New York Knicks to embrace youth movement

As the New York Knicks anticipate the return of Kristaps Porzingis, they will continue to build around a young nucleus. Under new head coach David Fizdale, there was a belief he could try to reincorporate veteran center Joakim Noah back into the fold. However, the Knicks will reportedly look to...

New York Knicks continue adding former top picks

The New York Knicks went to the well once again, adding former Indiana standout Noah Vonleh to a free agent deal. Vonleh, a power forward, split last season with the Portland Trail Blazers and Chicago Bulls. Vonleh joins Emmanuel Mudiay and Mario Hezonja as other top-10 picks who have yet to pan out...

New York Knicks will rely on youthful roster

Even though rookie point guard Frank Ntilikina endured a rocky first year with the New York Knicks, there is still plenty of reasons for optimism–about both the player and the team as a whole. While the Knicks are seemingly heading into a rebuilding season, they still feature plenty of youth on...

David Fizdale making strong impression on New York Knicks

Michael Beasley is coming off a renaissance season with the New York Knicks, and he’s also approaching free agency. There’s a strong chance his relationship with new head coach David Fizdale could play a role in keeping the versatile forward in the Big Apple. Fizdale was an assistant coach with the...

Kristaps Porzingis excited by Knicks’ coaching hire

New York Knicks star forward Kristaps Porzingis will miss the beginning of the 2018-19 season as he recovers from a torn ACL, but that has not dampened his enthusiasm for the team’s future prospects. Porzingis, who had up and down performances during former head coach Jeff Hornacek’s tenure, is...

New York Knicks tab David Fizdale as next head coach

David Fizdale endured an unceremonious end to his tenure with the Memphis Grizzlies, but he was a hot name among the coaches looking for new work for the 2018-19 season. The New York Knicks did not waste any time, as they agreed to make Fizdale their next head coach. Fizdale, who gained notoriety as...

New York Knicks’ Emmanuel Mudiay receives second chance

Emmanuel Mudiay came into the NBA with great athleticism and higher expectations. The Denver Nuggets made him a top-10 pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, but his career flat-lined in the Rocky Mountains. Now, with the New York Knicks, he receives the rare second chance to prove himself once again. With the...

Los Angeles Lakers giveaways: Jan. 21 is free Lakers Car Flag night

When the Los Angeles Lakers take on the New York Knicks for a matinee tip-off on Jan. 21, fans in attendance at Staples Center will receive a free Lakers car flag. The game is slated for 12:30 p.m., so fans should make sure to get there early to take advantage of the promotion. The Lakers have...

Tim Hardaway Jr. approaching return for New York Knicks

Tim Hardaway Jr. has missed the New York Knicks’ last 19 games with a lower left leg injury, but all reports indicate that he is closing in on a return date. Although the Knicks have not established a firm timetable for the guard’s return to the court, he is taking part in full contact practices...

New York Knicks’ Kristaps Porzingis eyes quick return

New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis, one of the league’s most unique players, exited a win over the Brooklyn Nets with knee soreness. After Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson curled around him for a layup, Porzingis asked out of the game and quickly went to the Knicks locker room. He did...

New York Knicks catch break with Kristaps Porzingis injury

In a blowout win over the Miami Heat, the New York Knicks needed to do the heavy sledding without star forward Kristaps Porzingis. Less than three minutes into the game, Porzingis went down underneath the defensive basket with what the team has termed a sprained right ankle. The MRI results came...

Top 10 best New York Knicks players ever

By turning the team over to Kristaps Porzingis, the New York Knicks have been a pleasant surprise so far in the 2017-18 season. The offense has flowed, and new players like Tim Hardaway Jr., Enes Kanter, and Doug McDermott have all made a positive impact. With the New York Knicks emerging as one of...

Kristaps Porzingis playing at MVP level for New York Knicks

Although the New York Knicks floated the idea of bringing Carmelo Anthony back into the fold this season, the team ultimately made the right decision to trade him to the Oklahoma City Thunder. This is the rare case where everybody wins. The Thunder received a win-now player, the Knicks opened up...

Defense the catalyst for surprise starts in NBA

The old adage that “defense wins championships” is certainly on the mind of a number of NBA coaches. While the league trends toward high-octane offenses and deep analytical analysis, defensive–and defensive effort–can be attributed to the surprise start of multiple teams. The top three teams in...

Brooklyn Nets establish consistency in preseason

Although preseason means something different to every NBA team, the Brooklyn Nets have used the opportunity to further implement their style of play. The fast-paced, three-point heavy offense has seen Brooklyn run out to a 3-0 record, beating its opponents by an average of 20.3 PPG. Of course, every...

Michael Beasley making most of time in New York

The New York Knicks have not even kicked off the regular season and already Michael Beasley has made enough headlines to last a lifetime. He knows how to cater to an audience, though. Beasley has bounced around the league since becoming the No. 2 overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. He spent last...

Carmelo Anthony likely to remain with New York Knicks

On the eve of training camp, the question remains: where will Carmelo Anthony go? The New York Knicks star forward is still on the team’s roster, despite an entire offseason spent with his name in daily trade rumors. While there might be feasible trade options, Anthony still maintains a no-trade...

Michael Beasley has lofty expectations for New York Knicks

One year ago, Derrick Rose offered up some eye-opening claims regarding the New York Knicks ahead of his lone season with the team. Today, new Knick Michael Beasley has picked up where the former MVP left off. Beasley, who spent last season with the Milwaukee Bucks, sees the playoffs in New York’s...

Knicks bring in Jarrett Jack for veteran presence

Jarrett Jack, a 33-year-old point guard, saw his NBA playing career come to a halt in New York. He’s returning to New York, this time with the other team. Jack is nearing a deal with the New York Knicks, where he will serve as a veteran presence and help mentor young point guard Frank Ntilikina...

Knicks stint won’t define Derrick Rose’s tenure with Cavaliers

Derrick Rose, the winner of the 2011 MVP Award, has been characterized as selfish and unreliable–by the press and fans. His tenure with the New York Knicks did not do much to dissuade those notions, but there is every reason to believe that Rose will experience a different existence with the...