Knicks’ options to consider in quest to replace Isaiah Hartenstein
Entering the second week of NBA free agency, the Knicks still need to fill some big rotation holes, specifically a capable big man to replace departed center Isaiah Hartenstein. The Knicks currently have center depth in Mitchell Robinson, who has had two ankle surgeries in the past seven months, and Jericho Sims, who has been […]
Thunder wooed Isaiah Hartenstein away from Knicks with expanded role
One of the reasons Isaiah Hartenstein chose Oklahoma City was the opportunity to “greatly expand my game” — specifically, to showcase an offensive skill set that the Knicks didn’t encourage, he said Saturday. “As an NBA player, you have to adapt to a specific role and that’s what I did in New York,” Hartenstein told […]
Knicks associate coach Johnnie Bryant leaving for Cavaliers
Johnny Bryant will be reunited with Donovan Mitchell, but not in the way the Knicks envisioned. Bryant, who served as the Knicks’ assistant head coach for the past four seasons, will be moving to the Cavaliers to take the same position under new head coach Kenny Atkinson, sources confirmed. Bryant worked closely with Mitchell as […]
Knicks’ Mikal Bridges trade shocked Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart
The Mikal Bridges blockbuster trade surprised fans, but it also surprised some of his former college teammates and even his new Knicks teammates. upper “The Roommates Show” During a podcast where he co-hosts the pair, Knicks guards Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart shared their reactions to the team acquiring Bridges from the Nets. “I never […]
Draymond Green’s Knicks lecture part of nonsense in sports media
I have so many notes to share. As Recycling Day approaches, we are reminded of the antebellum flag, the flag from when George Washington worked for the British, which proclaimed, “Don’t Tear It Up!” years before Independence Day. No refunds are available. Blackout restrictions apply, as follows: One of the hard-won benefits this fucked-up country […]
Knicks staring down even tougher East gauntlet after NBA free agency
The Knicks have been a force this offseason, there’s no debate about that. They added elite 3-and-D wing Mikal Bridges and kept another outstanding wing, OG Anunoby, to pair with star guard Jalen Brunson. The issue has nothing to do with the projected roster, but the departure of Isaiah Hartenstein to the Thunder, leaving fewer […]
Isaiah Hartenstein’s wife says farewell to Knicks in heartfelt tribute
Courtney Keller is looking forward to her and Isaiah Hartenstein’s next chapter in Oklahoma City. The soon-to-be former Knicks player and model said goodbye to New York in a post on his Instagram after agreeing to a three-year, $87 million contract with the Thunder on Monday. “Thank you for the past 2 amazing years in […]
Isaiah Hartenstein declines Knicks’ offer, takes more money to join Thunder: reports
Isaiah Hertenstein, a New York Knicks fan favorite for his hustle and skill in the paint, will not play in any home games at Madison Square Garden next season. Hartenstein reportedly agreed to a three-year, $87 million contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, who joined the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference last season […]
Donte DiVincenzo thinks Tom Thibodeau ‘foundation’ will carry Knicks
As the Knicks wait to officially announce their big offseason moves, particularly the blockbuster trade for Mikal Bridges, Donte DiVincenzo is focusing on the culture and coaches the Knicks already have in place to help them navigate any changes. “I think whoever the team is, it’s going to be a very good team,” DiVincenzo said. […]
Knicks need to make their Isaiah Hartenstein blueprint work again
This hurts. This breaks my heart. Isaiah Hartstein wasn’t supposed to be an integral part of the Knicks’ basketball DNA. He was supposed to be a backup who played 15 or 18 minutes hard, worked like a hard hat around the basket and contributed when he could. Instead, he’s become a central figure in how […]