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Dozens of disgruntled Madison Square Garden employees have recently met, without CEO and New York Knicks head man James Dolan, to discuss the internal memo sent out on Monday and their position on the subject, according to ESPN’s Pablo Torre. Torre shone a light on the memo the Knicks owner sent out while a bevy […]

Count Rasheed Wallace among the minority who do not think James Dolan is the problem with the New York Knicks. The former NBA big man, who spent one season with the Knicks in 2012-13, doesn’t necessarily place the blame on Dolan for the franchise’s ineptitude over the last couple of decades: “No, not really, because […]

James L. Dolan, 64, has overseen a tumultuous tenure running the New York Knicks. His two decades in charge have been defined by incompetent management, petty behavior, and losing. Despite spending goads of money on high-profile NBA figures, Dolan is a pariah at Madison Square Garden—firmly amongst the most disliked owners in sports. So how […]

The New York Knicks may be one of the most popular franchises in all of sports, bu there’s no denying that they have had a pretty terrible past few years. It seems that they have forgotten how to win, and to make matters worse, the front office does not appear to be taking the right […]

New York Knicks owner James Dolan is back to full health after testing positive for COVID-19, according to Larry Brooks of The New York Post. Dolan tests negative and has recovered from coronavirus, Post has learned. Garden CEO participating in myriad clinical trials and extends pay period for venue employees. https://t.co/MCTRUrJZGP via @nypostsports — Larry […]

For basketball fans not blessed with athletic gifts, owning an NBA franchise might just be the ultimate dream job. After all, you’ll be the one calling the shots while every major decision involving the franchise all goes through you. You get all the perks as an executive, minus the headache that comes with a GM […]

It initially seemed that New York Knicks owner James Dolan would participate in Tuesday’s scheduled telephone mediation meeting between himself and Knicks legend Charles Oakley. However, it now appears that Dolan will not have to participate in said meeting: NEW: James Dolan will not be required to participate in tomorrow’s mediation with Charles Oakley. Earlier today, […]

Despite recently testing positive for coronavirus, it is being reported that New York Knicks team owner James Dolan still intends to participate in the scheduled mediation meeting between himself and Knicks legend Charles Oakley. This is via Michael McCan of SI. Dolan’s schedule this week isn’t entirely of his choosing. As of this writing, Dolan […]

New York Knicks owner James Dolan was the latest high-profile individual in the NBA to test positive for the coronavirus. Unfortunately, this brought about cheering on social media from Knicks supporters, who have become sick of how Dolan has been running the team to the ground. There was also no shortage of jokes from fans […]

New York Knicks owner James Dolan has tested positive for the coronavirus. Dolan has been in self-isolation and is experiencing little to no symptoms. He continues to oversee business operations for the Knicks: The Madison Square Garden Company Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jim Dolan has tested positive for coronavirus. He has been in […]

New York Knicks legend Patrick Ewing has had enough of the dispute between Knicks owner James Dolan and former Knicks forward Charles Oakley. Ewing said Dolan needs to find a way to reconcile with Oakley, who he labeled as one of his best teammates ever (via Scott Thompson of SNY.tv): “Whatever is going on with […]

New York Knicks owner James Dolan is offering a nice gesture for fans of his team in light of the coronavirus pandemic, delaying the renewal process for 2020-21 season tickets. According to a report from Ian Begley of SNY, the Knicks are making this move to give their fans more time to make a decision […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will soon have their own arena following Steve Ballmer’s $400 million acquisition of the Forum in Inglewood, California from the Madison Square Garden Company on Tuesday. The MSG Company, an American sports and entertainment holding company, is founded by New York Knicks owner James Dolan. Per Marc Stein, the MSG Company […]

New York Knicks owner James Dolan and Madison Square Garden still hasn’t committed to pay arena workers amid the NBA’s suspended season, per Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News. The Utah Jazz, like the Knicks, have talked about a long-term plan to pay workers but have yet to implement it: The union had […]

Ice Cube’s BIG 3 league took a huge shot at New York Knicks owner James Dolan in its latest ad. While promoting its June 27 outdoor festival at Flushing Meadows, the BIG 3 went after the Knicks and Dolan for the way the owner and his franchise treated Charles Oakley and Spike Lee, via The […]

New York Knicks legend Charles Oakley points out that there’s something wrong with the way the Big Apple franchise is being run, but he thinks the problem isn’t limited to team owner James Dolan. Oakley was unrelenting with his criticism of his beloved team. He once again pointed out during a Knicks Fan TV podcast that […]

Amid the controversies involving the New York Knicks and owner James Dolan, veteran center Tyson Chandler shared a story about the owner’s incredible gesture for him back in 2014. Dolan has been involved in spats with Knicks fans, former players, and most recently, legendary filmmaker and diehard Knicks fan Spike Lee. These controversies have not […]

The New York Knicks appear to have spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to best deal with the recent backlash from their own fans. On Friday night, in a home game at Madison Square Garden against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Knicks tried to drown out what has become a familiar […]

Former New York Knicks power forward Charles Oakley’s wife is coming to the defense of Spike Lee and ripping James Dolan and the Knicks. To recall, Lee was told he was using the wrong entrance for Monday’s game against the Houston Rockets. The director and die-hard Knicks fan has been using the same entrance for over 20 years, […]

The New York Knicks are making headlines for all the wrong reasons — yet again, unsurprisingly. This time around, it is being reported that a group of Knicks fans were kicked out of Madison Square Garden on Wednesday for chanting “sell the team,” as New York put forth another disappointing performance against the Utah Jazz. […]

The New York Knicks ownership has been under fire by fans, media and even players over the last few years — and rightfully so. However, you can add ex-coaches to the long list of people who want Knicks owner James Dolan to sell the team. George Karl, a 26-year NBA head coaching veteran who retired […]

The New York Knicks rolled out the carpet for their new president of basketball operations Leon Rose the best way they know how — with a public relations fiasco to put yet another stain on the plenty-muddied franchise. Before the Knicks grabbed perhaps their best win of the season in a 125-123 victory over the […]

Who would’ve thought a random controversy involving the New York Knicks would blow out of proportion in a ridiculous manner? Leon Rose’s first day as president of the Knicks on Monday was encouraging: the team upset the Houston Rockets at Madison Square Garden behind a career-high 27 points from R.J. Barrett. Rose’s second day has been […]

Legendary director and longtime New York Knicks supporter Spike Lee is firing back at the statement the Knicks released in light of his dispute ahead of Monday night’s game at Madison Square Garden. Lee went on ESPN’s “First Take” Tuesday to tell his side of the story, and shortly afterward the Knicks put out a […]

ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins defended New York Knicks superfan Spike Lee after the latter came on First Take to explain his side of yet another celebrity fiasco at Madison Square Garden. The renowned film director said he felt “harassed” by Knicks owner James Dolan after he was not allowed to enter the arena once he accessed the […]

Renowned director and New York Knicks superfan Spike Lee slammed Knicks owner James Dolan after he was initially denied entrance to Madison Square Garden on Monday as his Knicks took on the red-hot Houston Rockets. Lee went on ESPN’s “First Take” to clarify what went on after a report from Marc Berman of the New […]

The New York Knicks have officially announced the hiring of CAA agent Leon Rose as their new president of basketball operations. The franchise will cut back on ceremonial proceedings, choosing not to have a press conference to introduce him. Via Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic: “We are pleased to welcome Leon to the New York […]

The highly publicized feud between former All-Star Charles Oakley and the New York Knicks appears to be moving in the right direction, with the organization extending an olive branch to Oakley after the Knicks legend lost his case in court against owner James Dolan. According to a recent write-up by Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic, Oakley’s […]

Madison Square Garden released a statement following New York Knicks owner James Dolan winning the verdict over plaintiff Charles Oakley, hoping there could be peace between the Knicks great and the franchise. Oakley sued Dolan for a 2017 incident in which he was ejected from his seat during a home game at MSG. Judge Richard […]

Editor’s note: This story has been updated along with a newer story below. A Manhattan Federal Judge rejected Charles Oakley’s lawsuit against New York Knicks owner James Dolan, stemming from an ugly incident in Madison Square Garden in which the Knicks legend was ejected from the arena, reportedly through orders of Dolan, before the former […]

Notwithstanding the New York Knicks’ miserable summer, it has been a pretty rough season for the organization up until this point. As they say, when you’re down, there’s nowhere to go but up. Then again, this is the Knicks we’re talking about here, so it comes to no surprise that this franchise is actually capable […]

New York Knicks owner James Dolan didn’t consider hiring Rich Kleiman as president of the franchise, according to Marc Berman of The New York Post. Kleiman is a life-long Knicks fans and he’s currently Kevin Durant’s manager. If owner James Dolan went with another agent/manager type in Rich Kleiman, who is partnered with Kevin Durant, […]

New York Knicks owner James Dolan has released a statement following the passing of the NBA trade deadline. The Knicks traded Marcus Morris to the Los Angeles Clippers. New York will acquire Moe Harkless and a 2020 first round pick from the Clippers. In his statement, Dolan talked about what the Knicks are going to […]

With the search for the New York Knicks’ next team president, one man that has been identified as a frontrunner to land the vacancy is Masai Ujiri of the Toronto Raptors. However, according to a recent report by team insider Ian Begley, it appears that the Knicks brass might be unwilling to match the steep […]

New York Knicks owner James Dolan reportedly wants to hire a new president by season’s end, which means a Masai Ujiri hire is looking unlikely, according to Marc Berman of The New York Post. Ujiri is still under contract with the Toronto Raptors. He becomes free to leave after the 2020-21 season. The Knicks fired […]

Some league insiders have questioned whether New York Knicks owner James Dolan is as all-in on Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri as advertised, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Dolan reportedly might not hire Ujiri due to his role in the Carmelo Anthony trade with the Denver Nuggets which took place back […]

The New York Knicks fired Steve Mills from his post as team president on Tuesday, and now, they are actively looking for a replacement. While Knicks fans may want owner James Dolan to try and pry Masai Ujiri away from the Toronto Raptors, Dolan may be thinking of going in a different direction. According to […]

With “Sell the team” chants raining in from the crowd at Madison Square Garden during the New York Knicks’ blowout loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, it’s clear that fans want the team to run in a new direction. Well, fans might get that wish as Knicks president James Dolan would reportedly be interested […]

Boston Celtics legend and ESPN NBA analyst Paul Pierce believes the New York Knicks will only improve if James Dolan sells the team. Pierce says the Knicks can get turned around by a change in ownership, citing the Los Angeles Clippers as an example of it working in the past. “I’ve been talking about this […]