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Former Timberwolves GM David Kahn Says, in Essence, Michael Beasley Can Help Knicks Replace Carmelo Anthony

Former Timberwolves GM David Kahn Says, in Essence, Michael Beasley Can Help Knicks Replace Carmelo Anthony

Former Minnesota Timberwolves general manager David Kahn thinks the New York Knicks may already have Carmelo Anthony’s replacement on the roster. Or something. And it’s Michael Beasley. Speaking with the New York Post‘s Marc Berman, Kahn, who brought Beasley to Minnesota from the Miami Heat in 2010, expressed that the walking buckets-getter may be just what [...]

September 20, 2017 admin Blogs 1

Before Joining Lakers, Magic Johnson Rebuffed Offers from Pistons, Warriors, Possibly Knicks

Before Joining Lakers, Magic Johnson Rebuffed Offers from Pistons, Warriors, Possibly Knicks

Magic Johnson was a wanted man long before he became the Los Angeles Lakers’ team president. During a recent interview on ESPN’s First Take, the 58-year-old Hall of Famer revealed that he fielded job offers from teams like the Detroit Pistons and Golden State Warriors, in addition to perhaps the New York Knicks. Here’s the video [...]

September 13, 2017 admin Blogs 0

Knicks Coach Jeff Hornaeck May Have Been Impetus Behind Kristaps Porzingis’ Skipped Exit Interview

Knicks Coach Jeff Hornaeck May Have Been Impetus Behind Kristaps Porzingis’ Skipped Exit Interview

So maybe it wasn’t Phil Jackson that made Kristaps Porzingis skp his year-end exit interview with the New York Knicks. According to longtime sportswriter Peter Vecsey, formerly of the New York Post, it may have been head coach Jeff Hornacek who ruffled the unicorn’s mane. The Big Lead’s Ryan Phillips broke down the report: According to [...]

August 30, 2017 admin Blogs 0

Carmelo Anthony Trade Talks Between New York Knicks and Houston Rockets Now ‘Dormant’

Carmelo Anthony Trade Talks Between New York Knicks and Houston Rockets Now ‘Dormant’

The New York Knicks and Houston Rockets have reached a silent impasse in Carmelo Anthony trade negotiations. Again. As pointed out to us by NBA Reddit, ESPN.com’s Adrian Wojnarowski said that talks between both sides have gone “dormant” recently: Like Woj points out, the Rockets have been unable to find a third and fourth team [...]

August 25, 2017 admin Blogs 0

LeBron James Brushes Off Blake Griffin Saying He’s More Likely to Play in Los Angeles Than New York

LeBron James Brushes Off Blake Griffin Saying He’s More Likely to Play in Los Angeles Than New York

LeBron James does not care for Blake Griffin’s prediction that he’s more likely to leave Cleveland for New York than Los Angeles. While making an appearance on the”View From the Cheap Seats“ podcast, the Los Angeles Clippers’ All-Star forward said the following (h/t TMZ): “Honestly, I don’t see him coming to L.A. period,” Griffin said … [...]

August 22, 2017 admin Blogs 0

New York Knicks Not Interested in Trading Kristaps Porzingis for Kyrie Irving

New York Knicks Not Interested in Trading Kristaps Porzingis for Kyrie Irving

Deep breaths, New York Knicks fans. Your notoriously inept team has no plans to dangle Kristaps Porzingis in a deal for Kyrie Irving. From Newsday‘s Steven Marcus and Mike Rose: The Knicks don’t appear interested in trading Kristaps Porzingis, including a possible deal for Cavaliers All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving, according to a league source. . . [...]

August 17, 2017 admin Blogs 0

New York Knicks and Houston Rockets ‘Re-Engage’ in Carmelo Anthony Trade Negotiations

New York Knicks and Houston Rockets ‘Re-Engage’ in Carmelo Anthony Trade Negotiations

You know what we haven’t enjoyed enough of in recent weeks? Carmelo Anthony updates! The latest from ESPN.com’s Adrian Wojnarowski has the New York Knicks and Houston Rockets renewing trade negotiations, with only one twist: There is no new twist! Per Woj: The New York Knicks and Houston Rockets have re-engaged on trade talks involving 10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony, with [...]

August 11, 2017 admin Blogs 0

Knicks ‘Still Hopeful’ Carmelo Anthony will Expand Trade Wish List Beyond Houston Rockets

Knicks ‘Still Hopeful’ Carmelo Anthony will Expand Trade Wish List Beyond Houston Rockets

The New York Knicks are a hopeful bunch. Though Carmelo Anthony has thus far refused to expand his trade-destination wish list beyond the Houston Rockets—even, apparently, souring on the Cleveland Cavaliers—the Big Apple’s finest still believe he might relent. And if he does, the Oklahoma City Thunder, New Orleans Pelicans, Portland Trail Blazers and, yes, [...]

August 10, 2017 admin Blogs 0

Knicks Sign Michael Beasley

Knicks Sign Michael Beasley

The Knicks had the No. 1 pick of the 2008 NBA Draft class last year in Derrick Rose, and now they have decided to sign the No. 2 pick of the 2008 draft Michael Beasley. [tweet https://twitter.com/nyknicks/status/895045804041408516] Beasley is 28 now and has been a pretty huge disappointment in his NBA career thus far. After [...]

August 9, 2017 Anou Enright Ryan Bawek 0

Kristaps Porzingis Hopes Carmelo Anthony Ends Up Staying with New York Knicks

Kristaps Porzingis Hopes Carmelo Anthony Ends Up Staying with New York Knicks

Kristaps Porzingis isn’t ready for Carmelo Anthony to leave the New York Knicks. As he told NBA.com’s Shaun Powell while in South Africa on official NBA business: “He’s an All-Star, an incredible player and I’ve learned so much from him,” Porzingis said. “There’s still so much for me to learn form him. I would love [...]

August 3, 2017 admin Blogs 0