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Knicks may tap reliable big man to start opening night

Taj Gibson started all four of the Knicks’ preseason games, and he just may be tabbed to do so — or at least retain an expanded role — in their...

Knicks coach won't stop complimenting this veteran

Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau can't say enough good things about veteran Taj Gibson.

Banged-up Knick: 'Important' to get into preseason game

Nerlens Noel believes it’s “definitely important” to get into one of the Knicks’ remaining two preseason games, either Wednesday at the Garden against the Pistons or Friday at home against...

Tom Thibodeau ready to lean on this Knicks veteran again

Wherever Tom Thibodeau is, there seems to be a role for his favorite player.

Knicks center ready to fill temporary void

Veteran big men Nerlens Noel and Taj Gibson were retained in the offseason and again will provide cover until Robinson can ramp up his activity.

Breaking down the new-look Knicks

The Knicks roster is almost set — having spent their cap space and having only the $4.9 million room exception left for one more veteran.

Knicks bring back another Thibodeau favorite

The reunion of the old crew keeps growing larger as one of Tom Thibodeau’s favorite players in Taj Gibson will return on a one-year, $2.7 million deal.

Young Knicks center's long-term future is uncertain

The Knicks withstood the loss of Mitchell Robinson in the second half of the regular season, but they certainly could have used the high-flying rim protector during their five-game loss...

Knicks' young gun still talking titles after prediction falls flat

RJ Barrett’s guarantee for a Game 5 victory didn’t exactly pan out the way he hoped but the ever-confident second-year swingman predicted many additional playoff runs and a future title....

The Knicks' mindset heading into do-or-die Game 5

The Knicks were not ready to talk about the possibility there season could be over by Wednesday night.

Knicks' free-agency tab is about to be due

The Knicks took a cautious approach in free agency, handing out a series of a modest one-year deals to role players.

Other fallout from Derrick Rose becoming Knicks' starter

Derrick Rose's move to the Knicks' starting lineup had other negative effects on their bench in Friday's Game 3 loss to the Hawks.

Tom Thibodeau opts for Knicks vets over Elfrid Payton in Game 3

Derrick Rose and Taj Gibson moved into the Knicks’ starting lineup Friday night in Game 3 in Atlanta.

Knicks' new 'monster' may be be pushing into big role

It seems absurd now, doesn’t it? In November, the Knicks traded for young former Villanova power forward prospect Omari Spellman and brought him to training camp. They opted against re-signing...

Where would the Knicks be without Derrick Rose?

Where would the Knicks be if they hadn't traded for Derrick Rose.

Veteran's playoff experience will be crucial for Knicks

Part of the reason Taj Gibson wanted to come back to the Knicks this season was the belief he could help push his hometown team back to the playoffs.

'Amazing' duo making Knicks forget about missed free agent splash

Noel Gibson. Taj Nerlens. However you want to combine them, this Knicks defensive center tandem is rolling along gloriously with Mitchell Robinson expected out for the season after breaking his...

New Knick shows toughness after grisly finger injury

Many of the TV sets were shut off by the time the Knicks’ newest addition, center Norvel Pelle, entered Saturday’s contest at Little Caesar’s Arena in Detroit with 2:44 left...

Tom Thibodeau favorite providing boost to Knicks' defense

The NBA doesn’t hand out assists for a steal, but Taj Gibson would have earned one on Reggie Bullock’s game-saving swipe in the final seconds of the Knicks’ one-point victory...

Knicks midseason report card: What a difference a year makes

The Knicks entered the All-Star break at 17-38 in mid-February 2020. They were 55 games into a season that ended prematurely less than a month later. The highest grade in...