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The New York Knicks were one of the most talked-about teams during the 2022 NBA Draft. This was only natural after they made some major moves that will likely have a significant impact on the future of this franchise. Knicks superfan Spike Lee was in attendance during the NBA Draft and he witnessed everything unfold […]

Many NBA fans are elated following their teams’ performances in the 2022 NBA Draft. Others, like the New York Knicks’ fanbase — not so much. The team had Knicks fans fuming after making three controversial trades Thursday night. Amid the backlash, team president Leon Rose felt the need to address why these decisions were made. […]

The New York Knicks will wrap up their 2021-22 season with a home matchup against the Toronto Raptors. This is a season that New York fans hope to forget. Almost everything went wrong and the Knicks failed to make the playoffs despite somewhat lofty expectations. Knicks president of basketball operations Leon Rose gave a rare […]

Well, it’s official. The Kemba Walker Experiment is over for the New York Knicks. It was announced that both parties agreed to shut down Walker for the rest of the season. Many praised the Knicks’ signing of Walker in the offseason, as the four-time All-Star was expected to bring firepower at the point guard position, […]

The New York Knicks announced Wednesday that the team had reached an agreement with Kemba Walker that would see the point guard sit out the remainder of the season. The surprising decision was revealed on Wednesday, and President Leon Rose issued a statement in the aftermath, shining a bit more light on the situation. Via […]

The New York Knicks suffered yet another embarrassing loss on Wednesday night, this time blowing a 28-point lead against a Brooklyn Nets team playing without any of its stars. The Knicks dropped to 25-34 with the loss, which is 3.5 games behind the 10th-seeded Atlanta Hawks for the final spot in the play-in tournament. As […]

The New York Knicks made some noise in the offseason, but as team president Leon Rose noted, the wheeling and dealing is far from over. Speaking with reporters on Friday, Rose hinted about the team’s plan to pull off a blockbuster trade in the coming weeks and months. The team added Kemba Walker and Evan […]

The New York Knicks are looking to build on their momentum from last season after making a rousing return to the NBA Playoffs. Although they came up empty in the first round, it’s clear that the Knicks are headed in the right direction. With the acquisition of Kemba Walker, the Knicks addressed their need for […]

For years now, the narrative thrown about regarding the New York Knicks acquiring superstars has revolved around them playing winning basketball. That, and James Dolan selling the team. Once it was realized that just isn’t going to happen, the media circled back to winning attracting stars. New York achieved a bit of that this year […]

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 […]

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 […]

When Leon Rose officially took over as President of the New York Knicks, he had grand plans to make a huge splash in his first year in the Garden. The famed sports agent immediately made improvements behind the scenes with the addition of Tom Thibodeau as head coach and adding several high-profile scouts. However, he […]

Even with the Leon Rose era now officially underway in New York, the Knicks string of bad luck continues. Entering the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery on Thursday, the New York Knicks had a nine percent chance to land this year’s top overall pick. While the odds weren’t great, the disenchanted franchise was still expected to […]

At this point, Devin Booker, Donovan Mitchell, Victor Oladipo, your best friend’s favorite player, and the head of your grandparents’ weekly bingo get-together have been mentioned as trade possibilities for the New York Knicks. Regardless of who’s potentially available for the right price, trading for a star shouldn’t be in the cards for the Knicks […]

The New York Knicks are under new leadership, and Leon Rose’s hiring of William “Worldwide” Wesley might help them get a foot in the door in a potential trade for Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker. Marc Berman of the New York Post recently assessed some of the Knicks’ potential trade targets. Booker is reportedly the player to […]

New York Knicks president of basketball operations Leon Rose has a message for the New York faithful. During an interview with MSG’s Mike Breen, Rose revealed his “pledge” for Knicks fans. “No one deserves a winner more than Knicks fans,” Leon Rose said, via Steve Popper of Newsday. “I know it’s been tough. But my […]

New York Knicks president of basketball operations Leon Rose told MSG’s Mike Breen that he’s hoping to hire the team’s next head coach “by the end of July.” Rose also confirmed multiple reports saying that Mike Miller is under consideration for the job. Miller took over for David Fizdale and led the Knicks to a […]

New York Knicks general manager Leon Rose already has his eyes on a possible deputy, as he will reportedly sign former Cleveland Cavaliers executive Brock Aller to an important role within the organization. Per SNY.com, Rose is looking to tap Aller as his right-hand man in a bid to rescue the Knicks from years of […]

New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox’s future with the team may be in jeopardy. According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, newly-appointed Knicks president Leon Rose is unsure if Knox should be a part of the team’s future. Overall, Knox has been a bit of a mixed bag since being drafted ninth overall […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball is switching representation once more, parting ways with the Creative Arts Agency on Thursday after less than a year. The 22-year-old playmaker is expected to sign with Rich Paul’s Klutch Sports Group, per Sam Amico of Sports Illustrated. The first-year Pelican joined CAA in April last year and […]

New York Knicks new president of basketball operations Leon Rose is reportedly impressed by the job interim head coach Mike Miller has done, per Ian Begley of SNY. Some prominent people at Madison Square Garden would like to see Miller have a role with the Knicks next season, regardless of who Rose hires as the […]

University of Kentucky head coach John Calipari is a longtime friend of New York Knicks president Leon Rose, so it’s no surprise that Cal has confidence that Rose will thrive in his new gig. On a conference call, Calipari explained a certain quality that Rose possesses that will enable him to excel where his predecessors […]

Allan Houston is reportedly a strong candidate to have an expanded role in the New York Knicks’ front office led by former NBA agent Leon Rose, per Stefan Bondy of The New York Daily News. Houston currently is the special assistant to Knicks general manager Scott Perry. He’s been working with the franchise since 2008: […]

Cleveland Cavaliers capologist Brock Aller is reportedly a strong candidate to join Leon Rose on the New York Knicks, per Stefan Bondy of The New York Daily News. Rose, after leaving CAA, is the new president of basketball operations of the Knicks. Aller served as a personal assistant to Cavs owner Dan Gilbert for 10 […]

New York Knicks interim head coach Mike Miller is a dead man walking, and president Leon Rose is going to want to make a big head coaching hire. Rose and James Dolan should look no further than Kenny Atkinson. Atkinson and the Brooklyn Nets parted ways on Saturday after he reportedly lost a portion of […]

When he was still Chris Paul’s agent last spring, Leon Rose was reportedly intrigued by the notion of the Houston Rockets offering Paul to the New York Knicks, according to Marc Berman of The New York Post. The Rockets wound up trading Paul to the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, now that Rose is the new […]

New York Knicks big man Julius Randle believes Leon Rose is the perfect guy to turn around the franchise. Rose has gotten to know Randle from being in charge of CAA’s basketball operations for so many years. The Knicks officially hired the former NBA agent as their new president of basketball operations on Monday. “He’s […]

The New York Knicks have officially announced the hiring of CAA agent Leon Rose as their new president of basketball operations. The franchise will cut back on ceremonial proceedings, choosing not to have a press conference to introduce him. Via Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic: “We are pleased to welcome Leon to the New York […]

The New York Knicks and owner James Dolan hired super-agent Leon Rose to be their new team president back on Feb. 6, though he has yet to assume the official position. Frank Isola reported Rose will take over on Monday, finally making the transition from agent to the front office: The much anticipated Leon Rose […]

Leon Rose is reportedly going to take over as president of basketball operations of the New York Knicks on Sunday after rapping up some last minute things over at the CAA agency. According to Ian Begley of SNY, Rose is going to take his time putting together New York’s new front office which will be […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony is still keeping tabs on his old team the New York Knicks. The 10-time All-Star recently addressed the team’s recent front office shake-up by welcoming Leon Rose as new president of basketball operations. Per Marc Berman of the New York Post, Anthony vouched for his agent, who also represented […]

The New York Knicks will hire Carmelo Anthony’s former agent, Leon Rose, as their new president of basketball operations. Since Rose and Anthony have such a close relationship, rumors about Anthony possibly coming back to the Knicks this summer have started to swirl. Anthony, who wants to play next season, doesn’t know what will happen […]

On the eve of Leon Rose taking his new post as the New York Knicks’ president of basketball operations, a potential reunion with former franchise star Carmelo Anthony is not completely off the books. The Portland Trail Blazers forward spoke to Al Iannazzone of Newsday and gave a ringing endorsement of Rose, his longtime agent, […]

Leon Rose will begin his tenure as president of the New York Knicks on Sunday, March 1, according to an official report from Marc Stein of the New York Times. Leon Rose will start in his new role as Knicks president March 1 — this Sunday — @NYTSports has learned — Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February […]

Despite Mike Miller holding down the fort as the interim coach of the New York Knicks, the organization is dutifully lining up the next clipboard holder for the upcoming season. Rumors that Tom Thibodeau can “taste” the New York job have already run amok, but he is now a 90 percent favorite to become the […]

The New York Knicks will officially hire and introduce former NBA agent Leon Rose as their new president soon, but they have to wait for the Miami Heat to retire Dwyane Wade’s jersey first. Part of some of the loose ends Rose is tying up with CAA is planning Wade’s three-day retirement event, via Marc Berman […]

The New York Knicks will officially hire and introduce former NBA agent Leon Rose as their new president after the All-Star break. According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, Rose is tying up loose ends at CAA before taking the Knicks job: Leon Rose, the former super agent for Creative Artist Agency, won’t […]

Notwithstanding the New York Knicks’ miserable summer, it has been a pretty rough season for the organization up until this point. As they say, when you’re down, there’s nowhere to go but up. Then again, this is the Knicks we’re talking about here, so it comes to no surprise that this franchise is actually capable […]

Leon Rose’s business partner, William “Worldwide Wes” Wesley, is no longer expected to join the New York Knicks in any formal capacity, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Knicks are expected to hire Rose as their new president. He was a player agent at the Creative Artists Association. After internal discussions with the […]