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Dismayed by team president Phil Jackson’s open criticism of Knicks All-Star Carmelo Anthony at his end of season press conference, Kristaps Porzinigis skipped his own exit interview with the Zen Master. Porzinigis’ frustration is simply not a good look for the Knicks, who are mired in dysfunction and if their young star is unhappy, that […]

After another disappointing season for the New York Knicks, their starting power forward wants to remain competitive in the summer, and he made his intentions known that he “absolutely” would like to play for his home country of Latvia in the FIBA EuroBasket 2017 tournament. Kristaps Porzingis is expected to announce his official decision when he […]

Following Friday’s revealing comments from New York Knicks president Phil Jackson, the team seems to have completely turned against him, openly refusing to run his beloved triangle system, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical. Jackson’s latest media tirade appears to be the straw that broke the camel’s back, even upsetting the future of the […]

New York Knicks unicorn Kristaps Porzingis unexpectedly skipped on Friday’s team meeting due to the drama and complete disarray surrounding the team, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley. Team president Phil Jackson spoke to reporters today, revealing his intention to part ways with star forward Carmelo Anthony, coupled with a few jabs at the Knicks centerpiece […]

Despite already missing out on the playoffs for the fourth straight season, New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis still wants to play in their remaining game. It may seem like the wrong move for him to do so as he is still suffering from a sore Achilles heel, but the 7-foot-3 Latvian international understands […]

After suffering back spasms during warmups prior to Thursday night’s game against the Washington Wizards, the New York Knicks might play it safe with forward Kristaps Porzingis, potentially choosing to hold him out for the rest of the season, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley. Head coach Jeff Hornacek assured the team would be “careful” with him […]

As the New York Knicks were officially eliminated from playoff contention on Wednesday following their loss to the Miami Heat, they are now left to wonder what went wrong to their once promising season. One of them is their starting power forward, Kristaps Porzingis who admitted to Fred Kerber of the New York Post that the team […]

One of the biggest reasons why the New York Knicks are seemingly bent on letting go of Carmelo Anthony is standing tall at 7-foot-3. Straight out of Europe, Kristaps Porzingis has impressed in his first two seasons, showing signs of his ability to take over games on both ends of the floor — something which […]

Sitting a game and a half back form a playoff spot, the New York Knicks have one of their star players frustrated. Losers of 7 of their past 8 games, the Knicks find themselves in a season worst slump. The Knicks made win-now moves in the summer with the trade for Derrick Rose and signings […]

Following the New York Knicks heartbreaking 129-122 loss to the Houston Rockets during New Year’s Eve, head coach Jeff Hornacek remained hopeful it bodes well for the team’s effort going forward. “We got to have an effort like we did, all-out 48 minutes of playing hard,” he told Newsday’s Al Iannazzone. “You should come in […]

Kristaps Porzingis is enjoying a breakout sophomore season that has put the entire league on notice. The seven-foot-three Latvian unicorn has been a pleasant sight for New York Knicks fans with his unique bigman skillset that promises an exciting future for the team. But when Porzingis was forced to miss the team’s previous game against […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni is not sweating the triangle offense (or whatever is left of it) after Saturday night’s 129-122 victory over the New York Knicks. “If the triangle hit me upside the head, I wouldn’t know what it was,” D’Antoni told Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News prior to the […]

The trend of funding a charity of choice to incentivize a point of improvement or statistical category has caught on throughout the league, and New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis hasn’t fallen behind. After recording 134 blocked shots throughout his rookie season, the 7-foot-3 unicorn has pledged to donate $500 for every block to RENS, […]

New York Knicks unicorn Kristaps Porzingis realized a childhood dream by making a trip to Disneyland as part of his Hangtime segment with ESPN. The 7-foot-3 forward/center dynamo has always wanted to visit the famous theme park from a young age and finally got to go in the Cars-themed ride, the Grizzly River Run, the […]

Kristaps Porzingis was not a popular draft pick among Knicks fans, as many doubted what this player, one not too many were familiar with, could bring to the team. However, he has made his way into the hearts of basketball fans in the city of New York, as his consistent performance have given fans hope […]

Even if he stands 7-foot-3 with the ability to shoot from an extended range, Jeff Hornacek is opting to have a traditional center starting for his team rather than playing Kristaps Porzingis at the five. The New York Knicks‘ head coach recently explained why he wants Porzingis to remain as their power forward as it will not […]

Draymond Green keeps making wine out of water, taking Kristaps Porzingis‘ comments way beyond their actual purpose and using it yet again for his ever-running fuel. This time it went to work during the Golden State Warriors‘ Thursday night matchup against the New York Knicks. The lanky power forward had fallen plenty short against the Warriors […]

The New York Knicks have been searching for better talent for a number of years now. After first trading for Carmelo Anthony, they’ve been unsuccessful in recruiting star talent in free agency. New York was unable to strike gold in the LeBron James sweepstakes in 2010, the Knicks acquired Anthony and he has shouldered much […]

During his rookie year, New York Knicks‘ forward Kristaps Porzingis turned a lot of his doubters into believers with impressive play and a unique skill set. His rare combination of height with an extended shooting range made him one of the tougher matchups in all of the NBA. However, even with his strong performances, two […]

Despite a 113-111 overtime loss to the Phoenix Suns, the New York Knicks walked away from the game having tested their identity, but even more importantly, getting to see the dog in rising star Kristaps Porzingis. The 7-foot-3 power forward had exchanged heated possessions with Suns forward Marquese Chriss, until the rookie threw him to the […]

Tempers flared during Tuesday night’s game between the New York Knicks and the Phoenix Suns when rookie Marquese Chriss shoved Kristaps Porzingis to the ground and stood up looking down on him before the 7-foot-3 big man got on his feet and pushed back in retaliation. https://vine.co/v/5QnpYXWl6MX It’s the second play of the same nature […]

Kristaps Porzingis has made a lot of fans after being booed when he got drafted last year by the New York Knicks. A relative unknown joining a talented pool of players hoping to get selected by an NBA team, the 7-foot-3 Latvian international became a sensation in The Big Apple and gave the team a lot […]

At 7-foot-3 and having the ability to score in different ways, it is not hard to consider New York Knicks‘ forward Kristaps Porzingis as someone who was born to play basketball. During his rookie year, the 21-year-old Latvian international turned a lot of heads because of his impressive play and made a name for himself […]

New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis started 2016-2017 on fire, producing huge numbers night in and night out. However, his scoring has dropped recently, only averaging 11.5 points in the team’s last two games. Many wondered what the cause might be and assumed he is suffering from an injury. Recently, the 7-foot-3 Latvian international shed light to […]

Whenever people talk about who the New York Knicks‘ number one fan is, many would say it’s Spike Lee. However, there’s one family now who can rival his love for the team. Troy Corley, a Long Island native, is a huge fan of the Knicks. He also claims that his grandfather and all his uncles […]

Back in October, Adidas was able to sign one of the NBA’s rising stars to a multi-year deal as New York Knicks‘ big man Kristaps Porzingis agreed to wear and endorse the three stripes brand. On Thursday night, when the 7-foot-3 Latvian international visited the new Adidas store in midtown Manhattan together with his teammates, […]

Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan may have retired, but Kristaps Porzingis and Karl-Anthony Towns are ready to fill the voids they left behind. Both players are standout big men from the 2015 draft class, but their story starts before hitting the basketball court. Towns was a guide for Porzingis because he was new to the country, […]

Perhaps there hasn’t been a better pair of big men in a draft class since the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks’ Kristaps Porzingis finished one and two, respectively, in the Rookie of the Year race. A race which has started forging a lasting friendship. The 7-foot-3 Porzingis told the New York […]

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 […]