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NBA legend Tracy McGrady had quite a story to tell about former Toronto Raptors teammate Charles Oakley and a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey. McGrady recently went on the “All the Smoke Podcast” with Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes, and he narrated a hilarious (and kinda scary) story about how Oakley once poured a bottle […]

Tom Thibodeau is once again in line to lead an NBA franchise, this time the New York Knicks. While the former Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves head coach remains in the mix alongside some other qualified candidates, Charles Oakley believes that it is more or less Thibodeau’s job to lose at this point in the […]

New York Knicks legend Patrick Ewing was recently on the receiving end of some harsh criticism from one of his former teammates, Charles Oakley. According to Oakley, New York’s failures from the 1990’s can be blamed on Ewing for the latter’s tendency to “duck adversity.” Ewing has spoken out about the controversial statement, but has […]

There was a time when Charles Oakley was one of the most beloved figures in New York. Heck, that was a just a few months ago. Now, Oakley is sullying his reputation in The Big Apple so badly that some New York Knicks fans are beginning to side with James Dolan in Oakley’s feud with […]

Former New York Knicks forward Charles Oakley recently took a dig at Knicks legend and former teammate Patrick Ewing. According to Oakley, Ewing “ducked adversity” and was one of the main reasons why New York was not able to achieve ultimate success in the 1990s. Jeff Van Gundy, a former Knicks coach, could not help […]

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 […]

Longtime NBA journeyman John Salley recalled a story from yesteryear, as the former Detroit Pistons center was once punched by Michael Jordan’s loyal henchman and former Chicago Bulls teammate Charles Oakley. Salley, who won two titles with the Detroit Pistons at the turn of the decade (1989, 1990), joined the Bulls during the 1995-96 season […]

Honorable Mentions Willie Naulls averaged 19.3 points and 11.7 rebounds over seven seasons (1956-62) for putrid squads. Larry Johnson hit maybe the biggest shot in Madison Square Garden history, but his prime came in Charlotte. He played his final four years in New York, averaging 12.3 points and 5.5 boards per game. Harry “The Horse” […]

The New York Knicks were always there in the ’90s. They just could never get over the hump. Most people attribute the Knicks’ lack of a championship during that time period to Michael Jordan’s dominance, as the Chicago Bulls topped New York five times in the playoffs from 1991 through 1998. The Knicks did make […]

The Chicago Bulls have had several great players in every position in its proud and rich history. From the backcourt positions to the frontcourt men, the Windy City franchise never lacked star power. For this piece, we ranked the best power forwards in the history of the Bulls franchise, which began its existence all the […]

Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins is one of the toughest ballers out there during his heyday. In a recent interview, Perkins shared his list of the top five toughest players in NBA history — names that inspired his gritty playstyle. In no particular order, the toughest NBA players in Perkins list are Charles Oakley, Dennis […]

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 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 […]

Former New York Knicks forward Charles Oakley was known for being one of the toughest and most ruthless competitors in his day. Oakley was one of the foremost faces of a Knicks team that played imposing and physical defense throughout the 1990s. Naturally, he has some reservations about the modern era: from the style of […]

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 […]

Retired NBA player Charles Oakley is quite familiar with rumored New York Knicks head coach candidates Patrick Ewing and Jeff Van Gundy. The now 56-year-old former rugged enforcer, after all, were former teammates with Ewing and played under Van Gundy during his 10-year tenure with the ‘Bockers. However, Oakley refused to vouch for either of […]

New York Knicks superfan and renowned film director Spike Lee recently got into a controversial conundrum with Knicks owner James Dolan after Madison Square Garden him entry for using the wrong entrance. However, it seems like MSG had already soured on the long-time Knicks supporter even way before when he sided with Charles Oakley a […]

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, […]

As expected, former New York Knicks power forward Charles Oakley is coming to the defense of Spike Lee and ripping James Dolan and the New York 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 […]

In light of Spike Lee’s verbal dispute with authorities at Madison Square Garden earlier this week, former Knicks big man Charles Oakley is asking the NBA to address the way James Dolan runs the team. Via ESPN: “It’s got to be stopped in some kind of way,” Oakley told The Associated Press in a phone […]

Following a meltdown in his recent appearance on ESPN’s First Take, renowned director and New York Knicks superfan Spike Lee has heard from several people after being part of yet another Madison Square Garden fiasco. Lee said he’s heard from Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, longtime friend Reggie Miller, Knicks legend Charles Oakley, and even […]

Charles Oakley has appealed the dismissal of his federal court defamation and assault and battery lawsuit against New York Knicks owner James Dolan and Madison Square Garden. Oakley filed his notice of appeal to the Second Circuit just one day after his case was dismissed: NEW: Charles Oakley has appealed the dismissal of his federal […]

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 […]

New York Knicks brand consultant Steve Stoute would “love” to see Charles Oakley back at Madison Square Garden. Knicks owner James Dolan and Oakley have yet to reconcile the 2017 incident at The Garden when Oakley was escorted out of the arena while the Knicks were playing a game. During an appearance on ESPN’s First […]

Charles Oakley doesn’t believe that Patrick Ewing is the right man for the New York Knicks head coaching job. The long-time Knicks forward spoke with TMZ Sports and said that they need a different kind of coach than the Knicks legend. “Ya gotta be a different type of coach than Patrick,” Oak tells us. “I […]

The animosity between New York Knicks owner James Dolan and team legend Charles Oakley is not exactly a secret. The latest chapter in the long-standing feud may involve the NBA commissioner himself if it escalates even further, at least if Oakley gets his way. TMZ Sports caught up with the former Knick and asked him […]

NBA legend Charles Oakley believes Carmelo Anthony made a mistake requesting a trade and leaving the New York Knicks. TMZ Sports got in touch with Oakley and asked for his two cents regarding Anthony’s situation. While the 55-year-old former All-Star definitely found it curious (and embarrassing) that Dwight Howard got a contract ahead of Melo, […]

Former NBA big man Charles Oakley says it’s embarrassing Dwight Howard got signed before Carmelo Anthony. Howard signed a one-year, non-guaranteed deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. Anthony, meanwhile, is still on the open market and hasn’t played in an NBA game since November of 2018. Carmelo Anthony played in just 10 games with the Houston […]

Veteran free agent Vince Carter recently looked back on some of the most influential individuals he has come across in the league during his decorated 21-year tenure, and as it turns out, former All-Star big man Charles Oakley was one of the players that stand out in Carter’s list. Speaking to Ben Rohrbach of Yahoo […]

New York Knicks legend Charles Oakley isn’t impressed with the roster that the Knickerbockers have built this offseason. The Knicks struck out in signing top targets Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in free agency, forcing them to settle for mid-tier free agents. Bobby Portis and Julius Randle, perhaps, are their biggest acquisitions of the offseason […]

Charles Oakley knows how much the New York Knicks’ rival grew in stature this summer. The Brooklyn Nets had the best offseason in franchise history when they acquired All-Stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving two weeks ago. Both players signed four-year deals with the team, which will make them legitimate contenders in the East for […]

Charles Oakley was a quintessential New York Knicks supporter until he was kicked out of the same house that saw his hard-nosed play and rugged defensive style shoo him away in the most embarrassing of ways. It has been two years since “Oak” was kicked out of Madison Square Garden by owner Jim Dolan, an […]

Charles Oakley was not surprised to see prominent free agents like Kevin Durant and others walk to the other side of the city to sign with the Brooklyn Nets, as hopes of signing KD and partnering him with Kyrie Irving came crashing down fast during the first hours of free agency. The longtime Knicks legends […]

New York Knicks legend Charles Oakley blasted the team’s “bad” and “toxic” culture after the Knickerbockers failed to lure this summer’s top free agents. Speaking with  Kimberly Jones and John Jastremski on WFAN — as transcribed by Mark Cifat of WFAN Radio — Oakley chimed in on the Knicks’ failure to sign Kyrie Irving and […]

Former New York Knicks big man Charles Oakley wants to talk to free agents this summer about playing for the Knicks. The Knicks have cap space this offseason to sign two max contract players. They have been heavily linked to Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. Oakley says Durant should reach out to him if he’s […]

New York Knicks legend Charles Oakley recently made some pretty bold predictions about the future of the franchise. Speaking to Bill Simmons for The Ringer, Oakley dropped a bomb by giving us some insider knowledge on Amazon CEO and president Jeff Bezos potentially taking over as Knicks owner: Oak Bomb!!!!!pic.twitter.com/qJDqJ05Dch — Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) April […]