New York Knicks: Empire Sports Media Blog Articles
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
With less than three weeks before training camp begins, Covid-19 has struck the New York Knicks. Three employees of the Knicks organization tested positive for the coronavirus, the team’s PR announced on Tuesday evening. The Knicks added they are all asymptomatic and are now under quarantine. As a precaution for a further outbreak, the Madison ... Read more The post Breaking: 3...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
Since 2011, the NBA championships have been greatly influenced by the league’s elite wingmen. LeBron James won the NBA Finals MVP award four times. Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant, each had two, while Andre Igoudala had one at the start of the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty in the 2014-15 season. It is along with this line ... Read more The post Source: Isaac Okoro works out for Timberwolves...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
The New York Knicks are one of the multiple teams expected to pursue the Washington Wizards’ top free agent Davis Bertans, according to a report. Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reported Monday that Bertans has also drawn interest from three teams — two from the East and one from the West — without a ... Read more The post Davis Bertans could cost Knicks $18-20M per...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The rumor mill has undoubtedly been active for the New York Knicks this off-season, as they’ve been connected to star players like point guard Chris Paul. While the jury is still out on Paul and if he will join the Knicks, some lesser players add value to the rotation. One player who has been connected ... Read more The post Report: New York Knicks could pursue Justin Holiday in free...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
Alabama Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats tried to downplay his FaceTime call with the New York Knicks top brass and his speedy point guard Kira Lewis, Jr. last week. But there’s a link between him and the Knicks that’s too hard to ignore, making Lewis an intriguing possibility to land in New York on Nov. 18. ... Read more The post Quick like a Fox: Knicks’ prospect Kira Lewis stock...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
The New York Knicks need Chris Paul more than he needs them. That’s how ex-Knicks head coach David Fizdale sees the situation, reacting to Paul’s trade rumors heading to New York. “I think the Knicks have to be open to a lot of different things, Fizdale said on ESPN’s “The Jump” on Friday. “Would he ... Read more The post Ex-Knicks coach Dave Fizdale weighs in on...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
Under new management, the New York Knicks are looking to make a statement in the 2020 NBA draft. Whether they make a blockbuster move to acquire LaMelo Ball at the top of the draft, the Knicks had unfortunate luck in the lottery, falling all the way to the 8th spot. They had high hopes of ... Read more The post Report: 2 players the New York Knicks refuse to trade away appeared first on ...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
Kenny Payne left not only his heart at Kentucky when he jumped on the opportunity to become one of Tom Thibodeau‘s assistant coaches in the New York Knicks. Kenny will no longer be around when his son, Zan Payne, makes his college debut next season for the University of Kentucky Wildcats. “It was hard at ... Read more The post House of Payne: Knicks assistant Kenny Payne prepared his...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The New York Knicks have a rare opportunity to secure the likes of a former Hall of Fame player. 15-year veteran Chris Paul and his behemoth contract seem to have identified New York as a potential candidate for a trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jonathan Macri of the Knicks Film School reported that Paul ... Read more The post Should the Knicks pounce on Chris Paul or walk away from...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
Chris Paul and the New York Knicks have been linked together ever since James Dolan hired the Oklahoma City All-Star guard’s former agent at Creative Artists Agency, Leon Rose, as his new team president. The rumor mill heated up on Monday when Jonathan Macri of the Knicks Film School reported that the 35-year old Paul ... Read more The post Report: Chris Paul trade offer on...
Empire Sports Media (Mikey Murphy) —
There are a few significant coaching personnel and front office tweaks for New York Knicks fans to keep an eye on in the Atlantic Division, possibly. The Philadelphia 76ers hired Doc Rivers as Head Coach, then went on to hire Daryl Morey as Team President. The Brooklyn Nets hired Steve Nash as Head Coach, then ... Read more The post New York Knicks: Divisional front office tweaks could...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
LaVar Ball doubled down on his wish for his son LaMelo to end up with the New York Knicks. Appearing on The Pascal Show on youtube last week, LaVar mentioned his preferred destination for LaMelo, a projected top-three pick in this year’s NBA Draft. “I want him either in New York or Detroit,” LaVar said. ... Read more The post LaVar Ball preferred destination for LaMelo:...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
The New York Knicks have met Kentucky Wildcat Immanuel Quickley twice ahead of the 2020 NBA Draft. Devin Booker and Tyler Herro were two of the most recent former University of Kentucky guards who got overlooked in the NBA Draft. Immanuel Quickley is poised to be the next sleeper in the Draft from Hall of ... Read more The post Knicks Draft Watch: John Calipari warns NBA teams not to...
Empire Sports Media (Mikey Murphy) —
The New York Knicks are looking forward to the 2020 NBA Draft on November 18th. In the midst of talking to NCAA coaches, assistant coaches, scouts, and so forth, the assistant coach for the Florida State Seminoles by the name of Charlton Young had an interesting viewpoint of Devin Vassell’s overall competitive nature. FSU’s assistant ... Read more The post New York Knicks...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
In the 2016 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks missed out on a big-time scoring guard from the University of Kentucky, the leading producer of NBA stars. The Knicks’ lottery pick that year was earlier sent to the Denver Nuggets as part of the Carmelo Anthony blockbuster trade. The Nuggets used the Knicks’ original pick ... Read more The post Knicks Draft Watch: John Calipari views...