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In today’s NBA, the post-up big man is teetering on the edge of extinction. With the new age of stretch fours, and even, stretch fives, back to the basket moves are become less and less of a go-to options for 7-footers around the league. Although the landscape of the NBA is drastically changing, it’s fair […]

As the great Wayne Gretzky said, you miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take. However, New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis recently learned the hard way that not everything you take goes in either. Known to be active on his social media accounts, especially on Instagram, the 7-foot-3 Latvian international attempted to […]

After a fourth straight season of missing the playoffs, the Knicks find themselves at a crossroads. Are they rebuilding or a win-now team? After drafting the Latvian star Kristaps Porzingis with the 4th pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, the Knicks have found themselves a budding star who they can build around. However, under the […]

The New York Knicks are giving their precious unicorn Kristaps Porzingis even more reason to want out of the Big Apple. If the media statement made by Phil Jackson saying star forward Carmelo Anthony would be better off elsewhere wasn’t enough, the Knicks have now cut ties with assistant coach Josh Longstaff, one of the closest to the […]

It’s no secret that the New York Knicks are facing a lot of uncertainty after yet another disappointing season. Their front office will need to make a huge decision on Carmelo Anthony this summer and also address the frustrations of Kristaps Porzingis on the team’s direction. Phil Jackson has reportedly tried to address the latter, in […]

Even with all the uncertainties the New York Knicks are facing this summer, Jeff Hornacek made it known that he is confident Kristaps Porzingis will stay put with the team. The head coach spoke publicly for the first time since the team’s exit interviews last month, and told Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News that […]

After Kristaps Porzingis posted a cryptic tweet last week saying nothing but ‘L.A. Clippers,’ many speculated that he already decided where he wants to play next. However, his brother, Janis, has recently denied this claim, saying instead the real team the New York Knicks big man wants to play for next season. Although his team’s […]

After sending shockwaves through the basketball world because of a deleted tweet with the name of the L.A. Clippers on it, New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis is still much talked about lately as many do not believe his representative’s statement, claiming his Twitter account was hacked. One of them is Draymond Green, who knows […]

Kristaps Porzingis caused quite a stir recently when he posted a cryptic tweet that sent shockwaves around the basketball world. Despite it already being deleted now, the post with the name of the L.A. Clippers on it had many believing that he may want to play for them next season. However, the Los Angeles faithful […]

Kristaps Porzingis has been making the most out of his postseason and as any sane person would, staying as far away from the New York Knicks organization as possible. So far, in fact, that the 7-foot-3 unicorn attended Saturday’s game between FC Barcelona against Villareal at the Camp Nou in Spain. The azulgranas took a […]

For the Knicks organization and its fans, letting go of Carmelo Anthony became more possible, and acceptable, due to the rise of phenom Kristaps Porzingis. Destroying all critiques after the initial eye test, the Latvian unicorn displayed his unique combination of length and skill that instantly enamoured NBA fans everywhere. Two years after, Porzingis became […]

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 […]