Profile Name: Frank Ntilikina (nee-lee-KEE-nah) Date of Birth: 07/28/1998 Origin: Rwanda / Belgium / France Height: 6’5″ Weight: 190 lbs Wingspan: 7’1″ Stats Backstory Beginnings The story of the Ntilikina family is one of determination and adaptability. It all started in the country of Rwanda, with a woman named Jacqueline Mukarugema[1].Continue Reading
The mere fact that I’m writing this means the Knicks will not make a trade, will make a bad trade or, most probably, Woj will drop an A(nthony)-bomb and blow this whole thing up. But screw it, it’s officially deadline day, and less than 12 hours before today’s 3 PM deadline. AnythingContinue Reading
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
This may have been the most meaningful game for Knick’s fans since the 2013-14 season. It was time to see what all that losing had bought them, and if Phil Jackson had made the right bet. The curtain would finally be raised on the mysterious Latvian. The first thing that stuck out was how freaking bigContinue 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