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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, […]

If there’s one feel-good story in this very perplexing NBA season, it’s the New York Knicks. They were barely considered a playoff team coming into the season let alone a top-four team in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks have been absolutely special this season, thanks to the rise of all-star Julius Randle and the culture […]

The NBA gave out its two coaches of the month for April, and New York Knicks All-Star forward Julius Randle is not pleased with the results. The accolade for the Eastern Conference was awarded to Scott Brooks, who—along with Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal—helped lead the Washington Wizards (30-35) to a 12-5 record in April […]

The New York Knicks and Julius Randle have rightfully raised eyebrows this season for their stellar play. One particular statistic reveals that the Knicks are almost unbeatable when they’re up by a huge margin. Per Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic, the Knicks hold an eye-popping 20-1 record when they’re able to mount a 16-point lead, […]

The success of the New York Knicks this season has been thanks in large part to the tremendous play of All-Star forward Julius Randle. As it turns out, however, Randle’s rise to fame has led to the loss of opportunities for two of New York’s young studs in Frank Ntilikina and Kevin Knox. Ntilikina and […]

Prior to making the move to the Phoenix Suns in the offseason, Chris Paul was also linked to a number of other teams in the NBA. This included the New York Knicks, who at that time, were looking to upgrade their squad for the upcoming campaign. Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau recently opened up about […]

New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose has a lot of history with head coach Tom Thibodeau, going back to their days together with the Chicago Bulls. Thibodeau also coached Rose on the Minnesota Timberwolves, so this is the third time they’ve linked up in the NBA. Rose has been through a lot in his […]

For a head coach as renowned as Tom Thibodeau, the reaction that greeted his hiring as lead man for the New York Knicks was anything but jubilant. While there remained some optimism among the fanbase that the former coach of the year would be able to lift the franchise back into relevance, Thibs’ reluctance towards […]

In recent news, Mark Cuban and Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks criticized the NBA’s play-in game for the postseason this year. Cuban was later on record for clarifying his reasoning, blaming the COVID protocols as his justification for not accepting the play-in game. He went as far as to say, “In a normal year […]

Lonzo Ball is set to be one of the headline free agents of the 2021 NBA offseason. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks are projected to have around $50 million in cap space: Ball is New York’s best offseason bet. Ball’s second season with the New Orleans Pelicans has seen him do what he has done […]

New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau foretold their defeat at the hands of his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. The Knicks lost 102-101 after a fourth quarter run from the Timberwolves erased a double-digit lead.  Thibodeau was conscious of the talent possessed by the Timberwolves when he talked to reporters before the game […]

Obi Toppin has struggled to find a consistent role for the New York Knicks in his rookie season and he could be headed toward the bench soon. With the Knicks looking to put together a rotation that secures them a spot in the playoffs, Tom Thibodeau is hinting at benching Toppin. “We’ll see how it […]

The New York Knicks sit at 21-22 as the NBA trade deadline rapidly approaches. While the record isn’t going to wow many, it’s still a mark that has exceeded the expectations that many had for Tom Thibodeau’s club entering the season. Not many pegged the Knicks as a team that would be in the mix […]

New York Knicks head coach Tim Thibodeau is not one to dwell on losses and quickly moves on to the next one. However, he recently admitted that their latest loss to the Philadelphia 76ers after a Julius Randle foul call is still a tough pill to swallow. After all, it wasn’t the first time this […]

The New York Knicks have been pegged as potential buyers as the trade deadline approaches. Victor Oladipo and Lonzo Ball are a couple of big names that have been linked to a move to The Big Apple prior to March 25th and at this point, Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau has decided to address the […]

The New York Knicks have exceeded expectations this season as they sit comfortably among the likely playoff-bound teams. After all the down years the Knicks had endured, this is a welcoming sight for one of the NBA’s most iconic franchises.  Head coach Tom Thibodeau is one of the reasons why the Knicks are playing so […]

Man, look at these New York Knicks. The MSG squad continues a terrific NBA season, piling on the wins. On Thursday, the Knicks were able to escape with a slim 94-93 win over the Orlando Magic to give first-year coach Tom Thibodeau another impressive W. The 63-year-old tactician has helped transformed the Knicks into a […]

Mitchell Robinson could soon be returning to the court, as New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau said he has been cleared to practice. Tom Thibodeau said Mitchell Robinson has progressed to being cleared for practice. He’ll be able to take contact in practice. That’s the next step to clear before for Robinson’s return to […]

It has been quite the surprising year so far for the New York Knicks in the first year of the Tom Thibodeau era. The Knicks are a surprising 20-20 and currently in 7th place in the Eastern Conference. For a reference point, the Knicks total over / under for wins this year was set at […]

New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose has one of the most interesting narratives in all of sports. After seemingly falling off the radar after a series of injuries, Rose has successfully come back as a trusted veteran guard in the NBA. In a recent revelation, Rose pointed out that his first stint with the Knicks […]

The New York Knicks were not really sold on drafting Immanuel Quickley in the 2020 NBA Draft. But a certain executive passionately pushed for the team to pick the talented guard, even to the point of quarreling with his colleagues. Per Yaron Weitzman of the New York Post, Knicks executive vice president and senior adviser […]

Tom Thibodeau’s love affair with longtime NBA vets is a tale as old as time. Maybe even as old as the guys he typically signs. And yet, the first-year New York Knicks coach has his Knicks well in the hunt for a 2021 NBA playoff berth, thanks to a strong 19-18 start in the first half […]

The New York Knicks are a robust 19-18 on the season after defeating the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night with Julius Randle making his first All-Star game. Much of the team’s turnaround has been due to the presence of coaching stalwart Tom Thibodeau. However, Thibs will not be taking part in the All-Star festivities, and […]

The New York Knicks suffered a disappointing loss against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night, 119-93, and so head coach Tom Thibodeau didn’t mince his words as he gave a blunt statement about the defeat. “You get what you deserve,” the Knicks coach said, per Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic. “Obviously we didn’t play […]

The New York Knicks have managed to continue their momentum even after starting center Mitchell Robinson broke his right hand two weeks ago. With veteran big man Taj Gibson also nursing a sprained ankle, the Knicks are a bit shorthanded in their frontcourt rotation. Amid the Knicks’ health issues, backup big man Nerlens Noel has […]

The New York Knicks’ incredible season continues. On Sunday, the Knicks took a trip to Motor City and stomped all over the Detroit Pistons, 109-90 for their seventh win in nine outings. They are now over .500 with an impressive 18-17 record. Though the Knicks have been on a roll, coach Tom Thibodeau wants more […]

The New York Knicks seem to be a team that could be buyers ahead of the NBA trade deadline and there’s one All-Star option the team could consider. Among the players the Knicks could inquire about, Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News reported that Tom Thibodeau would be ‘open’ to reuniting with Karl-Anthony […]

Recent reports state that New York Knicks executive vice president William Wesley is “kind of nudging” Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal and his camp about asking for a trade to New York. That sounds nice and all, but the Knicks are actually better off retaining their assets and pursuing Victor Oladipo in NBA free agency. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have gone full circle in the worst possible way. On Sunday, the organization chose to fire three-year head coach Ryan Saunders after Saunders and the Wolves lost 103-99 to the New York Knicks. The Knicks, coincidentally, is currently being coached by Tom Thibodeau who Saunders replaced back in 2019. That’s got to […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is adamant on keeping Frank Ntilikina with the team. Amid talks of sending the fourth-year guard to the G League for him to develop his game and get more playing time, Thibs said that that’s not an option–at least right now. “No, not yet,” Thibodoeau said after being […]

When a player is performing at the level that Julius Randle is for the New York Knicks this season, you don’t trade him. Instead, you build with him. Julius Randle has been extraordinary. Averaging 23.2 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game while shooting 48.0 percent from the field, 40.7 percent from 3-point range, […]