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Bobby Portis and Julius Randle partner up with Hello Fresh to assist City Harvest feed the multitudes effected by COVID-19

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 Brandon King

From the Knicks team news: NEW YORK, NY (March 27, 2020) – New York Knicks teammates Julius Randle and Bobby Portis have joined forces with HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal-kit company, to donate $180,000 worth of meals to City Harvest, New York City’s private response to hunger and largest food rescue organization, to help feed New Yorkers who are struggling to put meals on their tables amid the COVID-19 crisis. Additionally, Randle and Portis are each contributing $50,000 to support City Harvest’s operations, which will altogether help feed more than 370,000 New Yorkers in…

Leon Rose reportedly “impressed” with interim Mike Miller

March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 Brandon King

From Bleacher Report: New York Knicks president Leon Rose has reportedly had a “positive feeling” about interim head coach Mike Miller since taking over the front office in early March. Ian Begley of SNY reported Thursday that Rose was “impressed” with Miller’s work and “respected the job” he’s done since replacing David Fizdale, who was fired in December. Rose is going to lead the coaching search in the offseason, and NBA executives view former Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolveshead coach Tom Thibodeau as a “strong favorite,” per Begley. Even if Thibodeau or another high-profile coach is hired to take…

RJ Barrett out for at least a week with sprained ankle

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 Brandon King

According to the team, New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett will be out a week with a sprained right ankle. Barrett was on crutches following the game. The number 3 overall pick in this past NBA draft is averaging 14.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 31.2 minutes per contest.

Julius Randle out versus Jazz

January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 Brandon King

One of the myriad of power forwards the New York Knicks signed this offseason, Julius Randle will not be in action due to personal issues when the team plays the Utah Jazz Wednesday night, according to the team’s PR. Randle is not traveling with team. On the season Randle is averaging 18.5 points, 9.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists.

Knicks’ Morris and Robinson to play against Nets

December 26, 2019December 26, 2019 Brandon King

According to Ian Begley of SNY, center Mitchell Robinson and forward Marcus Morris will be back in the New York Knicks lineup against the Brooklyn Nets. Robinson is coming back from an illness that kept him out of the last game against the Washington Wizards. Morris had been dealing with a sore Achilles.

Knicks hire David Blatt as consultant

December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 Brandon King

The New York Knicks have hired former Cleveland Cavaliers head man and Lebron James coaching causality David Blatt as a basketball consultant. Despite how things went in his run with the Cavaliers, Blatt is well-respected in the basketball world. It remains to be seen if he can be a voice of reason in the basketball asylum that is the New York Knickerbocker organization.

RJ Barrett to miss tonight’s game, Kevin Knox to get the start

November 24, 2019November 24, 2019 Brandon King

According to The Record/northjersey.com’s Chris Iseman, New York Knicks rookie shooting guard RJ Barrett will miss the team’s game Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets due to illness Kevin Knox will start in his place. Sixteen games into his rookie campaign, Barrett is averaging 15.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 33.4 minutes per contest.

Knicks reveal statement jerseys

October 20, 2019October 20, 2019 Brandon King

The New York Knicks unveiled their statement gamers in this hype video they released today. When you poop the bed in free agency, you have to try get your long beleaguered fan base hyped up about something.

Knicks to sign Elfrid Payton

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 Brandon King

According to The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania, the New York Knicks and free agent point guard Elfrid Payton have agreed on a two year deal worth $16 million. This past season with the New Orleans Pelicans, in his 42 appearances, Payton averaged 10.7 point and 7.6 assists in 29.8 minutes per contest.

Frank Ntilikina to return tonight versus Nuggets

March 22, 2019March 22, 2019 Brandon King

New York Knicks point guard Frank Ntilikina will return tonight according to Ian Begley of ESPN. He has missed the last two 24 games with a groin injury. “We’re just happy to have him back. “Trainers finally thought it was good enough to clear him. It’s been a frustrating go for everybody especially Frank. I’m just happy he can get back on the court before the year is done.” Knicks coach David Fizdale Coach Fizdale also added, “I just want to get him back on the court quite honestly feeling…