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Phil Jackson has two ex-wives and one ex-fiancee, according to TV Guide. He doesn’t appear to be in a relationship at this time. Throughout Jackson’s time in the NBA as a player, coach, and team executive, he had at least three significant relationships, including two wives and a fiancee. He married Maxine early in his […]

Phil Jackson’s net worth is estimated to be $70 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Jackson, 74, was born in Deer Lodge, Montana, to Charles and Elisabeth Funk Jackson, who were ministers in the Assembly of God church. He grew up assuming he would be a minister, but when the New York Knicks drafted him […]

Kristaps Porzingis made headlines when he demanded a trade from the New York Knicks before the February NBA trade deadline. After meeting with the Knicks to discuss the direction that they were planning to take, Porzingis realized that he no longer wanted to be part of the team’s long-term future. The Knicks ended up sending […]

In 2014, the New York Knicks decided to hire legendary head coach Phil Jackson as their team president with the belief that he could turn them into a legitimate title contender in the Eastern Conference. In 2016, Jackson succeeded to create his own “Super Team” featuring Carmelo Anthony, Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, Courtney Lee, and […]

An Academy Award appears to be only the beginning of Kobe Bryant’s foray into the world of TV production. ESPN reports the NBA legend and surefire Hall of Famer is slated to host a basketball analysis show on the network beginning this month. In a press release, the network outlined that Bryant’s Detail show will […]

LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers had an interesting visit to New York City for their Monday game against the Knicks. First, James supposedly threw shade at Knicks rookie point guard Frank Ntilikina. Then, LeBron and the rest of the Cavs players boarded the subway and managed to upset at least one passenger. Finally, King […]

Carmelo Anthony is hoping for another chance to go one-on-one with estranged wife La La Anthony. The New York Knicks star forward and the Power actress have been on the outs ever since rumors began circulating over the last few months that the NBA veteran cheated on his her and got another woman pregnant. More […]

The NBA Free Agency 2017 will be in full swing come July 1 and one of the most intriguing story lines isn’t even about a free agent. Disgruntled All-Star Carmelo Anthony is reportedly deciding where he wants to play next season. The irony of this all is that he may have no control over it. […]

Carmelo Anthony trade rumors haven’t stopped, despite the New York Knicks moving on without team president Phil Jackson at the helm. This seems to hint that the Knicks are ready to move on as a franchise and that the front office is still hoping Anthony will waive his no-trade clause. A report by the New […]

The New York Knicks decided to part ways with Phil Jackson this morning after a three-year stint as the team’s president of basketball operations. According to Ramona Shelbourne of ESPN, the Knicks and Jackson ultimately came to an agreement to part ways this morning, after the two could not come to an agreement about buying […]

New York Knicks trade rumors now include some very shocking news. A Kristaps Porzingis trade has become possible, as Knicks team president Phil Jackson has indicated that the team is willing to listen to offers. A report by NBA analyst Adrian Wojnarowski confirmed this bit of news on Tuesday (June 20), setting off a firestorm […]

Minnesota Timberwolves’ point guard Ricky Rubio is still on the radar of the New York Knicks. Several reports have the Knicks considering a trade for the pass-first guard. Ricky Rubio is the object of desire for the Knicks, who have the rights to the player whom the Timberwolves covet. According to ESPN New York’s Ian […]

New York Knicks trade rumors indicate Phil Jackson is in negotiations with the Portland Trail Blazers over the three first-round picks the Blazers own in the 2017 NBA Draft. The Knicks are in pursuit of a second selection in the first round, as confirmed in a report that just aired on SportsCenter. The Brooklyn Nets […]

Carmelo Anthony trade rumors are expected to increase in number as the 2017 NBA Draft approaches. New York Knicks team president Phil Jackson wants to deal Anthony and bringing back several draft picks could be a way for the franchise to finally enter an official rebuilding process. While Knicks fans would likely be unhappy if […]

New York Knicks rumors about a Carmelo Anthony trade, Phil Jackson getting fired, and Kristaps Porzingis wanting out of the city have inundated fans since the NBA offseason began. While it’s not the true NBA offseason, as the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers are about to play for the championship, vacations typically start in […]

Phil Jackson recently revealed that the New York Knicks are ready to part ways with Carmelo Anthony but one thing stands in their way; Carmelo’s no trade clause. Carmelo had been set on staying in New York in order to appease his wife, Lala Anthony and her wishes to stay based in NYC for her […]

Inside a courtroom, on the basketball court, AWOL from his team or on the injured reserve; nothing about Derrick Rose’s first – and possibly only – season in a Knicks uniform reminded people of his prior success. Regardless, many of Rose’s teammates in New York had experience playing alongside former NBA Most Valuable Players and […]

Carmelo Anthony trade rumors are back after the New York Knicks star reportedly separated from his wife. An Anthony trade is what Knicks team president Phil Jackson has been after for nearly two years and that may have negatively affected the All-Star forward in his personal life. A new report by TMZ states that not […]

The 2017 NBA off-season just started for the New York Knicks and it is already a disaster. Knicks president Phil Jackson may have ignited a clash with team superstar Carmelo Anthony, who could be receiving the support of Kristaps Porzingis. In a press conference last Friday, Jackson suggested that it is time for the Knicks […]

For much of the 2016-17 season, the writing was on the wall that Carmelo Anthony’s tenure with the New York Knicks was nearing an end. That notion was finally confirmed on Friday afternoon, as team president Phil Jackson made it crystal clear that the organization was looking to move on from Anthony, according to ESPN. […]

It has been nothing short of a disappointing season for the New York Knicks heading toward a fourth straight year missing the playoffs. The stretches of inconsistency have been the only constant for them pushing forward in another losing campaign. In light of that, Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek has come to the decision to […]

Following another heartbreaking loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night, the Knicks’ record fell to 25-37, 4.5 games out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. FiveThirtyEight projects New York’s playoffs chances at one percent; the Knicks haven’t sniffed the postseason since the 2012-13 season. If the projections hold up, it will […]

Carmelo Anthony trade rumors have taken a lot of twists and turns during the 2016-17 NBA season. With less than 48 hours until the NBA trade deadline hits on February 23, there are still new stories coming out about his situation with the New York Knicks. The latest bit of news has L.A. Clippers President […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made major NBA news with changes in their front office. L.A. relieved long-time general manager Mitch Kupchak and Jim Buss, executive vice president of basketball operations, with Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Rob Pelinka set to replace them. On Tuesday, Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss made the announcement that Magic would take over […]

NBA rumors have suggested that the Los Angeles Lakers — a team destined for a fourth-straight lottery pick — could be considering a trade for Derrick Rose. A report surfaced last month that suggested the Los Angeles Lakers could be attempting to make an eight-player trade that included Derrick Rose. While those rumors have long […]

New York Knicks trade rumors about Carmelo Anthony haven’t quieted down at the NBA All-Star break, no matter how many stories have been published about his no-trade clause. With just a few days left until the NBA trade deadline hits on February 23, time is starting to run out for the Knicks to make a […]

Carmelo Anthony to the Chicago Bulls almost happened in the 2014 free agency period. However, during that time, he chose to re-sign with the New York Knicks, and his deal had a no-trade clause. Now, this possibility is again gathering hype as Jimmy Butler expressed willingness to welcome the veteran forward to his team. The […]

Charles Barkley is one of the most controversial analysts in sports. While his off-the-cuff, straight, no chaser comments endear him to many, that same quality tends to land him in hot water fairly often. It was just a few days ago that Charles Barkley called out LeBron James for going to the media and saying […]

Coming off an embarrassing 121-107 loss at the hands of Western Conference cellar dweller Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, the New York Knicks remain in a state of disarray. Head coach Jeff Hornacek called for his team to “play for some pride,” Kristaps Porzingis admitted there’s a lack of trust on the court and team […]

NBA trade rumors have become like a soap opera with Phil Jackson, Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James, and Frank Isola. Wait, Frank Isola? That’s right, a reporter for the New York Daily News has now become part of the drama. A report by Frank Isola stated that LeBron James was pushing the Cleveland Cavaliers to acquire […]

NBA trade rumors have Carmelo Anthony rejecting the thought of waiving his no-trade clause this season. New York Knicks team president Phil Jackson has been looking into trading the All-Star forward, which has included making overtures to the Cleveland Cavaliers about Kevin Love. None of it matters much if Anthony won’t accept a deal and […]

Derrick Rose remains day-to-day with an ankle sprain after sitting out his fourth straight game in the New York Knicks 111-104 loss to LeBron James and the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. The Knicks have now dropped three of the four Rose has missed, as their dimming Eastern Conference playoff chances become more […]

Carmelo Anthony trade rumors were the center of attention as the New York Knicks played the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday (February 3). During the halftime show, former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Magic Johnson spoke at length about the situation, urging Knicks president Phil Jackson to just make a decision. It followed a first half […]

NBA trade rumors are something most players in the league have to deal with. On Friday (Feb. 3), it was Derrick Rose who got to answer questions about the future of the New York Knicks and a potential trade involving Carmelo Anthony. In order for teams to complete a deal this season, it has to […]

New York Knicks trade rumors indicate just how badly Phil Jackson wants to acquire Kevin Love. The problem is that the Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t been willing to part with Love, even if he becomes part of a deal for Carmelo Anthony. A report by ESPN on Wednesday (February 1) gives light to these new Knicks […]

A Carmelo Anthony trade to the Boston Celtics is still in the works by the front office of the New York Knicks. This shocking revelation came out Sunday morning (Jan. 29), with news that Knicks president Phil Jackson is still pushing the Celtics to make a deal. A new report by the Boston Globe shines […]

Carmelo Anthony has heard all the noise, and the longtime New York Knicks star admits all the talk of him being shipped to Los Angeles and the Clippers has left him not quite feeling like himself. Finally, after being booed by Madison Square Garden faithful during his up-and-down team’s come from behind win over Charlotte, […]

Carmelo Anthony trade rumors may finally be drawing to a close. New York Knicks president Phil Jackson is officially shopping the All-Star forward around the NBA, likely hoping to get a deal done before the February 23 NBA trade deadline. A report by the New York Daily News confirms that Jackson is searching for the […]

New York Knicks trade rumors now indicate Carmelo Anthony may be ready to waive his no-trade clause. While there had been recent murmurs that the Knicks had been shopping Anthony, possibly to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Kevin Love, everyone had refuted that particular story. Now a new report by CBS Sports reveals that following another […]

The NBA trade deadline approaches in about a month, and rumors continue to surface. Some teams are new to the NBA rumors mill, while other teams are habitually listed every week. Here are the latest updates on some NBA teams that keep appearing in rumors. Chicago Bulls The Chicago Bulls could be looking to make […]

New York Knicks trade rumors now have Carmelo Anthony speaking with the media about the increased level of chatter. Anthony has stated that he wasn’t aware some Knicks fans want to see him traded before the NBA trade deadline but also didn’t appreciate the news about a writer friend of team president Phil Jackson penning […]

The New York Knicks’ abysmal season resumed on Sunday afternoon as the team suffered a 116-101 loss on the road to the Toronto Raptors. The 15-point loss does not tell the entire story; New York trailed by as many as 38 points and was outscored by Toronto 27-8 in the third quarter. In fact, with […]

NBA rumors about the athletes playing on the court often dominate headlines around the holiday season, but this week’s new set of rumors all involve New York Knicks president of basketball operations Phil Jackson after announcing he and Los Angeles Lakers team president Jeanie Buss were ending their four-year engagement. While the ending of the […]

Phil Jackson, president of the New York Knicks, and Jeanie Buss, part owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, decided to call it quits on their four-year engagement, citing difficulties in maintaining a long-distance relationship, the New York Post reported on Tuesday. Jackson, 71, and Buss, 55, took to Twitter to announce and confirm their break-up. […]

New York Knicks trade rumors have begun to link the team to many NBA teams and players from around the league. In the past few years, most of the Knicks trade rumors have centered around breaking up the team or dealing Carmelo Anthony, but now Phil Jackson may be looking to improve the roster midseason. […]

NBA rumors are swirling that New York Knicks superstar Carmelo Anthony is at odds with team president Phil Jackson, according to multiple media outlets. The rumors began Thursday night after Carmelo Anthony shared a cryptic Instagram post, according to Sports Illustrated. In the image’s caption, Carmelo Anthony took what many perceived as a veiled shot […]

NBA legend Phil Jackson could return to the Los Angeles Lakers in some role next season, according to Mark Heisler of the OC Register. Heisler writes that the Lakers still have lonely eyes for the player-turned-head-coach-turned NBA executive. Jackson won five NBA titles with Los Angeles in the 2000s. He has 11 as coach of […]

The New York Knicks now find themselves at the center of a flood of NBA trade rumors, most of them revolving around superstar forward and perennial All-Star Carmelo Anthony. Off to uneven 3-5 start and already trailing LeBron James and the front-running Cleveland Cavaliers in the East by four games, reports are the Knicks could […]

Mistakes are going to be made when you run an NBA franchise. According to CBS Sports, Phil Jackson has revealed that he regrets not making a trade to bring Jae Crowder to the New York Knicks. The 26-year-old small forward has developed into one of the better players on the Boston Celtics roster. Over the […]

Miami Heat forward/center Chris Bosh is now the subject of NBA trade rumors involving the New York Knicks, as Bosh continues to work on his health issues, and the Knicks continue to build a roster they hope will be able to compete with the Cleveland Cavaliers for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. According […]