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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
The New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that forward Patrick Ewing, Jr. has been waived.
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.
Despite an impressive performance, the Knicks fell just short in their preseason opener under Mike D'Antoni to in Toronto.
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.
Catch up on all the interviews from the popular Summer Q & A series with your favorite Knicks from the past and present.
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.
Allan Houston talks to you, the fans, in his regularly updated video blog.
Jared Jeffries is expected to miss up to two months of the season with an injured left leg.
Behind the Scenes photos from Media Day
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.
Donnie Walsh announced that the New York Knicks and Dan Grunfeld have agreed to terms on a contract.
Donnie Walsh announced that the New York Knicks and Allan Houston have agreed to terms on a contract.
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
Click on the links below to watch Donnie Walsh's thoughts on a wide variety of topics surrounding the Knicks.
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.
Complete coverage of the 2008 Knicks Summer League in Las Vegas.
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.
Say hello again to Sidney Green … son of Brooklyn, former Knicks muscleman and now domestic marketing host for the luxurious Wynn Las Vegas Hotel.
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.
New York Knicks Official Press Release
Everything you want to know, plus more, about the 2008 NBA Draft and your New York Knicks.
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
In the weeks leading up to the 2008 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks are conducting a series of workouts to evaluate possible selections.
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.
Describing Brandon Rush's road to the NBA as a roller-coaster ride would probably be an understatement.
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.
Charismatic and popular with the fans, Kevin Love took the NCAA by storm in his lone season at UCLA.
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.
Few college basketball players took greater strides in improving their game over the last two seasons than UCLA point guard Russell Westbrook.
Many of the draft pundits have been saying that the 2008 draft features no greater high-risk-high-reward type of player than center DeAndre Jordan.
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).
On Tuesday night in Secaucus, N.J., the Knicks learned their NBA Draft Lottery fate, which will see New York make its highest draft pick in 22 years.
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…
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