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New York KnicksKnicks fan claims MSG security confiscated his 'Ban Dolan' shirt

The New York Knicks security team at Madison Square Garden reportedly banned a T-shirt that reads “St. Patty Says Ban Dolan” across the front. While the fans who had the shirts were allowed in the stadium, the shirts themselves had to go: They took from 2 of us and a 3rd put his in his […]

New York KnicksLongtime NBA executive says James Dolan is reason free agents don't go to New York

Despite its poor showing over the past number of seasons, the New York Knicks still remain to be one of the richest franchises in the league as well as (supposedly) a prime destination for free agents. However, in recent years, the Knicks have failed to land a bona fide superstar via free agency. There are […]

New York KnicksJames Dolan confident Knicks will make the playoffs next year after 'extremely dramatic' change

The New York Knicks haven’t made the playoffs since 2013, but team owner James Dolan says things are about to change next year. During an interview on ESPN Radio on Tuesday, Dolan said that he is optimistic about the team’s free agency, even pointing out that there are already players — presumably big-name free agents […]

New York KnicksJames Dolan optimistic about free agency, says there are players who want to come to Knicks

New York Knicks owner James Dolan recently encountered yet another confrontation with an angry fan of the once heralded ball club. As a result, Dolan has returned to the spotlight for all the wrong reasons — though Dolan did quickly turn the tables a bit by making a point to mention his team’s free agent […]

New York KnicksJames Dolan admits 'he shouldn't have taken the bait' from heckling Knicks fan

The New York Knicks are often criticized for having one of the worst owners in sports, with James Dolan always at the forefront of some controversy. This time around, Dolan made a point to make an example of an angry fan who recently told the long time New York sports owner to “sell the team.” […]

New York KnicksKnicks coach David Fizdale backs 'incredibly supportive' James Dolan, says he's 'just been a delight'

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale is sticking up for the guy who writes his checks, Knicks owner James Dolan. Every single fan in New York wants Dolan to sell the team. He’s widely perceived to be the worst owner in the NBA. The Knicks have been a laughingstock under Dolan and fans are […]

New York KnicksEx-Knicks star Charles Oakley wants Adam Silver to 'step in and do something' on James Dolan's antics

New York Knicks owner James Dolan has a knack for making headlines. Unfortunately, it’s usually for all the wrong reasons. Dolan’s most recent fiasco came on Saturday. After the Knicks’ 102-94 loss at home against the Sacramento Kings, Dolan was leaving the arena. A fan shouted at Dolan, telling him to sell the team. The […]

New York KnicksThe Madison Square Garden Company issues statement after James Dolan was filmed banning a fan

The Madison Square Garden Company have released a statement following a video of New York Knicks owner James Dolan ejecting a fan out of MSG. The statement stands behind Dolan, per Bleacher Report’s Mike Chiari. “Our policy is and will continue to be that if you are disrespectful to anyone in our venues, we will ask […]

New York KnicksCharles Oakley doesn't think he will ever reconcile with Knicks owner James Dolan

Former New York Knicks big man Charles Oakley doesn’t think he will ever reconcile his relationship with Knicks owner James Dolan, according to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson. Oakley’s relationship with the Knicks and Dolan took a turn for the worse ever since the incident which took place at Madison Square Garden in February of 2017 […]

New York KnicksShould James Dolan Sell The New York Knicks?

Over the past few seasons, the New York Knicks are reminiscent of the Cleveland Indians in the movie Major League. While the talent was there, they just couldn’t play as a team. The results, they had to tear it down and build the Indians from the ground up. For the Knicks, this has been going on for 20 […]

New York KnicksPerson close to James Dolan doesn't think he'll sell Knicks 'because it keeps him relevant'

Contrary to prior speculation, a person close to New York Knicks owner James Dolan doesn’t think he’d be willing to sell the team just yet: “I don’t see him selling because it keeps him relevant,” said a person close to Dolan, according to Frank Isola of The Athletic. “It makes him matter. Maybe at some point, […]

New York KnicksMSG releases statement denying Bill Simmons' speculation that James Dolan is looking to sell Knicks

Madison Square Garden has released a statement denying claims by Bill Simmons of The Ringer suggesting New York Knicks owner James Dolan was “courting offers” to sell the team in a recent podcast, according to Steve Popper of Newsday. “The story is 100 percent false. There has been nothing. No discussions. No plans to have […]

New York KnicksJames Dolan is rumored to be 'courting offers' for Knicks

New York Knicks owner James Dolan could be gearing up to position himself to sell the franchise he’s now owned for the better part of two decades. Yes, Dolan could be soon selling the Knicks, according to Bill Simmons of The Ringer. “Multiple people told me this, who know things. James Dolan is courting offers […]

NBAKnicks owner James Dolan no longer owns the Liberty

It’s official. New York Knicks main man James Dolan no longer owns WNBA’s New York Liberty. The @nyliberty, formerly owned by James Dolan and MSG, are now owned by Brooklyn Nets’ minority owner, Joe Tsai. https://t.co/9SBqIVCwkN — The Knicks Wall (@TheKnicksWall) January 23, 2019 An investment group led by Brooklyn Nets minority owner Joseph Tsai […]

NBAKnicks' James Dolan says lack of Henrik Lundqvist type of player is hurting New York

Both the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers have had poor seasons as of late. Of course, the Knicks are a part of the NBA and the Rangers the NHL. James Dolan owns both of the teams, and he believes the Knicks aren’t winning because they don’t have a star like the Rangers […]

NBAKnicks' James Dolan is fine with Enes Kanter missing the London game

There was a recent NBA drama when New York Knicks forward/center Enes Kanter announced he would not be joining the team for their trip to London, citing concern for his safety. Kanter is an avid opponent of Turkish President Recep Erdogan, and he fears traveling overseas could put him in danger. When Knicks chairman James Dolan […]

New York KnicksReport: Knicks owner James Dolan playing his guitar after team losses was 'the last thing' players, coaches wanted to hear on plane back to NYC

New York Knicks owner James Dolan is becoming more known for his musical talents than his actual ownership of professional sports teams these days, and this latest piece of news does nothing to dissuade that. According to Ian O’Connor of ESPN, Dolan used to play his guitar on the Knicks’ team plane, even after losses. […]

New York KnicksKnicks owner James Dolan doubles down on decision to eject Charles Oakley from MSG

One of the most peculiar incidents that went down last season was when former New York Knicks forward Charles Oakley was physically removed from Madison Square Garden following an altercation with the arena’s security personnel. Speaking to Ian O’Connor of ESPN, team owner James Dolan shared his side of the story, and why he believes […]

New York KnicksJeff Van Gundy wanted Knicks head coach job, but owner James Dolan unaware of it

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 […]

New York KnicksJames Dolan hints at potential he would sell Knicks franchise

Despite missing out on the playoffs for the past six seasons, the New York Knicks are still one of the league’s most profitable teams. Recently, there have been whispers regarding team owner James Dolan opening up to the idea of selling the franchise. The 63-year-old CEO of The Madison Square Garden Company spoke with ESPN’s […]

New York KnicksKnicks owner James Dolan confirms he fired Phil Jackson over failed triangle offense

New York Knicks owner James Dolan recently shed some light on why Phil Jackson’s tenure with the Knicks ended in disaster. According to the 63-year-old business tycoon, Jackson’s famed triangle offense was what ultimately led to his firing back in 2017. In a lengthy interview with Ian O’Connor of ESPN, Dolan first described how he […]

New York KnicksKnicks owner James Dolan fined for federal trade violation

James Dolan, who serves as chief executive of the Madison Square Garden Company and owner of the New York Knicks, has been hit with a hefty fine for violating Federal Trade Commission rules, according to a report from Emily Baumgaertner of The New York Times. On Thursday, the FTC noted that Dolan failed to tell […]

New York KnicksJames Dolan reiterates he will not be selling the Knicks

A month ago, there were rumors circulating that New York Knicks owner James Dolan was already preparing to sell the franchise. However, it was the 63-year-old executive chairman and CEO himself who made it clear that no such move would materialize in the near future. Appearing in a TV interview, Dolan’s response was very straightforward […]

NBAMadison Square Garden statement says there's no plan to sell Knicks or Rangers

After a brief period of jubilation, reality came crashing down hard on New York Knicks and Rangers fans. After reports surfaced that team owner James Dolan may be preparing to sell the teams, these reports were quickly shot down. According to Ian Begley of ESPN, Madison Square Garden released a statement that read: “There are […]

NBAJames Dolan laying the ground work to sell Knicks

It appears one of the most famous franchises in sports, the New York Knicks could be getting a new owner in the near future thanks to James Dolan’s current moves. The Madison Square Garden stock prices have risen since Wednesday when team owner and CEO of the Madison Square Garden James Dolan said he is […]

NBACharles Oakley's lawyer denies editing video that shows owner James Dolan calling security

It’s a new day with the New York Knicks, with the Charles Oakley-James Dolan fight taking yet another turn. This time with Oakley’s lawyer denying that he edited a video that showed Oakley getting ejected from Madison Square Garden. On Thursday Oakley’s attorney, Douglas Wigdor released a video that appears to show Dolan motioning security […]

NBANew clip emerges showing James Dolan ordered Charles Oakley ejection

Charles Oakley has pleaded that he was innocent since he was ejected by security from Madison Square Garden and promptly arrested last year. It was an incident that didn’t help fans’ relationship with the owner of the New York Knicks. In new court papers that the New York Daily News obtained, it now appears that […]

New York KnicksDavid Fizdale encourage with brass not cutting corners

David Fizdale had his introductory press conference on Tuesday morning in front of the New York Media and was asked a lot of hard-hitting questions and gave a lot of insightful answers. Fizdale said one the things that really drew him to the Knicks was how they are approaching the rebuild. The Knicks are going through […]

NBADaryl Morey suggests James Dolan common denominator for Knicks problems

The New York Knicks have been spending the past several seasons wallowing in mediocrity. They have not made the playoffs since 2013, and during the only five times they reached the postseason since 2000, only once were they able to get out of the first round. During the recently concluded 2017-18 regular season, the Knicks […]

NBACharles Oakley still hopes to hold James Dolan accountable for MSG fiasco

A year ago, New York Knicks great Charles Oakley was hauled out of Madison Square Garden after trying to fight team owner James Dolan in the lower bowl of the arena. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERE1Ycl2Ld4 He spent the night in jail before being released the next morning. Oakley was charged with misdemeanor assault but those charges were ultimately dropped […]

NBAKnicks' owner James Dolan reportedly vetoed Carmelo Anthony buyout

In the last couple of seasons with the New York Knicks, it had become a tumultuous situation for All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony’s standing within the organization. There was no shortage of issues around the entire ordeal that made it a toxic environment. All of this had come to head during the offseason with Anthony finally […]

New York KnicksKnicks owner James Dolan named in suit against Harvey Weinstein

According to an article published on Wednesday by Daily Beast reporters Katie Zavadski and Kelly Weill, disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein and the Weinstein Company are now the subjects of a new class-action lawsuit. The suit filed in federal court accuses them of racketeering in an attempt to cover up Weinstein’s alleged serial sexual assaults […]

Los Angeles LakersRumor: James Dolan wanted Jerry West to take over for Phil Jackson

It’s been over five months since the New York Knicks fired Phil Jackson as team’s president of basketball operations. The Knicks have found Jackson’s successor in former team vice president Steve Mills, but if it were all up to team owner James Dolan, NBA legend Jerry West would be the one serving as team president […]

NBAMichael Rapaport: Knicks' Kristaps Porzingis understands 'New York mentality'

The New York Knicks have gone through some major changes over the past couple of years. The team has parted ways with Phil Jackson while also trading away the face of the franchise in Carmelo Anthony and now appear to have their superstar of the future in Kristaps Porzingis. With so many drastic changes on […]

New York KnicksBefore hiring Steve Mills, Knicks were interested in Jerry West for team president

The New York Knicks were planning on replacing one iconic NBA legend with another to run the team. According to Mitch Lawrence of Forbes, team owner James Dolan tried to shoot his shot and attempted to hire Jerry West as Phil Jackson’s successor as Knicks team president. Before Knicks named Steve Mills prez, MSG chief […]

New York KnicksKnicks news: James Dolan is furious about FS1 subway ads mocking his team

Throughout New York, there are now FS1 advertisements on subways that call for Knicks owner James Dolan to sell the team. Different reasons have been cited for the franchise to be considered “hopeless,” and it also promotes the idea of not blaming current and former players for the lack of success the team has had […]

New York KnicksKnicks news: Charles Oakley will file civil suit in relation to Madison Square Garden incident

Charles Oakley’s run-in with Madison Square Garden security may have happened back in February, but even if seven months have already passed, he is still not ready to just let it go, and is reportedly preparing to take action inside the court room. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the 53-year-old New York Knicks legend […]

New York KnicksKnicks news: Wall Street insider believes James Dolan will want to sell Knicks

Many New York Knicks fans have long been praying for the day when their unpopular owner, James Dolan, finally decides to sell the storied franchise. Could that day be getting closer to reality? As Market Watch’s Trey Williams reports, BTIG analyst Brandon Ross thinks there’s a possibility Dolan may finally consider selling his stake in […]

New York KnicksKnicks news: New York's value now pegged at $3.5 billion after Rockets, Clippers sales

In the midst of record-breaking $2-plus billion sales of the Los Angeles Clippers, and most recently the Houston Rockets, the New York Knicks remain as the most valuable franchise in the NBA. Gerry Smith of Bloomberg reports that according to Macquarie Research, the New York Knicks are now pegged at $3.5 billion following the Rockets’ […]

New York KnicksJames Dolan may sue Steve Ballmer over construction of Clippers' new arena

New York and Los Angeles have long been considered as two of the biggest markets in the NBA and they’ve always had a silent rivalry, as their cities expect nothing but the best from their teams. Now, there might be another battle that could add to their antagonism, this time involving the team owners of […]

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