Phil Jackson had just been asked about the goals and expectations of his third season at the helm of the Knicks franchise. This offseason yielded his most ambitious effort in rebuilding, which included a blockbuster trade for a former MVP (Derrick Rose) and a $150 million spending spree in free agency, and the Knicks have […]
Phil Jackson, Steve Mills and the rest of the Knicks’ front office have been aggressive this offseason by adding eight new players to the roster. Here’s the lowdown on the new faces. Derrick Rose, Point Guard Acquired Via Trade With Chicago Listed at 6-foot-3 and 190 pounds, Rose will be 28 when the 2016-17 season begins. […]
A day after the Knicks made the blockbuster trade for Derrick Rose, team president Phil Jackson and head coach Jeff Hornacek met with the media to discuss exactly what Rose brings to the Knicks and how they can best utilize his skills. JACKSON ON TRADE: WE NEEDED A DECISIVE ATTACK GUARD Phil Jackson explains why […]
**COURTESY NEW YORK KNICKS** NEW YORK, June 22, 2016 – New York Knickerbockers President Phil Jackson announced today that the team has acquired three-time NBA All-Star and 2011 NBA Most Valuable Player Derrick Rose from the Chicago Bulls. As part of the deal, the Knicks have also acquired guard Justin Holiday and a 2017 second-round […]
Jeff Hornacek was officially introduced as the 28th head coach of the New York Knickerbockers during a press conference at the team’s training center. Watch the videos below to hear what Hornacek and Knicks President Phil Jackson had to say about the direction the team is heading. HORNACEK INTRODUCTION & REMARKS FROM JACKSON, MILLS & […]
Jeff Hornacek has been tapped by team president Phil Jackson to be the 28th head coach of the Knicks. [WATCH: Hornacek Formally Introduced at Press Confernce, Talks Vision and Goals] Not too familiar with Hornacek? That’s all right, we’ve got you covered: Hornacek coached the Phoenix Suns for two-and-a-half seasons from 2013 to midway through […]
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, […]
Phil Jackson met with the media Monday after relieving Derek Fisher of his coaching duties earlier in the day. “It was time for us to make a change and turn this team around,” Jackson said. [MORE JACKSON: Could Phil Take Over as Coach?; What Rambis Brings to Knicks] The Knicks, 23-31, have dropped nine of […]