NEW YORK KNICKS NEWS
Report: D'Antoni eyeing Marbury trade
Mike D'Antoni may already be hatching plans to transform the Knicks.
Knicks Introduce D'Antoni as New Coach
The New York Knicks introduced Mike D'Antoni as their new coach Tuesday, hoping his high-scoring brand of basketball will turn around a team with seven straight losing seasons. - Read More...
D'Antoni thinks current roster can win
The New York Knicks introduced Mike D'Antoni as their new coach Tuesday, hoping his high-scoring brand of basketball will turn around a team with seven straight losing seasons. D'Antoni agreed to leave the Suns for the Knicks on Saturday, taking over a team coming off a 23-59 finish. He replaces Isiah Thomas, who was fired last month after going 56-108 in two seasons. D'Antoni won at least 54 games each of the last four seasons and earned coach of the year honors in 2005.
Knicks to Introduce D'Antoni on Tuesday
On ESPN.COM, the ASSOCIATED PRESS reports "Mike D'Antoni has wrapped up his negotiations with New York and will be introduced as the Knicks' new coach at a press conference Tuesday. The Phoenix coach agreed to take the Knicks job Saturday and was in New York on Monday to finalize terms of his contract. The Knicks called a press conference for 1 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden with D'Antoni and team president Donnie Walsh." - Read More...
Report: Reinsdorf says D'Antoni 'misled' Bulls
As Mike D'Antoni is set to be introduced as the Knicks' new coach, Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf told The Chicago Tribune that the former Suns coach "misled" him in his talks with Chicago, saying he didn't want to coach the Knicks. - Read More...
Knicks Make It Official: D'Antoni Agrees to Take Coaching Reins
The New York Knicks have agreed in principle with Mike D'Antoni to become the next head coach of the team. - Read More...
D'Antoni accepts offer to coach Knicks
Mike D'Antoni has agreed to coach the New York Knicks, bringing his entertaining offensive style from the Phoenix Suns to a team coming off one of the worst seasons in franchise history.
D'Antoni accepts offer to coach Knicks
Mike D'Antoni has agreed to coach the New York Knicks, bringing his entertaining offensive style from the Phoenix Suns to a team ...
D'Antoni's Future as Suns Coach May Be Decided Today
In the ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Paul Coro writes "today was offered as a day of hope for all parties involved to get a resolution on Suns coach Mike D'Antoni's future. There is no deadline, just an expectation that an outline would be provided today for just how interested the Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks are in D'Antoni. The possibilities remain as open as when the week began, when he interviewed in the Valley with both teams." - Read More...
Sources: Knicks turn up heat on Bulls for D'Antoni
Sources said the Knicks are turning up the heat on the Bulls to land Mike D'Antoni. - Read More...
Suns allow coach D'Antoni to talk to other teams
The Phoenix Suns granted permission for coach Mike D'Antoni to talk to other teams, with the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks ...
Sources: Mavs to Hire Rick Carlisle
Rick Carlisle won't be reunited with former boss Donnie Walsh with the KnicksNew York Knicks . Sources told The Post last night that the former Pacer and Piston coach, who interviewed with Walsh for the Knick coaching job Wednesday, has agreed to terms with the Mavericks to replace Avery Johnson. - Read More...
Donnie Walsh, Mark Jackson Get Together in Phoenix
Donnie Walsh met with Mark Jackson Friday in Phoenix, the Daily News learned. Jackson was there working Spurs-Suns Game 2 for ABC Friday night. The Knicks would neither confirm nor deny that Walsh was in the Southwest. Walsh has said that he is not giving daily updates on the Knicks' coaching search. - Read More...
Report: Knicks tell Thomas to stay away from team
Isiah Thomas will be barred from having any contact with the team as part of his reassignment agreement with New York Knicks president Donnie Walsh, The Daily News reported Tuesday.
Report: Skiles agrees to be Bucks coach
Scott Skiles has verbally accepted an offer from the Bucks, erasing him as a Knicks coaching candidate, according to a league source.
I'll miss Isiah (sort of), but Knicks won't
Surprise! The Knicks finally fired Isiah Thomas as coach Friday. Charley Rosen says it would be hard to do a worse job than Isiah.
Isiah Thomas Fired as Coach of New York Knicks
Isiah Thomas was fired as coach of the New York Knicks on Friday, ending a year fraught with embarrassing episodes on and off the court. - Read More...
Knicks' overhaul continues with Isiah's dismissal
In one of the most anticlimactic firings in NBA history, incoming Knicks president Donnie Walsh announced late Friday afternoon he was relieving Isiah Thomas of his coaching duties. - Read More...
Reports: Isiah out as Knicks coach
A season of turmoil has come to a head in New York. Isiah Thomas is out as Knicks coach after a 59-loss, last-place effort.
Knicks need change, but no Isiah decision yet
Changes already started in the front office, are expected soon with the coach and are sorely needed among the players. Donnie Walsh has plenty to do in his first offseason running the New York Knicks. Walsh replaced Isiah Thomas as team president two weeks ago, and could fire him as coach shortly. Then he'll begin trying to figure out how to upgrade the roster of a team that went 23-59, matching the franchise record for losses.
Dunleavy Scores 36 as Indiana Outpaces New York
Mike Dunleavy tied a career high with 36 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat New York 132-123 on Wednesday night, sending the Knicks to a franchise record-tying 59th loss. - Read More...
Thomas subdued before Knicks' season finale
With speculation swirling about his future as Knicks coach, a subdued Isiah Thomas spoke philosophically about New York's dismal ...
Knicks' Chandler Will Miss Finale With Sprained Knee
Rookie Wilson Chandler, whose recent strong play had been a bright spot at the end of the Knicks' dismal season, will miss the finale with a sprained left knee. - Read More...
Celtics’ Big Three Sit Out Against Knicks
The Boston Celtics gave their Big Three a night off Monday, with Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen all sitting out against the New York Knicks. - Read More...
Celts' Big Three takes night off, sits out vs. Knicks
The Boston Celtics gave their Big Three a night off Monday, with Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen all sitting out against the New York Knicks. - Read More...
Knicks introduce D'Antoni
The Knicks introduced Mike D'Antoni as their new coach, hoping his high-scoring brand of basketball will turn around a team with seven straight losing seasons. - Read More...
Knicks introduce D'Antoni as their new coach
The New York Knicks introduced Mike D'Antoni as their new coach Tuesday, hoping his high-scoring brand of basketball will turn ...
Knicks could benefit by adding a dash of Nash
A certain NBA guard could be available in a year or less, but Marc Berman wonders if that's the smart move for the Knicks.
Knicks set to introduce D'Antoni as coach Tuesday
Mike D'Antoni has wrapped up his negotiations with New York and will be introduced as the Knicks' new coach at a press conference ...
Vecsey: D'Antoni not the answer for Knicks
The Knicks are betting $24M that Mike D'Antoni can right the ship. Peter Vecsey thinks they put their money on the wrong man.
D'Antoni Accepts Offer to Become Knicks Coach
Mike D'Antoni has agreed to coach the New York Knicks, bringing his entertaining offensive style from the Phoenix Suns to a team coming off one of the worst seasons in franchise history. - Read More...
Report: D'Antoni Accepts Knicks' Offer
Mike D'Antoni is set to become coach of the New York Knicks, bringing his entertaining offensive style from the Phoenix Suns to a team coming off one of the worst seasons in its history. - Read More...
Report: Knicks ready to make offer to D'Antoni
Signs continue to point toward the New York Knicks landing Mike D'Antoni as coach, and he could receive an offer from Knicks president Donnie Walsh as early as today, according to a league source.
Sources: Knicks preparing $30M offer to D'Antoni
In their latest round of discussions with Mike D'Antoni's camp, the New York Knicks on Thursday outlined the lucrative parameters of the five-year deal they're prepared to give their new No. 1 coaching target, according to NBA coaching sources.
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D'Antoni keeping Knicks in the picture
Warren LeGarie, the agent for Mike D'Antoni, told The New York Post yesterday the New York Knicks are still in the picture for the Suns coach, and tried to quash the belief the Bulls are clear frontrunners.
Suns allow D'Antoni to talk to other teams
The Suns have granted permission for coach Mike D'Antoni to talk to other teams, with the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks the leading suitors. General manager Steve Kerr confirmed Monday that D'Antoni can speak with other NBA teams about coaching vacancies.
Report: Carlisle to be named coach of Mavericks
Rick Carlisle won't be reunited with former boss Donnie Walsh with the New York Knicks.
Jackson, Williams on Walsh's coaching list
Mark Jackson and Herb Williams are on Donnie Walsh's list, and Jeff Van Gundy doesn't want to be. Walsh declined to reveal his other candidates to replace Isiah Thomas as New York Knicks coach and won't rush his search - even though waiting cost him a shot at Scott Skiles. The Chicago Bulls are the only other team with a coaching vacancy, though more could open during the postseason.
Report: Isiah barred from talking to Knicks players
Former Knicks coach Isiah Thomas has reportedly been banned from having any contact with members of the team as part of his reassignment agreement with team president Donnie Walsh. - Read More...
Report: Skiles Has Verbal Agreement to Coach Bucks
ESPN reports "Scott Skiles has verbally accepted an offer from the Milwaukee Bucks to be their new head coach, the New York Post reported Monday, citing a league source. Skiles, who was thought to be a candidate for the New York Knicks' vacancy, would replace Larry Krystkowiak in Milwaukee. The Bucks fired Krystkowiak on Thursday, one day after finishing 26-56 in his one full season as coach." - Read More...
Timberwolves, Knicks win draft tiebreakers
Minnesota and New York both won tiebreakers Friday, increasing their chances of getting a higher pick in June's NBA draft. The Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies both finished 22-60, tied for the third-worst in the NBA, and the Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers went 23-59, tying for fifth-worst. The Wolves will pick one spot higher than the Grizzlies if neither gets a top-three selection through the draft lottery, same for the Knicks and Clippers.
Isiah out as Knicks coach
A lawsuit. Bitter fans. A last-place finish. A tumultuous coaching campaign came to an end Friday as the Knicks fired Isiah Thomas.
After tumultuous run, Knicks fire Isiah Thomas
While the New York Knicks will proceed without Isiah Thomas, he was not left entirely out in the cold. The beleaguered head coach ...
Knicks may be willing to keep Marbury
In his first meeting with new Knicks president Donnie Walsh, Stephon Marbury got no indication he's being shown the same exit door as Isiah Thomas, who will be removed officially as head coach in an announcement that could come today.
Isiah's future up in air after tough season
The New York Knicks' miserable season is finally over. The housecleaning probably has just begun. New Knicks president Donnie Walsh won't decide on coach Isiah Thomas' fate until at least Thursday, saying he wants to sleep on his thoughts about the team's future before rushing into a decision.
Pacers co-owner taking over as team CEO
Indiana Pacers co-owner Herb Simon believes he's found the perfect person to replace Donnie Walsh - himself. Simon announced Wednesday that he is moving into day-to-day operations as chairman and CEO of the franchise after years of mostly hands-off ownership. Walsh resigned last month after leading the Pacers for more than two decades, then accepted a job as president of the New York Knicks.
Isiah ponders season
Knicks president Donnie Walsh won't make any decision on Isiah Thomas until at least Thursday, saying he wants to sleep on his thoughts about the team's future before rushing into a decision. - Read More...
Celtics Handle Knicks With Big Three on Bench
With his three All-Star teammates resting, Rajon Rondo had 23 points and 10 rebounds, leading the Boston Celtics to a 99-93 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday night in what may have been Isiah Thomas' final home game as Knicks coach. - Read More...
Knicks Give Away Free Food, Drinks at Finale
The New York Knicks rewarded fans who stuck it out until the end of a miserable season with a feast. - Read More...
Johnson's 34 Help Hawks Escape New York with First Sweep of Knicks
Joe Johnson kept the Hawks in control of the race for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, scoring 34 points Friday in a 116-104 victory over the Knicks. - Read More...