Phil Jackson has always teetered on a fine line between looney hippie and cognitive Zen master. His unique coaching style was a rare combination of mindful stoicism and intentful antagonism. On the sidelines he was more subdued than his adversaries. Behind the media’s microphones, Jackson would mentally poke and prodContinue Reading
As is tradition, the season ended in April for the New York Knicks. The subsequent period of time, a vaguely familiar event known as the Playoffs. It’s essence serves more as a source of torturous fantasy than earnest entertainment. A time of fanatical scenario creation to bring the Knicks to theContinue Reading
Bulls Get: Robin Lopez C, Jerian Grant PG, Jose Calderon PG Knicks Get: Derrick Rose PG, Justin Holiday G, 2017 2nd round pick (CHI) Bulls The long, turbulent tenure of Derrick Rose has finally come to an end. Five years ago, the Bulls’ visions of Rose certainly did not conclude in a trade for an averageContinue Reading
It’s that time of the year again. The Knicks are on the outside of the playoffs, looking in, and the trade deadline is approaching. It’s time for the Carmelo Anthony trade rumors to fly. Of course, leading the charge is Isola of the News. Before we begin any discussion ofContinue Reading
The Knicks have agreed to a sign-and-trade to acquire Magic big man Kyle O’Quinn. The Knicks gave the Magic the remainder of their 2014-15 cash and the right to swap 2019 2nd round picks. As for the signing part, the Knicks agreed to a 4 year, $16 million contract with O’Quinn. In O’Quinn,Continue Reading
There is one word that sums up Derrick Williams – athleticism. If you didn’t watch all 10 minutes of that highlight reel, stop reading and watch the dunkfest now. Keep in mind, that’s a compilation of throw-downs from just last year. The Knicks signed the athletic wing to a 2 year,Continue Reading
The Knicks have agreed to sign Robin Lopez for $54 million over four years. He wasn’t their first, second or even third choice. The chances at landing LaMarcus Aldridge or DeAndre Jordan were remote, but the hope was there. When their attempts at landing the marquee bigs were futile, the full-proof fallbackContinue Reading
The Knicks have agreed to a two-year, $16 million with free agent shooting guard Arron Afflalo. The second year will be a player option. Afflalo will add a much needed perimeter threat to the Knicks, he is a career 38.5% three-point shooter. The 29-year old is an above-average defender, and passer, fromContinue Reading
With the 4th pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks select Kristaps Porzingis, from Liepāja Latvia. It’s the last thing Knicks fans wanted to hear after enduring the worst season in franchise history. This is the same franchise that selected European center Frederic Weiss, who never suited up for an NBAContinue Reading
Let’s be clear, the Knicks should not trade this pick. Trading away 1st round picks is exactly what got them into this mess. Isiah traded away picks that turned into Gordon Hayward, Lamarcus Aldridge and Joakim Noah. But who cares about the past? Carmelo is aging and we need to win now! – KnicksContinue Reading