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Knicks should pursue Raptors’ Fred VanVleet

The Knicks have had as much of an offseason as a franchise that could have a 20-year streak. They hired the best man available for their open coaching job in Tom Thibodeau. They have made a very excellent hire to spray out his staff and the front office, especially assistant …

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Knicks get the no. 8 pick

The streak continues, as the Knicks not only failed to move up, but they fell from no. 6 to 8 in Thursday’s lottery. The Knicks have not gone up since 1985 when they won Patrick Ewing’s first lottery. This means that the chances of drafting LaMelo Ball will be extremely …

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Seven top prospect Knicks can look to NBA draft lottery

A look at seven players who could intrigue the Knicks following the results of Thursday’s NBA draft lottery: There is no greater risk-reward perspective in the concept. The electric 6-foot-7 player has the athletic talent to become an All-Star and discriminator in a design they do not miss. However, he …

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Lamelo Ball’s Knicks NBA draft dream is about to be decided

The NBA on Thursday downplayed its first virtual draft lottery of Thursday, as it will not have all the bells, whistles and the usual full transparency due to COVID-19 security measures. But it’s a night bigger than ever for the Knicks and their rookie president, Leon Rose, who will represent …

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Kenny Payne brings a lot to the table for the Knicks

John Calipari knows a lot about winning basketball, and he knows the Knicks have a long way to go. But the Kentucky coach is rooting for her rebuilding, and rooting for her to bring a title back to the Garden. And he emphasizes that his now ex-assistant Kenny Payne Tom …

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