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New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale is loving his new job. He has a lot of love for his players, too, with the 44-year-old coach recently claiming that Knicks big man Enes Kanter could be in the running for this season’s Sixth Man of the Year award. Following Kanter’s monster game on Monday night […]

Enes Kanter of the New York Knicks recorded a 20/20 game as a reserve, joining only two players in the last 20 years who achieved a similar feat. Kanter joins Kevin Love and Hassan Whiteside as the only players to record a 20/20 game off the bench. Enes Kanter becomes just the third player with […]

After starting at the center spot in the last three games for the New York Knicks, rookie big man Mitchell Robinson might have just won the role permanently over veteran Enes Kanter. Robinson got his first start for the team in their match with the Golden State Warriors last week, with Knicks head coach David […]

New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter is known for being hilarious on social media, a tenacious rebounder, and a  loyal teammate. For those that follow Kanter on Twitter know how entertaining he can be. He loves wrestling and is a devout humanitarian. So what else is Kanter known for? Which @nyknicks player would you […]

Former teammates Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors and Enes Kanter of the New York Knicks threw words at each other. Fortunately, it was broken up before it could go out of hand. Check out the clip below as posted by Knicks Film School featuring Kanter and Durant jawing at each other: https://twitter.com/KnickFilmSchool/status/1055978033318977536 As […]

New York Knicks center Enes Kanter has been absolutely everything the team could hope for this season, so it’s no wonder why he was surprised when he found out that he would be starting off the bench for the Knicks against the Golden State Warriors. The 26-year-old big man has averaged 16.8 points, 10.88 rebounds […]

Enes Kanter and Emmanuel Mudiay of the New York Knicks both offered different opinions on the NBA’s new G League policy, which would allow top high school prospects to ink $125,000 contracts. Kanter shared how he turned down a lucrative offer in Turkey — his home country — to play for Kentucky.  However, as it […]

The New York Knicks managed to claw their way back from a hole they had dug for themselves early, beating the Atlanta Hawks with a final score of 126-107. It was an uplifting start to the Knicks’ season that Enes Kanter was still pumping adrenaline well after the final buzzer. While Tim Hardaway Jr. and […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale had some high praise for starting center Enes Kanter, who had his first full season as a starter under former coach Jeff Hornacek in 2017-18. Kanter responded with a solid double-double for the season with 14.1 points and 11 rebounds per game while registering career-highs in field goal […]

Enes Kanter has become one of the most entertaining players in the NBA, especially when it comes to off-the-court quotes and actions. He has taken on multiple stars and tried to recruit LeBron James to the New York Knicks. Now, he is happily embracing the role of mentor. According to a report from SNY, Kanter […]

Of all the quotes, excerpts, and moments that were said and heard throughout NBA media day, arguably the most meme-worthy (aside from Kawhi Leonard’s laugh) may have come from Enes Kanter of the New York Knicks. The Knicks center was asked about his team’s chances of making the playoffs, and here is what he had […]

New York Knicks center Enes Kanter has been at odds with the Turkish government for quite some time. Kanter, a native of Turkey, has criticized the country’s current regime several times, and in fact, he’s becoming an advocate of sorts for the removal of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Kanter, now 26 years of age, has […]

Being one of the most outspoken individuals in the league, New York Knicks stud Enes Kanter has had his fair share of backlash through the years. So much so, that his recent involvement in political issues stemming from his former home country of Turkey (Kanter recently had his citizenship revoked) has led to a slew […]

New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter is one of the most controversial figures off the court. Aside from his comical reputation as the league’s resident troll, the 26-year-old is actually quite a relevant political personality in his former home nation of Turkey. After some highly-publicized squabbles with the Turkish government and its leaders, Kanter’s […]

The NBA world is in a frenzy after news broke that Jimmy Butler wants a trade out of Minnesota, and that world includes Knicks big man Enes Kanter. The Timberwolves star has three teams he’d be willing to sign an extension with: the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers, and Brooklyn Nets. Now that it’s […]

Enes Kanter and Spencer Dinwiddie found the time to set aside their differences and come together for a good cause. The New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets have a simmering rivalry on social media, mainly due to Kanter and Dinwiddie’s trash talking. But they didn’t let their previous spats get in the way of supporting […]

Enes Kanter is entering his second season with the New York Knicks this year, but he already wants to stay long term. Along with Doug McDermott and a 2018 second-round pick, Kanter was traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Knicks for Carmelo Anthony in September of last year. The big man revealed that […]

The New York Knicks are hoping to make a big splash in 2019, and center Enes Kanter is already starting his recruitment of Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant, who played with the Turkish big man on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Kanter was on SiriusXM Radio talking about the desire to get KD to The […]

It has become commonplace for NBA players to react to their video game ratings as soon as they come out. Usually, the reactions are ones of disbelief. Sometimes, they think the rating is fair. New York Knicks center Enes Kanter had a mixture of the two when his NBA 2K and NBA Live ratings were […]

The NBA’s resident troll is at it again. New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter has taken another victim, and this time around, it’s renowned NBA insider Shams Charania. In a recent video posted on his Twitter account, Kanter used the basketball reporter to send a message. The 6-foot-11 center warned that this is what […]

New York Knicks power forward Enes Kanter is embracing his head coach David Fizdale’s system ahead of the new NBA season. Fizdale was appointed by the Knicks this offseason as the organization said goodbye to Jeff Hornacek, and Kanter believes the Knicks roster is already buying into what he’s implementing so far via Chris Iseman of […]

New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter has established himself as one of the most prominent figures of the summer. This time around, Kanter shared a video of his unofficial inauguration of rookie teammate Kevin Knox. The one-minute clip shared by Kanter himself via Twitter starts with the 6-foot-11 center excitedly entering a private function […]

Name it, New York Knicks center Enes Kanter surely has something to say about it, especially if it has anything to do with his image. Kanter was obviously not pleased with the rating he got from NBA 2K19, as he only received a 79 grade. In his eyes, he’s a way better player than what […]

The offseason is not yet over and so is the New York Knicks’ Enes Kanter and his jab antics. His latest victim: the Milwaukee Bucks. In an interview with Royce Young of ESPN, Kanter was asked about a wide range of things including his beef with LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers, how the […]

Former Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter duked it out with the team’s new addition, Nerlens Noel, during a back-and-forth exchange of highlight reels of one-on-one at LifeTime Athletic with NBA trainer Chris Brickley. Enes captioned his “Summer Time Work!” showing a plethora of moves off the dribble and thunderous dunks that were much more […]

Enes Kanter has enjoyed his social media offseason frenzy, perhaps more so than any other NBA player, but even his fun-loving ways could take a wrong turn. The New York Knicks center knows his antics could at times cross the line, like the time he tweeted a photoshopped picture of Adam Silver in a Golden […]

While most NBA players are happy to put up their own highlight reels (see: Dwyane Wade’s pre-retirement crisis), some are rather unfazed by their failures. New York Knicks center Enes Kanter has never taken himself (or defense) too seriously, but this clip is just a short demonstration that he isn’t shy of admitting his failures. […]

The dominance of the Western Conference has never been more evident than in today’s NBA game, as a cluster of stars now calls it their home. New York Knicks center Enes Kanter has noticed just how devoid of superstar talent the East is at this point, recently comparing it to AAU teams. The Knicks big […]

Very few come close to New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter when it comes to being the biggest troll in the NBA. Although he does tend to go overboard at times, Kanter claims that he actually has the backing of his peers. According to the 6-foot-11 center, fellow NBA players are not only unoffended […]

New York Knicks forward Enes Kanter is in a precarious situation after making an enemy in Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who issued a warrant for his arrest. Only a year ago, Kanter was stopped at a Romanian airport, unable to board his flight due to restrictions in his passport, which were later lifted, allowing his […]

New York Knicks center Enes Kanter has shed some light on the confusion that was brought about by the cryptic tweet he posted prior to making his decision to opt into the final year of his deal with the Knicks. The 26-year-old claims that it was nothing more than a purposeful prank that was born […]

Enes Kanter of the New York Knicks has once again taken a shot at former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Kevin Durant. The 6-foot-11 big man recently sat down with Royce Young of ESPN and shared why he thinks the Golden State Warriors star will never get the respect that he demands. Kanter started off by […]

New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter is not one to keep his feelings to himself. This time around, the 26-year-old spoke bluntly about how he believes the Golden State Warriors destroyed the landscape of the league. When asked by Royce Young of ESPN about his opinion on the Warriors, Kanter started off by making […]

New York Knicks center Enes Kanter endeared himself even more to the fan base by facing LeBron James last season, taking part in a short-lived beef with the self-professed King of New York. The Turkish international explained to ESPN’s Royce Young what got this beef started, one that got started even before the day he […]

The United States has once again been rocked by a tragic mass shooting, with the latest incident occurring in Jacksonville, Florida on Sunday. The NBA is in mourning with the rest of the nation, and some players have taken to Twitter to share their grief. The shooting took place during a Madden 2019 tournament. One […]

The cross-town rivalry between the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets is, perhaps, one of the most intense in the entire league. Knicks big man Enes Kanter has taken it to a whole new level by literally bringing the fight to the Nets’ doorstep. Kanter once again proved he is in the upper echelon […]

It’s safe to say that New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter is not happy about persisting rumors that Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Jimmy Butler wants in on the LeBron James parade. 🤬https://t.co/6QoW0NOURV — Enes FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) August 24, 2018 Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus reported that the four-time NBA All-Star is open to joining the Los Angeles […]

The New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets are developing a crosstown rivalry. Enes Kanter and Spencer Dinwiddie are leading the charge for their teams and they continued the trash talk on Thursday. Kanter posted a photo of himself standing in front of a Brooklyn Nets logo on double doors in the Barclays Center while giving […]

Being one of the biggest social media trolls in the league, Enes Kanter refused to pass up an opportunity to roast former teammate Kevin Durant. The Golden State Warriors’ reigning back-to-back Finals MVP winner saw the New York Knicks center’s antics on social media, and was definitely not happy about it. In a clip shared […]