A rumor, which we reported on back in May about Chris Paul going to the Knicks in a trade, gained momentum in the last few days. Knicks general manager Leon Rose used to work as an agent for CAA where one of his high-end clients was none other than Paul. […]
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MSG Thibs, Knicks Hire Tom Thibodeau as Next Head Coach
The New York Knicks hired a new head coach. Again. Tom ‘Thibs’ Thibodeau spent 12 seasons as an assistant coach with the Knicks during their glory days in the 1990s before going 352-246 in 7.5 seasons as a head coach with the Chicago Bulls (2010-2015) and the Minnesota Timberwolves (2016-19). […]
NBA Rumors: NY Knicks Interview Jason Kidd, Hope to Lure Greek Freak to MSG
The New York Knicks want to hire Jason Kidd, ex-coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, and hope Kidd can leverage his relationship with Giannis ‘Greek Freak’ Antetokounmpo, and persuade him to sign a free-agent deal with the Knicks. The Knicks need to fill a vacant head coaching position and were granted […]
Blazers Almost Traded Clyde Drexler to Sonics in 1995, Damian Lillard to Knicks in 2018
This week, two bombshells were revealed about Portland Trail Blazers involving their two beloved shooting guards. In 1995, the Seattle Sonics wanted to acquire Clyde Drexler in a trade, but Portland traded Drexler to the Houston Rockets instead. In the summer of 2018, the Blazers almost sent Damian Lillard to […]
Beastie Boys Lyrics: Name-Dropping Knicks like Starks, Clyde, Ewing, and Mason
The Beastie Boys, diehard New York Knicks fans, frequently sat courtside at Madison Square Garden and were never shy about giving their hometown basketball team shoutouts by name-dropping players in hip-hop songs and lyrics. Members of the Knicks – like John Starks, Anthony Mason, Patrick Ewing, Willis Reed, and Walt […]
That Time Michael Jordan Almost Joined the NY Knicks for $25 Million
In the summer of 1996, Michael Jordan almost joined the New York Knicks when they dangled a $25 million deal in front of him hoping to lure Air Jordan to MSG in NYC. At the time, Jordan earned a paltry $3 million per year with the Chicago Bulls. Wiser minds […]
CP3 at MSG? New York Knicks Interested in Trading for Chris Paul
It’s never a dull day in New York City. While NYC continues to be the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in America, rumors have been swirling around the empty streets of Manhattan that the New York Knicks (21-45) seek a trade for 10-time NBA All-Star, Chris ‘CP3′ Paul. The Knicks’ […]
UNC’s Cole Anthony Declares for NBA Draft, NY Knicks Bound?
Cole Anthony, North Carolina’s super freshman, declared himself eligible for the 2020 NBA Draft. Cole, the son of Greg Anthony (New York Knicks point guard), grew up in New York City and has no qualms about getting drafted by his hometown Knicks. Anthony averaged 18.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.0 […]
New York Knicks and Rangers Owner James Dolan Tests Positive for Coronavirus
One of the most-loathed owners in professional sports tested positive for COVID-19. News broke late on Saturday evening that James Dolan, owner of the New York Knicks and New York Rangers, has been diagnosed with coronavirus. Dolan, 64, is self-isolating in an undisclosed location. According to a press release, “James […]
Knicks Are Worst Team in NBA… Again, Coach David Fizdale Dunzo?
The New York Knicks (2-9) are once again the worst team in the NBA, and team owner, James Dolan, isn’t happy about it. Instead of looking in the mirror, Dolan applied pressure to the Knicks front office and coaching staff. Head coach David Fizdale is the latest fall guy to […]