New York Knicks: Empire Sports Media Blog Articles
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
As the trade deadline approaches, the trade chatter for Victor Oladipo is growing louder. The Golden State Warriors are the latest team to have shown interest in trading for Oladipo, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. But the New York Knicks are still in the running based on Marc Berman of the New York ... Read more The post New York Knicks: The crux of a potential Victor...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The New York Knicks have defeated all expectations leading up to the All-Star break. While they are just one game over .500, New York is playing superior basketball compared to this point last year. In fact, the team that we see on the court has an entirely different feel, as they’re 5.5 games back in ... Read more The post Knicks: 3 stars who could be traded to New York before March 25...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
It is early, really early to be having a conversation about New York Knicks’ power forward Obi Toppin. However, Toppin has quickly been surpassed by 25th overall pick Immanuel Quickley in terms of impact and production in their rookie seasons. Obi was selected eighth overall and was expected to be a powerhouse in transition and ... Read more The post Can Knicks’ Obi Toppin live...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
New York Knicks’ lottery pick Obi Toppin came up short in the Slam Dunk Contest as his between-the-legs dunk from inside the free-throw line wasn’t enough. Thanks for the show, @obitoppin1 pic.twitter.com/t1o6YcRsTr — NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 8, 2021 Portland Trail Blazers’ guard Anfernee Simons sealed the Slam Dunk title with a kiss to ... Read more The post Knicks rookie Obi...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The New York Knicks have found it incredibly difficult to solidify the point guard position, and while they haven’t allocated an exorbitant amount of capital toward fixing it, they do have a few serviceable players on the roster. When they originally drafted Immanuel Quickley out of Kentucky with the 25th overall pick, they viewed him ... Read more The post Knicks unsure if they have their...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
When the New York Knicks originally signed power forward Julius Randle to a three-year, $62 million deal, they saw them as an integral part of their reconstruction. The organization was undergoing changes, but it wasn’t until this past off-season where the Knicks finally established a foundation for the future and put together a coaching staff ... Read more The post Knicks’ Julius...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The New York Knicks have developed incredible camaraderie and chemistry this season, as they’re one game above .500, and head coach Tom Thibodeau has once again built a playoff-caliber team. New York has been quiet as of late regarding trades, with the deadline inching closer on March 25. However, President Leon Rose is keeping tabs ... Read more The post Knicks News: Blake Griffen off the...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
Julius Randle and the New York Knicks had a rocky relationship in their first year together that many thought they were headed to splitsville. The chatter got louder when the Knicks drafted Obi Toppin, who plays Randle’s position when their most pressing need was a lead guard. Randle had heard all the nasty things and ... Read more The post From laughingstock to rising stock:...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
John Starks, a former NBA Sixth Man of the Year for the New York Knicks, feels for their rookie Immanuel Quickley who was left out of the Rising Stars roster. Starks was in disbelief when he saw the Rising Stars roster without the Knicks’ rookie sensation in it. “I was shocked, to be honest with ... Read more The post Knicks legend John Starks reacts to Immanuel...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The New York Knicks are coming off an impressive win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday evening just ahead of the All-Star break. The Knicks will have a week to rest up and heal their bodies before facing off against a strong Milwaukee Bucks squad. The team is one game over .500, climbing back from ... Read more The post 2 underrated Knicks who are making a significant impact appeared...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
The Westchester Knicks acquired former Temple standout Quinton Rose after Myles Powell left the G League Orlando Bubble. Powell joined the Milwaukee Bucks on a two-way contract with Rose taking his spot in the Knicks’ roster. The 6-foot-8 Rose went undrafted in the 2020 NBA Draft but signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Sacramento ... Read more The post Knicks pick up Quinton Rose to...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
Julius Randle put on a show at The Garden before heading to Atlanta for his first NBA All-Star game. Randle’s near triple-double powered the New York Knicks to their first winning record at the All-Star break in eight years. The Knicks improved to 19-18, sitting at fifth place in the Eastern Conference after a wire-to-wire ... Read more The post All-Star send-off: Randle powers...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The New York Knicks are preparing to face off against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night, a far lesser team they will offer the same competition as a San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday evening. The Knicks fell to San Antonio on 119-93, allowing their defense to be exposed and failing to produce offensively. The second ... Read more The post Knicks: 3 keys to beating the Detroit Pistons on...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
It is no secret that New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau and veteran point guard Derrick Rose have a very close relationship. Ever since Rose was acquired by the Knicks several weeks ago, the team has been on a tear, dominating lesser opposition and competing against some quality teams. However, the Knicks got a ... Read more The post New York Knicks: Could extension be in Derrick...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
The New York Knicks lost former Seton Hall star Myles Powell to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks intend to sign Powell to a two-way contract after an impressive stint with the Westchester Knicks in the G League Orlando bubble. Shams Charania of The Athletic first reported the news. Powell averaged 17.8 points, 3.8 assists, and ... Read more The post Bucks grab Myles Powell from Knicks ...