New York Knicks: Blog Articles
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The Knicks have their hands full this off-season trying to solve the point guard position, as they consider multiple high-profile free agents with plenty of funds to allocate. With names like Chris Paul, Lonzo Ball, and Dennis Schroder crowding the headlines as potential options for New York, they will also likely view the NBA draft ... Read more The post Why Tre Mann is the perfect Knicks...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
Despite the fact the New York Knicks have $50+ million in available funds this off-season, they should still be targeting a point guard in the 2021 NBA draft. With the Detroit Pistons winning the lottery, the Knicks looked on from afar, having made the postseason, and finally took a step forward in their progression. The ... Read more The post New York Knicks: 3 point guards to target in...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
The New York Knicks will have their first look at Luca Vildoza against NBA competition since his signing when Argentina plays Team USA in Las Vegas in an exhibition match next month. Vildoza will join Denver Nuggets’ rookie guard Facundo Campazzo in Argentina’s backcourt. The Knicks will have the chance to see him go up ... Read more The post Knicks: Luca Vildoza to be tested...
Posting and Toasting (MMiranda) —
It’s self-worth time! Five. What a concept . Most people have five fingers and toes. Tornadoes and hurricanes go up to five, at least so far. Some people claim to have more sense than that, but there, too, five is a popular destination. There are five Home Alone movies and five House Party flicks. The two greatest Davids in Mets history both wore the number. This past season, the New...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The New York Knicks are headed into a summer full of questions and exciting decisions. Of course, having $50+ million to spend in free agency represents major positives, as long as the front office manages to select the right players and not trade away any significant assets. The team must decide on a few free ... Read more The post Knicks News, 6/23: Big decisions coming up for Julius...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
Why the New York Knicks should stay far away from any Ben Simmons trade talks: Coming off a disappointing campaign, the Philadelphia 76ers are preparing to make a few changes. One of those changes could involve trading point guard Ben Simmons, who is currently on a massive five-year, $177 million deal. Having signed the extension ... Read more The post Should the Knicks kick the tires on a...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
Maryland’s wingman Aaron Wiggins raised his Draft stock after an impressive stint in the NBA G League Elite Camp last weekend. Wiggins was one of the unranked prospects who completed a workout with the New York Knicks ahead of the weekend’s camp. Notably absent in most major outlet’s NBA Mock Draft, Wiggins certainly helped his ... Read more The post After workout with Knicks, Aaron...
Posting and Toasting (BennyBuckets71) —
There will be none of this tonight, which represents a step in the right direction. | Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports Progress. The NBA draft lottery is usually among the most important days of each year for the Knicks , a franchise that has finished over .500 only four times in the last 20 seasons. This year, though, we emphasize “usually” in that sentence, because New...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
As we grow near the NBA lottery, it seems odd the New York Knicks won’t be involved. President Leon Rose has done a phenomenal job turning this team around in one season, thanks to the emergence of Julius Randle and hiring head coach Tom Thibodeau. A reliance on aggressive defense and team chemistry has not ... Read more The post Knicks: Missing out on the lottery feels strange but...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The New York Knicks have a few big decisions to make this off-season, ranging from parting ways with valuable resources to acquire a star via trade, or rolling with the assets they currently have on hand. With plenty of youth players and draft picks available, there is the potential for president Leon Rose to package ... Read more The post Knicks: Is RJ Barrett the future or a trade piece...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
The days are gone that superstars would avoid New York Knicks like a plague. That’s how Magic Johnson views the current Knicks situation following a surprising turnaround this season. Appearing as a guest on Keyshawn, JWill & Zubin radio show, Johnson said the Knicks have become a viable destination. “Superstars are gonna want to play ... Read more The post Magic Johnson on Knicks:...
Posting and Toasting (BennyBuckets71) —
The best moment of RJ’s career to date. | Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images In short: He was very good. RJ Barrett shined brightly on Broadway in his sophomore season, improving in all statistical categories, playing with the composure of a 10-year veteran, and looking like a franchise cornerstone who might just be on the precipice of stardom. Following his rookie...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The New York Knicks have plenty of money this upcoming off-season to find a few key role players for the future. There is a chance they look to retain some of their one-year players from the 2020–21 season, like Alec Burks, but they could roll that money over into new options with more upside. One ... Read more The post Knicks could target Spencer Dinwiddie to fill essential role in 2021...
Posting and Toasting (Joe Flynn) —
Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Don Leon is rising through the ranks. Many skeptics laughed when former agent Leon Rose took over the New York Knicks’ front office in February 2020. I must admit that I wasn’t a huge fan of the move. But it’s hard to argue with the results so far. Under the first full season of Rose’s stewardship, the Knicks went from a league-wide laughingstock to the...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
When the New York Knicks drafted Obi Toppin with the 8th overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft, they saw a potential starting power forward who could replace Julius Randle if need be. However, their cautious approach backfired, as Randle had one of the best seasons in Knicks’ history and won the Most Improved Player ... Read more The post Knicks: What does the future hold for Obi...