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Kristaps Porzingis trade left Kevin Knox with mentorship void

The Kristaps Porzingis blockbuster wasn’t cheered by all, especially not by rookie Kevin Knox. It was a double whammy for Knox. The Knicks lottery pick saw a bright future with...

Courtney Lee understands Knicks' Porzingis purge, and why he was part of it

DALLAS — While sources suggest Tim Hardaway Jr. was shocked and disappointed to be dealt from the Knicks again, Courtney Lee can’t complain. In fact, Lee, 33, thinks the Knicks...

Knicks on blockbuster trade: Porzingis wasn't 'on board'

In an eyeblink, New York’s 7-foot-3 Latvian Unicorn is moving to Texas. The Kristaps Porzingis era is over in a stunner. The Knicks moved Porzingis, their disgruntled bedrock piece, Tim...

Frank Ntilikina's latest chance to start ruined by fouls

Frank Ntilikina was not the magic elixir to end the avalanche of losing. Ntilikina made just his seventh start at point guard as a Knick on Friday in a 109-99...

Tim Hardaway Jr. is on the trading block and doesn't want to talk about it

Enes Kanter and Courtney Lee are not the only Knicks on the trading block. Tim Hardaway Jr. also has been made available in trade talks, the New York Times reported...

Breaking down futures of the Knicks' forgotten five

LOS ANGELES — Two weeks ago, Knicks coach David Fizdale was asked if he would start emphasizing players in the rotation who he knew would be returning next season. “Not...

Unlike Enes Kanter, Knicks vet takes his benching in stride

DENVER — Courtney Lee is behaving like the anti-Enes Kanter. Knicks coach David Fizdale said it appears his early attempt at raising Lee’s minutes are over and the 33-year-old veteran...

David Fizdale's lineup shocker could signal new path for Knicks

MILWAUKEE -- With the Knicks having lost 10 of 11 games, coach David Fizdale is rolling with young center Luke Kornet, placing him in the starting lineup over Enes Kanter...

Mitchell Robinson, Frank Ntilikina injuries dampen night

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As center Luke Kornet and point guard Emmanuel Mudiay became heroes Friday against the Hornets, Mitchell Robinson and Frank Ntilikina became casualties — each suffering an ankle...

Knicks' new plan to raise Courtney Lee's trade value

Courtney Lee is headed to the minors. The 33-year-old shooting guard, who returned three games ago from a mysterious, season-long neck injury, has been assigned to the G League's Westchester...

Knicks face tricky balancing act while showcasing veteran guard

It’s almost mid-December, but it’s preseason for Knicks veteran Courtney Lee. If that uncontested blown layup wasn’t evidence enough Monday against the Wizards , then here is Lee’s frank review...

The 2 teams chasing Damyean Dotson, who's making Knicks decision harder

It is an almost incredible turn of events that the best Knicks prospect out of the 2017 draft has become second-round swingman Damyean Dotson -- not lottery-pick point guard Frank...

David Fizdale thinks Courtney Lee is ready to go

Courtney Lee could make his Knicks season debut Saturday afternoon against the Bucks. Coach David Fizdale said the veteran guard will be “probable” after missing the first 23 games with...

David Fizdale won't even acknowledge the playoffs exist

DETROIT — David Fizdale has heard the playoff talk from his players, but he’s really still just focusing on the ax he brings on the road as symbolism for their...

Courtney Lee anxious for return that is looking complicated

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Courtney Lee said he’s still two practices away from making his season debut, meaning he likely will have to sit out the back-to-back versus Detroit and Philadelphia...

Mitchell Robinson fouled out in just nine minutes

You thought bygone Knicks enigma Michael Beasley fouling out in just 10 minutes of floor time in a game last season was impressive? Rookie shot-blocker Mitchell Robinson just did it...

Kevin Knox, Mitchell Robinson provide a lift in their new roles

BOSTON — Rookies Kevin Knox and Mitchell Robinson are no longer starters. But they were contributors Wednesday night. Knox had one of his best games as a rookie in the...

Fizdale wants prayers for Knicks' defense against Trail Blazers

The Knicks have been a dumpster fire on defense all season. And with Portland’s vaunted duo of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum visiting the Garden on Tuesday, it’s not going...

More starting lineup changes could be coming for Knicks

NEW ORLEANS — Knicks coach David Fizdale may have another starting lineup “tweak” up his sleeve for Friday’s game against the Pelicans. On Wednesday, Fizdale started Emmanuel Mudiay at point...

Courtney Lee tries something new for mysterious neck injury

Knicks veteran guard Courtney Lee said he’s responding to an injection to calm an inflamed nerve in his neck and will meet with doctors in a week to see if...