New York Knicks: Empire Sports Media Blog Articles
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The Knicks are desperately trying to trade up in the 2021 NBA draft, as they can possibly host four new rookies on a team looking to take a step forward next season. Trading for an established player could be on their radar, and one player who could become available is Atlanta Hawks small forward Cam ... Read more The post Should Knicks trade for Cam Reddish as Miami looks to deal? ...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The New York Knicks are trying to find a trade partner in the 2020 NBA draft. Having explored the idea of moving up with the Golden State Warriors, the team is trying to package their first-round picks together to move up into the late lottery. Teams simply aren’t interested in moving back into the 20s, ... Read more The post Knicks Final Mock Draft: Trade up fails, targeting a point...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The Knicks are heading toward a dead end with their attempts to trade up in the 2021 NBA Draft. President Leon Rose is sitting with three first round selections, but teams simply don’t want to move out of the lottery, no matter how many additional picks they’re gaining. The latest report indicates that the Knicks ... Read more The post Knicks News: Warriors reject trade with New York,...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
Will Chris Duarte fall on the lap of the New York Knicks on Thursday’s NBA Draft? Chris Duarte’s road to the NBA was so rocky that a man of a lesser character would have been floored and quit. But not Duarte, who traveled thousands of miles and took a detour just to reach his destiny. ... Read more The post Ready-made Chris Duarte and his NBA journey appeals to Knicks appeared...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
Ziaire Williams had a rough one-and-done season at Stanford, but he was impressive during his workouts. Will the New York Knicks reach for his high upside? Ziaire Williams had a roller-coaster ride to the NBA doorstep. Two years ago, he was on top of the world playing with Bronny James and Zaire Wade and high-fiving LeBron ... Read more The post Inside Ziaire Williams’ workout with...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The Knick seem to be in the fold for almost every high-profile free agent this off-season. With August gearing up to be an exciting month, the NBA draft should give a good indication of where the organization is heading. Whether they target a point guard or shooting guard to fill a need, President Leon Rose ... Read more The post Report: Knicks intrigued by Spencer Dinwiddie, DeMar...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The New York Knicks hold the 19, 21, and 32nd overall picks in the first round of the 2021 NBA draft. On paper, the Knicks have plenty of draft capital, but they are having a difficult time moving up into the lottery. They have reportedly discussed a trade with the Golden State Warriors, who turned ... Read more The post Report: Knicks having trouble moving up into lottery, Wizards a...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
With the NBA Draft just two days away, the New York Knicks are gearing up to potentially make a big move to acquire an impact player who can produce in year one. Last year, the team selected Obi Toppin 8th overall and Immanuel Quickley 32nd overall, surprisingly seeing more production out of their second pick. ... Read more The post New York Knicks Mock Draft 4.0: Packaging picks and...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
With plenty of money to spend during free agency, the New York Knicks have her eyes set on a number of different targets. Just about every solid player available has been connected to New York in one way or another, and the latest is swingman DeMar DeRozan, who’s coming off a five-year, $139 million deal ... Read more The post Knicks News: Interest in DeMar DeRozen, competition for Derrick...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
LSU star Cam Thomas is an elite three-level scorer. Will the New York Knicks take a flier on him after a solid workout and meeting? Cam Thomas is an irreverent scorer. He has irrational confidence reminiscent of the late Kobe Bryant, a cold-blooded scoring assassin in the NBA who went down to become an all-time ... Read more The post Cam Thomas eager to prove he’s more than a scorer...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
One way or another, the New York Knicks will be seeking a point guard to upgrade the position this off-season. With the NBA draft in just three days and free agency starting in August, things are about to get exciting for a team with $50+ million in funds and four draft selections. However, free agency ... Read more The post Knicks Notes: Kyle Lowry could hand deliver Lonzo Ball to Knicks...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The New York Knicks hosted Oregon sharpshooter Chris Duarte on Friday for a solo workout as he climbs the draft board prior to July 29. With the draft just three days away, the Knicks are doing extensive research on multiple players who can contribute immediately, and Duarte represents one of them. While ESPN has Duarte ... Read more The post Knicks targeting best 3-point shooter in NBA...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
With the NBA draft just four days away, the New York Knicks are looking to package selections together to move up into the late lottery, giving them a shot at several prospects who would otherwise be off the board by the 19th overall pick. Recently, the team has been connected to prospects like James Bouknight, ... Read more The post Report: Knicks looking to package 19, 21st overall picks...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
With the NBA draft set to commence on Thursday, July 29, the New York Knicks are arranging all of their last preparation and research before they have to make a few big decisions. Trade rumors have been circulating for the past few months, and while it is possible a blockbuster deal for Damian Lillard or ... Read more The post 3 reasons the Knicks will likely trade up in the 2021 NBA Draft...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The likelihood of Kawhi Leonard leaving the Los Angeles Clippers is low, but rumbles have occurred in recent days suggesting that the possibility is increasing. In the case that Leonard declines his player-option and leaves Los Angeles, the New York Knicks could target him as a high priority. Marc Stein said on a Spotify Green ... Read more The post Report: Knicks could be eyeing Kawhi...