The Rose that Could Bloom Again

Photo Credit: Daily Knicks Derrick Rose is a walking what-if. Now at age 28, Rose has been separated by time from his past glory. He was the youngest MVP the NBA has ever seen before. Born in Chicago, Rose had the expectations similar to those of LeBron James. The Chicago Bulls had been going through the worst years in franchise history. Michael Jordan’s move to … Continue reading The Rose that Could Bloom Again

#19 New York Knicks

Photo Credit: NBA (all) Note: Statistics are per 36 minutes.  New York Knicks (2015-2016 Season Record: 32-50) Point Guard: Derrick Rose 18.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 0.2 blocks, 0.8 steals, 42.7% FG%, 29.3% 3P%, 79.3% FT% Shooting Guard: Courtney Lee 10.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.5 blocks, 1.4 steals, 44.5% FG%, 39.2% 3P%, 88.5% FT% Small Forward: Carmelo Anthony 22.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 0.5 … Continue reading #19 New York Knicks

The European NBA Player: Dirk or Darko?

Photo Credit: slamonline.com There were thirteen players from Europe with no American experience selected in the 2016 NBA Draft, including seven in the first round. Every year, questions arise about how these European players’ games will translate to the NBA. Every fan has their own opinion about them, but the truth is European players’ success in the National Basketball Association is just about as hard … Continue reading The European NBA Player: Dirk or Darko?

Amar’e Stoudemire Announces his Retirement from the NBA

Photo Credit: postingandtoasting.com For Phoenix Suns’, New York Knicks’, Dallas Mavericks’ and Miami Heat center Amar’e Stoudemire has announced his retirement from the NBA. Stoudemire, 33, was in the NBA for 14 seasons and played for those 4 different teams. He is coming off of a season in which he played in 52 games and averaged 14.7 minutes per game, 5.8 points per game, 4.3 rebounds per game, 0.5 assists … Continue reading Amar’e Stoudemire Announces his Retirement from the NBA

Rose Claims People are Comparing Knicks to ‘Super’ Warriors

Photo Credit: nypost.com Newly acquired New York Knicks’ point guard Derrick Rose had an interesting take on where the Knicks stand in comparison to the rest of the league, and in particular, the Golden State Warriors. “They’re saying us and Golden State are super teams,” Rose said recently. Rose claims that the Knicks are being put in the same “super team” class that the Warriors have … Continue reading Rose Claims People are Comparing Knicks to ‘Super’ Warriors

Vujacic Officially Signs Contract Extension with Knicks

Photo Credit: starting5online.com Shooting guard Sasha Vujacic has officially signed a 1-year contract extension with the New York Knicks. Vujacic, 32, has been in the NBA for 9 seasons and has played for 4 different teams. He is coming off of a season in which he played in 61 games and averaged 14.9 minutes per game, 4.9 points per game, 2.4 rebounds per game, 1.4 assists per game, … Continue reading Vujacic Officially Signs Contract Extension with Knicks

Knicks, Vujacic Reach Contract Extension Agreement

Photo Credit: starting5online.com The New York Knicks and shooting guard Sasha Vujacic have agreed to a 1-year contract extension. Vujacic, 32, has been in the NBA for 9 seasons and has played for 4 different teams. He is coming off of a season in which he played in 61 games and averaged 14.9 minutes per game, 4.9 points per game, 2.4 rebounds per game, 1.4 assists per game, … Continue reading Knicks, Vujacic Reach Contract Extension Agreement

Jennings Officially Signs Contract with Knicks

Photo Credit: sportingnews.com Point guard Brandon Jennings has officially signed a 1-year, $5 million contract with the New York Knicks. Jennings, 26, has been in the NBA for 7 seasons and has played for 3 different teams. He is coming off of a season in which he played in 48 games and averaged 18.1 minutes per game, 6.9 points per game, 2.0 rebounds per game, 3.5 assists per game, 0.1 blocks per game, … Continue reading Jennings Officially Signs Contract with Knicks

Lee Officially Signs Contract with Knicks

Photo Credit: thunder.clutchpoints.com Shooting guard Courtney Lee has officially signed a 4-year, $48 million contract with the New York Knicks. Lee, 30, has been in the NBA for 8 seasons and has played for 6 different teams. He is coming off of a season in which he played in 79 games and averaged 29.6 minutes per game, 9.6 points per game, 2.6 rebounds per game, 1.7 assists per … Continue reading Lee Officially Signs Contract with Knicks

Noah Officially Signs Contract with Knicks

Photo Credit: CBS Sports Center Joakim Noah has officially signed a 4-year, $72 million contract with the New York Knicks. Noah, 31, has been in the NBA for 9 seasons, all with the Chicago Bulls. He is coming off of a season in which he played in 29 games and averaged 21.9 minutes per game, 4.3 points per game, 8.8 rebounds per game, 3.8 assists per game, 1.0 block per game, … Continue reading Noah Officially Signs Contract with Knicks

Thomas Officially Signs Contract Extension with Knicks

Photo Credit: nypost.com Small forward Lance Thomas has officially signed a 4-year, $27 million contract extension with the New York Knicks. Thomas, 28, has been in the NBA for 5 seasons and has played for 3 different teams. He is coming off of a season in which he played in 59 games and averaged 22.3 minutes per game, 8.2 points per game, 2.2 rebounds per game, 0.9 assists per game, 0.1 … Continue reading Thomas Officially Signs Contract Extension with Knicks

Knicks, Thomas Reach Contract Extension Agreement

Photo Credit: nypost.com The New York Knicks and small forward Lance Thomas have agreed to a 4-year, $27 million contract extension. Thomas, 28, has been in the NBA for 5 seasons and has played for 3 different teams. He is coming off of a season in which he played in 59 games and averaged 22.3 minutes per game, 8.2 points per game, 2.2 rebounds per game, 0.9 assists per game, … Continue reading Knicks, Thomas Reach Contract Extension Agreement

Knicks, Jennings Reach Contract Agreement

Photo Credit: sportingnews.com The New York Knicks and point guard Brandon Jennings have agreed to a 1-year, $5 million contract. Jennings, 26, has been in the NBA for 7 seasons and has played for 3 different teams. He is coming off of a season in which he played in 48 games and averaged 18.1 minutes per game, 6.9 points per game, 2.0 rebounds per game, 3.5 assists per game, 0.1 blocks per game, … Continue reading Knicks, Jennings Reach Contract Agreement

Knicks, Lee Reach Contract Agreement

Photo Credit: thunder.clutchpoints.com The New York Knicks and shooting guard Courtney Lee have agreed to a 4-year, $48 million contract. Lee, 30, has been in the NBA for 8 seasons and has played for 6 different teams. He is coming off of a season in which he played in 79 games and averaged 29.6 minutes per game, 9.6 points per game, 2.6 rebounds per game, 1.7 assists per … Continue reading Knicks, Lee Reach Contract Agreement

Knicks, Noah Reach Contract Agreement

Photo Credit: CBS Sports The New York Knicks and center Joakim Noah have agreed to a 4-year, $72 million contract. Noah, 31, has been in the NBA for 9 seasons, all with the Chicago Bulls. He is coming off of a season in which he played in 29 games and averaged 21.9 minutes per game, 4.3 points per game, 8.8 rebounds per game, 3.8 assists per game, 1.0 block per game, … Continue reading Knicks, Noah Reach Contract Agreement

Bulls-Knicks Trade Analysis

Photo Credit: redsarmy.com Phil Jackson, general manager of the New York Knicks, has done it again, trading for 2011 NBA MVP point guard Derrick Rose.  This move required the Knicks to get rid of center Robin Lopez, point guard Jose Calderon, and point guard Jerian Grant.  Additionally, the Knicks received shooting guard Justin Holiday and a 2017 2nd round pick.  This trade with the Chicago Bulls has strengthened New … Continue reading Bulls-Knicks Trade Analysis

Bulls Ship Rose to Knicks

Photo Credit: Return of Kings The Chicago Bulls have shipped former MVP point guard Derrick Rose, reserve guard Justin Holiday, and a 2nd round pick in 2017 to the New York Knicks for center Robin Lopez, and point guards Jerian Grant and Jose Calderon. The Bulls and Knicks are both in rebuilding stage after disappointing 2015-2016 seasons. The Knicks have had 3 consecutive disappointing seasons … Continue reading Bulls Ship Rose to Knicks

From the NBA to the NFL

Photo Credit: slamonline.com Nate Robinson is an NBA veteran  and has been playing for over 10 years. He has played for multiple teams including the Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks , Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, and the New Orleans Pelicans. Nate went to college at the University of Washington  and played football and basketball there. He played defensive back on … Continue reading From the NBA to the NFL