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Despite failing to acquire their top targets last offseason, the New York Knicks still haven’t given up with their dream of adding a legitimate superstar to their roster. With the team currently establishing an impressive performance in the 2020-21 NBA season, they are expected to be more aggressive in adding big names who could strengthen […]

With new head coach Tom Thibodeau leading the turnaround, the New York Knicks suddenly appear to be all-in on winning games sooner rather than later. To that end, the club is reportedly more willing than it has been in some time to do whatever is necessary to bring a star player to the Big Apple. […]

The New York Knicks are one of the teams that are expected to aggressively pursue a superstar before the 2021 trade deadline. Despite a comparatively impressive start, the Knicks might need a legitimate star on their roster in order to have a realistic chance of making noise in the Eastern Conference this year. According to […]

Following their acquisition of Derrick Rose from the Detroit Pistons, there’s a possibility the New York Knicks could make another move that might improve their chances of making the playoffs for the first time in close to a decade. As suggested in a new trade idea, this could involve acquiring DeMar DeRozan from the San […]

Although the New York Knicks have exhibited substantial improvement under head coach Tom Thibodeau this season, the club is likely still some time away from competing for an NBA title. However, there is one area where the franchise continues to reign over the rest of the association. Per Forbes‘ latest list of NBA team valuations, […]

Despite strengthening their backcourt with the acquisition of Derrick Rose from the Detroit Pistons, the New York Knicks still have several assets available — including perceived draft busts Frank Ntilikina and Kevin Knox — in the lead-up to the March 25 trade deadline. As a new report suggests, the Knicks have chosen to hang on […]

Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose looks to be on his way toward a reunion with his former coach, Tom Thibodeau, in a second go-round with the New York Knicks. On Sunday, The Athletic’s Shams Charania tweeted that his current club, the Detroit Pistons, are “nearing agreement on deal” to send Rose to the Big Apple […]

San Antonio Spurs small forward DeMar DeRozan is one of the veteran superstars expected to be moved before the 2021 trade deadline. As of now, the Spurs haven’t shown any strong indication that they are planning to trade DeRozan during the 2020-21 NBA season, but if they don’t have any intention of giving him a […]

With rumors suggesting that the New York Knicks are keeping a close eye on the Houston Rockets’ Victor Oladipo in the lead-up to the March 25 trade deadline, Bleacher Report suggested on Thursday that the Knicks could acquire the shooting guard for a package featuring three players and a future draft selection. As explained by […]

In recent days, there have been several rumors linking Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine to the New York Knicks. Last week, it was reported that the Knicks are closely monitoring the former slam dunk champion’s situation with the Bulls in hopes of potentially acquiring him prior to the March 25 deadline. Given those reports, […]

The New York Knicks have had an impressive start to the 2020-21 NBA season, thanks to the emergence of Julius Randle. However, in order to at least have a chance of ending their playoff drought this year, they may still need to make another major move to give Randle more support on the court. One […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine is one of the players frequently mentioned in various trade rumors. The Bulls haven’t made him available, but as they continue to struggle in the 2020-21 NBA season, there’s a growing belief around the league that LaVine will be moved before the trade deadline. Once the Bulls start considering […]

Former NBA lottery pick Dennis Smith Jr. has largely failed to live up to the potential league decision-makers saw in him when he made the jump to the association following a standout season at North Carolina State. However, the 23-year-old clearly remains committed to proving himself at the highest level. To that end, Smith has […]

In a recent article, Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report talked about title contenders in the NBA and how they could fix their biggest roster problems with trade. For the Boston Celtics, Swartz suggested they should try to acquire Julius Randle from the New York Knicks to address their need for improvement at the starting power […]

Most trade rumors and hypothetical scenarios involving the Washington Wizards have involved their top scorer Bradley Beal. However, in a recent list of recommended blockbuster deals, Bleacher Report wrote that the team — which is currently last place in the Eastern Conference with a 3-11 record — could instead focus on finding a capable No. […]

Ever since the 2020 offseason, rumors have been swirling around All-Star point guard Kemba Walker and his future with the Boston Celtics. The Celtics haven’t made Walker available to trade, but there is speculation that they are planning to use him as a trade chip before the 2021 trade deadline. In a recent article, Brett […]

The New York Knicks may be off to a surprisingly decent start, but that hasn’t stopped the rumors from swirling around their top scorer, Julius Randle, and his future with the team. The young big man has also found himself mentioned in various trade ideas over the past few weeks, including one that would send […]

As injuries took their toll on his career, Derrick Rose made multiple stopovers after winning NBA MVP honors in 2011, including a one-year stint with the New York Knicks in 2016-17. According to a recently proposed trade idea, the Knicks could theoretically bring Rose back in a deal that would require them to part ways […]

According to a recently proposed trade idea, Julius Randle of the New York Knicks could finally get to play for a potential title contender if he gets moved to the Boston Celtics in exchange for two of their young players and two future draft selections. On Friday, NBA Analysis Network’s Greg Patuto pointed out that […]

Thanks to how Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis blossomed into dependable stars, the Dallas Mavericks successfully turned themselves from one of the worst teams in the league into a legitimate playoff contender in the loaded Western Conference. However, in order to have a realistic chance of reaching the NBA Finals and capturing the Larry O’Brien […]

Although he showed promise during his two-year tenure with the New York Knicks, shooting guard Allonzo Trier was ultimately released by the club last summer. Now, the 24-year-old — who once captured Most Outstanding Player honors at the 2017 Pac-12 Tournament in the collegiate ranks — is reportedly aiming to return to the association by […]

After reaching the Western Conference Finals last year, the Denver Nuggets are off to a slow start in the 2020-21 NBA season, currently sitting at the No. 11 spot in the same conference with a 3-4 record. Although they’re finding their way back to the winning column, their current performance shows that they need more […]

According to a recently proposed trade idea, the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers could swap their struggling young forwards, with Kyle Kuzma heading to the Knicks and the Lakers receiving Kevin Knox and two second-round picks from the 2021 draft. On Thursday, NBA Analysis Network wrote that at this point, the Knicks have […]

Days before the 2020-21 NBA season officially begins, several interesting trade ideas continue to surface in the league. These involve not only legitimate title contenders but also rebuilding teams that are looking to make noise next year. In a recent article, Greg Patuto of NBA Analysis Network suggested a trade idea between the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

With days remaining before the 2020-21 NBA season officially starts, several interesting trade ideas have surfaced. These include a three-way blockbuster deal involving the Sacramento Kings that would send Mitchell Robinson to the Boston Celtics and Buddy Hield to the New York Knicks. In the proposed scenario by Brad Dressler of Fansided’s Daily Knicks, the […]

According to a recently published list of trade ideas, the New York Knicks could acquire Kyle Kuzma from the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for one of their role players from last season — wingman Reggie Bullock — and a 2021 second-round draft pick previously acquired from the Detroit Pistons. As explained on Thursday by […]

In a recent article, Brad Dressler of Fansided’s Daily Knicks created a list of trades that the New York Knicks could make before the start of the 2020-21 NBA season. These include a deal that could send Sacramento Kings shooting guard Buddy Hield to the Big Apple. In the proposed scenario, the Knicks would receive […]

Although James Harden has just reported to the Houston Rockets‘ training camp after failing to show up for a few days, trade rumors have continued to surround the former NBA MVP. Most of them have centered on potential moves to the Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers, but as Bleacher Report suggested on Wednesday, the […]

In the past few months, rumors have been swirling around DeMar DeRozan, LaMarcus Aldridge, and their future with the San Antonio Spurs. DeRozan and Aldridge may be expected to start the 2020-21 NBA season with the Spurs, but with the team likely heading into an inevitable rebuild, there remains a huge possibility that both of […]

According to a recent report, Chris Paul did not show much interest when the New York Knicks tried to acquire him from the Oklahoma City Thunder earlier in the offseason, in hopes of ending a playoff drought that has lasted since 2013. As reported on Monday night by Marc Berman of the New York Post, […]

According to a recent rumor, the New York Knicks made a notable attempt to sign Gordon Hayward after he opted out of the final year of his contract with the Boston Celtics. As quoted by Bleacher Report, Marc Stein of The New York Times wrote on Tuesday that the Knicks were always among Hayward’s top […]

Despite the team’s plan to run it back again in the 2020-21 NBA season, All-Star point guard John Wall doesn’t seem to be interested in staying with the Washington Wizards for another year. In a recent Twitter post, Shams Charania of The Athletic revealed that Wall has made it clear to the Wizards that he […]

The New York Knicks reportedly have plans to grow into a title-contending team, and they may have their sights on Gordon Hayward as a major piece of the puzzle. As Ian Begley of SNY wrote, New York is keeping a close eye on what happens with Hayward’s player option, and could pounce if it appears […]

In a recent article, Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report created a list of realistic trades that could happen in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft. These potential deals include a three-way blockbuster deal that would send James Harden to the Boston Celtics and Russell Westbrook to the New York Knicks. In the proposed scenario, the Celtics […]

There’s reportedly a good reason the New York Knicks seem to be at the center of trade rumors this offseason when it comes to players like Gordon Hayward and Russell Westbrook. As one report noted, it’s all part of new head coach Tom Thibodeau’s plan to adopt a “win now” mentality and shoot the team […]

Although it’s unclear whether or not the Houston Rockets are actively looking to move All-Star guard Russell Westbrook, a shortlist of teams have emerged as possible landing spots for the former NBA MVP. On Friday, The New York Times‘ Marc Stein reported that one of those clubs — the New York Knicks — has discussed […]

Ever since they were eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Semifinals, rumors have been swirling around All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook and his future with the Houston Rockets. After failing to achieve their main goal last season, there are growing speculations around the league that the Rockets may consider breaking up […]

Although it remains unclear whether the New York Knicks want to field a competitive team next season or if they would prefer to focus on next year’s NBA Draft, multiple free agents have nonetheless been linked to the club as potential targets. According to SportsNet New York‘s league insider Ian Begley, unrestricted free agent Justin […]

The New York Knicks are looking to upgrade their roster this offseason after stumbling to a 21-45 record in 2019-20. To that end, the team’s decision-makers and new head coach Tom Thibodeau may be targeting a former No. 2 overall pick to help shore up the club’s lackluster defense in Dallas Mavericks wing Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. […]

As the 2020 NBA Draft draws closer, several interesting trade ideas have started surfacing in the league. These include a three-team blockbuster deal that will enable the Boston Celtics to acquire Steven Adams and Dennis Schroder this offseason. In the proposed scenario by Andrew Hughes of Fansided’s Hardwood Houdini, the Celtics would receive Adams, Schroder, […]

According to Bleacher Report‘s most recent list of three-way trade ideas, the Brooklyn Nets could acquire Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards in a deal that would also send Wizards point guard John Wall to the New York Knicks and Nets youngsters Caris LeVert, Jarrett Allen, and Taurean Prince to Washington. According to the publication’s […]

With Leon Rose currently serving as the president of basketball operations, the New York Knicks are expected to become more aggressive in upgrading their roster in the 2020 offseason. Instead of slowly rebuilding their team and just focusing on the development of their young players, rumors are circulating that the Knicks will be going after […]

After the 2019-20 NBA season officially came to an end, veteran small forward Carmelo Anthony immediately started making preparations for his upcoming free agency. According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, Anthony was recently seen draining three-pointers in the gym, and a photo reportedly showed him “shirtless and buffed up.” Berman believes that […]

According to a recent report on the New York Knicks‘ rumored offseason plans, there’s a possibility the team will make a move for an established top-tier point guard in the lead-up to the draft on November 18, with Russell Westbrook of the Houston Rockets among the players the organization might target. In a report published […]

According to a newly proposed trade idea, the Houston Rockets could shake things up significantly in the offseason by dealing their two superstar guards, James Harden and Russell Westbrook, in a three-way transaction. This deal would allow them to acquire a number of assets from the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks, most notably the […]

Chris Paul is among several players expected to be available on the trade market in the 2020 offseason to whom the New York Knicks have been linked. The veteran Oklahoma City Thunder point guard is one of several targets the Knicks may pursue, as they’re expected to be more aggressive in upgrading their roster this […]

When the 2019-20 NBA season is officially over, the Golden State Warriors are expected to aggressively pursue their fourth superstar. Though they are currently well beyond the luxury tax threshold, they have a plethora of trade assets to engage in a blockbuster deal this fall. One of the potential targets for the Warriors in the […]

Although most of the buzz surrounding Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield’s future has centered on a possible move to the Philadelphia 76ers, a recent article suggested a few other potential destinations for the former first-round selection, including the New York Knicks. As explained by USA Today Sports‘ Hoops Hype on Saturday, Hield’s 2019-20 campaign was […]

The Washington Wizards have made it clear that they have no intention of moving Bradley Beal and undergoing a full-scale rebuild, but they could move the other superstar on their roster — John Wall. Since suffering an Achilles injury, Wall — who is owed $132.8 million over three years — is currently viewed as a […]

Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook headlined the blockbuster deal involving the Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder last summer. Despite giving him an assurance that they wouldn’t move him, Rockets general manager Daryl Morey still sent Paul to Oklahoma City, saying that acquiring an MVP-caliber player like Westbrook was too good to pass up. […]