Sources: Hornets to meet Messina, Fizdale
Spurs assistant Ettore Messina and former Grizzlies coach David Fizdale will interview for the Hornets job, league sources told ESPN.
2018 ScheduleAll times ET
2018 Schedule
29-53, 4th in Atlantic
- 2/12L 108-92
- 2/14L 118-113
- 2/22W 120-113
- 2/24L 121-112
- 2/26L 125-111
- 3/2L 128-105
- 3/4L 102-99
- 3/6L 111-87
- 3/9L 120-112
- 3/11L 132-106
- 3/13L 110-97
- 3/15L 118-110
- 3/17W 124-101
- 3/19W 110-92
- 3/21L 119-98
- 3/23L 108-104
- 3/25W 101-97
- 3/26L 137-128
- 3/28L 118-101
- 3/31L 115-109
- 4/3L 97-73
- 4/6W 122-98
- 4/7L 115-102
- 4/9L 123-109
- 4/11W 110-98
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Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
We have a fight in Heat-Sixers. James Johnson and Ben Simmons had to be separated. Many players, including Joel Embiid, tried to get involved.
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Atlanta coach Mike Budenholzer will meet with the New York Knicks on Sunday, per league sources.
Sources: Knicks to interview Blatt next week
The Knicks are meeting with David Blatt in Europe next week about their head-coaching job, and plan to interview Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer and Spurs assistant coach James Borrego, sources said.
Woody Paige predicts the future
Tony Reali and the national panel weigh in on Joel Embiid's performance Thursday, acknowledging that Woody Paige's prediction was correct. They then recap Anthony Davis' performance against Portland, and discuss if Kristaps Porzingis will stay in New York.
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
High praise from ex-Knicks great Charles Oakley for Sixers center Joel Embiid: "We haven't seen anyone like Joel Embiid since Wilt Chamberlain," Oakley wrote on Twitter.
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Jeff Hornacek handled tough situations in New York, including owner Jim Dolan's mishandling of the Charles Oakley incident, with class. Dolan did the opposite of that when he criticized Hornacek in an interview with the New York Post a week after his firing. I understand management explaining the decision after it happens. There's need for Dolan to add to it a week later.
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Knicks owner James Dolan, in an interview with the New York Post, said Phil Jackson ‘underestimated' his job as Knicks coach: "The entire market wanted to me to hire him and when I did, the entire market said it was a great move. The only thing was, everyone said that I shouldn't interfere with him. Three years later, everyone wanted to know when I was going to do something about Phil. The same people who told me not to interfere wanted me to interfere. But that's OK. I just think that Phil underestimated the job."
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Knicks owner James Dolan, in an interview with the NY Post, takes an unnecessary shot at ex-head coach Jeff Hornacek. "I think Hornacek had the same kind of issue that Phil (Jackson) did in that he didn't grasp how different the players are now in the way they think and deal with management and the coaches," Dolan said. "I think he was way behind on that." Why trash Hornacek a week after you fired him?
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Knicks owner Jim Dolan, in an interview with the New York Post, doesn't rule out the possibility of Kristaps Porzingis missing the entire 2018-19 season following ACL surgery. He adds that Porzingis is a player the Knicks need to build around. Porzingis is eligible for a 5-year, $157 million extension this summer.
Source: Knicks to interview TNT analyst Smith
Kenny Smith, an analyst for TNT, will interview with the Knicks for their head-coaching job on Friday, a source told ESPN's Stephen A. Smith. The Knicks are looking to replace Jeff Hornacek, who was fired after the season.
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
A Times Square video billboard tells the Knicks to hire ex-NYK coach Jeff Van Gundy:
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Knicks coaching candidate David Fizdale was integral to the Miami Heat's success as an assistant and did well in Memphis during his short stint as head coach there. But he was reportedly let go amid an early-season losing streak and a poor relationship with star Marc Gasol. That will likely be a topic of conversation when Fizdale interviews with Knicks management, though one Memphis source with knowledge of the situation says the situation shouldn't be viewed as a demerit for Fizdale. If he's as strong a communicator as Erika Spoelstra says, that will likely go a long way with NYK management.
Stephen A. is a 'Mark Jackson guy' for Knicks (2:08)
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra on Knicks coaching candidate and former Heat assistant David Fizdale: "Fiz is a great fit anywhere. He's a brilliant basketball mind that has exceptional, gold-standard level communication skills. He's one of my best friends. But I say that objectively. I just think he's one of the most talented coaches I've been around. I feel very grateful that we had an opportunity to work together for so long. I just, I hope he goes West (laughs). That's the kind of respect I have for him. I don't want him going anywhere in the East."
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Kristaps Porzingis ranked 7th in the league in jersey sales on the NBA Store website this season, the league says. The Knicks ranked 8th in team merchandise sales.
NBA offseason moves: Trades, free agency and draft decisions
ESPN Insider Bobby Marks is breaking down the moves each eliminated team can and should make in the offseason.
What moves can and should the Knicks make in the offseason?
The Knicks need a new head coach, and their best player is rehabbing a serious injury. We look ahead to the decisions New York faces this offseason.
Chris Haynes ESPN Staff Writer
Mark Jackson will interview for the Knicks' head coaching position on Wednesday, league sources tell ESPN.
Knicks have no interest in JVG, sources say
Despite being the last coach to lead the Knicks to a conference title, New York isn't interested in hiring Jeff Van Gundy, sources tell ESPN.
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
The Knicks have not shown any interest in Jeff Van Gundy as a candidate for their head-coaching position at this point, league sources told ESPN. Full story coming.
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Trey Burke and Luke Kornet were named to the All G League third team today. Both players were with the Westchester Knicks this season and also spent significant time with the NBA's Knicks. Westchester's Nigel Hayes was named to the G League's All Rookie team.
Knicks expected to be patient in coaching search (1:09)
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
On the swelling in his elbow that bothered him for significant portions of last season, Kristaps Porzingis said on Saturday that the general feeling is that it has healed well and that there is no need to undergo a surgical procedure to fix anything.
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Knicks president Steve Mills said Knicks fans have encouraged he and GM Scott Perry to be patient in their rebuild: "We went to a baseball game while we were (in Pittsburgh visiting the Steelers) and we sat next to two guys who were New Yorkers. And they recognized us and all they talked about was wanting us to be patient. ‘Don't try to fix this quickly. Fix it the right way.'"
2017-18 Atlantic Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 59 | 23 | .720 | - | L1 |
| Boston | 55 | 27 | .671 | 4 | W1 |
| Philadelphia | 52 | 30 | .634 | 7 | W16 |
| New York | 29 | 53 | .354 | 30 | W1 |
| Brooklyn | 28 | 54 | .341 | 31 | L1 |
Team Leaders 2017-18
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game104.518th
Rebounds Per Game44.013th
Assists Per Game23.313th
Points Allowed108.020th
Injuries
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2017 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(8) | Frank Ntilikina | PG | |
| 2(14) | Damyean Dotson | SG | Houston |
| 2(28) | Ognjen Jaramaz | PG |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 29 | 53 | .354 |
| 2016-17 | 31 | 51 | .378 |
| 2015-16 | 32 | 50 | .390 |
| 2014-15 | 17 | 65 | .207 |
| 2013-14 | 37 | 45 | .451 |