There is an abundance of facts that, taken together, make a strong case for free agent Allonzo Trier making the Knicks. He was the second-ranked high school recruit in 2015 behind Ben Simmons, who just won NBA Rookie of the Year honors. He became the first player in the history of the Nike EYBL to […]
It’s amazing what a coaching change and a change in culture can do for a franchise. Back in April, Enes Kanter was leaning towards opting out of his contract with the Knicks. Financially, it didn’t seem the sensible move. The Knicks’ center was reportedly set to make $18.6 million, a significant number for a low-post […]
Many of the players that heard their name called Thursday night at the NBA Draft used words such a surreal, blessed, humbled and speechless to describe the experience. Knicks pick Kevin Knox might also use another word – poignant. At Barclays Center that evening was Michael Thomas, Knox’s maternal grandfather. On April 4, 2016 Knox […]
Kevin Knox‘s dad let us in on a little family secret. “One thing that the Knicks fans can understand about the Knox family is that nobody works harder than the Knox’s,’’ Kevin Knox Sr. said. “And we’re a blue-collar family. We’ve always had a chip on our shoulder. I think that’s why Kevin’s always had […]
He’s young enough to have had his NBA Draft night ensemble sponsored by Fortnite. He’s old enough to know the first thing he wants to do when he settles in New York is try a slice of city’s legendary pizza. And he’s good enough to possibly start for the Knicks next season at small forward. […]
The Knickerbockers have landed some of the all-time NBA greats in the draft. So which are the best choices in the history of the franchise? Here’s my take: 1. Walt ‘Clyde’ Frazier, No. 5, 1967 First of all, Clyde will be the first to tell you he was the best Knicks player of all time, […]
Of course, minutes after I filed my mock draft, another reputable outlet released its mock draft that had Trae Young being picked by the Knicks. I have the Knicks taking Wendell Carter Jr. with the 9th pick in tonight’s NBA Draft. A lot has to fall right for the Duke center to be available. Even […]
Thursday night’s NBA Draft will be like no other in history. Never before have we seen a run-up to a draft in which every other player believes they’re worthy of the No. 1 pick. “I know I’m going No. 1,” said Arizona center Deandre Ayton. [Complete Rookie Week Coverage] “I definitely believe I’m the No. […]
At first, it seemed like a no-brainer. Who had the greatest rookie season in Knicks history? Easy. Uncontested dunk easy: Patrick Ewing. [Tune In To MSG & MSG GO For ‘Rookie Week’ Programming] And then I did the one thing my wife and kids have warned me about for years: I started thinking. Ewing won […]
The next week will test your nerves and patience. The NBA Draft is seven days away. Between now and then, you’ll hear and read more reports of possible trades, players rising and falling, team needs, expiring contracts, and enough rumors to make an editor at Page Six drool. Fact: No one, with the possible exception […]