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Patrick Ewing Expects Rough Transition for Brooklyn Nets’ Head Coach Jason Kidd
June 15th, 2013 at 8:00 AM
Patrick Ewing is one of the greatest players of all time. So is Jason Kidd. Ewing put together a Hall of Fame career with the New York Knicks, Seattle SuperSonics and the Orlando Magic. Kidd put together his Hall of Fame career with the Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, New Jersey...

Former New York Knicks’ Forward Shawne Williams Ready for NBA Return
June 14th, 2013 at 1:00 PM
Shawne Williams is a basketball player with a lot of skills. He's also a man with a lot of demons. However, the former New York Knicks' forward seems to have regained his focus and is not in playing shape. Could he be an inexpensive addition to the Knicks' roster? ***PHOTO1*** Shawne Williams...

Rasheed Wallace’s Future with New York Knicks Unclear
June 12th, 2013 at 8:00 AM
Rasheed Wallace came back from a two year retirement to play for Mike Woodson who he knew from his days with the Detroit Pistons. The signing was considered an afterthought. Wallace was basically the last or second to last roster spot and after two years off he couldn't be an...

Should New York Knicks Hire Jason Kidd as a Coach?
June 11th, 2013 at 12:00 PM
We know Jason Kidd has become a viable option to be the next head coach of the Brooklyn Nets. However, he never played in Brooklyn. The only place he's suited up in New York was in Madison Square Garden for the New York Knicks. Should the Knicks attempt to bring...

Former New York Knicks’ Point Guard Jason Kidd Serious Candidate for Brooklyn Nets Head Coaching Job
June 11th, 2013 at 8:00 AM
When Jason Kidd decided to retire after 19 seasons in the NBA people immediately talked about how he could be a quality coach in the future. There were plenty of New York Knicks' fans who thought he should join the Knicks staff as an assistant. However, he recently threw his...

New York Knicks Legend Patrick Ewing Interviewing for Charlotte Bobcats Lead Assistant Job
June 5th, 2013 at 12:50 PM
The Charlotte Bobcats announced Steve Clifford as their new head coach and almost immediately New York Knicks legend Patrick Ewing was mentioned as a possible coach for Clifford's staff. Clifford and Ewing previously coached alongside one another for the Orlando Magic and Houston Rockets. Ewing has worked his way up the coaching...

Former New York Knicks’ Jason Kidd’s Retirement Doesn’t Affect Teams Mid-Level Exception
June 4th, 2013 at 12:00 PM
Monday, Jason Kidd decided to step away from his 19 year NBA career. The New York Knicks are sad to see Kidd go because his basketball IQ and game knowledge are unparalleled. However, his departure will certainly make the Knicks a younger team. The question is, will his departure free...

Former New York Knicks’ Jason Kidd Retires with Co-Rookie of the Year
June 3rd, 2013 at 11:32 PM
When their careers started in 1995, Jason Kidd and Grant Hill were named co-Rookie of the Year. Now they'll also share the same retirement year. During the 1994 NBA Draft, Kidd and Hill were both selected within the first three picks (Kidd at number two overall and Hill at number...

New York Knicks Invite Former Knick Jerome Jordan to Summer League
May 29th, 2013 at 1:13 PM
In the NBA, if you're a seven footer you're basically a walking ATM machine. Skilled big men are so rare that teams are almost forced to take chances on players even when they've failed elsewhere. Think about it, Kwame Brown is still playing. Former New York Knicks rookie Jerome Jordan...

New York Knicks Assistant Coach Darrell Walker Next Detroit Pistons Head Coach?
May 3rd, 2013 at 12:02 PM
Darrell Walker has had a long and accomplished career in the NBA as both a player and coach. Although he's a valued member of the New York Knicks coaching staff he's also someone who is valued throughout the NBA. Now that the Detroit Pistons are looking to replace Lawrence Franks...

New York Knicks Current and Former Coaches Receive Awards for April
April 20th, 2013 at 8:00 AM
Mike D'Antoni and Mike Woodson use to share a bench as members of the coaching staff for the New York Knicks. When D'Antoni resigned as head coach it led to Woodson taking the job. With the Knicks playing well enough to earn the second seed in the Eastern Conference and the...

New York Knicks Sign Quentin Richardson
April 16th, 2013 at 1:47 PM
After waiving Solomon Jones after only two games and one start the New York Knicks were left with one open roster spot. They could have looked at another big man to fill in for frontcourt depth. They could have signed Delonte West or Maurice Evans for defensive purposes. Instead they decided...

Kurt Thomas Could Return to New York Knicks
April 14th, 2013 at 8:00 AM
Kurt Thomas had two stints with the New York Knicks during his playing career and was always a fan favorite. After ending his season with a foot injury and needing surgery his heroic performance against the Utah Jazz may have been the last time Thomas is seen in an NBA...

New York Knicks Release Kurt Thomas
April 11th, 2013 at 12:12 AM
Kurt Thomas is the oldest player in the NBA. However, the New York Knicks have decided that they can no longer wait for all of these injured big men to return and have released Thomas. To fill Thomas' roster spot the Knicks have signed James Singleton. While the move makes...

New York Knicks Former Point Guard Jeremy Lin Says Being Asian Cost Him
April 9th, 2013 at 8:00 AM
Jeremy Lin rose to fame as a member of the New York Knicks. Before that he had been waived by the Houston Rockets. Before that he'd been waived by the Golden State Warriors. Before that he'd gone unselected in the NBA Draft. He's now saying his lack of chances and...

Phil Jackson’s Return to Madison Square Garden Doesn’t Affect Mike Woodson’s Job Security
April 8th, 2013 at 11:00 AM
***PHOTO1*** Phil Jackson is one of the greatest coaches in NBA history and was part of some of the most joyous times in New York basketball history. (And as the most enraging during his tenure as an NBA head coach). However, despite many rumors over the years of Jackson possibly...

New York Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony New Version of Patrick Ewing?
April 4th, 2013 at 2:11 PM
Carmelo Anthony is a beast of an offensive basketball player. He is the unquestionable leader of the New York Knicks and one of the best players in the NBA. Sounds a lot like Patrick Ewing doesn't it? After years of guaranteeing Championships Ewing ultimately left New York without bringing a...

New York Knicks Legend Walt “Clyde” Frazier Doesn’t See Miami Heat as All-Time Great Team
March 30th, 2013 at 8:00 AM
The Miami Heat are a very good team by today's NBA standards. The combination of LeBron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh is a formidable threesome. Add Ray Allen, Mario Chalmers, Shane Battier, Mike Miller, Chris Andersen, Udonis Haslem and Rashard Lewis into the mix, and you  have a team...

Former New York Knicks Center Patrick Ewing Doesn’t See Knicks Defeating Miami Heat
March 29th, 2013 at 8:00 AM
Patrick Ewing is widely believed to be the greatest New York Knicks player of all time. He enjoyed a great rivalry with the Heat and knows this version of Miami is even more skilled than the one he faced. He doesn't believe this Knicks team can defeat the current Heat...

New York Knicks Interested in Timofey Mozgov
March 28th, 2013 at 8:00 AM
The New York Knicks were interested in bringing Russian big man Timofey Mozgov back to Madison Square Garden at the trade deadline. Mozgov remained stuck at the end of the Denver Nuggets bench but is looking forward to finding a new team this off-season. Could the Knicks look to bring Mozgov...