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David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports A not entirely quiet Draft Night for the Knickerbockers. The New York Knicks held no selections heading into Thursday’s NBA Draft. Some had speculated that the Knicks would trade their high-flying, reserve forward Obi Toppin for a pick, perhaps a second-rounder. After the festivities concluded, rather than getting rid of one Toppin, New York added...
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John Jones-USA TODAY Sports Tough to hear but maybe it’s a blessing in disguise? It’s been no secret that the Knicks have been interested in potentially acquiring Zach LaVine and have engaged in multiple trade talks with the Bulls dating back to December of last year. And while we had heard that the Bulls themselves were also interested in gauging LaVine’s value and potentially...
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Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports More rumors heading into draft night. This past season, the Knicks had a very nice point guard situation where Jalen Brunson blossomed into a star and became one of the faces of the franchise, while Immanuel Quickley turned himself into a Sixth Man of the Year finalist and second-year defensive stand out Deuce McBride provided some quality minutes...
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Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images The swing guard would help New York with a little bit of everything. “Several influential people within the Knicks organization are fans of adding Donte DiVincenzo to this roster.” That is the quote being floated around by Ian Begley as the Knicks look to upgrade their roster. “Several influential people within the Knicks are fans...
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Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Our P&T roundtable debates the top Knicks FA pursuits The trade of Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns was the first domino to fall in the NBA off-season. It’s only a matter of time before the floodgates open and the NBA arms race truly begins. We have brought back Kento Kato and Lee Escobedo to go head-to-head and give their takes on various...
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Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images Still very good, if healthy. The New York Knicks have been in talks about acquiring Los Angeles Clippers All-Star Paul George in a trade, according to Ian Begley. The Knicks and Clippers have had contact about a potential Paul George trade, per SNY sources. It is unknown if Clippers are willing to move George. @TheSteinLine reported...
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Photo by Carly Mackler/Getty Images Five intriguing prospects who offer something different With Toppin rumored to be available in trade talks, the Knicks will need to address the backup power forward position in one way or another. Obviously they can find one in free agency, or in trades, but this week’s upcoming draft has a few very good candidates if the Knicks can trade for a...
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Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Better for both him and the team to part ways unfortunately It was pretty much the worst kept secret in New York, but yesterday, it was confirmed that Obi Toppin was indeed frustrated at times with his role on the Knicks . And Toppin had every right to be. Since being drafted by the Knicks with the eighth pick in 2019, the high flying big never really...
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Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images The big man would help strengthen New York’s defensive presence and also provide a nice mix of scoring and rebounds When looking at the top of the 2023 NBA free agent list, you have the big-name heavy hitters. Russell Westbrook, Kyrie Irving, Draymond Green, and Fred VanVleet are some of the names that stick out. Those guys will demand...
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Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports As they should be. The Knicks currently have three centers that the team and fans seem pretty happy with. Mitchell Robinson has had some injury issues in the past and his energy and motivation can come and go at times but he is coming off a playoff run that saw him completely dismantle the Cleveland Cavaliers with his rim protection and offensive...
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Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images All-Stars Paul George and Randle discussed a plethora of topics on the former’s podcast Two-time NBA All-Star, two-time All-NBA, Most Improved Player in 2021, and Dallas Legend, Julius Randle was a special guest on Paul George’s Podcast P on Monday . The two shared more than a bunch of interesting thoughts on a plethora of timely topics. ...
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Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports No! But read anyway. In January 2021, two former college teammates were reunited on the same NBA team. Expectations were high that the pair—both selected in the top 10 of the 2019 Draft—would synergize, inspire greatness in each other, and perhaps lure a third, brickhouse collegiate pal to join them. Forget dynamic duo , some of us were fantasizing about...
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Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images Time for some pick theory. The Washington Wizards completed their long-debated trade of star guard Bradley Beal on Sunday. While a recent Eastern Conference bottom-dweller trading a player to Phoenix might not seem to matter much to the Knicks at first blush, there is a fascinating Knicks-adjacent angle here. The Knicks own a protected first-round...