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New York Knicks star RJ Barrett is working on an important aspect of his game as he set his sights on a new goal this season. Now in his third year with the Knicks, RJ Barrett wants significant changes and currently, his working on becoming a defensive threat as well. Revealing his plans after a […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau has found the perfect position for Julius Randles this season. After winning their first two games, the Knicks are looking steady with their new and improved offensive arsenal. Coach Tom Thibodeau has been urging his players to go for the three-point shot all throughout the offseason and the […]

Tom Thibodeau might be aware that in recent New York Knicks history, coaches don’t seem to always find great new innovations on their own. Sometimes things just kind of fall into their laps. Look at 2012-13, for example, probably the best Knicks season this century. Mike Woodson famously was quoted as saying “the East is […]

After one chaotic offseason, Kemba Walker made his long-anticipated debut for the New York Knicks in their season opener against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Walker did not have a vintage scoring outing against his former team; he recorded 10 points on 38 percent shooting. He did, however, have a hefty amount of on-ball responsibilities […]

After a monster performance, Knicks star Julius Randle stuns his coach, Tom Thibodeau, with an ‘impossible’ feat, scoring 35 points in New York’s opening night victory against the Boston Celtics. Madison Square Garden was rocking, as NBA fans across the globe are lucky enough to witness one of the best opening night games in quite […]

The New York Knicks shocked the basketball world last season. The Eastern Conference franchise not only reached the postseason but actually managed to secure a No. 4 seed. While the Atlanta Hawks, the fifth-seeded team in the Eastern Conference in 2021, ultimately took care of the Knicks in just five games en route to the […]

Heading into the new NBA season, New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is expecting Kemba Walker and the rest of the guys to be as natural as they can be. The Knicks finished the preseason with a flawless 4-0 record and during the said stint, a revamped New York squad hinted at what lies […]

New York Knicks veteran Derrick Rose just dished out some sound advice for his young teammates with regards to their head coach in Tom Thibodeau. The former league MVP has been under the mentorship of the fiery head coach for quite some time now and, coming into their eighth season together, Rose believes he knows […]

The New York Knicks are stacked with a wide array of backcourt talents and coach Tom Thibodeau is not shying away from letting the NBA know about it. In less than two minutes of action during the Knicks’ last preseason game, rookie shooting guard Quentin Grimes impressively hit a pair of three-pointers, hinting at what […]

RJ Barrett improved his stats significantly in 2020-21 after a rather up-and-down rookie season, and New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau couldn’t be more proud of his rising star. However, Thibs himself knows that Barrett is far from reaching his full potential, which is why he wants the young guard to develop his all-around […]

Tom Thibodeau has long had a reputation for being a stubborn coach, refusing to change with the times. In an era where ICE coverages were practically solved, Thibs forced them on his teams. Now, entering his second year with the New York Knicks, Thibodeau has enacted a surprisingly modern mandate for his players. The Knicks […]

Though it ended in a discouraging first-round series loss to the Atlanta Hawks, the New York Knicks are coming off an encouraging 2020-21 NBA season. The latter went 41-31, snatching the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, and saw Julius Randle become its franchise player. All the while, they were an elite defensive unit, finishing […]

New York Knicks guard Evan Fournier makes a bold claim about his game that Head Coach Tom Thibodeau would definitely love to hear. Basketball fans are familiar with Tom Thibodeau’s approach to coaching. He has received some flak in the past for overworking his star players during games. Nevertheless, his teams such as the Knicks […]

The New York Knicks had a grand time on Tuesday after blasting the Indiana Pacers in their preseason game, 125-104 at a rocking Madison Square Garden. Kemba Walker made his debut for the Knicks, contributing 12 points and three assists in limited minutes. The win showed the potential of the revamped Knicks roster, with an […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is hyped about the backcourt trio of Derrick Rose, Alec Burks and Immanuel Quickley. Heading into the new NBA season, the Knicks will be looking to bounce back and make it to the post-season once again. Derrick Rose and Alec Burks will intensify the backcourt but coach Tom […]

The souped-up New York Knicks will be even more of a legit contender in the Eastern Conference this season after their feel-good run the last time out. But with the new NBA season just a few weeks away, the question remains for the Knicks: Who will start at the point guard spot? Obviously, the team […]

The New York Knicks surprisingly made the postseason last year. After years of drama and tumblings inside the organization, the Knicks finally broke through. Of course, it did not end too well, since they were knocked out in five games versus the Atlanta Hawks. However, the young team led by Julius Randle still had a […]

Julius Randle has unfinished business with the New York Knicks. After an inspiring run in the regular season in their last campaign, the Knicks unraveled in the NBA Playoffs, losing to the less-heralded Atlanta Hawks in the first round. Randle played poorly in the series. The Knicks made key moves in the offseason, picking up […]

Legendary mentor Gregg Popovich has completed his five-year stint as coach of Team USA. So of course, the question now is who should succeed him. One of the names being tossed around is Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra. Obvious candidates would be Popovich’s deputies in the Tokyo Olympics, namely Steve Kerr, Lloyd Pierce, and Jay […]

If you thought Kemba Walker would get out of playing in back-to-backs for the New York Knicks, think again! At his introductory press conference on Tuesday, Walker was asked if he will play in those back-to-backs that pop up on the NBA schedule. When the newest Knicks guard hesitated and pointed at head coach Tom […]

The New York Knicks aren’t done making moves in the offseason. After their inspiring run last NBA season, the Knicks are banking on their renaissance to carry over to the next campaign. Adding All-Star point guard Kemba Walker was a solid move for the Knicks, as they quickly addressed their PG need. Now, Walker will […]

The New York Knicks are in the midst of a void-filling offseason that should be enough for them to return to the NBA playoffs next season. Now they need a new dimension to their operation, and that comes from their 2019 first-round draft pick, RJ Barrett, making the jump to stardom. Barrett has gradually improved […]

Notwithstanding the way they performed in the playoffs, Tom Thibodeau and the New York Knicks are still among the best stories of the 2020-21 NBA season. Now, the Knicks look to build on their recent success, as they plan to address some roster issues to sustain their momentum going forward. One of the items on […]

It has been a bittersweet week for the New York Knicks after getting bounced from the playoffs in a series loss against Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks. However, head coach Tom Thibodeau received the NBA 2020-2021 Coach of the Year award in his first season coaching in Madison Square Garden. 2020-21 NBA Coach of […]

The New York Knicks came into Atlanta with a tied series and are leaving with a 3-1 deficit to Trae Young and the Hawks. After a 113-96 loss to the Hawks on Sunday, Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau gave a simple, brief answer as they face elimination and head back to New York. https://twitter.com/sny_knicks/status/1399103754599907329?s=20 Thibs […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau finally pulled the plug on Elfrid Payton as the starting point guard in Game 3 against the Atlanta Hawks, inserting Derrick Rose into the starting lineup. Thibodeau technically first made the move at halftime of Game 2 when he had Rose start the second half of that victory. […]

A lot has been said about Julius Randle’s performance for the New York Knicks in the 2021 playoffs so far. Naturally, most of them are not good, with some even teasing him of choking in what could be said the biggest moment of his career. However, head coach Tom Thibodeau is not losing faith in […]

Game 3 between the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks is set to tipoff on Friday night in “The A.” After splitting the first two games of the series, Game 3 has the expectations to be every bit as thrilling as the first two contests. For the Knicks to come out on top, it’s time […]

After losing Game 1 of their first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks, the New York Knicks could sure use a boost right now. As it turns out, this could come in the form of big man Mitchell Robinson who himself recently sent out a cryptic tweet teasing a possible return. Prior to Wednesday’s Game 2 […]

The Chicago Bulls have racked up over 2,200 regular-season wins throughout its long and rich history. Add 35 playoff appearances and six championships and you have one of the best NBA franchises ever. Sure, the Bulls have had great players such as Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Artis Gilmore, Jerry Sloan, Derrick Rose, Jimmy Butler and […]

The New York Knicks lost a heartbreaker in Game 1 against the Atlanta Hawks after a Trae Young game-winning floater. Madison Square Garden was wild all game long as playoff basketball returned to the Garden. Now, ahead of Game 2, it appears head coach Tom Thibodeau could be considering some changes into the starting lineup, […]

Game 1 for the New York Knicks was supposed to have the storybook ending to a season that has basically felt like a fever dream. Even the most rabid of New Yorkers aren’t expecting a title run from their squad this season. The Knicks are as lovable as they are flawed. So, creating some iconic […]

For the first time since the 2012-13 season, the New York Knicks are in the NBA Playoffs. Beyond that, the underdog squad led by a resurgent and presumptive Most Improved Player winner Julius Randle and helmed by scrappy coach Tom Thibodeau is actually the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference after an eight-year layoff from […]

The New York Knicks stunned the basketball world by finishing as the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference. Tom Thibodeau did a masterful job in his first season as head coach of the Knicks.  Taking over a franchise that won 21 games last season, Thibodeau guided the Knicks to 41 wins with largely the […]

The New York Knicks are back in the playoffs and will have the pleasure of trying to slow down Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young. The Knicks are elite defensively and will need a team effort against Young, but head coach Tom Thibodeau is already hinting at one potential move to make life more […]

Amid the New York Knicks’ success this season, it’s understandable to lay all the praise on forward Julius Randle. He’s clearly the Knicks’ best player, leading them in almost all statistical categories, not to mention being named to his first All-Star selection. But basketball is a team sport. Even Randle has pointed this out in […]

“Let me correct you.” Four beautiful words from New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau to defend his superstar and franchise savior Julius Randle. Julius Randle didn’t have a game by any stretch of the imagination. His final line against the Los Angeles Clippers isn’t anything that would make the headlines or stoke the flames of […]

The New York Knicks are now back where they belong—in playoff contention. From being the laughing stock of the league to now being the fourth-best team in the Eastern Conference, the Knicks are surging. Who would have thought at the start of the season that they would have a better record than the defending champions […]

It’s one of the worst-kept secrets in the NBA: Tom Thibodeau likes Derrick Rose. They’re like a match made in hoops heaven. But despite this, Rose has been coming off the bench for the New York Knicks since getting acquired in a midseason trade with the Detroit Pistons. But who are we to question Thibodeau, […]