Knicks Morning News (2018.07.05)

[NYPost] David Fizdale: No guaranteed Knicks starters right now (Wednesday, July 04, 2018 7:08:34 PM) LAS VEGAS — Knicks coach David Fizdale said every starter will have to recapture his spot — even center Enes Kanter and shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. The new coach, using grand rhetoric, wants them to fight it out. “I’m […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.07.04)

[NYTimes] Sports of The Times: The East Needs Some Beasts (Tuesday, July 03, 2018 10:39:03 PM) LeBron James as a Laker makes the Western Conference absurd. Time for most of the East to become the Far Eastern Conference. [NYTimes] DeMarcus Cousins Gives the Warriors a Fifth All-Star (Tuesday, July 03, 2018 2:20:46 PM) While the […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.07.03)

[NYPost] Knicks’ new forward has underachieved but dreams big (Monday, July 02, 2018 3:05:31 PM) Mario Hezonja’s NBA career hasn’t gone as projected, but that hasn’t dimmed his confidence. According to an NBA source close to Hezonja, the 6-foot-8 combo forward still believes he’s going to make it to an All-Star Game one day. On […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.07.02)

[ESPN] Sources: Ex-Magic F Hezonja headed to Knicks (Sunday, July 01, 2018 9:41:36 PM) Free-agent forward Mario Hezonja has agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million deal with the Knicks, league sources told ESPN. [NYPost] Knicks fans probably should give up the LeBron dream forever (Sunday, July 01, 2018 8:53:56 PM) LeBron James may be completely […]

ESPN.com: Sources: Mario Hezonja agrees with Knicks on one-year, $6.5M deal

Woj and Ian Begley report: Free-agent forward Mario Hezonja has agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million deal with the New York Knicks, league sources told ESPN. The Knicks are hopeful that Hezonja, 23, will fulfill the potential to become the complete player that made him the fifth overall pick by the Magic in the 2015 NBA draft. On […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.07.01)

[SNY Knicks] Knicks’ Kanter discusses opting-in, takes $20m insurance policy (Saturday, June 30, 2018 10:30:18 AM) Enes Kanter admits that the market wouldn’t have been good had he decided to opt-out from the Knicks. [NYTimes] 2018 N.B.A. Free Agency: Kevin Durant, Paul George Make Waves While the World Waits for LeBron (Sunday, July 01, 2018 […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.06.30)

[ESPN] Kanter exercises option to remain with Knicks (Friday, June 29, 2018 2:11:44 PM) Enes Kanter has exercised his $18.6 million player option to remain with the Knicks. [NYDN] Red: CC Sabathia proves old is new again in Yankees’ rout of Red Sox (Saturday, June 30, 2018 3:00:00 AM) Mookie Betts hacked feebly at CC […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.06.29)

[NYPost] Enes Kanter sets decision time with Knicks opt-in still likely (Thursday, June 28, 2018 2:19:54 PM) With signs pointing toward Enes Kanter opting into his contract, the Knicks center stated in a text message to The Post his final decision won’t be rendered until Friday night. The Post has reported he will declare his […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.06.28)

[SNY Knicks] Former teammate on LeBron James to Knicks: ‘Best place for the king is in Gotham City’ (Wednesday, June 27, 2018 1:36:15 PM) Count Ray Allen among those who think LeBron James should take his talents to Madison Square Garden. [SNY Knicks] Knicks’ Enes Kanter tabs apprentice — if he doesn’t opt out (Wednesday, […]

Unsung Knick History – How the Olympics Helped the Knicks Land an Icon

This is the latest in a series of examinations into different games, events and decisions that impacted Knicks history in some way, shape or form. Stories that are not as famous as, say, “The Dunk” or Willis Reed playing Game 7, but still have a place in Knicks history, especially for die-hard fans. Here is […]