Lakers, Knicks possible destinations for Giannis Antetokounmpo if he leaves Bucks

The Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks are potential destinations for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo if he decides to ask for a trade or declines his 2025-26 player option worth $51.93 million. In December 2020, the two-time MVP signed a five-year, $228.2 million contract extension with Milwaukee. His multi-year deal includes a 15% […]

James Foglio  •  28 Aug 2023
The Knicks are suing the Raptors and a former employee after ‘proprietary’ information was disclosed

A man by the name of Ikechukwu Azotam worked in the Knicks organization from 2020-2023. August 15 was his last day with New York and then he joined the Raptors. According to reports, Azotam and other members of the Raptors organization are being sued by the Knicks. Allegedly, they illegally got their hands on “proprietary” […]

Zach Wolpin  •  22 Aug 2023
MSG Sports open to selling a minority stake in Knicks

In February, MSG Sports President and COO David Hopkinson announced his company would be interested in selling a minority stake in one of the owned sports franchises, and the New York Knicks were mentioned as one of the teams. “We have no plans to sell either team,” Hopkinson told investors. “No current plans there, but […]

James Foglio  •  17 Aug 2023
Knicks fully guarantee Jericho Sims’ $1.93 million salary for the 2023-24 season

The New York Knicks have fully guaranteed Jericho Sims’ $1.93 million salary for the 2023-24 season. Sims, 24, also has a $2.1 million club option for 2024-25. These salaries are part of the three-year, $5.66 million contract he signed with the Knicks last July. The 6-foot-10 power forward/center was selected 58th overall by the Knicks […]

James Foglio  •  17 Aug 2023
NBA Christmas Day Games 2023 Include Celtics vs. Lakers, 76ers vs. Heat

NBA Christmas Day games for the 2023-24 season include Celtics vs. Lakers and 76ers vs. Heat, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. According to Nielsen ratings, the NFL on Christmas Day last year averaged 21.9 million viewers over its three-game slate, surpassing the NBA’s 4.34 million audience. Football remains America’s No. 1 […]

James Foglio  •  11 Aug 2023
Knicks’ Evan Fournier suffers ankle injury during France’s 90-72 win over Lithuania

New York Knicks guard Evan Fournier suffered a sprained ankle during France’s 90-72 win over Lithuania on Wednesday. The 11-year NBA veteran sustained a similar injury in France’s win over Venezuela on Aug. 7. Fournier finished with 13 points, five rebounds, and four assists against Venezuela. In France’s 80-69 win over Montenegro last week, the […]

James Foglio  •  30 Aug 2023
Josh Hart, Knicks finalizing a four-year, $81 million extension

Josh Hart and the New York Knicks are finalizing a four-year, $81 million contract extension, according to CAA Sports agents Aaron Mintz, Dave Spahn, and Steven Heumann. His extension will become eligible to sign Thursday. The multi-year deal is worth $94 million through the 2027-28 season, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. “The $81 million is the […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2023
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson marries high school sweetheart Ali Marks

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson married his longtime girlfriend, Ali Marks, on Saturday at Ritz-Carlton in Chicago, Illinois. “She’s always been by my side and I’m lucky to have her,” Brunson told People. “I’m excited to celebrate this special milestone with all of our closest friends and family, who have been so supportive over […]

James Foglio  •  01 Aug 2023
Doris Burke to join ESPN’s NBA Finals broadcast team, to become first woman to call a U.S. men’s championship

Doris Burke is expected to be promoted to ESPN’s NBA Finals broadcast team, making her the first woman to ever call a major U.S. men’s championship on television. Burke, 58, works as an analyst for NBA on ESPN, NBA on ABC, College Basketball on ESPN, and College Basketball on ABC games. She formerly worked as an analyst for WNBA games […]

James Foglio  •  01 Aug 2023