April 2017 New York Knicks Wiretap

Knicks Interested In Jrue Holiday In Free Agency

Feb 28, 2017 11:53 AM

The New York Knicks have interest in signing Jrue Holiday in free agency.

Phil Jackson has targeted Holiday in the past via trade.

With the New Orleans Pelicans trading for DeMarcus Cousins at the deadline, they are likely to try to keep Holiday.

The Knicks are expected to have at least $24 million in cap space in the 2017 offseason.

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Joakim Noah Out For Season With Knee Surgery

Feb 27, 2017 12:22 PM

Joakim Noah will undergo surgery on his left knee and miss the remainder of the season.

Noah signed with the New York Knicks in the 2016 offseason on a four-year, $72 million contract.

Noah has missed a number of games this season due to a knee ailment.

Noah also underwent surgery on the same knee in 2014.

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Tags: Joakim Noah, New York Knicks, NBA, NBA Injury

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Knicks Waive Brandon Jennings To Sign Chasson Randle

Feb 27, 2017 10:25 AM

The New York Knicks waived Brandon Jennings in order to sign Chasson Randle.

The Knicks will pay Jennings the balance of the $5 million he's owed this season. The Knicks were unhappy with Jennings' mindset of late.

The Knicks will sign Randle to a partially guaranteed deal through the 2017-18 season.

Randle, undrafted out of Stanford in 2015, averaged nine minutes and 5.3 points for the Sixers in eight games this season.

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Carmelo Anthony Doesn't Understand Vision Of Knicks' Management

Feb 24, 2017 10:34 AM

Carmelo Anthony admitted he doesn't understand management's vision for the New York Knicks after they sat out the deadline.

"No, not now. No, to be honest with you," Anthony said late Thursday night. "I think they were kind of planning on the trade deadline, whether they were trying to make moves. I think that was one plan. Now they've got to get back to the drawing board and come up with another plan about the future of this team."

The Knicks discussed a trade centered on Derrick Rose for Ricky Rubio. New York also held discussions involving Anthony with a number of teams in the weeks leading to the deadline but never approached him on waiving his no-trade clause with an actual proposal.

"Yeah, I mean, nobody likes to be in limbo," Anthony said. "We all want to know kind of what's going on, especially when it's involving you. But that's not the way it is in sports. I don't think I'm the only one that's going through that or feeling that way. I think there's other players who feel the same way, that they want to be involved -- not involved, but at least up to date with what's going on. I feel like I'm kind of up to date as far as when it comes to me what's going on."

Anthony, who has a no-trade clause, added that he "anticipated" that the Knicks wouldn't put together a deal to trade him by the deadline.

"It wasn't really anything kind of worth looking at, talking about or exploring. So I kind of knew that over the past couple of days," Anthony said, adding that the Knicks never approached him with a formal trade. "We all kind of know what was going on out there, seeing what was worth talking about or bringing to the table. Obviously nothing was worth bringing to the table."

Ian Begley/ESPN

Tags: Carmelo Anthony, New York Knicks, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Phil Jackson Difficult For Opposing Execs To Reach Leading To Deadline

Feb 23, 2017 11:51 PM

The New York Knicks intend to keep Phil Jackson as president but his intentions for the direction of the franchise are unclear and he hasn't addressed the media in weeks.

Jackson also doesn't like speaking to opposing executives.

One NBA general manager told the New York Daily News last week in New Orleans that his team "can't get a hold of Phil. It's crazy."

On the front office level, relationships are a critical component of doing business. Relationships between teams allow mutually beneficial trades to happen. The one major trade Jackson has made, acquiring Derrick Rose from the Bulls, can be linked to his former player John Paxson.

Jackson reportedly has few friends around the NBA outside of those he's worked with directly in the past. There is a notion that some executives of teams Jackson has openly ridiculed in the past aren't interested in doing business with him.

There are also several veterans unhappy with the direction of the team and don't like having to run the triangle offense.

Frank Isola/New York Daily News

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James Dolan Donated $300,000 To Donald Trump Campaign

Feb 23, 2017 3:28 PM

James Dolan donated $300,000 to the fundraising committee 'Trump Victory', according to public records.

Dolan split his donations to 'Trump Victory' for $250,000 on Sept. 27, and $50,000 on Sept. 1. He also pledged the maximum of $2,700 to Trump's campaign alone.

Dolan, according to records, previously pledged money to committees dubbed 'Romney Victory,' 'McCain Victory,' and 'Kerry Victory,' but those donations combined didn't come close to matching the $300,000 he offered to get Trump elected.

When reached for a comment a Garden spokesman issued this statement, “Mr. Dolan’s contributions are a matter of public record.”

Trump has been widely criticized by a number of high profile members of the NBA.

Dolan wasn't the only sports owner donating to 'Trump Victory.' Orlando Magic owner Richard DeVos, whose daughter-in-law Betsy was appointed by Trump as the Secretary of Education, pledged $70,000. 

Stefan Bondy/New York Daily News

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Wolves Walk Away From Ricky Rubio For Derrick Rose Deal With Knicks

Feb 23, 2017 3:29 PM

The Minnesota Timberwolves decided to walk away from their talks with the New York Knicks on Ricky Rubio for Derrick Rose.

The Wolves have shopped Rubio throughout the season as they consider Kris Dunn the future at point guard.

According to Ian Begley, the Knicks were seeing a second asset such as a pick or rotation player in addition to Rubio.

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Tags: Ricky Rubio, Derrick Rose, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Charles Oakley Attending Thursday's Knicks' Game In Cleveland

Feb 23, 2017 11:34 AM

Charles Oakley will attend Thursday's New York Knicks' game at the Cleveland Cavaliers.

It is unclear if Oakley is going as a guest of his friend LeBron James, or on his own.

Two weeks ago, Garden chairman James Dolan announced that Oakley was banned indefinitely from the Garden following an altercation with MSG security. Dolan lifted the ban following a face-to-face meeting with Oakley that was orchestrated by Adam Silver.

Frank Isola/New York Daily News

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Knicks Still Seeking Trade For Ricky Rubio

Feb 23, 2017 2:41 PM

The New York Knicks continue to target Ricky Rubio in trade talks.

Rubio has been shopped by the Minnesota Timberwolves since Tom Thibodeau was hired last offseason.

The Knicks are unlikely to re-sign Derrick Rose in the offseason and have been taking trade offers for him.

According to Marc Stein, the Knicks are seeking an additional piece from the Wolves to complete the Rose for Rubio trade. Stein updated at 12:37 PM that the two sides remain engaged on talks.

At 2:40 PM, Shams Charania reported talks have stalled between the Knicks and Wolves on Rose.

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Tags: Ricky Rubio, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Cavaliers, Knicks, Bulls Interested In Trading For Patrick Beverley

Feb 22, 2017 1:32 PM

The Houston Rockets are receiving interest in Patrick Beverley from the Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls.

Beverley would like to remain with the Rockets.

Beverley is on one of the NBA's best contracts as he re-signed with Houston in 2015 on a four-year, $25 million deal. Beverley is one of the NBA's best defensive guards.

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Tags: Patrick Beverley, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Tom Thibodeau Pushing For Derrick Rose Trade

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Wolves Reach Out To Knicks On Ricky Rubio For Derrick Rose Trade

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Teams Interested In Carmelo Anthony Expect Him To Remain With Knicks

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Carmelo Anthony Planned On Using ASG Weekend To Discuss Future With Family

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Derrick Rose Considered Trade Target By Multiple Teams

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Carmelo Anthony Named All-Star Replacement For Kevin Love

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Derrick Rose Not Driven By Mega Contract Anymore

Stefan Bondy/New York Daily News

Draymond Green: Dolan Has 'Slave Master Mentality' In Treatment Of Oakley

Marcus Thompson II/San Jose Mercury News

Carmelo Anthony Not Talking No-Trade Clause With Knicks Unless They Present Deal

Stefan Bondy/New York Daily News

RealGM Radio: Chris Herring On The Knicks, Bulls And More

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Knicks Lift MSG Ban On Charles Oakley Following Meeting

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Exec: Oakley Situation Has Elevated Existing Wariness For Players Of Knicks

Stefan Bondy/New York Daily News

Knicks Won't Opt-Out Of Contract With Phil Jackson

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Knicks Give Charles Oakley Lifetime Ban From MSG

New York Post

Knicks Fire Chief Of Security Two Days After Charles Oakley Incident

Graham Rayman/New York Daily News

Carmelo Anthony May Wait Out Phil Jackson With Knicks

Marc Berman/New York Post

Charles Oakley Claims He's Been Harassed By MSG Security Previously

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Spike Lee: I'll Pack Phil Jackson's Bags For Him

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Cavs To Sign Derrick Williams To 10-Day Contract

Shams Charania/The Vertical

Charles Oakley Ejected From Madison Square Garden (Video)

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