With starting center Jared Jeffries and super-sub Nate Robinson out, the Knicks’ rotation was down to eight – and Danilo Gallinari took advantage of the available minutes.
Knicks Head Coach Mike D’Antoni has found the shooting guard he’s been looking for in the starting lineup since Jamal Crawford was traded in November. Larry Hughes made his first start with the Knicks in Miami on Saturday following a spectacular 25-point effort against the 76ers last Friday. He is expected to be at the two again Wednesday night when the Knicks host Joe Johnson and the Hawks at the Garden on Latino Night.
The New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that free agent center Cheikh Samb has been signed to a 10-day contract.
Larry Hughes was inserted into the Knicks’ starting lineup for defensive purposes. Unfortunately, no one could have stopped a determined Dwyane Wade down the stretch.
Larry Hughes said it would take about two or three games to get back into basketball shape following last week’s deadline trade. He was right on point. In just his fourth game with the Knicks, Hughes displayed his overall talent on both ends of the floor and won over The Garden crowd with his energetic play in New York’s heartbreaking 108-103 defeat to the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.
It’s been just over a week since Larry Hughes and Chris Wilcox came to New York in two separate trades before last Thursday’s deadline, and their exact roles on offense remain unclear. But in the meantime, both veterans are happy with simply making an impact on the defensive end rather than forcing the issue.
Forget all the outstanding individual statistics and broken franchise records, the magic number for the Knicks this season is 40. That’s how many wins New York believes it needs to have a real shot of making the playoffs for the first time in five years.
He didn't jump over anyone's head or high-five any celebs sitting courtside, but Nate Robinson still found a way to steal the show at The World's Most Famous Arena. That is until Danilo Gallinari decided to show off his stuff as well. Rather than just showcasing his hops like he did the last time he was on the same court as Dwight Howard, Robinson used his overall basketball abilities to finish with a game-high 32 points in the Knicks' 114-109 loss to the Magic on Wednesday night. He also had four assists and three rebounds in 36 minutes off the bench.
With the amount of energy Nate Robinson brings every time he touches the court, it’s difficult to imagine that the biggest little man in the league only sleeps six hours each night. And we’re talking about the same guy who jumped over Dwight Howard and said he could do it again when the Knicks host the Magic tonight at the Garden.
The following is a joint statement on behalf of the New York Knicks and Stephon Marbury: “A comprehensive agreement was made this afternoon between the New York Knicks and Stephon Marbury. Under its terms, the grievance has been resolved and the Knicks have requested waivers on Stephon. No additional terms will be disclosed.”
The arrival of Larry Hughes and Chris Wilcox clearly helps the Knicks quest for a playoff berth. Hear what their arrival means to their new teammates as they Sound Off on what the new duo means for both the team and them individually.
Robinson poured in 32 of his a season-high 41 points in the second half, including the game-winning layup with 26 seconds left, to lead the Knicks to a 123-119 victory over the Pacers at Madison Square Garden on Monday night.
After suffering a setback yesterday afternoon in a 111-100 loss to the Toronto Raptors, the Knicks look to get back to their winning ways when they take on the Indiana Pacers in the teams’ final meeting this season. The two squads have split the season series thus far, with each team winning on the road.
It wasn’t long until Head Coach Mike D’Antoni tossed Chris Wilcox and Larry Hughes into his rotation. In fact, both newcomers were on the floor by the end of the first quarter and made encouraging contributions in their New York Knicks debuts. Just three days after joining the Knicks and less than 24 hours since practicing with their new teammates for the first time, Wilcox had five points and five rebounds and Hughes added three points and two assists in Sunday’s 111-100 loss at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto.
Being traded during the season can be a stressful moment for any player. But for the Knicks' two newest members, there was nothing better than the opportunity to once again become major contributors on an NBA team – especially one in the thick of a playoff hunt.
Wilson Chandler scored a career-high 32 points, Nate Robinson added 26, and the New York Knicks matched their victory total from last season with a 127-97 rout of the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.
Just when it seemed all was quiet on the trade front, the New York Knicks pulled off two separate deals for forward Chris Wilcox and guard Larry Hughes hours before Thursday’s 3 p.m. ET trade deadline.
New York’s two newest members – Larry Hughes and Chris Wilcox – won’t be in uniform, but that doesn’t mean the Knicks are going to take it easy on the Raptors when the Atlantic Division rivals meet tonight at Madison Square Garden.
Back on Nov. 21, President, Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh made a pair of trades to transform the shape of the Knicks in both his and Head Coach Mike D'Antoni's image. Just hours before today's trade deadline, Walsh continued the team's facelift with another pair of trades aimed to help this season's playoff push as well as their long term future.
The New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that forward Chris Wilcox has been acquired from the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for forward Malik Rose and cash considerations and guard Larry Hughes has been acquired from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for center Jerome James, guard Anthony Roberson and forward Tim Thomas.
In his first game back since bringing the Slam Dunk title back to the Big Apple, the 5-foot-9 guard showed he can do more than just get above the rim as he had another impressive all-around performances in the Knicks’ 112-107 overtime win over Tim Duncan and the visiting San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night.
A memorable NBA All-Star weekend is over and now it’s back to business for the New York Knicks, who are ready to make a late playoff push in the final 30 games of the season.
Nate Robinson flew through the desert air with the greatest of ease and used a green kryptonite ball, uniform and shoes to dethrone Orlando’s Man of Steel Dwight Howard. The 5-foot-9 Robinson, who stands 14 inches shorter than Howard, jumped over the defending champ dressed in a Superman cape in a head-to-head finals matchup and brought the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest title back to the Big Apple for the second time since his rookie season.
Wilson Chandler did not disappoint in his first-ever NBA All-Star weekend appearance. The Knicks’ second-year forward had six points and a team-high seven rebounds to help the Sophomores extend their winning streak to seven over the Rookies with a 122-116 victory at the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam during NBA All-Star 2009 in Phoenix.
Eric Gordon scored 30 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied from 10 points down in the fourth quarter to force overtime, then beat the New York Knicks 128-124 Wednesday night.
Nate Robinson is no stranger to the spectacular. Ask any Knicks fan whom they’d most like to see with the ball in the open court, and Nate’s the answer. The 5’9” dynamo brings excitement and electricity every time he checks into a game, and any time he touches the ball, he’s capable of bringing the Garden faithful to their feet.
A night after going up against former New York guard Jamal Crawford and the Golden State Warriors, the Knicks will meet old friends Zach Randolph, Mardy Collins and Fred Jones when they visit the L.A. Clippers tonight in the final game before the All-Star break.
Stephen Jackson had 35 points, 10 assists and six rebounds, and Jamal Crawford added 21 points against his former New York teammates in the Golden State Warriors' third straight home victory, 144-127 over the visiting Knicks on Tuesday night.
The Knicks will face familiar faces as they continue their three-game road trip before this weekend’s All-Star break. First, they’ll go up against former Knicks guard Jamal Crawford and the Golden State Warriors before traveling to Los Angeles where they’ll match up against former Knicks Zach Randolph, Mardy Collins, Fred Jones and the Clippers in the second game of a back-to-back set.
Knicks Head Coach Mike D’Antoni says it’s not about who starts in his nine-man rotation. It’s about which combination is playing the best late in the game.
With the exception of one more game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the top three teams in the league are out of the way as the New York Knicks make a run towards the postseason. The Knicks ended a three-game homestand at Madison Square Garden with narrow losses to the L.A. Lakers, Cavaliers and Boston Celtics, all of whom have at least 39 wins so far. They will look to bounce back and remain in a tight playoff race during an upcoming three-game road trip, which begins tonight in Portland.
In the final game of a homestand against the top three teams in the league, the Knicks played perhaps their best basketball of the week. They shot the ball well from beyond the arc, played solid defense and were energized throughout in their final matchup against the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Celtics this season.
Nobody said “Dream Week” was going to be easy. First, it was Kobe Bryant and the Western Conference leading L.A. Lakers. Then, it was LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Now, the Knicks will wrap up a challenging five-day homestretch tonight with a matchup against the defending champion Boston Celtics, who are looking to avenge a loss earlier this season at Madison Square Garden.
The individual performance from LeBron James was equally as impressive as Kobe Bryant’s just two nights ago. But this time – in the second of three games during “Dream Week” at Madison Square Garden – the Knicks went down to the wire against one of the top three teams in the league and nearly pulled off an incredible come-from-behind victory.
“Dream Week” at Madison Square Garden tipped off with a memorable record-setting performance from Kobe Bryant. Now, the New York Knicks have to face another superstar in their second of three straight home games against the league’s best three teams.
Kobe Bryant had a look of determination as he walked onto the floor in front of a sold-out crowd in the first of the three games of “Dream Week” at Madison Square Garden.
With the three teams with the three best records in the NBA coming to town over the next six days, it’s officially known as “Dream Week” at Madison Square Garden. But to the New York Knicks, it is a week of opportunity.
Al Harrington’s return to Indiana began with hugs from his former teammates and ended with a little celebration dance across halfcourt as he dribbled out the clock for another Knicks victory.
The New York Knicks, in the thick of a playoff race with the All-Star break on the horizon, head to Indiana tonight to take on the Pacers before returning home for a crucial three-game stretch against three elite teams.
This Sunday’s Super Bowl between the favored Pittsburgh Steelers and underdog Arizona Cardinals is the talk of the sports world. The Knicks locker room is no different. Hear who the Knicks predict to win as they sound off on Super Bowl Sunday.
Over the last week and a half, Nate Robinson has turned Madison Square Garden into his own personal playhouse. And in the process, has turned the World’s Most Famous Arena into a nightmare for opposing players. The sparkplug guard was at it again Wednesday night, scoring 20 of his team-high 24 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Knicks to a rousing 112-104 win over the Hawks in front of a raucous Garden crowd.
Wilson Chandler is headed to Phoenix to be a part of the All-Star Weekend festivities. The Knicks forward was named to the Sophomore Team for the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge alongside some of the brightest young players in the NBA.
The Knicks’ smallest player has played a huge part in the team’s success during the most important part of the season. Standing just 5-foot-9, Nate Robinson has broken out of a recent shooting slump and the Knicks have benefit from his turnaround.
In an attempt to prevent his team from getting off to another slow start that put the Knicks in a double-digit hole early the last three games, Head Coach Mike D’Antoni replaced Wilson Chandler in the starting lineup with Al Harrington. The move might have come as a surprise, but it paid off in a big way.
The Knicks, who found themselves in an early 15-point hole and watched a season-best three-game winning streak get snapped Saturday in Philadelphia, will look for a strong start tonight against the Houston Rockets at Madison Square Garden.
The New York Knicks’ nine-man rotation was down to eight Saturday night in Philadelphia, but that didn’t prevent their bench from having another outstanding performance against a well-rested Sixers squad. The reserves were once again called upon as the Knicks fell behind by 15 points in the first quarter, and for the third straight game they responded by reaching the 57-point mark by scoring 62. However, on the second leg of a back-to-back, that still wasn’t enough as New York fell short in a 116-110 loss.
The nights where the Knicks are forced to rely on a seven-man rotation seem to be in the rearview mirror, and having the extra players on the court is paying off in a big way. For the second straight game, the four key players off the bench reached double figures in scoring as the Knicks matched a season-high three straight wins with a 108-88 victory over the Grizzlies at Madison Square Garden on Friday.
When the New York Knicks take the floor against the Memphis Grizzlies tonight at Madison Square Garden, there will be one thing on the players and coaches minds.
It was a night that could truly be classified as a solid all-around team performance for the New York Knicks against Head Coach Mike D’Antoni’s former squad. Starting with the play of Nate Robinson, then shifting to Danilo Gallinari and finishing with a big fourth quarter from Tim Thomas, the Knicks’ bench came up with perhaps their best game of the season
There is a palpable energy in Madison Square Garden every time Danilo Gallinari has the ball. After each basket, rebound and block from the rookie, the crowd roars, which Head Coach Mike D’Antoni would love to hear more of as the season rolls on tonight against the Suns.
Chris Duhon, battling back spasms, could have easily sat out of the New York Knicks’ Martin Luther King Day matinee game against the Chicago Bulls. Instead, the fifth-year point guard fought through the pain and hit the go-ahead basket with 31.2 seconds left to help the Knicks hold off his former team for a 102-98 win at Madison Square Garden.
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Knicks forward Danilo Gallinari and Bulls guard Derrick Rose worked out together in Los Angeles prior to the start of the season. Since then, the two rookies who share an agent have seen their seasons go in totally different directions.
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Danilo Gallinari handed the ball to Nate Robinson along the sideline, got it back at the top of the key and calmly drained a 3-pointer early in the second quarter for his first career NBA bucket. And with that perfectly formed jumper, which led to a loud roar from the Madison Square Garden crowd, the Italian rookie took his first step to a full recovery from a lingering back problem that has kept him out of 36 games this season.
Two nights after defeating Washington in a shootout at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks overcame a poor-shooting first half to take control in the second, but a few lucky plays led to a 96-89 loss in the Nation’s Capital on Friday.
On a night when the Knicks needed a closer, David Lee took over the role and showed once again that he could be a great offensive player in Head Coach Mike D’Antoni’s system. With a variety of low-post moves and midrange jumpers, Lee scored a game-high 30 points in Wednesday’s 128-122 home victory over the Wizards. But it was his ball movement down the stretch that ultimately led the Knicks to their second straight win.
After wrapping up a four-game road trip with a win in New Orleans, the Knicks will play 10 of their next 13 at Madison Square Garden, beginning with tonight’s matchup against the Washington Wizards, who currently sit in last place in the East.
The New York Knicks wrapped up a four-game road trip with the type of performance Head Coach Mike D’Antoni has been looking for. They moved the ball, ran the floor and played swarming defense. And, most importantly, they did it for the entire game in a 101-95 win over the Hornets on Monday night.
In his first season as head coach of the New York Knicks, offensive guru Mike D’Antoni has his team playing the best defense of the year as they end a four-game Southwestern road trip tonight against the New Orleans Hornets.
David Lee showed from the opening tip that he wasn’t intimidated by the 9-inch differential between him and Yao Ming on Saturday night. But despite a strong effort from the Knicks’ 6-foot-9 forward against the All-Star center, New York was unable to keep up with the Rockets in a 96-76 loss in the third of a four-game southwestern road trip that will wrap up in New Orleans on Monday.
Despite two heartbreaking losses to the Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks begin a four-game road trip, the Knicks momentum from knocking off the defending World Champion Boston Celtics on Sunday has not gone away. The effort has been there and New York seems to be just a few plays away from winning games.
It was back to the “Seven Second or Less” offense for the Knicks on Thursday, and for a two and a half minute stretch in the first quarter, Eddy Curry was one of the players running up and down the floor. After missing all season with a bruised knee, Curry made his much-anticipated debut in a hard fought 99-94 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the second of a four-game Western Conference road trip.
Two nights after defeating the Boston Celtics for their biggest win of the season, the Knicks rallied from a big deficit but were unable to complete an unbelievable comeback in a 107-99 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first of a four-game Western Conference road trip.
Two days after knocking off the Boston Celtics for their biggest win of the season, the Knicks hope to ride the momentum into a four-game Western Conference road trip that begins in Oklahoma City on Tuesday night.
Finding himself matched up against Kevin Garnett throughout the night, Wilson Chandler didn’t hesitate to attack the basket and take the crucial shots in crunch time against the Boston Celtics on Sunday night. The result was not only a career-high 31 points for the Knicks’ second-year forward, but more importantly a 100-88 victory in front of a packed Madison Square Garden crowd to snap an eight-game skid against the defending champs.
Jack scored the Pacers’ final six points, including a jumper with 0.9 seconds left, as the Pacers stunned the Knicks 105-103 at The Garden. His late heroics overshadowed a strong performance from Harrington, who scored 22 of his 27 points in the second half to guide New York back from an 11-point deficit.
Coming off their best defensive performance of the season, the Knicks will look to slow down the Indiana Pacers in their first game of the new calendar year tonight at Madison Square Garden. It will be the first of four meetings between the Eastern Conference’s two highest-scoring teams.
After sitting for a stretch of the fourth quarter as the Bobcats chipped away at an early 17-point deficit, Chandler took control late and helped the Knicks snap a six-game slide with a 93-89 win at Time Warner Cable Arena.
Two nights after using Al Harrington as a reserve for just the third time this season, D’Antoni says he will continue experimenting with the starting lineup tonight when the Knicks visit the Charlotte Bobcats.
Playing with a more defensive-minded starting lineup, the Knicks still managed to hit the century mark for the fourth straight game. However, a big fourth quarter from Denver’s Carmelo Anthony was too much to handle in a 117-110 defeat in front of a sold-out Garden crowd.
Having Quentin Richardson sitting out with an ankle injury, Chris Duhon missing the entire fourth quarter after taking an elbow to the face and the Timberwolves shooting the lights out probably wasn't the way the Knicks envisioned their return from a four-day holiday break on Friday night.
The season is one-third of the way through, the Knicks continue to eye a playoff spot and the toughest part of their schedule is behind them. According to Head Coach Mike D’Antoni, the next few weeks could be the most important stretch of the season.
Al Harrington recently spoke with NYKnicks.com about the days leading up to the trade and process he took to move his life from San Francisco to New York.
Quentin Richardson let his game do the talking in snowy Boston on Sunday night, but one of his best performances of the season couldn’t get the Knicks past perhaps one of the best teams in NBA history.
The Knicks already proved they can play with the Western Conference’s best. Now it’s time to try their luck against the East-leading Boston Celtics, who just so happen to be on a 17-game winning streak (6 p.m. on MSG).
The weather outside might have been frightening, but a solid crowd and Al Harrington still managed to find their way to Madison Square Garden on Friday night.
They say there are no moral victories in the NBA, but Mike D’Antoni and the Knicks continue to build confidence despite losing two straight against elite Western Conference teams this week.
The Lakers are the second-best team in the NBA, are tops in the West, have the league’s highest-scoring offense and feature the reigning league MVP. And while none of that intimidated the Knicks on Tuesday night, a late L.A. push handed the Knicks a 116-114 defeat at Staples Center.
Mike D’Antoni brought the New York Knicks to the place he says gave him the best four years of his basketball career to date. But amidst all the excitement in a game he says he anticipated as if it were Christmas morning, D’Antoni was unable to walk away with a victory in his first return to Phoenix despite a strong effort from his new team.
It’s been six months since the Phoenix Suns last played in Mike D’Antoni’s run-and-gun offensive system. And while they might be missing his up-tempo style, the New York Knicks are thriving under their new coach just 23 games into the season.
The New York Knicks’ Al Harrington and the San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Dec. 8, through Sunday, Dec. 14. Harrington led the Eastern Conference in scoring with 33.3 ppg on .565 shooting, to go along with 8.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.6 steals, as the Knicks went 2-1.
The New York Knicks’ biggest strength is their energized style of play. And in the third game of a five-game road trip, the return of their most active player couldn’t have come at a better time. Nate Robinson, who is a perfect fit in Head Coach Mike D’Antoni’s run-and-gun offensive system, came back from a strained groin to spark New York to a 114-90 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.
New York Knicks guard Cuttino Mobley has informed the team that he will retire from professional basketball following extensive medical evaluations. It has been determined that Mobley has a heart condition known as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy that has progressed to the point where he can longer play.
The two Jersey guys who shined the most at the Izod Center on Wednesday night just so happened to have ‘New York’ printed across their chests. New Jersey natives Al Harrington and Tim Thomas had their best games since joining the Knicks nearly three weeks ago, combining for 65 points to help New York rally for a 121-109 victory in the second of a five-game road trip.
Following a narrow 105 -100 loss to the Bulls in Chicago last night, the Knicks head to New Jersey to take on the surprising New Jersey Nets. Perhaps no one in the NBA has taken the league by storm this season like Devin Harris, who ranks sixth in the league averaging 24.4 points per game along with 6.1 assists. Along with Vince Carter, who is averaging 22.5 ppg, Harris has led the Nets to an unexpected 11-8 record.
Chris Duhon had one of his best all-around performances of his career against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, a near triple-double wasn’t enough to help the Knicks down the stretch in a 105-100 loss in Duhon’s first trip back to Chicago since signing with New York last summer.
New York kicks off acrucial five-game stretch against the Chicago Bulls, where Chris Duhon played the first four years in the NBA. However, when the Bulls won the draft lottery this summer and elected to draft Derrick Rose, Chicago’s loss has been the Knicks gain – and in a big way.
Capitalizing on a sluggish start by the Detroit Pistons with an energetic, fast-paced first half of their own, the New York Knicks were able to withstand a second-half surge by the Pistons to earn a wire-to-wire 104-92 win Sunday afternoon at The Garden.
The Knicks will look to build off a spirited effort against the Hawks when they host the Detroit Pistons today at 12 PM before embarking on a tough five-game trip.
In desperate need of height down low and healthy bodies on the floor, Jared Jeffries’ much-anticipated return wasn’t quite enough to help the Knicks find rhythm away from The Garden as they fell short in a 98-95 loss to the Hawks at Philips Arena on Friday night.
After playing their last seven games with just eight active players, the New York Knicks could have two key players back in the lineup on Friday night when the Knicks visit the Atlanta Hawks at 7:30 PM. Nate Robinson, who suffered a groin strain over a week ago, and Jared Jeffries, who broke his leg early in training camp are both listed as questionable.
When the Knicks need baskets, Al Harrington has been the guy with the ball in his hands. Yet despite his strong play, the severely depleted Knicks fell to the Cavs 118-82 in Cleveland Wednesday night.
Playing just eight players for the sixth straight game, the Knicks were energized throughout the first three quarters before fatigue set in down the stretch in a 104-97 loss to the visiting Trail Blazers on Monday night
In an up-tempo game that featured several high-flying dunks, nifty passes and long-range shooting Chris Duhon recorded a franchise-record 22 assists in the Knicks 138-125 win over the Golden State Warriors.
A familiar face is set to step foot on The Garden floor one final time this season, as former Knicks guard Jamal Crawford returns Saturday night, leading the Golden State Warriors against the new-look Knicks at 7:30 PM.
The New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that guard Stephon Marbury has been suspended one game without pay and his salary will be reduced an additional 1/110th for refusing to play when called upon on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at Detroit. Marbury will serve his suspension tomorrow when the Knicks host the Golden State Warriors at Madison Square Garden.
In just their second game as New York Knicks since Friday's trades, Al Harrington and Tim Thomas continued to impress while adjusting to a new team and system. However, a depleted Knicks roster couldn't keep up with the Detroit Pistons as New York fell 110-96 at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
For the second year in a row, the Knicks are in Detroit the night before Thanksgiving. But this year, the rosters for each squad are drastically different. Less than 24 hours after falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-101 at The Garden, the Knicks tip-off against the Detroit Pistons at 8:00PM at The Palace at Auburn Hills in a battle of teams adjusting after making splashy November trades.
While the Knicks dropped a 119-101 decision to the visiting Cavs, there was still plenty of excitement at Madison Square Garden as veteran forwards Al Harrington and Tim Thomas joined their new team for the first time since two separate deals brought them to the Big Apple Friday afternoon.
With three veterans added into the mix, the new-look New York Knicks will face LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 p.m.
After being traded to the Knicks Friday afternoon, Harrington was introduced to the New York media Saturday night before watching his new team defeat the Washington Wizards, 122-117, at Madison Square Garden -- the building he can finally call home.
While the New York Knicks were in Milwaukee to face the Bucks on Friday night, most of the talk surrounding the team was on roster moves made earlier in the day. Knicks President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh continued reshaping the Knicks with two trades within a 24-hour span. In separate deals, the Knicks acquired Al Harrington from the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Jamal Crawford before sending Zach Randolph and Mardy Collins to the L.A. Clippers for Cuttino Mobley and Tim Thomas.
NEW YORK, November 21, 2008 – The New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that guard Cuttino Mobley and forward Tim Thomas have been acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for guard Mardy Collins and forward Zach Randolph.
NEW YORK, November 21, 2008 – The New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that forward Al Harrington has been acquired from the Golden State Warriors in exchange for guard Jamal Crawford.
The Knicks will look to build off their strong finish in Boston when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks, who have several offensive weapons of their own, tonight at 8:30 p.m.
While the Knicks came up just short in Tuesday’s 110-101 defeat to the Celtics in Boston, Wilson Chandler’s star shone bright as he and his teammates proved they can hang with the best in the league.
The 6-4 Knicks, winners of five of their last seven, face their stiffest test of the young season when they visit the 9-2 World Champion Boston Celtics at 7:30pm.
A hot start and cold finish were both in effect for the New York Knicks in their 124-114 overtime loss to the Dallas Mavericks at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night.
Off to their best start in a decade, the Knicks will look to continue their hot streak tonight when they host the Dallas Mavericks at Madison Square Garden at 6 p.m. ET.
The New York Knicks' offense turned out to be their best defense on Friday night, as the team continued its best start since the 1998-99 season by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-106 at Madison Square Garden.
The Knicks, a perfect 5-0 when scoring over 100 points, will look to build off their strongest offensive performance of the season when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder at Madison Square Garden tonight at 7:30 p.m.
The New York Knicks Poetry Slam Program kicks off its sixth annual season with a free Open Audition and College Fair at Madison Square Garden this Saturday from 10 a.m. -- 5 p.m. The day will include poetry open auditions, a college fair with over 50 institutions, live entertainment, performance workshops and appearances by Knicks players Chris Duhon, Nate Robinson and Eddy Curry, and legend John Starks.
A night after seeing a three-game winning streak end, Wilson Chandler led an extraordinary shooting performance from the Knicks against the Grizzlies on Wednesday.
After dropping a 92-80 decision on the road to Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, the New York Knicks look to split their road trip when they face rookie phenoms O.J. Mayo, Marc Gasol and the improving Memphis Grizzlies tonight at 8 p.m.
The Knicks wanted to run, and the Spurs wanted a half-court game. When it was all said and done, San Antonio got its way and snapped New York’s three-game winning streak on Tuesday night at the AT&T Center.
Coming off three straight wins to improve to 4-2, the Knicks are riding a wave of confidence heading into San Antonio for tonight's matchup against the Spurs at 8:30 p.m. ET.
The Knicks are 4-2 for the first time since 2001-02, and for the first time this season, Head Coach Mike D'Antoni can largely credit his team's defense for its success.
Coming off their first road victory of the season in Washington, the Knicks look to hit a high-note against the undefeated Jazz when they meet at Madison Square Garden today at 3.p.m.
The winless Wizards stayed with the Knicks offensively on Friday night, but New York’s ball movement and long-range shooting was too much to handle. Jamal Crawford scored 23 points, Zach Randolph had his third straight double-double and the Knicks made a season-high 13 three-pointers to move above .500 with a 114-108 win over the Wizards at the Verizon Center.
With his constant energy and spirit, Nate Robinson has been used as an example of what head coach Mike D'Antoni expects from his team this season. Robinson never slows down and continues to improve each night. After watching the Knicks drop two straight before getting off to another slow start on Wednesday night, Robinson exploded for 24 first-half points, including 19 in the second quarter, as he guided the Knicks to a 101-98 win over the Bobcats. New York rode his energy to the end and will look to continue to pick up the pace when it visits the Washington Wizards tonight at 7 p.m. ET.
The New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that Allan Houston has been named Assistant to the President for Basketball Operations.
Playing with energy on both ends of the floor, the Knicks used a balanced attack from all angles to hold off the Charlotte Bobcats for a 101-98 victory at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday and improve to 2-2 this season. Reserves Nate Robinson and Wilson Chandler carried the Knicks through the first half, and starters Zach Randolph and Jamal Crawford finished it off.
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Bobcats Head Coach Larry Brown returns to Madison Square Garden tonight when New York hosts Charlotte at 7:30 p.m. in the first of four meetings between the two teams this season.
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The Knicks played in spurts on Sunday, and used the three-ball to make up for lost ground. But in the end, a record-tying night from three-point range wasn’t enough to overcome the Milwaukee Bucks in a 94-86 loss at Madison Square Garden.
The Knicks, coming off a 116-87 defeat in Philadelphia on Friday, aim to pick up their defense and get back on track tonight when they host the new-look Milwaukee Bucks at Madison Square Garden at 6 p.m.
Coming off a victory over the Miami Heat in Wednesday’s season opener, the Knicks fell behind early and were unable to recover in a 116-87 loss in Philadelphia on the same day that city celebrated its first professional sports championship since 1983.
The Mike D’Antoni era in New York began with an explosive offensive attack and a victory in front of a capacity Madison Square Garden crowd. The Elton Brand era in Philadelphia began with a slow-paced half-court offense and a loss.
Jamal Crawford addressed the sold-out Garden crowd, rapper Q-Tip performed “Go NY Go”, and a hyped-up Knicks squad came out running … and never stopped. Behind Crawford’s game-high 29 points, the Knicks led by as many as 23 in the third quarter before barely holding off a late rally from the Miami Heat for a 120-115 home victory in their season-opener on Wednesday night.
The new era of Knicks basketball is set to tip off tonight as New York hosts Michael Beasley, Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat in the 2008-09 season opener at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Knicks fans -- all year long, you have the chance to ask your favorite player a question. Each day, we will ask a Knick questions from you, the fans, and will post them on nyknicks.com. Nothing is off limits! Here is what the Knicks have had to say so far in the month of October...
The Knicks and Q-Tip partnered to recreate the Knicks anthem "Go NY Go!" The hip-hop legend was at the MSG Training Facility on Monday, October 6th to shoot the music video with a few of the Knicks players.
Jamal Crawford found his offense, Patrick Ewing Jr. might have found a roster spot, and the Knicks found the will and determination to make another strong comeback attempt on Friday night at Madison Square Garden.
The New York Knicks, coming off their lowest-scoring performance of the preseason, will look to enter the regular season on a high note when they host the Nets on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Playing with a shuffled starting lineup and battling fatigue while competing in back-to-back games for the first time during the preseason, the Knicks got off to a slow start before a second-half rally came up short in a 101-90 defeat to the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden. Less than a week after defeating the defending champs on their home court, the Knicks couldn’t handle a strong start by the Celtics, who were clearly making an early statement.
After outplaying the Nets en route to a114-106 victory in New Jersey on Monday night, the Knicks return home tonight to face the defending NBA champion Celtics, whom they defeated 104-97 in Boston last Friday. The Knicks, 3-2 in the preseason, are gaining confidence with each win.
The New York Knicks used a lethal combination of pinpoint shooting from behind the arc and strong moves to the basket to defeat the New Jersey Nets 114-106 Monday night at the Izod Center.
The New York Knicks renew their Hudson River Rivalry in New Jersey tonight when they face the Nets at the Izod Center. It is the last road test this preseason for the Knicks, who are 2-1 in their first three contests away from Madison Square Garden.
The New York Knicks made a strong statement Friday night, defeating the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics on their own home court, 104-97, in preseason action.
After an impressive trio of games, the Knicks look to set the tone for the season when they face the defending champion Boston Celtics tonight in Beantown.
Despite coming up on the short end of a 116-109 decision to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, the new-look Knicks drew rave reviews from the fans in their Broadway debut under Mike D’Antoni.
The Mike D’Antoni era descends upon Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night, as the new Knicks coach makes his home debut in a preseason tilt vs. the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Knicks new, relentless high-octane offense executed on all cylinders on the road Friday night as New York beat the Philadelphia 76ers 110-104 to earn Mike D’Antoni his first win as Knicks head coach.
They might not be able to keep up with Rocky Balboa just yet, but the New York Knicks are ready to bring their new running game to the City of Brotherly Love.
With a new coach and new offensive system in place, the New York Knicks are set to tip off their seven-game preseason schedule against an Atlantic Division rival that has a new look of its own.
MSG announced today the official New York Knicks 2008-09 television schedule. All 82 Knicks regular season games are scheduled to be televised on MSG, and for the first time, all games will be telecast in high-definition. MSG will also telecast seven preseason games this season. A complete schedule is included below.
The Expansion Reno Bighorns of the NBA D-League are giving any High School Graduates who are 18 or older a chance to live out their dreams of becomming a professional basketball player by holding open try-outs and the Madison Square Garden Training Center.
We continue our series with Jamal Crawford, the Knicks player that most around the league expect to reach elite status under Mike D'Antoni. Nonetheless, the consummate professional that he is, Crawford is focused more on winning and bringing the Knicks back to prominence rather than any individual accolades he may gain in the process.
A busy offseason has ended, and the New York Knicks are ready to run as they begin their first training camp under Head Coach Mike D'Antoni this morning in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Just a few months later, however, on the eve of Training Camp for the 2008-09 season, Donnie Walsh and Mike D'Antonoi both say the are pleasantly surprised with what they have to work with, now that they've had a chance to fully examine the team's roster. They're also optimistic that they can bring the Knicks back into prominence.
We continue the series with a special one-on-one with new Knicks Head Coach Mike D'Antoni, who gives us a personal look into his mind on the eve of his first season in New York.
Next in our series is prized rookie Danilo Gallinari, as the young Italian stud discusses his adjustment to New York and his plan to bring the glory days back to The Garden.
Anthony Roberson grew up playing against Wilson Chandler in high school and was teammates with David Lee at Florida. In a recent interview, Roberson discussed his expectations for the Knicks as well as what it will be like to join his old friends in the NBA.
We continue the series with the recently acquired Patrick Ewing Jr, who discusses his lifelong dream of playing for the Knicks, what it was like growing up with his famed father and what he thinks of his new teammates.
Patrick Ewing Jr, the son of the Knicks legend and Hall of Famer, will wear No. 6 when he suits up for New York in 2008-09, rather than don his famous father's 33.
We continue the series with former All-Star, Sixth Man of the Year Winner and fan favorite John Starks, who currently works in the Knicks Community Relations department. Starks discusses a wide range of topics including what he is up to today, the induction of his good friend and longtime teammate Patrick Ewing into the Hall of Fame and, of course, the future of the Knicks.
Patrick Ewing, arguably the greatest Knicks player to ever hit the hardwood, was officially inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in a rousing ceremony Friday. Watch the video here!
We continue the series with versatile Knicks forward Wilson Chandler, who discusses his transition from a rookie to a key cog in the 2008-09 Knicks machine.
The New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that forward Patrick Ewing, Jr. has been acquired from Houston for the draft rights to center Frederic Weis.
Following its successful debut last summer, Nate Robinson's "Skillz & Drillz Youth Basketball Camp" returned to Mt. Kisco, N.Y., earlier this month, as the dynamic Knicks guard hosted approximately 120 campers ranging in age from 7 to 16.
We continue the series with dynamic Knicks guard Nate Robinson, who discusses his role in Mike D’Antoni’s high octane offense and his expectations for a new era of Knicks basketball
The New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that Kenny Atkinson has been hired as an assistant coach.. Atkinson joins the Knicks after spending the 2007-08 season as the Director of Player Development with the Houston Rockets where he was responsible for improving player performance through on-court, one-on-one skill development and the use of video analysis.
We continue the series with Knicks forward David Lee, who discusses the off-season roster changes and his thoughts on playin g head coach Mike D'Antoni's system.
The New York Knickerbockers will open the team’s 63rd season of NBA basketball on Wednesday, Oct. 29, facing Eastern Conference-rivals Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 p.m.
As the start of a new season -- and a new era -- of New York Knicks basketball draws closer, NYKnicks.com will sit down with the players, coaches and others closely associated with the team to discuss their thoughts on the outlook for 2008-09.
We begin the series with Knicks great Walt 'Clyde' Frazier, who discusses the new-look Knicks, reflects on his own stellar career in New York, and talks about his current role as a broadcaster.
The New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that a 2010 second-round draft choice, guard Taurean Green and guard/forward Bobby Jones have been acquired from Denver for forward Renaldo Balkman and cash considerations. The draft pick will be the more favorable selection between the Nuggets and Clippers, resulting from a previous trade.
The New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that a 2010 second-round draft choice, guard Taurean Green and guard/forward Bobby Jones have been acquired from Denver for forward Renaldo Balkman and cash considerations. The draft pick will be the more favorable selection between the Nuggets and Clippers, resulting from a previous trade.
Scott O’Neil has been named president, Madison Square Garden (MSG) Sports, it was announced today by Hank Ratner, vice chairman, Madison Square Garden and Cablevision Systems Corporation. The announcement signals a management reorganization at the Garden designed to maximize business expansion and growth opportunities.
The 17th annual New York Knicks Summer Basketball Camp presented by Zipwayworld.com and Gatorade kicked off at Pace University in Westchester on July 21, with a special four-day session dedicated to improving shooting skills. The summer of 2008 will also focus on individual skills sessions emphasizing offense, defense and game fundamentals.
More than 300 fans, excited about the new-look New York Knicks, eagerly poured into Madison Square Garden on July 24 to purchase season tickets for the 2008-09 season. Those in attendance had an opportunity to hand-select their seat rather than basing their decision by looking at a computer. That gave them a first-hand look at their view of the court.
The New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced on July 24 that free agent guard Anthony Roberson has been signed to a contract. As per club policy, terms of the deal will not be disclosed.
The players scatter now for the rest of the summer, head coach Mike D’Antoni heads to Beijing and the Olympics, and the calendar will read October the next time the Knicks gather together as a team.
But the groundwork for a new era in Knicks Basketball was laid over the past week in Las Vegas, where a Knicks squad took its very first steps in the vaunted D’Antoni system during the 2008 NBA Summer League presented by EA Sports.
The Knicks' third game of 2008 NBA Summer League turned into the Wilson Chandler show on Friday afternoon, as the second-year pro turned in a masterful performance to lift New York to an 85-80 victory. The Knicks are now 2-1 in the week-long tournament that concludes on Sunday.
New York Knicks players and alumni have teamed up with the New York Liberty to provide memorable experiences for children and families in-need at the Liberty Outdoor Classic.
Three years ago, Nate Robinson came to Las Vegas and used the Summer League as a platform to launch himself into the NBA universe.
Now Anthony Roberson may be doing the same thing.
There was an added face -- and voice -- on MSG's coverage of Monday afternoon's Las Vegas Summer League opener, one that felt right at home between Mike Crispino and Walt Frazier during the game, before slipping into his post-game, center-court interview with star-of-the-game Danilo Gallinari.
The first question is the obvious one.
How does Phil Weber -- basketball lifer and Long Island's own -- feel about joining the coaching staff of his hometown team?
While they're certainly not NBA veterans in the strictest sense, both Mardy Collins and Wilson Chandler have been through the Summer League routine before. And following rookie seasons that -- one year apart -- eerily followed the same pattern, both come to Las Vegas looking to play an increased role in the Knicks' new scheme of things.
After going undefeated during the 2007 NBA Summer League, the New York Knicks look to repeat this success as their youngest players hit the court for the 2008 NBA Summer League, next week presented by EA SPORTS, at the Thomas & Mack Center and COX Pavilion on the campus of UNLV.
Searching for an established veteran to help run new Head Coach Mike D'Antoni's signature high-octane offense, Knicks President, Basketball Operations wasted no time signing veteran Chris Duhon to play in New York on Wednesday -- the first day that NBA teams were eligible to add free agents.
The New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that free agent guard Chris Duhon has been signed to a contact. As per club policy, terms of the deal will not be disclosed.
New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that forward Danilo Gallinari has been signed to a contract. As per club policy, terms of the deal will not be disclosed.
Just over 12 hours after President, Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh chose him with the sixth pick in the 2008 NBA Draft, Danilo Gallinari was officially welcomed into the New York Knicks family during a press conference at the Madison Square Garden Training Center.
Moments before he was introduced to the New York media, Danilo Gallinari sat down for an exclusive discussion with NYKnicks.com, giving Knicks fans a chance to get to know a lot more about his off-court persona.
Looking to upgrade their team's overall talent level, Knicks President, Basketball Operations, Donnie Walsh and Head Coach Mike D'Antoni reached across the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday night in selecting Italian superstar forward Danilo Gallinari with the sixth pick in the 2008 NBA Draft.
An off-season of resurgence dedicated to turning around their recent fortunes continues tonight when the Knicks participate in the 2008 NBA Draft at the WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden.
Ask any NBA player about the fondest memories of his basketball career, and there's a good chance he'll be talking to you about the night he was drafted into the game's best league.
Two days before his first draft as President, Basketball Operations, of the New York Knicks, Donnie Walsh sat down with local beat writers to discuss the draft and the team's future. The following is a transcript of those comments:
Last Thursday's workouts, however, brought one very familiar face back to the facility. Native New Yorker Dante Milligan has strong ties to The Garden, dating back to age 13.
New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that Phil Weber and Dan D’Antoni have been hired as assistant coaches. In addition, Herb Williams has been retained to complete the coaching staff on the bench.
The Knicks continued their intensive draft preparations on Thursday by bringing in Hofstra's Antoine Agudio, Arkansas' Gary Ervin, Vladimir Golubovic out of Serbia, Massachusetts' Dante Milligan, Texas A&M's DeAndre Jordan and Iowa State's Mike Taylor for workouts out at the MSG Training Center.
Hours after conducting a workout of six players at the Madison Square Garden Training Center on Friday, Knicks President, Basketball Operations, Donnie Walsh, Head Coach Mike D'Antoni and the rest of the Knicks brass reconvened to watch a solo session for Italian forward Danilo Gallinari.
Workouts featured UCLA's Kevin Love, D.J. Augustin of Texas, LSU's Anthony Randolph, Syracuse's Donte Greene, Ohio State's Kosta Koufos and Davidson's Jason Richards.
After spending the last few weeks working out in Chicago with Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade and New York's own Quentin Richardson, NBA Draft prospect O.J. Mayo got his own taste of the Knicks organization in a pre-draft workout at the MSG Training Center.
Guards Jerryd Bayless of the University of Arizona and Indiana University's Eric Gordon were on hand to work out in front of the Knicks coaches and executives, who hold the No. 6 overall pick in the draft.
The annual process of running draft prospects through workouts at the Madison Square Garden Training Center began in earnest on Wednesday, as Knicks President Donnie Walsh and Head Coach Mike D'Antoni took important steps toward the big decision they will make later this month. Wednesday's workout list featured prospects Joe Alexander, Chase Budinger, Sundiata Gaines, Steven Hill, JaVale McGee and Russell Westbrook
During his lone collegiate season, Ohio State center Kosta Koufos made a name for himself as a player who thrived in big games and pressure situations.
When Donte Greene announced his plans to attend Syracuse University, Orange fans rejoiced with thoughts of the team's last big name recruit, Carmelo Anthony, dancing in their heads.
All of the draft experts and scouts who mine the draft-eligible list for a combination of talent, drive and upside in a prospect, are calling West Virginia forward Joe Alexander a diamond in the rough.
Danilo Gallinari won the Euroleague's Rising Star award in 2007-08, an honor reserved for the best player under the age of 22 by averaging 14.9 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. Currently playing for Armani Jeans Milano, he is averaging 17.5 points and 4.8 rebounds in the Italian league. As a teenager playing against men, Gallinari has dominated.
On a college team loaded with talent, Darrell Arthur established himself throughout the 2007-08 season as one of the top pro prospects on the NCAA champion Kansas Jayhawks.
It was a banner year for D.J. Augustin. He won the 2008 Bob Cousy Award as the nation's top point guard, following in the footsteps of NBA stars Jameer Nelson (St. Joseph's, 2004), Raymond Felton (North Carolina, 2005) and Acie Law (Texas A&M).
Prior to the 2008 NBA Draft lottery, the Knicks had held five lottery picks over the 27-year history of the event. Here's a year-by-year look at past Knicks lottery positions and the players selected.
The 2008 NBA Draft Lottery will take place Tuesday night, with the New York Knicks holding a 7.6 percent chance of landing the coveted No. 1 pick in the June 26 draft. The Knicks will be represented at this year's lottery by new Head Coach Mike D'Antoni, who hopes his presence will cause a fortuitous bounce of the ping-pong balls in New York's favor.
Scouts project Anthony Randolph as an ideal NBA forward in an up-tempo offensive scheme, thanks to his remarkable athleticism. A great leaper with a long wingspan, Randolph is known for running the floor exceptionally well, having a tremendous handle for a player his size and understanding how to finish around the rim.
In the long and storied history of Indiana University basketball, no Hoosiers freshman had ever been named to an All-America team. Then along came Eric Gordon.
Standing seven feet tall and weighing 260 pounds, Brook Lopez is not a prototypical big man, although he can play that way. Scouts note that he is extremely athletic for a front-court player and has an uncanny ability to score both inside and out.
A breakthrough freshman year, however, did wonders for Jerryd Bayless' draft potential, and the Wildcats star now figures to be one of the top selections in June's draft.
Just over a month after joining the team as its new President, Basketball Operations, Donnie Walsh named Mike D'Antoni as the 24th head coach in New York Knicks' 62-year history on Tuesday.
In D'Antoni, the Knicks have brought one of basketball's most creative and innovative coaches to one of basketball's greatest stages.
Knicks President, Basketball Operations, Donnie Walsh introduced Mike D’Antoni as the 24th head coach in franchise history Tuesday.
Below is a transcript of the press conference…
New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that Mike D’Antoni has been named the 24th head coach in the franchise’s 62-year history. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The New York Knicks have agreed in principle with Mike D'Antoni to become the next head coach of the team. A press conference will be scheduled upon the completion of the contract.
Not since LeBron James had there been an incoming college recruit with the amount of press and exposure that O.J. Mayo garnered years before he ever set foot on college hardwood.
Playing what is considered to be the most intellectual position and arguably the most demanding on the court, Memphis freshman point guard Derrick Rose exploded onto the college basketball scene in 2007, leading the Tigers to the NCAA championship game with a remarkable 38-2 record.
One of the most celebrated big men to come out of the college ranks in quite some time, Kansas State's Michael Beasley set the collegiate world on fire as a freshman on his way to establishing himself as a bona fide college basketball superstar.
Knicks President, Basketball Operations, Donnie Walsh addressed the media on Tuesday, April 22 to discuss, amongst other things, his search for the next coach of the New York Knicks.
Below is a transcript of his conference call…
New York Knicks President, Basketball Operations, Donnie Walsh announced Friday that Isiah Thomas has been removed as Head Coach and reassigned within the organization. Thomas will report directly to Walsh.
Below is a transcript of Walsh’s conference call with the media…
The Knicks concluded their season tonight with a hard-fought and exciting 132-123 loss to the Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse. For whatever reason, Mike Dunleavy loves playing against the Knicks this season, as he followed up two 36-point performances against New York with another extraordinary night.
With disappointment and uncertainty, however, comes hope for a brighter future. And the Knicks are one of many disappointed NBA teams at this time of year, including the Indiana Pacers squad that the Knicks face tonight in their season finale.
In an effort to show their deepest appreciation for their fans and how much they have meant to them in a difficult season, the New York Knicks presented all in attendance an unprecedented offer of free food and non-alcoholic drinks at the final regular-season game at Madison Square Garden on April 14.
Looking to end their season on the highest possible note, the Knicks hung tough with the NBA's best team on Monday night at Madison Square Garden before falling 99-93 to the Boston Celtics.
In their final home game of the season tonight, the Knicks go up against the top team in the NBA. Although New York is coming off a loss on Friday, the Knicks have won three of four and have already taken down the Eastern Conference's No. 2 and 3 teams in that stretch. Boston would seem to be next on the list and a fitting opponent as New York works to end the season on a high note.
Coming off three straight wins, two of them over division champions and top seeds in the Eastern Conference playoff race, the Knicks came up short against the currently eighth seeded Hawks.
Before the Knicks beat the Bobcats at The Garden on Wednesday, President, Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh met with the media. The following is a transcript of his press conference.
For the third game in a row, the Knicks jumped out to an early lead and kept their foot on the gas, withstanding a late charge to beat the Bobcats 109-107 on Wednesday night at The Garden.
With two resounding victories in a row, both over division champions, the Knicks are riding a wave of confidence. Tonight, New York hosts the Charlotte Bobcats in the second of back-to-back games for both teams, with both coming off a win.
Two nights after taking down the Southeast Division Champion Orlando Magic in The Garden, the Knicks went into Detroit and outplayed the Central Division champion Detroit Pistons in their own house on Tuesday.
After a rousing home victory that saw the Knicks take down the Southeast Division Champions at home, the team travels to Detroit to take on another Division champ in the Pistons. At 55-21 overall and 31-6 at home, the Pistons represent a tough test for New York, but the Knicks come into Detroit confident in the wake of a big win.
Patrick Ewing, one of the greatest Knicks to ever hit the hardwood, has been selected for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in early September.
Wilson Chandler and Zach Randolph led New York early, and Nate Robinson late, as the Knicks refused to lose on Sunday, maintaining the lead or getting it back each time the Magic made a run for the victory.
After a difficult road trip and coming off a loss to the New Orleans Hornets on Friday, the Knicks come home to The Garden on Sunday to what is always a difficult task -- a matchup with Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic.
A resilient Knicks team put a scare into the best in the NBA's Western Conference on Friday night, shooting 55 percent from the field, but in the end, they were too shorthanded to pull out a victory, falling to the Hornets 118-110 in a hard-fought affair.
The Knicks are in New Orleans tonight to take on the best of the West. After a tough loss to Memphis, New York has an even stiffer challenge ahead, as the Knicks face a young, talented and sizzling hot Hornets team. Despite their record this season, the Knicks have shown an ability to play with anyone in the league on any given night, as New York has proven with wins over Denver, Utah and Cleveland this season.
Just under two weeks ago, the Memphis Grizzlies came into Madison Square Garden, put up 69 points in the first half, and ran away for the win. On Wednesday night in Memphis, the Grizzlies did it again, scoring 74 in the opening half and cruising to a 130-114 victory over the Knicks at the FedEx Forum.
After a difficult overtime loss in Milwaukee, the Knicks travel to Memphis tonight where they will attempt to avenge their home loss to the Grizzlies two weeks ago -- a game in which Mike Miller and Rudy Gay were simply unstoppable, enabling Memphis to steal a victory at The Garden.
One of the brightest minds in the NBA became the face of the New York Knicks on Wednesday as Donnie Walsh was introduced as the team's new President of Basketball Operations.
James L. Dolan, chairman of Madison Square Garden and president and chief executive officer of Cablevision Systems Corporation, today announced that Donnie Walsh has been named president, basketball operations of the New York Knickerbockers, in charge of all basketball operations.
After a fourth quarter filled with excitement and with each team trading runs, the Milwaukee Bucks took control in overtime for a 119-115 win over the Knicks on Tuesday night at the Bradley Center.
The Knicks visit Milwaukee's Bradley Center to face the Bucks tonight in what promises to be a hard-fought battle between two young squads. Although the season has been a disappointment for the Bucks, Milwaukee does play relatively well at home, so New York will have to be up for the challenge.
The Knicks fell to the Hawks in Atlanta on Sunday afternoon, 114-109 as the home team continues to streak toward the playoffs despite a star performance from Jamal Crawford. For three quarters, the Knicks hung tough with the young, athletic and apparently playoff-bound Hawks, but the final 12 minutes saw New York ultimately fall to Atlanta’s dangerous and balanced scoring attack.
Coming off a tough loss at Toronto, the Knicks are in Atlanta to face the Hawks at 4 p.m. this afternoon. While the Knicks are fighting for pride, the Hawks are clinging to the last spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race, giving today's matchup one that promises high energy and excitement.
The Knicks were in Toronto on Friday night, facing a team fighting for essential playoff positioning. With the Raptors in rare form and New York playing without Zach Randolph, Toronto was able to hold off the Knicks for a 103-95 win at the Air Canada Centre
After a thrilling, overtime win at home over the visiting Heat, the Knicks travel to Toronto to take on the Raptors on Friday night in another game that gives New York an opportunity to play a spoiler's role in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
With both teams showcasing their youth in Wednesday night's matchup between the Knicks and Miami Heat at The Garden, New York's fans were treated to a game filled with wild energy and intensity. Better yet, the Knicks crowd was treated to a hard-fought battle with the best possible ending – a 103-96 New York victory in overtime.
After a tough loss to the cross-river rival Nets on Monday night, the Knicks are back at The Garden to take on the visiting Miami Heat tonight, looking to gain a win against a longtime Eastern Conference rival.
The New York Knickerbockers have announced FDNY Rescue Paramedics Marco Girao and Juan Henriquez as the winners of the Sweetwater Clifton "City Spirit" Award for the month of March.
The Knicks fell to the Nets 106-91 on Monday night at The Garden, as New York had the misfortune of running into a team desperately fighting for its playoff life. With so many injuries and their youth getting so many minutes, the Knicks could not match the Nets' intensity.
The Knicks' cross-river rivals, the New Jersey Nets, will be at Madison Square Garden tonight, playing a must-win game. Down by a game and a half in the Eastern Conference playoff race, the Nets will have a lot of fight in them tonight when they face their local rivals, who have owned them in 2007-08.
After a tough loss against Memphis Friday night, the Knicks fell 114-93 to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday in the second game of back-to-back contests. Committed to playing their youth, New York ran into another talented young team, one that was incredibly hot from the field, and the Knicks could not get out of Minnesota a win despite having six players score in double digits.
Fresh off a tough loss to Memphis at The Garden on Friday night, the Knicks travel to Minnesota to take on the 17-51 Timberwolves. After a long trip and playing on the second of back-to-back nights, the Knicks will trot out a young lineup of their own against the young and rebuilding T-Wolves and look to steal a win on the road.
The Knicks fell to Memphis 120-106 on Friday night at The Garden, as Mike Miller and Rudy Gay combined for 58 points to lead the Grizzlies past a Knicks team with five players score in double-digits. Miller's big night, and the speed and hot-shooting of the Grizzlies proved to be the difference.
When the Knicks host the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night at The Garden, fans can expect a game that will likely showcase lots of young, up-and-coming talent.
Although the color of both teams' uniforms was different, Mike Dunleavy's dominance remained the same, as he matched his career-high of 36 points, first reached in December at The Garden, to help the Pacers take down the Knicks 110-98 at Conseco Fieldhouse.
After a difficult loss against Atlanta last night at The Garden, the Knicks travel to Indianapolis to take on the Pacers. The Knicks are fighting hard but are also focusing on seeing what they have in every member of their roster, while the Pacers are clawing their way in a fight towards the post-season.
The Knicks fell to the Atlanta Hawks 109-98 on Sunday night at Madison Square Garden, although the final score hardly reflects the competitiveness of the game.
The Knicks host the Atlanta Hawks Sunday at 6:00pm in a matchup of two young teams looking to finish the season with a surge. At 26-38, Atlanta is tied for ninth in the race for the second season, a half game behind the Nets for the final playoff spot in the East.
The Knicks held their biggest fund-raising event of the season on March 13, as the entire team and coaching staff participated in "Knicks Bowl 9" presented by Bud Light.
Ending their slide in style, the Knicks went down to Miami on Wednesday night, grabbed firm hold of the lead in the third quarter and led all the way to the final buzzer in a 91-88 victory at American Airlines Arena.
The result of a long trip out west and a matchup with Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Kidd was a 108-79 loss marked by Dallas' extraordinary speed and New York's impressive fight.
After a difficult homestand in which the Knicks had a chance to win all four of their games against some of the best teams in the NBA -- only to lose in the final minutes -- they are in Dallas tonight to take on the Mavericks at American Airlines Arena.
The Knicks fell 120-114 to the Portland Trailblazers in overtime on Saturday night, despite an electric performance that saw Nate Robinson score a career-high and Knicks season-high 45 points.
After suffering a frustrating four-point loss to one of the NBA's best teams on Friday night, the Knicks go right back to work at the The Garden tonight, hosting the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Knicks fell 101-97 to the visiting Pistons on Friday night, as Detroit, the No. 2 team in the Eastern Conference, survived New York's furious comeback attempt from a nine-point fourth quarter deficit. The Knicks, who made it a two-point game with less than 30 seconds remaining, played with passion and energy, but they could not overcome Tayshaun Prince and the Pistons at MSG.
At 44-17 and holding first place in the NBA Eastern Conference's Central Division, the Pistons are one of the toughest opponents the Knicks could possibly face at this point in the season.
Coming off a tough loss to Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets on Monday, the Knicks host another NBA MVP candidate tonight in LeBron James and his 34-26 Cavaliers.
The 2008-09 season marks a new era in Knicks basketball, as Head Coach Mike D'Antoni and President, Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh start off down the path to bring New York back to prominence.
