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Like the Cleveland Cavaliers, ranked No. 10 in my NBA power rankings offseason edition, the New York Knicks are coming off their best season in years. The Knicks’ 47-35 record in 2022-23, good for fifth in the Eastern Conference, was their best record since 2012-13 when they won 54 contests. New York also won their […] READ MORE
Following their playoff run to the second-round, the New York Knicks have made some moves to capitalize off of their recent success. They signed Donte DiVincenzo, re-signed Josh Hart, and added several promising undrafted free agents (Jaylen Martin, Obidiah Noel, Dmytro Skapinstev and Jacob Toppin), among other notable transactions. However, even with the roster mostly […] READ MORE
New York Knicks guard Josh Hart was a no-show during Team USA’s dominant win over Puerto Rico on Monday—and for good reason. The former Villanova swingman is staying in the Big Apple thanks to a four-year, $81 million extension. New York Knicks G Josh Hart is finalizing a four-year, $81 million contract extension, Aaron Mintz, […] READ MORE
This past weekend brought several noteworthy NBA News among Eastern Conference guards, with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Charlotte Hornets, and New York Knicks at the forefront of the latest news. NBA News: Latest on Ricky Rubio, R.J. Hunter, and Josh Hart Ricky Rubio & the Importance of Mental Health Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio announced Saturday that […] READ MORE
Today’s NBA rumor mill surrounds Serge Ibaka’s potential return to the NBA and New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets roster moves. NBA Rumors: Serge Ibaka, Knicks, and Nets Roster Moves Serge Ibaka Wants To Play In NBA Again Ibaka remains hopeful of playing in the NBA in 2023-24, the 14-year NBA vet told The Athletic’s Shams […] READ MORE
The biggest takeaway from analyzing the Knicks offseason so far is they are remaining patient. It’s clear they are waiting in the weeds for a star that fits their needs and contending timeline. The New York Knicks only acquisition to date has been Donte DiVincenzo in free agency. A fine deal for a coveted 3-and-D […] READ MORE
New York Knicks wing Josh Hart has apparently already made his decision about entering the free agent market. Unsurprisingly, Hart told Taylor Rooks of TNT and Bleacher Report on Monday that he will decline his $12.96 million player option. Josh Hart tells @TaylorRooks he's likely declining his player option to test free agency 👀 He'd […] READ MORE
The New York Knicks rang in 2023 with a 19-18 record, with many questioning if this year would be any different from previous seasons: either a small playoff run or another long offseason. In February, a switch flipped. They went on a nine-game win streak that galvanized the city and gave them a 39-27 record. […] READ MORE
On a Wednesday night in Cleveland, Knick players embraced at the final buzzer. Because, for the first time in ten years, the New York Knicks have advanced to the Eastern Conference semis. It was a stunning series for the Knicks, many prognosticators wrote them off beforehand, but true to my playoff prediction, I believed the […] READ MORE
Riding high on a nine-game winning streak and winners of 12 of their last 14 games- the New York Knicks are on fire. They play tough, hard-nosed, physical basketball—outworking teams both on the boards and in the paint. Coach Tom Thibodeau has a team very much in his vision- prepared to play every night. Consequently, […] READ MORE
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