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The Knicks Wall (Quentin Haynes) —
The Knicks, all things considered, traded up and reached for Kentucky guard Immanuel Quickley at no. 25. That means he’ll have a lot to prove. After selecting Obi Toppin with the eighth overall pick, the New York Knicks used their second first-round draft pick to address the backcourt. While it wasn’t a traditional point-guard pick, […] The post Can Immanuel Quickley Crack the...
The Knicks Wall (Ty Jordan) —
Former 2017 NBA Draft classmates guards Frank Ntilikina and Dennis Smith Jr. enter their fourth seasons with dubious roles both in the Knicks’ rotation and in the team’s long-term plans. The New York Knicks’ offseason hasn’t been too eventful. They had their picks in the draft, the highlight being the selection of University of Dayton […] The post Are Knicks’ Frank...
The Knicks Wall (Mike Cortez) —
The Knicks Wall Podcast puts a bow on the 2020 NBA free agency with Bryan Gibberman as a special guest and talk about the new season over the horizon. The New York Knicks are finally back, for real this time. Training camp starts Tuesday, December 1st, and the preseason tips off 10 days later on […] The post The Knicks Wall Podcast: Basketball Is Finally Back appeared first on The...
The Knicks Wall (Reid Goldsmith) —
The Knicks are signing free agent veteran forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, increasing their roster to 18 plus the pair of two-way guys. The New York Knicks are signing former second-overall 2012 NBA Draft pick forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist to a training camp invite deal. ESPN’s Bobby Marks first reported the one-year contract. The New York Knicks are […] The post NBA Free Agency:...
The Knicks Wall (Mike Cortez) —
TKW Draft SZN for the 2020 NBA Draft class comes to a close as the crew recaps what the Knicks did and some exciting teams’ nights. Draft SZN has sadly come to a close. Jess Reinhardt, Nick Carannante, and Mike Cortez convened to recap the long journey they went on starting in March. To help […] The post The Knicks Wall Podcast: Draft SZN Recap appeared first on The Knicks Wall...
The Knicks Wall (Brendan Campbell) —
The Knicks, for once, prioritized three-point shooting in the offseason, picking up several new additions in the draft and free agency with long range skills. The NBA average three-point percentage in the 2019–20 season was 35.8%. The average team attempted 34.1 three-pointers per game. The 2019–20 New York Knicks were not a good three-point shooting […] The post It Could Be a Whole...
The Knicks Wall (Michael Corvo) —
Making a name for himself due to defense, will Tom Thibodeau update his scheme, and how does Knicks roster fit in his system? The New York Knicks have finished bottom 10 in defensive efficiency in each of the past five seasons. In July, Tom Thibodeau was hired as head coach. Notwithstanding his stint in Minnesota, […] The post What Should We Expect From a Tom Thibodeau Knicks Defense? ...
The Knicks Wall (Quentin Haynes) —
The Knicks went into the offseason with plenty of uncertainty and emerged with little to no answers. Free agency was a miss, too, and they rolled over another year with short-term contracts. What exactly is the plan? To understand the frustration with the New York Knicks’ 2020 offseason is to start here: there was no […] The post The Knicks Don’t Deserve an ‘F’...
The Knicks Wall (Mike Cortez) —
A logjam in the backcourt for the Pelicans could produce a favorable outcome for the Knicks, still searching for an answer at point guard. Why not look for Lonzo Ball? It is possible that what you are about to read is meaningless. It is possible Russell Westbrook or John Wall are already New York Knicks. […] The post Trading for Lonzo Ball Would Help in Many Ways for New York appeared...
The Knicks Wall (Nick Scolaro) —
Myles Powell is a legend around Seton Hall hoops fans, but the undrafted guard comes to the Knicks with plenty to prove. Last Thursday, former Seton Hall Pirate standout guard Myles Powell signed a training camp deal with the New York Knicks, one night after not seeing his name called on draft night. The former […] The post The Undrafted Story: Getting to Know Myles Powell appeared...
The Knicks Wall (The Knicks Wall) —
New Knicks forward Obi Toppin has his number and a new nickname in the NBA: “Obi One.” The incoming rookie has new merch, too. New York Knicks top-10 NBA Draft pick Obi Toppin will officially wear no. 1 for his hometown team. That’s Obi-1 to you. At The Knicks Wall, we’ve released a brand new […] The post The Knicks Wall Merch: NEW ‘Obi One’ Toppin...
The Knicks Wall (Sam DiGiovanni) —
The Knicks acquired a second-round pick along with Omari Spellman and Jacob Evans in a trade sending recently acquired Ed Davis to Minnesota. The New York Knicks have traded big man Ed Davis to the Minnesota Timberwolves, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. New York acquired Davis and two second-rounders from the Utah Jazz on Thursday. In […] The post Knicks Flip Ed Davis to...
The Knicks Wall (Reid Goldsmith) —
Free agent guard Austin Rivers reportedly agreed to a one-year contract with the Knicks on Sunday, totaling the team’s roster at 15. The New York Knicks and free agent guard Austin Rivers have agreed to a one-year contract, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. One year deal for Rivers, per source. https://t.co/mfOQ2XZYCH — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November […] The post ...
The Knicks Wall (Reid Goldsmith) —
The Knicks reportedly came to terms on a one-year contract worth $5 million with free agent center Nerlens Noel, lastly of the Thunder. Finally, the New York Knicks have a big man. After the jokes from the 2019 offseason, the Knicks have signed their first free-agent center in Nerlens Noel, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. $5M […] The post REPORT: Knicks Agree to One-Year Deal With...
The Knicks Wall (Mike Cortez) —
The Knicks are re-signing Elfrid Payton after waiting the veteran point guard not 48 hours earlier. He’s the second free-agent signing. The New York Knicks and Elfrid Payton have agreed to a one-year deal for $5 million, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported. Payton, at the moment, is the lone veteran among a group of players […] The post Elfrid Payton Returning to Knicks on...