Is it Worth it for the Knicks to Spend a Draft Pick for Masai Ujiri?

There’s been a buzz on the internet about the Knicks acquiring the Toronto Raptors VP Masai Ujiri for their front office vacancy. Poaching an executive from another team isn’t illegal in sports, as there usually requires some kind of compensation for the deed. In May the Raptors acquired a second round pick from Orlando, because […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.06.30)

[NYDN] Ex-Cavs GM David Griffin to interview for Knicks presidency (Thursday, June 29, 2017 9:31:38 PM) The Knicks have eyes on Masai Ujiri, but the man recently jettisoned by Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert could also be considered. [NYDN] Jeff Hornacek, Knicks aren’t completely abandoning triangle  (Thursday, June 29, 2017 9:25:10 PM) On the surface, nothing […]

Knicks 2017 Summer League Roster Breakdown

With the Knicks summer league right around the corner, I thought I’d look at some of the lesser known prospects and give my opinion on them. Jamel Artis SF, 6-7, 23 Artis is an empty scorer. Other than scoring and a moderate amount of rebounding (6.7 reb/40), he adds literally nothing else. With 0.7 stl/40 […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.06.29)

[SNY Knicks] GEICO SportsNite: Ian Begley on Jackson’s dismissal (Thursday, June 29, 2017 1:04:01 AM) [SNY Knicks] Daily News Live: Jackson, Knicks part ways (Wednesday, June 28, 2017 11:08:12 PM) [SNY Knicks] Knicks remain intent on trading Anthony despite Jackson’s departure (Wednesday, June 28, 2017 4:55:24 PM) Jackson attempted to trade Anthony during the season […]

ESPN Sources: Jackson and Knicks to Part Ways

According to ESPN: The New York Knicks and team president Phil Jackson will announce that they’re parting ways early Wednesday morning, sources told ESPN. Conversations about what was best for the team’s future between Jackson and Knicks owner James Dolan accelerated this week when the franchise decided it would not buy out embattled forward Carmelo […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.06.28)

[ESPN] Sources: Phil, Knicks to part ways Wednesday (Wednesday, June 28, 2017 3:06:00 AM) Sources: Phil, Knicks to part ways Wednesday [ESPN] Knicks’ interest in Rose ‘legitimate,’ sources say (Tuesday, June 27, 2017 5:14:15 PM) Knicks’ interest in Rose ‘legitimate,’ sources say [ESPN] La La: Carmelo prefers to stay close to son (Tuesday, June 27, […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.06.27)

[NYTimes] Russell Westbrook Wins M.V.P. at N.B.A. Awards (Tuesday, June 27, 2017 3:55:47 AM) Westbrook received the honor after a season in which he set a record with 42 triple-doubles. [NYTimes] D’Angelo Russell, Happy for a Fresh Start, Is Ready to Lead the Nets His Way (Tuesday, June 27, 2017 1:19:09 AM) Criticized by the […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.06.26)

[SNY Knicks] JRSportBrief: Picking Frank Ntilikina (Sunday, June 25, 2017 8:15:35 PM) In the latest installment of JRSportBrief on SNY.tv, JR discusses the Knicks’ selection of French point guard Frank Ntilikina. [SNY Knicks] No. 44 selection Dotson ready to do whatever it takes for Knicks (Sunday, June 25, 2017 5:30:00 PM) The Knicks selected former […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.06.25)

[NYDN] From war-torn Rwanda to Knicks, the journey of Frank Ntilikina (Saturday, June 24, 2017 10:44:47 PM) To understand what truly drives Frank Ntilikina, one must travel back two decades and cross the Atlantic Ocean. [NYDN] With or without Porzingis, Phil’s in it for long haul with Knicks (Saturday, June 24, 2017 7:52:22 PM) Should […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.06.24)

[NYDN] Nigel Hayes, who called NYC dirty, has Knicks summer league deal (Friday, June 23, 2017 10:06:55 PM) Nigel Hayes, the Wisconsin product who trashed New York as “dirty” during the NCAA tournament, will play with the Knicks in summer league. [NYDN] Knicks sign Canyon Barry, Rick Barry’s son, to Summer League deal (Friday, June […]