Month: March 2019

There have rumors for months that Kyrie Irving will consider coming to New York when he opts out of his contract this summer. But Stefan Bondy of The New York Daily News suggests the Knicks may not be his destination. Bondy writes that “some sources around the league” believe Brooklyn would be Irving’s preferred choice […]

Frank Ntilikina made a three-pointer against the Nuggets in the first quarter of the road loss last week and that bucket may be his last as a member of the Knicks. Ntilikina, who has nursed a groin injury for the majority of 2019, has been shut down for the season, and according to Stefan Bondy of […]

Porzingis, traded to the Dallas Mavericks in January, has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman at his home last season while he was with the Knicks.

Knicks coach David Fizdale has finally reinstalled shot-blocking rookie Mitchell Robinson as his starting center for the remainder of the season. With seven games left, including Saturday night’s 100-92 loss to the Heat, Fizdale also started using second-year man Luke Kornet at starting power forward, as the Knicks decide whether the former Vanderbilt big man…

Dwyane Wade Night at the Garden ended in predictable fashion. With Garden fans roaring wildly and Chiefs star quarterback Pat Mahomes on hand for the retiring Heat star in his last arena appearance, Miami trounced the Knicks in the fourth quarter and posted a 100-92 victory Saturday. Wade, afforded a video tribute late in the…

Hours after suffering a devastating knee injury at Madison Square Garden last year, former Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis came home and allegedly raped a neighbor he had invited to his luxury Manhattan penthouse, the woman told police, according to law-enforcement sources. The woman made her stunning allegation against the 23-year-old player on Thursday afternoon —…

Here comes Dwyane Wade for his final night at the Garden on Saturday, with one last ode to the mecca and one last assurance coach David Fizdale’s acumen will eventually get the job done with the Knicks. The retiring Wade, 37, who called the Garden his favorite spot outside Miami’s AmericanAirlines Arena, worked with Fizdale…

The Knicks’ roster could look very different by this summer, but no matter what happens, they should view standout rookie center Mitchell Robinson as someone to build around.

The Knicks gave the Heat a good battle, but Miami came out with a 100-92 victory in Dwyane Wade’s final game at The Garden on Saturday night.

The NYPD is reportedly investigating a claim by a woman who says former Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis raped her merely hours after he suffered his torn ACL against the Bucks back on Feb. 7, 2018.

The Miami Heat, whose comeback win on Thursday landed them in playoff position — for the moment at least — hit the road on Saturday to play the New York Knicks, who have the worst record in the NBA at 14-61.

Dwyane Wade plays his last game at Madison Square Garden on Saturday but the Heat guard wants to see success in the Knicks’ future.

The New York Post is reporting that a woman told police this week that ex-Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis raped her last year. Porzingis’ attorney say they “unequivocally deny the allegations.”

Frank Ntilikina’s wasted season is officially over.

The Frenchman was ruled out for the remaining six games Friday because of his troublesome groin injury, as coach David Fizdale continued to endorse Ntilikina as a part of New York’s future — if only logistically.

“He’s on the roster, isn’t he?”…

Why Scottie Pippen doesn’t believe Kevin Durant will leave Warriors for Knicks originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com If you’re of the opinion that it would be crazy for Kevin Durant to leave the Warriors this summer to join the New York Knicks, you now have Hall of Fame company. As you probably know, the two-time NBA Finals MVP has the option to opt out of his contract and become a free agent this summer. A number of teams – including the Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers – are expected to pursue Durant, and many believe the 30-year-old star will say goodbye to the Bay Area in order to try and bring a title to the Big Apple.

Why Scottie Pippen doesn’t believe Kevin Durant will leave Warriors for Knicks originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com If you’re of the opinion that it would be crazy for Kevin Durant to leave the Warriors this summer to join the New York Knicks, you now have Hall of Fame company. As you probably know, the two-time NBA Finals MVP has the option to opt out of his contract and become a free agent this summer. A number of teams – including the Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers – are expected to pursue Durant, and many believe the 30-year-old star will say goodbye to the Bay Area in order to try and bring a title to the Big Apple.

Why Scottie Pippen doesn’t believe Kevin Durant will leave Warriors for Knicks originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com If you’re of the opinion that it would be crazy for Kevin Durant to leave the Warriors this summer to join the New York Knicks, you now have Hall of Fame company. As you probably know, the two-time NBA Finals MVP has the option to opt out of his contract and become a free agent this summer. A number of teams – including the Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers – are expected to pursue Durant, and many believe the 30-year-old star will say goodbye to the Bay Area in order to try and bring a title to the Big Apple.

Knicks second-year point guard Frank Ntilikina has been shut down for the remainder of the season after aggravating a groin injury earlier this week.

The last time Dwyane Wade graced the Garden floor, on Jan. 27, Carmelo Anthony sat baseline and a slew of Heat fans flooded the arena. They thought it might be his last game at the Garden. As it turned out, with eighth-place Miami (37-38) in a life-and-death struggle for the playoffs, Wade is still playing…

One more Knicks loss Saturday against Miami and you can start doing your 14 percent, Zion King lottery dance. Either a Knicks defeat or a Chicago victory over Toronto on Saturday ensures the Knicks a bottom-3 regular-season finish, which will officially grant them a 14 percent chance of winning the NBA draft lottery on May…

Whether Frank Ntilikina has played his final game as a Knick is unclear but he’s played his final game of his alarmingly poor second season in the NBA. The Knicks announced Frank Ntilikina will miss the final seven games with his re-aggravated groin, leading to questions on whether he should have played last Sunday. The…

Zion Williamson can’t be stopped. He put in another impressive performance as Duke squeaked by Virginia tech Friday night, 75-73, to advance to the Elite Eight.

Dwyane Wade’s “One Last Dance” is coming to New York, and Knicks head coach David Fizdale couldn’t be more honored to be a part of his final game at Madison Square Garden.

After Mitchell Robinson posted career-highs on Thursday with 19 points and 21 rebounds, the crew on SNY’s The Thread discuss the potential of the 20-year-old rookie.

The Knicks will shut down Frank Ntilikina for the rest of the season after he re-aggravated his groin injury last Sunday.

With the roster David Fizdale has now, he is trying to work on his players’ versatility, given the Knicks could soon have an abundance of players at one position depending on how the draft and free agency shake out.

Former players and those who worked with him knew Gary Franklin Sr. as someone who followed the rules of youth basketball.

The rare N.B.A. star willing to lean into his role as a villain, Butler, briefly back in the city he scorned, is ready to absorb fans’ anger.

Former players and those who worked with him knew Franklin as someone who followed the rules of youth basketball.

The rare N.B.A. star willing to lean into his role as a villain, Butler, briefly back in the city he scorned, is ready to absorb fans’ anger.

Filip Perai? needed a career boost. He found one by drawing Harden, the Houston Rockets guard, in profile over and over and over again.

Rookie Mitchell Robinson had a career night, but it was the same old story for the Knicks, who lost Thursday night to the Raptors, 117-92.

Dennis Smith Jr. (back) and Kevin Knox (ankle) will both be available for the Knicks on Thursday night as they host the Raptors at 7:30 p.m.

Knicks guard Dennis Smith Jr. said he hopes to return this season from a back injury that has forced him to miss New York’s last six games.

Kevin Knox returned to action for the Knicks without missing any time after spraining his ankle Sunday and Dennis Smith Jr. played for the first time in more than two weeks after suffering a back injury. Neither provided a spark and the Raptors didn’t even need their resting superstar Kawhi Leonard, punishing the frigid Knicks…

Knicks reserves John Jenkins and Luke Kornet haven’t had much to brag about regarding their alma mater, Vanderbilt, this season. The Commodores became the first SEC team since 1954 to go winless in conference action. Jenkins and Kornet represent the first time Vandy has had two NBA players on the same squad. And now a…

David Fizdale believes his system — while unrecognizable with this roster — will work with better players.

Navigating the third-worst defensive-rated team in the NBA, the Knicks coach acknowledged his scheme is designed with the summer additions in mind.

“Our defense won’t really, really get to…

Speaking for the first time since a back injury forced him out of six straight games, Dennis Smith Jr. said an MRI uncovered some displaced discs and inflammation but he doesn’t seem concerned about the long-term outlook.

The 21-year-old, who was recouped from Dallas in the trade for Kristaps Porzingis,…

Filip Perai? needed a career boost. He found one by drawing Harden, the Houston Rockets guard, in profile over and over and over again.

David Fizdale wants to be aggressive on both ends of the floor, but with the group he has now, he just can’t make it happen. Free agency can change that.

Warriors star Kevin Durant can be a free agent after the season, and the idea that he could team up with fellow free agent Kyrie Irving on the Knicks this summer has picked up steam since the Kristaps Porzingis trade cleared two max slots for New York. Here are the latest rumors…

David Fizdale, after failing to get the Knicks to defend with consistency this season, vowed the club will add more defensive-minded players in the offseason. It just so happens Kevin Durant’s most underrated attribute is his length and effectiveness on the defensive end, but Fizdale knows the overall mindset is to add defenders. Ironically, Fizdale…

Dennis Smith Jr. was back to practice and back to talking. In his first public comments since throwing his back out and missing six straight games, Smith revealed an MRI exam showed a disk issue. Indicating he’ll need further rehab to correct the malady, the 21-year-old Smith believes he will be back on the court…

The Knicks reportedly tried to trade Kristaps Porzingis to the Kings in exchange for De’Aaron Fox ahead of the 2018 NBA draft. 

Your favorite team might be out of the playoff picture but that does not mean that you should lose hope for your franchises’ future. Sports Illustrated presents silver linings for every eliminated team.

The Knicks reportedly tried to trade Kristaps Porzingis to the Kings in exchange for De’Aaron Fox ahead of the 2018 NBA draft. 

Your favorite team might be out of the playoff picture but that does not mean that you should lose hope for your franchises’ future. Sports Illustrated presents silver linings for every eliminated team.

No more time to smooch the center court logo.

Former Knicks fan favorite Enes Kanter will likely be thrust into Portland’s starting lineup Wednesday night and beyond, as the playoff-bound Trail Blazers begin their venture without center Jusuf Nurkic.

Gone for the season is Nurkic, who underwent…

No more time to smooch the center court logo.

Former Knicks fan favorite Enes Kanter will likely be thrust into Portland’s starting lineup Wednesday night and beyond, as the playoff-bound Trail Blazers begin their venture without center Jusuf Nurkic.

Gone for the season is Nurkic, who underwent…

A standout player at N.Y.U., he had a brief N.B.A. career but made his mark as a color commentator and the team’s link to the youth of New York.

Damyean Dotson’s alma mater is in the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 — a sweet capper to his resurgent second season. Nobody is more proud to be from Houston than Dotson, who has remained close to the University of Houston program and runs a children’s charity in his hometown. It was a natural he and rookie…

While there is hope rookie Kevin Knox returns Thursday against Toronto without missing any action, Knicks coach David Fizdale could not commit to Frank Ntilikina coming back this season. Knox, the Knicks’ 2018 lottery pick, was limited in practice Tuesday. That was the only thing that could be good news coming out the team’s workout…

Frank Ntilikina was not seen at practice on Thursday, and while his Knicks season — and future — is up in the air, Kevin Knox was limited in his participation after his ankle injury.

The Knicks reportedly were interested in acquiring De’Aron Fox prior to last year’s NBA Draft and included Kristaps Porzingis in the proposed deal.

After his playing career, Cal Ramsey went on to broadcast for the Knicks and served as a team ambassador.

Knicks head coach David Fizdale said he felt bad at rookie Kevin Knox suffering another sprained ankle, especially given the timing of this injury.

Ramsey was on the Knicks during the 1959-60 season and was a color analyst for the team’s broadcasts from 1972-82.

The Knicks have featured five full-arena poster giveaways this season in collaboration with Squarespace user and New York artist Mike Per

A standout player at N.Y.U., he had a brief N.B.A. career but made his mark as a color commentator and the team’s link to the youth of New York.

As an off-season of uncertainty approaches, Coach Luke Walton is trying to keep his job, young players are aiming to prove themselves, and LeBron James is holding himself up to “basketball gods.”

George, a star forward for the Thunder, is playing his best basketball in his second season for a team many thought would only be a pit stop in his career.

Player development and progression is in the eye of the beholder. Looking through David Fizdale’s trademark thick black glasses, the Knicks first-year coach says it is happening. As the Knicks descended to 14-60 Sunday against the Clippers, on pace to set the worst record in franchise history, Fizdale is throwing the kitchen sink at the…

Kevin Knox’s game had grown this month in David Fizdale’s eyes. On most nights, Knox saw the court better, was more aggressive, assertive and not afraid to keep launching shots even when he was off. His weakside defense was another matter, but Fizdale felt legitimate steps were being made despite a lethargic outing here and…

When Marv Albert made the transition from Knicks radio to TV in the late 1970’s, there was Cal Ramsey in the booth to make it easy and enjoyable. “Wonderful to work with — one of the most popular, nicest people I’ve ever been around,’’ a choked-up Albert told The Post on Monday. “Such great dignity….

Today’s game with the Clippers barely mattered to the Knicks; it’s the summer battle over free agents that’s going to be important, writes Marc Berman of The New York Post. There have been whispers around the league that New York is in good position to land Kevin Durant and another elite free agent after clearing tons […]

Today’s game with the Clippers barely mattered to the Knicks; it’s the summer battle over free agents that’s going to be important, writes Marc Berman of The New York Post. There have been whispers around the league that New York is in good position to land Kevin Durant and another elite free agent after clearing tons […]

George, a star forward for the Thunder, is playing his best basketball in his second season for a team many thought would only be a pit stop in his career.

Two hours before the tipoff of Sunday’s noon matinee, a 124-113 loss to the Clippers, James Dolan entered a near-empty Knicks locker room with one of his young sons. The boy immediately spotted last Sunday’s LeBron James slayer, Mario Hezonja. “The Croatian sensation,” the youngster shouted. Dolan and his son chatted up Hezonja for a…

Can it get any worse? With the Knicks absorbing their 60th loss of the season for only the second time in franchise history, David Fizdale’s tank machine was dealt a double whammy of lousy luck in the first half of Sunday’s Garden matinee against the Clippers. Their 2018 and 2017 lottery picks went down with…

Here to shatter the dreams of a 2019-20 Knicks roster featuring Kevin Durant is … 2017 Kevin Durant. The Warriors superstar and pending free agent, whose offseason whims will captivate the basketball world and have kept Knicks fans guessing, did not entertain the prospect of playing his home games at the Garden in the past….

Duke advanced to the Sweet 16 with a thrilling one-point triumph over 9-seed UCF on Sunday.

The Clippers defeated the Knicks, 124-113, on Sunday at Madison Square Garden. Lou Williams led all scorers with 28 points.

Already without Dennis Smith Jr., Allonzo Trier, and Noah Vonleh, the Knicks lost two more players to injury during Sunday’s game at Madison Square Garden.

After withstanding a stiff challenge from the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, the Clippers attempt to get their fifth straight win Sunday afternoon when they visit the league-worst New York Knicks.

After an extended absence, Knicks point guard Frank Ntilikina returned to action on Friday against the Nuggets. New York’s first-round pick from 2017 played in 25 minutes, tallying five points, five assists and four rebounds. The Frenchman had not suited up since Jan. 27 when he suffered a groin injury that sidelined him for nearly […]

DeAndre Jordan and the Knicks will play host to the Los Angeles Clippers at Madison Square Garden

Now that Mike Trout is signing for what will surely be the balance of his career to play for the Angels, he has a distinct opportunity to join what has become a shrinking club: the great player who plays every moment of his career for one team. This is something that fascinates us as sports…

A year ago at this time, Kevin Knox was another member of the Kentucky basketball factory, albeit with his freshman season ending abruptly in a heartbreaking loss to Kansas State in the Sweet 16. The rookie forward has endured both high and low stretches within his game during his first year with the league-worst Knicks,…

David Fizdale believes Mitchell Robinson’s “natural” and “uncanny” shot-blocking abilities will one day make him a candidate for the NBA’s defensive player of the year award. The Knicks’ 7-foot-1 second-round pick has managed at least two blocked shots in 21 straight appearances entering Sunday’s home game against the Clippers. Robinson, who didn’t play college ball…

With March Madness in full effect, Kevin Knox is nostalgic as he remembers this time last year he was wearing Kentucky’s blue and white trying to win a National Championship.

A role player as a freshman, the Murray State star stepped out of the shadows and straight into the N.B.A. draft lottery.

The No. 1-seeded Duke Blue Devils have high expectations this March Madness, and their freshman phenoms in Zion Williamson and R.J. Barrett made a statement in their 85-62 first round win over North Dakota State on Friday night.

The Nuggets continued their win streak, while the Knicks suffered their third straight loss, 111-93, on Friday night at The Garden.

Knicks fans are hoping for a very productive offseason, and landing Kevin Durant is one of their top priorities. But does Durant even want to play in New York?

Frank Ntilikina is finally returning for the Knicks tonight, per ESPN’s Ian Begley.

Knicks fans have had the No. 1 overall pick on their minds from the beginning of the season. But would it be the end of the world if they don’t land it? Players like Ja Morant shouldn’t make that the case.

Ja Morant’s father believes his son’s triple-double performance on Thursday should let everyone know who the real best player in the country is.

The Knicks point guard makes his pitch to Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to join the Knicks.

A role player as a freshman, the Murray State star stepped out of the shadows and straight into the N.B.A. draft lottery.

Joshua Kushner, whose older brother is the son-in-law of President Trump, bought a minority stake in the Memphis Grizzlies earlier this season. Top N.B.A. players have spoken out against Trump.

The NCAA Final Four basketball tournament is in town, and the local chef Brenda Langton serves up five new spots in the Downtown East neighborhood just four blocks away.

Frank Ntilikina warned his return would not be perfect. And he was right — from a scoring standpoint. Ntilikina contributed energetic defense and some playmaking, but it was hardly enough for the listless Knicks to avoid a 111-93 blowout loss to the Nuggets on Friday night at the Garden. Still rusty with his shot after…

Even if the Knicks win May’s lottery for the chance to select Duke superstar Zion Williamson, or if they sign Kevin Durant, The Post has learned owner James Dolan is sticking to his policy of not raising season-ticket prices next season. This will be the sixth straight year Dolan won’t raise season-ticket prices, as his…