Knicks Rumors & News

Sportsnaut "The 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago was among the most memorable in recent league history. Saturday night’s events were something else. The game itself the following night did not disappoint in any way. While the early going lacked defense and intensity, the end of the..." February 17

Complex "Many of the pregame festivities that took place prior to the NBA All-Star Game earned rave (or at the least very positive) reviews, including Jennifer Hudson's Kobe tribute, and Dr. Dre's own Kobe tribute. Unfortunately (hey, we all have bad days), Chaka..." February 17

12 Up "The new NBA All-Star Game format was a huge success. The changes created a competitive environment in the fourth quarter that had never been seen before in the event. Yet, a few more changes could be made to enhance what was already a solid idea. As with all new concepts,..." February 17

TMZ "The Kobe Bryant tributes were AMAZING at the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night ... and some of the biggest stars in the world were front and center for all of the emotional moments. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West sat courtside at the United Center in Chicago --..." February 17

Sporting News "Unlike previous versions of the NBA All-Star Game, every quarter will matter in this year's contest. When captains LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo meet for the 2020 All-Star Game on Sunday (8 p.m. ET, TNT), their teams could be bringing a little more..." February 16

The Big Lead "As if the last 44 years of slam dunk contests weren't enough proof, the 2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest should throw the entire authenticity of the event into question. Enough fans cried foul when Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon was controversially denied the slam dunk crown..." February 16

TMZ "The strip club cavalry has arrived in Chicago with THOUSANDS of dancers, literally, making sure NBA superstars and fans are well entertained during All-Star Weekend!!! The good folks at Ocean Gentleman's Club, Factory and Club O tell TMZ Sports ... they've hired Last..." February 16

Yahoo! Sports "The NBA has renamed its All-Star Game MVP trophy the Kobe Bryant MVP Award in the wake of Bryant’s tragic death. Commissioner Adam Silver announced the renaming at his annual All-Star weekend news conference on Saturday. " February 15

Sportsnaut "The NBA is now at its All-Star break. While the second half of the season has already started, the “unofficial” second half represents a time that teams get more serious. Contenders vie for playoff positioning. Stars attempt to step their game up. Those who struggled..." February 15

Pro Basketball Talk " RJ Barrett finished the first half, went to the locker room, played the second half, got dressed and then sat through most of his press conference. Finally, he got the question he’d been waiting for. Why did Barrett foul Zion Williamson to prevent a dunk...." February 15

Sporting News "On the day he was selected in the second round of the 2019 NBA Draft by the Warriors, former Villanova forward Eric Paschall was 22 years old with another birthday looming in less than five months. Most of the league's teams make their choices on a policy of age over beauty, so he had to..." February 15

New York Post "Knicks rookie RJ Barrett may lack a steady perimeter jumper, but he hardly lacks confidence. Barrett said he’s looking forward to guarding his Duke compadre Zion Williamson in Friday night’s Rising Stars Challenge at NBA All-Star Weekend and added he would vote for himself..." February 14

NBA.com " The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today at NBA All-Star Weekend the finalists from the North American and Women’s committees to be considered for election in 2020. The Class of 2020 will be announced Saturday, April 4th at NCAA..." February 14

12 Up "The NBA never fails to infuriate its fan base with maddening All-Star snubs. In 2020, players like Devin Booker (until Damian Lillard's untimely groin injury), Bradley Beal, and Zach LaVine were the most notable studs left off the rosters. Because those snubs..." February 14

Sportsnaut "We’ve seen the frustration on his face. We’ve heard the Philadelphia 76ers fans boo him. We’ve watched the team struggle as a whole at times this season. Things are not going too swimmingly for All-Star center Joel Embiid and his Sixers right now. It has led to..." February 14

SLAM Online "When the NBA All-Star Game returns to Chicago on February 16, 2020, it will be the third time the Windy City has hosted the event, but the first time in more than 30 years. Where To Buy NBA All-Star Game & Weekend Tickets Primary market tickets for the NBA All-Star game,..." February 14

Fadeaway World "As we continue to mourn the great Kobe Bryant, his impact on the game is still prevalent when watching today’s NBA. We all know the global impact Kobe had due to his dedication to his craft and is great, but many players today are showcasing an improved skillset thanks to Kobe..." February 13

Page Six "Jennifer Hudson is set to perform a tribute to Kobe Bryant during Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game in Chicago, the NBA announced Thursday. The singer, a Chicago native, will sing ahead of player introductions. " February 13

New York Post "The scouting report on Ukraine point guard Issuf Sanon, according to Forbes, is he’s a feisty, aggressive defender. Former Knicks European scout Tim Shea told The Post he’s actually “athletic’’ and known as a scoring point guard who probably would have to..." February 12

Fadeaway World "It wasn’t too long ago when Joel Embiid was viewed as the savior of the Philadelphia 76ers. After a stellar rookie season that was cut short due to injury, many people expected the Sixers to be the next dynasty in the league as going into the 2017 NBA draft, the Sixers were able to trade..." February 12

ABC 7 Chicago "Former NBA All-Star Luol Deng was named global ambassador for the Basketball Africa League on Wednesday. "We have a tremendous amount of talent in Africa and I am excited that some of that talent will be showcased through our new league," Deng said in a..." February 12

New York Post "John Calipari celebrated his 61st birthday Monday, and the two Knicks who played for him at Kentucky — former one-and-done college stars Julius Randle and Kevin Knox — reached out to offer their best wishes. The two teammates also had thoughts about Calipari’s name..." February 12

SNY TV "Despite some exploratory discussion of bringing William "World Wide Wes" Wesley into the front office alongside NBA agent Leon Rose, sources have told Shams Charania of the Athletic that the idea is no longer expected to come to fruition. Wesley, who..." February 12

Clutch Points "Well, it took less than one day. The New York Knicks’ big rebranding initiative is already in need of a rebrand. After the recently-hired and self-described “branding” and “marketing guru” Steve Stoute implied on ESPN’s First Take on Tuesday..." February 11

The Score "Although the New York Knicks remain one of the NBA's laughingstocks, the club topped Forbes' list of NBA franchise valuations for the fifth straight year. The Knicks are worth an estimated $4.6 billion - an increase of $600 million from the year before. Among..." February 11

CBS Sports "The New York Knicks have been busy over the last week. After firing president of basketball operations Steve Mills, and hiring Leon Rose to replace him, the Knicks also traded away Marcus Morris to the Clippers for future picks and an expiring contract. With the..." February 11

Fadeaway World "Buyout season is upon us and we have already seen many veteran players sign with contending teams. We have already seen Marvin Williams join the Milwaukee Bucks and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is expected to join the Dallas Mavericks so expect a lot more signings to be made. One team that should be..." February 11

Bleacher Report "Post-trade-deadline blues got ya down? We've got you covered! The offseason is one of the best times for linking up with your best front office pal and going on a summertime shopping spree. For those with minimal financial flexibility, offseason trades can be the best..." February 11

Pro Basketball Talk "Knicks owner James Dolan went on radio last spring and predicted success in free agency. Everyone assumed he meant Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Not only did the Knicks strike out, those stars signed with the crosstown Nets. Durant even declared the Knicks to..." February 11

The Ringer "The NBA’s annual trade deadline is in the books, but teams still have one more way to add talent heading into the stretch run: dipping into the buyout market to sign players not currently under contract elsewhere in the league. On balance, the returns on such..." February 11

New York Post "We were reminded again these past few days how little it takes to ignite the pilot lights of the Knicks’ most ardent fans. In a season that was a goner by Thanksgiving, one that has already seen the jettisoning of a coach, a president, and the team’s best player, there they were..." February 11

Bleacher Report "The 2020 NBA trade deadline saw a bevy of moves with big names changing teams, but the conversations that fell through will set the stage for more transactions heading into the draft and free agency this summer.  For example, Oklahoma City and Miami had several..." February 11

Pro Basketball Talk "Maurice Harkless is a solid NBA starter. He works hard. He fits in. He produces. Just last season, he was starting in the Western Conference finals. In fewer than nine months since, Harkless has technically been traded two times – effectively three times, and it easily could..." February 11

Hoops Rumors "USA Basketball has formally announced a preliminary group of 44 players who are candidates to be part of the program’s roster for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. The final roster will only consist of 12 players, so most of these finalists won’t actually play for Team..." February 10

Forbes.com "The NBA has a new spirit partner. Hennessy, the world’s best-selling Cognac, and the National Basketball Association announced today a multi-year partnership that makes Hennessy the official spirt of the NBA, Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), and USA..." February 10

Fox Sports "Six Australians have been selected to compete at the Basketball Without Borders Global Camp at the 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago. Josh Giddey leads the quartet of Australian men who’ll play in the annual event, which will run from February 14-16 and consist of activities..." February 10

New York Post "Late Saturday night, Knicks big man Bobby Portis sat at his locker with his right hand wrapped heavily after “smacking” it on a dunk attempt during the Knicks’ Saturday night victory over the Pistons – their fourth straight triumph. It’s been..." February 09

The Big Lead "Your favorite NBA team is about much more than the players on the court. It takes coaches, assistants, marketing, public relations, executives and more to make the machine work. When the machine stops working, the attention naturally focuses on the ownership at the top. These are the types of..." February 09

Hoops Rumors "Wayne Ellington is talking to his agent, Mark Bartlestein, about working out a buyout deal with the Knicks, according to Marc Berman of The New York Post. The 32-year-old shooting guard has appeared in just 25 games after signing as a free agent over the..." February 09

Elite Sports NY "Marcus Morris Sr. is transitioning from being the go-to guy for the New York Knicks to a role player on a championship-caliber squad. However, his debut with the Los Angeles Clippers appears to be in jeopardy. “After being acquired by the Clippers from New York in..." February 08

Hoops Rumors "As we explain in our glossary entry on the NBA’s trade rules, teams that complete a “non-simultaneous” deal can create what’s called a traded player exception. These are salary cap exceptions a team can use anytime during the following calendar year to acquire..." February 08

12 Up "The Los Angeles Lakers were expected to bolster the roster at the trade deadline, with Kyle Kuzma rumored to be heading towards an exit from the team. Well, Rob Pelinka and Co. ended up standing pat, failing to make a trade after getting outbid by the Clippers in their..." February 08

12 Up "In what seems to have become an near-annual ordeal, the New York Knicks are yet again in search of a head coach. One name that has repeatedly popped up as a possible candidate is Kentucky head coach John Calipari. However, unfortunately for anyone who has suggested..." February 07

New York Post "Leon Rose’s reach has its limits. Despite John Calipari’s longtime friendship with the agent expected to be named new Knicks team president, the Kentucky coach batted away the latest rumor of his return to the NBA, stating Friday that he won’t be leaving his..." February 07

Bleacher Report "NBA Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Kiki VanDeWeghe announced that Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford has been fined $25,000 for verbally abusing referees following his team's 105-103 loss to the New York Knicks on..." February 07

Total Pro Sports "Gamblers simply dream of a scenario like this. Typically, sportsbooks do not allow you to parlay multiple prop bets. You can parlay multiple regular bets, but not involving props. Well, one guy found a place to do it and he took full advantage of it. Social media..." February 07

Fadeaway World "It’s no secret that the Lakers and Clippers were engaged in an arms race for Knicks forward Marcus Morris. During yesterday’s deadline, both teams were making their best attempts at landing the talented veteran big man. In the end, it was the Clippers who won, securing..." February 07

12 Up "Now with the trade deadline having come and gone, NBA teams will go bargain shopping in the NBA buyout market for low-cost, high-impact players. Whether teams are looking to cut overpaid guys, shed some salary, or looking to free up a roster spot, the buyout bin should be filled with..." February 07

Black Sports Online "It’s been about a month since we’ve seen RJ Barrett out there for the Knicks. Last night, the rookie made his return and he showed out. Over the past few weeks, many games were close and the Knicks lost a few that they could’ve easily won. In instances, many said,..." February 07

Pro Basketball Talk "1) Will following the Warriors’, Lakers’ paths turn around the Knicks? The Knicks tried the superstar player route (Isiah Thomas). They tried the superstar coach route (Phil Jackson). They tried the company man route (Steve Mills). None of those have turned around the fortunes..." February 07