New York Knicks: Empire Sports Media Blog Articles
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
When the New York Knicks drafted Obi Toppin 8th overall in the 2020 NBA draft, the front office not only saw a player with upside but a leader and positive energy human. Changing the course of the organization started in the locker room, ridding themselves of negativity and a losing mentality. Drafting Toppin seemed to ... Read more The post WATCH: Knicks’ Obi Toppin bleeds optimism,...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
A recent report indicated that the New York Knicks could save the majority of their salary space for the 2022 off-season when players like Zach LaVine and Bradley Beal will become available. However, there is no guarantee those players will hit the market, as contract extensions and potential trades are always on the table. On ... Read more The post Report: Bradley Beal preparing to force...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
Is Moses Moody the New York Knicks’ trade-up target? Everything Moses Moody did in the last few years was to get closer to his NBA dream. Now that he’s on the NBA doorstep, he feels confident with the preparation he did to meet the challenge. “I’ve been playing basketball for as long as I remember. ... Read more The post Moses Moody’s different paths to NBA | Arkansas star had a good...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
With free-agent players and draft prospects the primary focus for the New York Knicks, retaining some of their personnel in the front office might shoot to the top of the list in the coming days. With general manager Scott Perry earning a contract extension after he helped elevate the team this past season, it has ... Read more The post Knicks News/Notes: Teams trying to steal...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The New York Knicks are doing tons of research on prospects ahead of the NBA draft on July 29, and with three first-round picks to spend, the team could look to package their selections together and move up or sit still and add several new players. The Knicks might not have enough roster spots to ... Read more The post Knicks looking into lethal sharp-shooting prospects ahead of draft ...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
Around this time, Trey Murphy III should have been preparing for his ACC debut with the Virginia Cavaliers. But things quickly changed, just like how his stock has rapidly risen in the NBA Draft boards. Murphy, one of the best wing shooters in the draft, is projected to go in the first round on Thursday’s ... Read more The post Trey Murphy III on the rise: Is he the 3-and-D prospect...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
With shooting guard/small forward Reggie Bullock preparing to hit the open market, the New York Knicks could be looking for a supplement in the NBA Draft. With just six days before the team has to make a decision on their draft selections, with three first-round picks, one player that has recently worked out with the ... Read more The post Knicks could be targeting sharp-shooter Quentin...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
There is a possibility the New York Knicks are forced to replace five players preparing to hit the open market, and one of them is small/shooting guard Reggie Bullock. Bullock is reportedly receiving interest from multiple teams, including the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and Los Angeles Lakers. Reggie had himself a solid 2020-21 season with ... Read more The post Knicks News, 7/23:...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The Knicks landed five spots outside of the lottery this year, having made the postseason and earned the 4th overall seed in the Eastern Conference. For the first time in years, the Knicks won’t be picking in the top 10, which is a major positive aside from the fact that they’re desperately trying to move ... Read more The post Report: Knicks looking to trade up into lottery, but how high...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
New York Knicks president Leon Rose has a past connection with point guard Chris Paul as his former agent, which could lead to the organization targeting him in free agency if he elects to leave Phoenix. Having just lost in the NBA Finals, Paul could feel as if there’s unfinished business with the Suns and ... Read more The post Report: Knicks a potential suitor if Suns and Chris Paul...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
New York Knicks general manager Scotty Perry had been extended, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Ian Begley of SNY added that Perry signed to a multi-year deal. Perry, who started last season on shaky ground as a remnant of the Steve Mills regime, had a hand in the Knicks’ successful turnaround. Perry was ... Read more The post Report: Knicks extend GM Scott Perry ...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The New York Knicks will be active during free agency this year, and one player they have been connected to is Golden State Warriors small forward Kelly Oubre Jr. Oubre is a 6’7”, 203-pound left-handed shooter, which would add another diverse player to a team that already has two lefties with Julius Randle and RJ ... Read more The post Knicks News, 7/22: Kelly Oubre details what he would...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
Some say Auburn point guard Sharife Cooper is undersized at 6’1″ and 180 pounds, but the New York Knicks view him as an elite facilitator who could take their offense to the next level. Averaging 20.2 points, 8.1 assists, and shooting 39% from the field last year, the young Georgia native has the potential to ... Read more The post Report: Knicks could be targeting point guard...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
One of the Knicks’ more coveted free agents is shooting guard/small forward Reggie Bullock, who signed a two-year, $8.2 million deal during the 2019 free agency. He earned just $4.2 million last season, contributing heavily toward the Knicks’ postseason run, shooting a stellar 41% over 6.1 attempts from three-point range. He averaged 10.9 points, 3.4 ... Read more The post ...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The New York Knicks were hoping to receive an answer on young center Mitchell Robinson regarding him being a long-term solution for the organization. Last season, the 23-year-old Florida native averaged 8.3 points, 8.1 rebounds, and shot 65% from the field over just 31 games. He fractured both his hand and foot at different points ... Read more The post Can the Knicks trust Mitchell...