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New York Knicks rookie point guard Frank Ntilikina is not happy with head coach Jeff Hornacek’s reasoning behind playing him limited minutes. Lately, Hornacek has opted to keep Ntilikina off the floor for long stretches when the opponent features bigger and stronger guards, such as Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers or Nicolas Batum of the […]

The New York Knicks are having a rocky NBA season so far and there seems to be no turn around in the next few weeks before the end of the NBA regular season. With the Knicks losing nine in a row, head coach Jeff Hornacek stepped in for some advice and warned his players of […]

Since the Kristaps Porzingis injury, the New York Knicks have been playing some really bad basketball. They currently have lost five games straight and have a record of 24-41 which puts them in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. They have moved to play their younger players including shutting down Jarret Jack for the rest […]

New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek has only 17 more games to make a good case on why this new front office regime should keep him at the helm of this team by next season. Despite the loss of Kristaps Porzingis to an ACL tear and all the new changes in the rotation, the […]

The New York Knicks have lost 13 of their last 14 games, as Damian Lillard lit up their young backcourt for 37 points on 10-of-18 shooting and an incandescent 8-for-11 from deep. With their only win coming right after the All-Star break against the Orlando Magic, head coach Jeff Hornacek has been shuffling the pieces, […]

Damian Lillard has put himself among the elite group of players playing at an MVP level in this last stretch of the season, catapulting his Portland Trail Blazers team from the bottom of the playoff picture into the third seed, thanks to an eight-game win streak after dispatching the visiting New York Knicks 111-87. Lillard […]

The New York Knicks are on the outside of the Eastern Conference playoff picture, and things are getting worse. Even with the Knicks’ pronounced struggles so far this season, head coach Jeff Hornacek does not seem worried at all about his job status, per Marc Berman of the New York Post. However, with just one […]

The New York Knicks were able to rally late and give the Sacramento Kings a run for their money during Sunday night’s road game, but it didn’t prove enough, as the Kings managed to hold on for a 102-99 win. Head coach Jeff Hornacek had made a change at the All-Star break in hopes to […]

It’s no secret that the New York Knicks are currently struggling and that their season has not gone according to plan. Losing 11 of their last 12 outings, they have had very few reasons to cheer about, and will likely be headed to the lottery once again. That may be the case, but Jeff Hornacek […]

New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek was so irate after their loss to the L.A. Clippers on Friday that he is actually thinking of changing the starting lineup with just about 20 games less in the season, per Marc Berman of the New York Post. The Knicks had a slim lead heading into halftime of […]

When it comes to New York Knicks newly-acquired point guard Emmanuel Mudiay, head coach Jeff Hornacek has a long-term plan in place for the 21-year old. According to a tweet on Wednesday afternoon from Ian Begley of the New York Post, Hornacek thinks that the sky is the limit for Mudiay with the Knicks. “I […]

As the New York Knicks have gone full-throttle in their efforts to grow through their youth, head coach Jeff Hornacek is hoping rookie Frank Ntilikina can get stronger this summer through a more rigorous strength and conditioning program. “With Frank, it’s just strength,” Hornacek said before the Knicks lost to the Warriors on Monday, according […]

Joakim Noah is still in exile after getting into a skirmish with New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek at a team practice on Jan. 24. In fact, Noah may never wear a Knicks uniform again, according to several reports. Now, with the NBA season in its second half, teams around the league are monitoring […]

The situation revolving around New York Knicks center Joakim Noah continues to get stranger by the day. It does not seem like he will even be allowed around the team for its 25 games remaining in the 2017-18 NBA season. However, according to tweets today from NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks of ESPN, the […]

The New York Knicks aren’t playing for much after star forward Kristaps Porzingis was sidelined for the remainder of the season with a torn left ACL, but coach Jeff Hornacek will try to salvage what’s left of the 2017-18 campaign by giving his young guys some run. Hornacek warned there would be some changes made […]

Joakim Noah has been estranged from the New York Knicks since the beginning of the season. Noah hardly ever got off the bench prior to an altercation with head coach Jeff Hornacek last month. According to Knicks reporter for ESPN, Ian Bagley, Hornacek commented on Noah’s future with the team. “’We’ve moved on. I think […]

Joakim Noah was part of a lot of headlines earlier this month when it was reported that he will not be on the floor for the New York Knicks until further notice. The development stemmed from an altercation he and Jeff Hornacek had. A new side to the story has now emerged though, with the […]

With this season all but lost for the New York Knicks Knicks, it appears that they want to go younger and get more playing time for the guys that are a part of their future. That could mean a bigger role for Frank Ntilikina who the Knicks hope will be a big part of the […]

The trade deadline has come and gone, and Joakim Noah is still a New York Knick, even though you shouldn’t expect to see him around the team anytime soon. Steve Popper of The Record has all the details: Knicks GM Scott Perry said with no trade made for Joakim Noah there is still no plan […]

Just like what we had witnessed in years past, it’s been a season of mediocrity for the New York Knicks. Yet again, fans are in the mood of putting bags over their heads. At least, however, this year is unlike the ones before, where they had stars and known veterans were in town, but still […]

When it comes to the New York Knicks, things really have not gone their way lately and there hasn’t been much for the team and its fans to smile about. That notion became even more of a nightmare scenario last night when All-Star power forward Kristaps Porzingis tore his left ACL against the Milwaukee Bucks. […]

The New York Knicks are in a state of flux after their third straight loss on Sunday to the lowly Atlanta Hawks. However, head coach Jeff Hornacek has been pleased with the play of point guard Jarrett Jack. Although the Knicks’ performance has been ugly as of late, Hornacek praised Jack’s ability to orchestrate the offense since […]

As the New York Knicks continue to fall further out of the Eastern Conference playoff race, the question as to why rookie point guard Frank Ntilikina hasn’t gotten to start a game yet in head coach Jeff Hornacek’s lineup becomes a hotter topic by the day. On Monday afternoon, Knicks beat reporter Ian Begley of […]

There has been zero connection between Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford and Phoenix Suns rising star Devin Booker, but the former just gave the young guard a nice compliment. Hornets insider Rick Bonnell tweeted out the remark over the weekend: https://twitter.com/rick_bonnell/status/960222529221664769 Jeff Hornacek, as you may know, played 15 strong seasons in the NBA. […]

Joakim Noah has grown disgruntled within the New York Knicks organization, reportedly taking a leave of absence after Tuesday’s game against the Golden State Warriors. Amid the recent news of his blow-up with head coach Jeff Hornacek, sources told USA TODAY Sports’ Sam Amick that Noah’s issue was rooted in a promise that never came […]

Joakim Noah’s time with the New York Knicks organization has not been what former team president Phil Jackson envisioned when the 2014 Defensive Player of the Year signed with his hometown team. In fact, it has been the complete opposite. Noah has faced injuries, a reduced role, a 20-game suspension for using banned substances, and […]

Following a verbal spat during practice between New York Knicks center Joakim Noah and coach Jeff Hornacek, the organization is looking to part ways with the estranged center, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. Hornacek did not answer questions regarding Noah’s leave for “personal reasons,” but said he might return at some point during […]

The New York Knicks were hoping to carry over their momentum from a clutch win on Friday night into the Staples Center during their matchup with the depleted Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Unfortunately, they were unable to slow down the fast-paced Lakers team and were blown out 127-107. Los Angeles is well-known for their youth movement and […]

The New York Knicks are having a difficult season, and many believe head coach Jeff Hornacek should pay the price for that with his job. But Hornacek believes the loss are not because of his coaching, but because of the team’s youth. He also stressed the front office has his back, per Stefan Bondy of the […]

The New York Knicks are on their way to another losing season if they don’t turn things around by season’s end. Head coach Jeff Hornacek, however, doesn’t have all the pieces he needs to compete. Despite this, Hornacek may not be in the coaching seat for long as the Knicks are reportedly interested in hiring […]

The New York Knicks just lost to a Memphis Grizzlies team that was without Marc Gasol, Mike Conley, and Chandler Parsons. But despite a late technical on Courtney Lee, Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek is not blaming the officiating for the loss. He is blaming the poor play from his wards, according to an article by […]

Enes Kanter has proven himself to be a serviceable big man for the Knicks. He is currently averaging 13.4 points, 10 rebounds, and 1.3 assists. Many have started seeing how Kanter can affect the game if given ample playing time, but recently, Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek has been reducing his minutes on the court. […]

Earlier in the season, many fans have been hyped up by the rise of the New York Knicks as the team hovered over the .500 mark. But the Knicks current record is 19-24, a .442 win percentage. It seems that the Knicks are having trouble closing out games, especially in the second half. This is […]

New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek has seen the sharp decline in his team’s offense, and he’s not happy about it. Over the last 15 games, the Knicks rank 27th in offensive efficiency, per Ian Begley of ESPN. There are 30 teams in the NBA. It’s safe to say third from the bottom is […]

Change may be coming to New York, especially after head coach Jeff Hornacek made recent comments about the Knicks’ minute distribution. Hornacek intends on playing large centers against teams that use small-lineups. According to Ian Begley of ESPN, this might equate to more playing time for Willy Hernangomez. Jeff Hornacek says the Knicks, who have 4 […]

As one of the more pleasant surprises so far this season in the NBA, New York Knicks forward Michael Beasley has garnered some attention for the Sixth Man of the Year award. However, there are still people who say that the No. 2 overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft deserves a starting spot on the Knicks […]

When Frank Ntilikina was selected eighth overall in June’s draft, many expected him to be the undisputed starting point guard of the New York Knicks. However, that has not been the case so far as he continues to come off the bench and is only averaging 21.4 minutes of  playing time per contest. Head coach […]

New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek had something to say about his Detroit Pistons counterpart Stan Van Gundy’s insinuation that the Knickerbockers are enjoying a preferential treatment from the NBA in terms of scheduling, pointing that whichever way you cut it, each and every NBA team will still have to play 41 teams at […]

The New York Knicks are coming off arguably their most impressive game of the 2017-18 NBA season after defeating the surging Oklahoma City Thunder without budding superstar center Kristaps Porzingis. Much like they have all year, the Knicks relied on a gritty overall effort to pull out their fourth straight win. Needless to say, the […]