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The New York Knicks made a splash at the trade deadline with the acquisition of point guard Dennis Smith Jr. However, it appears head coach David Fizdale feels he is still far from a finished product. The Knicks have relied heavily on their new additions since the All-Star break. According to Marc Berman of the […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale was absolutely beaming on Sunday night as his team defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 130-118 in Madison Square Garden, and in the process, ending the Knicks’ horrible 18-game home losing streak. However, it was also revealed shortly after that there is one thing coach Fizdale is not happy […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale commended the fan base for sticking with the team through thick and thin, something that has become commonplace for The Big Apple in the last 20 years. This 2018-19 season though, fans entered it knowing they would be likely missing the playoffs and aware of the possibility of […]

The New York Knicks are full of young players, guys who spend their nights doing what they used to do in college, but without the homework to burden them. Head coach David Fizdale has grown a little concerned about how his players spend their time, often indulging in late-night Fortnite sessions that keep them up […]

Marc Gasol did not exactly get along with David Fizdale during their time together with the Memphis Grizzlies, but on Sunday afternoon when the Grind City visited Fizdale’s New York Knicks, it was nothing but love. Marc Gasol and David Fizdale talked and hugged outside the locker room just now. pic.twitter.com/AgiliQhNmC — David Cobb (@DavidWCobb) […]

While some believe that the New York Knicks will ultimately buy out big man DeAndre Jordan after acquiring him in a blockbuster deal that sent Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks, Knicks head coach David Fizdale is indicating Jordan will be in New York for the remainder of the season: David Fizdale said he talked […]

Dennis Smith Jr. may have been in the doghouse during his final days with the Dallas Mavericks, but that doesn’t mean he will be neglected as a member of the New York Knicks. Knicks head coach David Fizdale wants his new guard to be very involved in the offense moving forward: “I want to put […]

Dennis Smith Jr. was unhappy with his role when he was with the Dallas Mavericks. He clearly wanted more opportunity, but the arrival of rookie Luka Doncic prevented that from happening. Now, he’s starting fresh with the New York Knicks, and coach David Fizdale is planning to give him what he wants. David Fizdale says […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale spoke to reporters on Friday for the first time since the franchise traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks. Fizdale said he had a great conversation with Porzingis after the trade was completed, but also admitted that he felt the 7-footer was starting to disengage from the organization. The […]

Conventional wisdom says New York Knicks coach David Fizdale would be among the biggest critics of Thursday’s shocking trade that shipped Kristaps Porzingis out the Big Apple. After all, Fizdale, in his first season roaming the Knicks’ sideline, surely took the job last summer under the assumption that Porzingis was an integral cog of the […]

New York Knicks center Enes Kanter has been the odd man out of coach David Fizdale’s rotation in recent weeks – and the fans in Madison Square Garden let him hear it once again during Wednesday’s matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. From Brian Mahoney of The Associated Press: Fans chanting "We want Kanter!" He was […]

One of the biggest factors in making a contender is building a winning culture within the organization. Just look at Saturday night’s thriller between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics, for example. The New York Knicks, however, do not have that culture right now. Not even close. However, head coach David Fizdale says that […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale has recently shed some light on the current logjam in the team’s backcourt. According to the 44-year-old coach, he intends to continue starting five-year man Emmanuel Mudiay, with sophomore stud Frank Ntilikina serving as his primary backup. David Fizdale says the plan for the second half of the […]

New York Knicks center Enes Kanter was held out of Thursday night’s game in London due to safety concerns. Prior to that, Kanter missed two games due to an illness. He’s expected to be back in the lineup for Monday’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but Knicks head coach David Fizdale is unsure if […]

On Friday, New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter took to Twitter to post a video of himself preparing to eat a massive “cheat meal,” which consisted of seven burgers. Coincidentally, Enes Kanter fell ill and was unable to play in the Knicks’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday afternoon. So, was Kanter seriously […]

The New York Knicks are not a good team. We know this. Still, that does not mean head coach David Fizdale is okay with not seeing any progress. Following the Knicks’ 121-106 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, Fizdale expressed some concern for New York’s 29th-ranked defense, saying that the players simply aren’t […]

One of the main reasons why the New York Knicks have struggled all season is because of the absence of rising star Kristaps Porzingis, who remains sidelined because of a torn MCL injury. The 7-foot-3 big man is still expected to return this season — potentially in March — and head coach David Fizdale is […]

With the New York Knicks currently set to try and snap their two-game losing streak when they face off against the Indiana Pacers tomorrow night, the team took to their practice courts today, albeit without their coach. According to Steve Popper of Newsday, coach David Fizdale was not around during the Knicks practice on Thursday. […]

When teenagers come into the NBA, they oftentimes grow a few more inches, filling out into their full body size. This happened when the Milwaukee Bucks drafted Giannis Antetokounmpo a few years back. It’s not uncommon in the slightest. For New York Knicks rookie swingman Kevin Knox, he may still be growing. And his head coach […]

To be friends with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James can be quite a benefit. For New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale, it’s a blessing. James will not be active due to his groin strain in his upcoming game against the New York Knicks. Despite this, Coach Fizdale will be using his services to speak […]

New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter is not happy about his reduced role and may want a trade, but head coach David Fizdale wants the center to know that the team values him. Fizdale, asked if he spoke 1-on-1 with Enes Kanter yet. pic.twitter.com/2uBkBkLiY3 — Steve Popper (@StevePopper) January 1, 2019 Here’s the thing […]

New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter has played a total of only 31 minutes in the past two games after recently being demoted to a bench role. The 26-year-old is clearly upset about the whole situation, and did not hold back when asked about how he felt about the move to the bench. “I […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale is determined to play second-year point guard Frank Ntilikina in a runback game against the Milwaukee Bucks after sitting the Frenchman on Christmas Day for the entire game. “I’m going to get Frank back in there tonight,” said Fizdale, according to Barbara Barker of Newsday. Ntilikina was visibly upset […]

The new wave of culture this young New York Knicks team is bringing makes use of advanced scientific findings into their everyday routine. Sleep is one of the major ones the organization has honed into, but the fad of Fortnite, the popular free-to-play video game, has proven David Fizdale’s biggest obstacle. “‘Fortnite,’ that’s my competitor right […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale has some lofty expectations on 19-year-old rookie Kevin Knox. After Kevin Knox scored 24 points in a losing effort for the Knicks against the Atlanta Hawks, David Fizdale shared that he believes the teenage sensation will develop into one of the best scorers in the league. However, the […]

The New York Knicks are clearly in a rebuilding year. Everyone and their grandmother, pet dogs, and pet fish know that. However, that does not mean they aren’t looking to improve on a daily basis. One area in which the Knicks need significant improvement is their performance in third quarters. It has not been great […]

Emmanuel Mudiay’s newfound success as the New York Knicks point guard has been more than just a welcome surprise, but one that has been the direct byproduct of making the most of his opportunity. Mudiay has put up two 30-point games in his last three games, equaling the total of 30-point outings he had during […]

Before the New York Knicks hired David Fizdale as the team’s new head coach last summer, Jeff Van Gundy was viewed as one of the front-runners to land the job. Having spent 14 seasons with the team (seven years as an assistant coach and seven as the head honcho) prior to parting ways with the […]

The New York Knicks made a great signing by turning Allonzo Trier’s two-way deal into a full-fledged NBA contract, but by doing so, they were forced to part ways with another guard, Ron Baker. The third-year guard out of Wichita State was undrafted, just like Trier, and had grown to win the hearts of the […]

New York Knicks second-year man Frank Ntilikina is slowly gaining the trust of head coach David Fizdale and might be inserted back into the line up in the coming games. Per Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic, Fizdale shared that he’ll insert the 20-year-old into the lineup more. He noted that given Ntilikina’s versatility, he can play several […]

The New York Knicks were thoroughly dismantled by the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. However, one of the more notable headlines of the night was head coach David Fizdale’s decision to bench point guard Frank Ntilikina once again. This is the third consecutive game in which Ntilikina was listed as a DNP. According to Steve […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale is looking to attract star talent for the Big Apple this offseason, but believes it needs to start from within. Marc Berman of the New York Post reports that Fizdale wants to take a “step by step” and “piece by piece” approach to turning the Knicks around for […]

New York Knicks rookie Kevin Knox feels like Saturday’s 136-134 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks helped him really grow as a player. Knox finished with a season-high 26 points and helped the Knicks rally from a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter to pick up the win. That type of performance seemed to really […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale was a happy man following his team’s big win on Saturday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. After the 136-134 victory, the 44-year-old coach fielded a couple of questions that pertained to a couple of noteworthy circumstances from the game. Sophomore guard Frank Ntilikina was handed his first DNP-CD […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale believes that Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is the best player in the NBA. The Knicks host the Bucks this afternoon at Madison Square Garden and Fizdale was asked what is he going to throw at Antetokounmpo on the defensive end to make things difficult for him. Fizdale said if […]

In light of the recent reports of pure disappointment regarding New York Knicks young guns Kevin Knox and Frank Ntilikina, head coach David Fizdale took out the claws and scratched back at critics after the two were labeled as “soft” by various talent evaluators. “I think I’ve got a 19-year-old and a 20-year-old trying to […]

The New York Knicks have surged in recent games, now boasting a three-game win streak after taking down the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night, avenging their new coach David Fizdale in the process. Fizdale spoke to the media on Tuesday, hoping they don’t get their hopes up for the recent success, tempering expectations. “You just […]

The New York Knicks managed to hand the Memphis Grizzlies a rare loss after a third-quarter stampede helped them pull off a 103-98 win. The victory makes it three straight for the Knicks, but despite coach David Fizdale asking them not to make it about him, shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. insists his teammates definitely […]

The Memphis Grizzlies fired David Fizdale in November last season and Marc Gasol reportedly played a big role in the move. David Fizdale benched Marc Gasol in the fourth quarter during a loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Gasol wasn’t happy and spoke to reporters about the situation in the post-game locker room. The two reportedly […]