Courtesy of New York Knicks (June 2, 2016) – New York Knickerbockers President Phil Jackson announced today that the team has hired Jeff Hornacek, becoming the 28th head coach in the franchise’s 70-year history in the National Basketball Association. “Jeff has a tremendous basketball acumen and possesses strong leadership skills,” Jackson said. “During his career […]
**COURTESY NEW YORK KNICKS** NEW YORK, March 16, 2016 – New York Knickerbockers President Phil Jackson announced today that the team has signed guard Tony Wroten. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Wroten, 6-6, 205-pounds, holds career averages of 11.1 points, on 41.3-percent shooting, 3.0 assists and 2.5 rebounds over 21.2 minutes in 145 games (34 […]
***COURTESY NEW YORK KNICKS*** Kurt Rambis Named Interim Head Coach NEW YORK, February 8, 2016 – New York Knickerbockers President Phil Jackson announced today that Derek Fisher has been relieved of his coaching duties. Associate Head Coach Kurt Rambis has been named the interim head coach. Fisher, who was originally hired on Jun. 10, 2014, […]
**COURTESY NEW YORK KNICKS** NEW YORK, February 2, 2016 – The New York Knicks’ Kristaps Porzingis and the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns today were named the Kia NBA Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in January. Each player earned the honor for the third consecutive month. Porzingis ranked fourth among all first-year players […]
**COURTESY NEW YORK KNICKS** NEW YORK, January 29, 2016 – New York Knickerbockers President Phil Jackson announced today that the team has signed forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo – from the Westchester Knicks – to a 10-day contract. His signing marks the 15th NBA Gatorade D-League call-up of the season. Antetokounmpo, 6-7, 205-pounds, is averaging 10.3 points, on 50.2-percent shooting, 4.4 […]
**COURTESY NEW YORK KNICKS** NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2016 – The Minnesota Timberwolves’ Andrew Wiggins, last season’s Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, and teammate Karl-Anthony Towns, who has won two straight Kia NBA Western Conference Rookie of the Month awards, highlight the list of 20 players selected to play in the BBVA Compass Rising […]
**COURTESY NEW YORK KNICKS** NEW YORK, January 4, 2016 – The New York Knicks’ Kristaps Porzingis and the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns today were named the Kia NBA Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in December. This is the second consecutive Kia NBA Rookie of the Month award for Porzingis, who ranked second among East […]