despite the huge expectations on the 21-year-old Latvian, his New York Knicks teammate, Carmelo Anthony, is letting everyone know that they have to be realistic. […]

From being booed on draft night to becoming the owner of monster putbacks that ignited the crowd at Madison Square Garden, or any other arenas for that matter, Kristaps Porzingis has gone through a lot in the eyes of fans. The 7-foot-3 Latvian is as unique as they come. His combination of superb length, agility, […]

During last year’s draft, a lot of people were surprised that the New York Knicks used the fourth-overall pick on a relatively unknown European forward who has not played a single game in the U.S. yet. Some even made their frustrations heard as they booed inside the Barclays Center. As the season started, Knicks fans saw […]

The NBA preseason game is the perfect venue for coaches to run some plays they practiced in their training camp and build on their team’s conditioning and chemistry. It also gives the players a chance to show off what they worked on during the summer. On Monday night, New York Knicks second-year forward Kristaps Porzingis […]

Footwear and apparel manufacturer Adidas is set to add another name to their growing list of sponsored players. As reported by Nick DePaula of The Vertical,  New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis has signed a multiyear contract with the Three-Stripes brand. The deal will pay the 21-year-old between $3 to $6 million, making it the […]

New York Knicks‘ Kristaps Porzingis wasted no time announcing himself to Houston Rockets‘ Clint Capela by rejecting the big man with two hands at the rim. The 7-foot-3 second-year forward timed his jump impeccably, putting up both arms in volleyball-like fashion and leaving Capela helpless at the rim. https://vine.co/v/56QxT30V3g5 Porzingis was by far the best player […]

Second-year power forward Kristaps Porzingis is already taking big leaps in his development as an NBA player. The 7-foot-3 front court player has made major improvements in the post and beyond-the-arc, which hasn’t taken long to be noticed by his new head coach. “I think he’s improved greatly from last year watching him shoot,” head […]

Derrick Rose talked to reporters after the Knicks first practice of training camp, and he already likes what his teammates are showing him, especially Kristaps Porzingis and Carmelo Anthony. The former Bulls point guard is looking forward to the new team and system that he’ll be playing in. When asked about similarities between Pau Gasol […]

No matter if it’s the pending rape trial for Derrick Rose, or the fact that the New York Knicks haven’t had much post-season success in recent years, the team will come into the season as unpredictable with questions marks at best. One of the biggest bright spots for the team however is center Kristaps Porzingis. Not […]

Oh, the dream of every NBA fan — to get your shot swatted several times by someone three feet taller than you. That was the case for Jordan, ‘The Crying Knicks Fan’ who was all over TV networks last year as he cried when the Knicks drafted then-rookie Kristaps Porzingis with the fourth overall pick. Him […]

Last season, Kristaps Porzingis played some minutes at the center position. His thin frame obviously gave him problems bodying up inside the paint, but his length and athleticism made up for it. This year, the Knicks will get to protect their budding star from further bruises care of opposing centers as Joakim Noah enters the […]

The New York Knicks should put excitement back in Madison Square Garden with the scoring prowess from their offseason acquisitions. Derrick Rose and his backup Brandon Jennings are set to fill up the stat sheet, but will second-year Kristaps Porzingis be forced to take a back seat? That’s the last of his worries, according to […]

New York Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis is gearing up for next season and he already has the playoffs on his mind. After missing the post season last year, he told reporters his goal is to help take the team back to the place of contention. Obviously, the No. 1 goal is the playoffs this year. That’s […]

With the early pre-release of NBA 2K17, the final ratings to begin the season are finally fully available for players to view. New York Knicks second year power forward Kristaps Porzingis was rated an 80 overall, one point over rookie Ben Simmons and eight points below reigning Rookie of the Year Karl-Anthony Towns. When asked about […]

The New York Knicks have had a complete makeover this summer. The additions of Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, Courtney Lee, and Brandon Jennings are only a few of the strings that team president Phil Jackson has managed to pull this offseason. Jennings is one of the key additions that will pack a scoring punch off […]

New York Knicks power forward Kristaps Porzingis posted a a post-workout photo alongside  Oklahoma City‘s Russell Westbrook and Enes Kanter on Sunday. after a great workout 🏀 pic.twitter.com/bu9A2ycDC5 — Kristaps Porzingis (@kporzee) September 11, 2016 Despite the hearsay, it is unlikely for Westbrook to join the Knicks in the near future as he recently signed […]

NBA stars gathered in New York for workouts as the rigorous training camp slowly creeps its way into the offseason. Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook apparently sweated it out with Cleveland Cavaliers swingman Iman Shumpert as well as the Knicks‘ promising big man Kristaps Porzingis. Shumpert posted a photo of their workout on Instagram. […]

After steering Team USA to another gold medal at the Rio Olympics, Carmelo Anthony has his attention on his leadership role with the New York Knicks. This early, Anthony has been working out with the very promising Kristaps Porzingis, bolstering their chemistry as Knicks faithfuls everywhere brim with anticipation over a bounce-back campaign. In a […]

Two of the best rookies from the 2015-16 NBA season were Karl-Anthony Towns and Kristaps Porzingis. The Timberwolves center, of course, won the 2016 Rookie of the Year Award. Earlier in the season, many thought that Porzingis would take that title. The Knicks big man ultimately came in second in the voting. Rivalry on the […]