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Having finished an impressive turnaround to take down the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night, New York Knicks center Enes Kanter gave actor and comedian Tracy Morgan a Thanksgiving gift to never forget — his size 16 game-worn shoes. https://twitter.com/NBA/status/933540336093351936 The Turkish big man was happy to give away his shoes after giving Knicks fans the […]

When he was still playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Enes Kanter had some memorable moments on the court whenever they took on the Golden State Warriors last season. Kanter always stood for his teammates, and was vocal about his loyalty to the franchise. Despite being part of the trade that was centered around Carmelo […]

The New York Knicks got back to their impressive ways with a dominant 107-85 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. However, if they were going to redeem last week’s 23-point loss versus the Toronto Raptors, they would need to get off to a hot start in their rematch tonight. Fortunately, center Enes […]

Given the success they’ve had so far to start the season, the New York Knicks are starting to make a lot of noise and are proving that they could contend for a playoff spot. While Kristaps Porzingis has been their undisputed leader on the court, his supporting cast are also performing well and complementing his […]

New York Knicks center Enes Kanter went from taunting a king to mocking a president. Days after going toe-to-toe with Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James in a minor physical altercation on the court and throwing some shade towards the four-time MVP’s direction during a postgame interview, Kanter took a shot at Turkish President, Recep Tayyip […]

New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter is no stranger to being a team’s bodyguard, but dealing with the likes of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James is a trait acquired from some of the best. The Turkish international learned his lesson quickly upon being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, quickly getting the notes from […]

Enes Kanter didn’t waste time barking back at LeBron James after the latter self-proclaimed himself “King of New York” after his Cleveland Cavaliers rallied from a 23-point deficit to take down the New York Knicks on Monday. “We already have a king,” said Kanter, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley. “It’s Kristaps Porzingis.” James had a […]

LeBron James caused quite a stir lately when he spoke about the New York Knicks passing up on Dennis Smith Jr. with the eighth overall pick in this year’s draft. The Cleveland Cavaliers star thinks that the Dallas Mavericks rookie is a really good player and should’ve ended up representing the Knicks instead. However, as […]

NBA referees have not had the most envious of jobs lately. They have been in the center of some controversies over some questionable calls recently, and officiating games has continued to be more difficult to call, especially given the rule changes, and how the game is played today. Even a simple toss of the ball […]

The Stache Bros. are no longer in OKC but at least they’ve kept at it on social media from time to time. Thunder center Steven Adams couldn’t help but subtweeting New York Knicks center Enes Kanter after Kanter tried to take pride in his defense, a notoriously weak area of his game. Here’s the exchange: […]

It’s always nice to have some optimism in life, but Enes Kanter’s positivism of his New York Knicks could be bordering on the quixotic. Speaking to Adam Zagoria of SNY.tv on Thursday, the Turkish big man bared his confidence about the Knickerbockers’ chances of reserving a spot in the playoffs this season. “Let me tell […]

With how hot he’s started this season, it’s no surprise that Kristaps Porzingis is receiving a lot of praise for his stellar play. From fans, coaches, and their opponents, they’ve all noticed the improvements he’s shown so far, and how he has responded to being the new franchise player of the New York Knicks. Even […]

There’s a new sheriff in town, Jack. His name is Jack, Jarrett Jack. The New York Knicks have managed to overcome an 0-3 start and various adjustment problems only to bring it back to the .500 mark with their current three-game win streak. Besides the last three heroic 30-plus-point performances by unicorn Kristaps Porzingis, all […]

New York Knicks center Enes Kanter has planned his own twist of a Halloween celebration, wrapping his own treats and making the New York City youth healthier one treat at a time. The Turkish international is hand-wrapping his own Brussels sprouts with gold-colored wrap, looking evilly similar to a Ferrero Rocher chocolate ball. https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba63BcsnGgw/ Kids […]

Coming off a career-high 38-point outing against the Denver Nuggets and a third straight win, Kristaps Porzingis is showing all the right signs of being the leader of this New York Knicks team. However, teammate Enes Kanter is ready to take it one step further. The Turkish center noted Porzingis should be part of the […]

If you think New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter looks like someone familiar, so does he. Kanter even presented pictures of a handful of famous celebrities and athletes he claims to share a resemblance with, dubbing them his long lost brothers. My long lost brothers 😂 pic.twitter.com/f3n4FzlhTw — Enes FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) October 26, 2017 […]

Veteran big man Enes Kanter is playing for his third team in seven-year of playing in the NBA. He started his career with the Utah Jazz, enjoyed the most success with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and now, he’s having a fresh start with the New York Knicks. However, Kanter has wasted little time in making […]

Through the first week of the season, Enes Kanter has engrained himself in a prominent role with the New York Knicks. All of this has put head coach Jeff Hornacek in a tough position at center as he told Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News that Kanter’s presence has made it difficult to […]

As fitting as it could get, the teams that were involved in one of the biggest trades in the offseason faced off against each other in their season opener. With the Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the New York Knicks on Thursday, it gave the home fans a chance to see their former player, wearing his […]

Thursday night’s game between the New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder will provide an opportunity for several players to play against their former teammates. One of which is veteran big man Enes Kanter, who had spent the last 2 1/2 seasons with the Thunder before being moved to the Knicks as part of the […]

Joakim Noah has taken newcomer Enes Kanter under his wing, despite being actively in the competition for minutes and a starting spot at center. Kanter has been known as an offensive force, but lacking on the defensive side of the ball, so he’s been taking all the tips possible from the 2014 Defensive Player of […]

Earlier this week, the NBA announced the decision to change the format of the 2018 All-Star Game in Los Angeles by allowing two captains from the voted-in players to select the rosters. All of this chatter has seemingly got New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter thinking about a possible scenario that he believes should happen, according […]

The offseason provided veteran big man Enes Kanter an opportunity to refocus his attention toward his physical conditioning as he got in better shape by losing a significant amount of weight. During a recent interview with Marc Berman of the New York Post, Kanter voiced that already feels the benefits of the weight loss ahead […]

Veteran big man Enes Kanter was one of the many players on the move this past offseason as he was traded to the New York Knicks as part of the deal that landed All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ahead of his first campaign with the Knicks, Kanter told Marc Berman of […]

New York Knicks addition Enes Kanter is one of the four players fighting for the starting center job, and after only a few days of training camp and one preseason game, he seems to have impressed his new coach, Jeff Hornacek. “The game has slowed down for him — I think he’s become better defensively […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert couldn’t help but make fun of his former teammate Enes Kanter, who has been known to be a fair-weather player during his stint in the league. Kanter, now a member of the New York Knicks after the trade that sent Carmelo Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder, was basking in […]

The silent protests in the NFL have been making a lot of headlines as of late. Taking a knee during the singing of the national anthem has been the most popular choice for athletes who want to make a stand against different social issues the country is currently facing. With the NBA preseason already underway, […]

In the last 2 1/2 years with the Oklahoma City Thunder, veteran big man Enes Kanter developed a strong bond with All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook. Following the trade to the New York Knicks over the weekend, Kanter has a few keywords of advice from Westbrook that he’s set to impart on the next venture of his NBA […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder may have successfully traded for Carmelo Anthony during the weekend to form their own version of a “Big 3,” but they had to part ways with one of their crowd favorites, Enes Kanter. The Turkish international has been well-loved in the city, for being outspoken about his desire to represent them. […]

Following 2 1/2 seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder, veteran big man Enes Kanter now finds himself in a new venture with the New York Knicks after being part of the Carmelo Anthony trade. During the Knicks’ Media Day on Monday morning, Kanter revealed how he found out about the blockbuster trade. https://twitter.com/SInow/status/912356835340029952 The fact […]

After several years of drama and mediocre basketball, the New York Knicks finally seem to be on a path set for building for the future. The Knicks traded star small forward Carmelo Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott, and a 2018 second-round pick. With Anthony gone, New York […]

One of the key blockbuster trades of the offseason came right before its end on Saturday morning’s swap between the New York Knicks and the Oklahoma City Thunder. By acquiring a perennial scorer in Carmelo Anthony, the Thunder gave up sixth man Enes Kanter, one half of the ‘Stache Bros duo that was a hit with […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum knows better than most fans that the NBA is run by cold-hearted front offices which will not hesitate to put business above players’ feelings. In addition, NBA executives don’t also have very good timing. McCollum succinctly puts that into perspective in a tweet he sent out after the […]

Just days after being a hero to Oklahoma City Thunder fans for clapping back at Kevin Durant, Enes Kanter was traded to the New York Knicks as part of the package for Carmelo Anthony. Kanter’s departure means the end of the ‘Stache Brothers. Jacob Davis was a witness to the sad goodbye between Kanter and […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder put the finishing touches on a huge offseason on Saturday morning with the acquisition of All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony. The move saw the Thunder send away a package of assets headlined by veteran big man Enes Kanter to the New York Knicks. According to Brett Dawson of The Oklahoman, Kanter revealed […]

During the offseason, numerous players played pickup basketball together including Carmelo Anthony and Enes Kanter. With the New York Knicks trading Anthony for Kanter, Doug McDermott, and a 2018 second round draft pick from the Chicago Bulls, it has created an ironic storyline. Kanter reveals he was actually trying to recruit the 10-time All-Star to […]

After an entire offseason of Carmelo Anthony trade rumors, the New York Knicks ultimately traded him to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott, and a 2018 second round draft pick. Anthony, who was only willing to waive his no-trade clause for the Houston Rockets, recently expanded his list of destinations to the […]

If you somehow haven’t heard today, Carmelo Anthony has been traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder for forwards Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott and a second-round pick. Enes Kanter was always vocal about his pride and passion for OKC, but he understands the circumstances that put him on a plane to play in the Big Apple. At […]

The New York Knicks have agreed to trade star forward Carmelo Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for forwards Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott and a second-round pick, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal is expected to be completed Monday, with Anthony expected to waive his no-trade clause and $8.1 million trade kicker […]