Patrick Ewing Rejoins Knicks As Basketball Ambassador

NBA Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing, the New York Knicks’ all-time leading scorer with 23,665 career points, has rejoined the franchise as an ambassador to assist both basketball and business operations, the team announced Friday. Ewing, 62, will work directly with Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau and the team’s front office. Patrick Ewing played 15 NBA […]

James Foglio  •  1H
Knicks Officially Acquire Karl-Anthony Towns In Three-Team Trade With Wolves, Hornets

The Karl-Anthony Towns blockbuster trade involving the New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Charlotte Hornets was made official on Tuesday, according to press releases from each of the three teams. New York Knicks traded Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo to Minnesota Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Towns The Knicks traded Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to Minnesota for […]

James Foglio  •  02 Oct 2024
NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo Dies of Brain Cancer at Age 58

NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, the 7-foot-2, finger-wagging center who was nicknamed “Mount Mutombo” for his defensive prowess, has died of brain cancer at the age of 58, the league announced Monday. Mutombo’s family revealed two years ago that he was undergoing treatment in Atlanta, Georgia, for a brain tumor. The NBA said he […]

James Foglio  •  30 Sep 2024
Knicks Trade Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo to Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Towns

The New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves finalized a blockbuster trade on Friday night involving All-Stars Julius Randle and Karl-Anthony Towns, along with perimeter threat Donte DiVincenzo, according to multiple sources. New York Knicks were able to trade Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo after Charlotte Hornets became the third team The Knicks traded Randle and DiVincenzo […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2024
Derrick Rose Retires From NBA After 16-Year Career

Former MVP Derrick Rose officially announced his retirement from the NBA on Thursday morning after a 16-year career. Rose’s decision to retire comes just days after he requested to be released from his contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. Derrick Rose thanks NBA fans on social media Rose, who turns 36 on Oct. 4, had one […]

James Foglio  •  26 Sep 2024
Knicks Center Mitchell Robinson to Miss Start of 2024-25 Season

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson will miss the beginning of the 2024-25 regular season after offseason ankle surgery, league sources confirmed to SNY’s Ian Begley on Monday. Robinson, 26, appeared in 31 games (21 starts) last season and underwent ankle surgery in December. However, he also suffered a foot/ankle injury during New York’s first-round […]

James Foglio  •  24 Sep 2024
Knicks’ Miles McBride Secures Luxurious NYC Pad For $15.5K Per Month

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride locked down the deal for a luxurious apartment at West Chelsea’s One High Line for $15,500 per month, according to Mary K. Jacob of the New York Post. According to Jacob, One High Line raked in a ridiculous $800 million in sales during the first half of 2024, including […]

James Foglio  •  19 Sep 2024
Mikal Bridges Becomes Eligible for Two-Year, $72.5M Extension with Knicks on Oct. 1

New York Knicks veteran forward Mikal Bridges will become eligible for a contract extension worth $72.5 million over two seasons on Oct. 1. Bridges, 28, could also wait until next offseason to sign a three-year, $112.9 million deal. However, according to a source close to Yossi Gozlan, a four-year, $156 million contract in 2025 is […]

James Foglio  •  10 Sep 2024
Knicks Fully Guarantee Jericho Sims’ $2.09M Salary For 2024-25

The New York Knicks are fully guaranteeing center Jericho Sims’ $2.09 million salary for the 2024-25 NBA season, per HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. According to Spotrac, Sims will earn approximately $2,092,344 this upcoming season. That amount is also Sims’ 2023-24 team option, which the Knicks exercised on June 29. At the time, his salary for next […]

James Foglio  •  17 Aug 2024