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David Fizdale

David Fizdale

David Fizdale has head-scratching reason for sitting RJ Barrett on final play

The New York Knicks lost a nail-biter to the Charlotte Hornets this weekend, and coach David Fizdale once again came under fire for a tactical decision. On the final possession of a one-point game, Fizdale chose to sit star rookie RJ Barrett and …

David Fizdale

Report: Knicks front office setting the stage for David Fizdale firing

New York Knicks coach David Fizdale is in the second year of a four-year deal, but it does not sound like he’s likely to see the season out, much less the contract. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Knicks president Steve Mills has begun …

David Fizdale

David Fizdale defends RJ Barrett’s heavy minutes, calls load management ‘crap’

Tom Thibodeau may no longer be in the NBA, but his spirit lives on in New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale. After the Knicks suffered a 113-92 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, Fizdale defended the heavy minutes he was giving to rookie star …

Kristaps Porzingis

Knicks coach was ‘really surprised’ at Kristaps Porzingis trade request

Kristaps Porzingis’ decision to demand the New York Knicks trade him came as a surprise to many, including his former head coach. Knicks coach David Fizdale admitted that he was “really surprised” at Porzingis’s trade request, …

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Knicks coach David Fizdale offers ‘no comment’ on Spike Lee tanking quote

The New York Knicks became an unlikely topic of discussion during the Academy Awards show on Sunday night, thanks to some banter between Samuel L. Jackson and Spike Lee. Jackson came up to present an award alongside Brie Larson and made sure to …

David Fizdale

David Fizdale cried after defeating former team

Sunday’s victory over the Memphis Grizzlies carried some special significance for New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale. In what was Fizdale’s first game back in Memphis since being fired by the Grizzlies, the Knicks came out on top by …

Kristaps Porzingis

Knicks coach David Fizdale addresses Kristaps Porzingis’ cryptic Instagram post

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale appeared to have a noteworthy miscommunication with his best player this week, but he insists the confusion has been cleared up. Kristaps Porzingis is still recovering from a torn ACL he suffered last season, …

Dwyane Wade really face

Dwyane Wade presents former Heat coach Fizdale with signed jersey

Dwyane Wade presented a parting gift to an old friend who made his return to Miami as the head coach of the New York Knicks. Wade is in his last season in the NBA, giving him one last opportunity to compete against friends he’s made over his …

New Knicks coach heading to Latvia to meet with Porzingis

David Fizdale is trying to start his tenure as New York Knicks head coach on the right note. Fizdale said during an ESPN broadcast that he and his wife are set to visit with Kristaps Porzingis in Latvia in two weeks. David Fizdale says in an …

Marc Gasol

Marc Gasol opens up about issues he had with David Fizdale

One of the main reasons David Fizdale was fired as the head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies last season was that he was not getting along with Marc Gasol, but the three-time NBA All-Star does not feel responsible for the way things ended. In an …

Kristaps Porzingis

Kristaps Porzingis excited after ‘great conversation’ with David Fizdale

New York Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis has spoken with his new coach about the direction of the team, and the big man apparently likes where things are heading. On Thursday, Porzingis made his first public comments about the Knicks hiring David …

LeBron James

Report: Knicks reached out to LeBron’s agent before hiring David Fizdale

If the New York Knicks believe they have any shot at signing LeBron James this summer, it makes sense that they would want a head coach that James approves of. David Fizdale seemingly meets that standard, and it sounds like the Knicks made sure of it …

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David Fizdale feels he will be ‘fresh start’ for Kristaps Porzingis

New York Knicks coach David Fizdale is ready to help Kristaps Porzingis become consistently one of the NBA’s best. Porzingis has had his share of issues with the Knicks, but he anticipates being a fresh start for the talented big man. …

Marc Gasol told Fizdale he did not think Grizzlies could win championship

David Fizdale is getting a second chance to be a head coach in the NBA, and he’s lucky that his fractured relationship with Marc Gasol didn’t cost him another shot. Fizdale was fired by Memphis just 19 games into this season, which was …

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David Fizdale reportedly turned down Suns job for Knicks

David Fizdale has reached an agreement to become the next head coach of the New York Knicks, and he apparently had more than one offer to get back into coaching. Michael Scotto of The Athletic reports that the Phoenix Suns — like the Knicks …

David Fizdale agrees to become new Knicks head coach

David Fizdale is getting back into the head coaching world. Fizdale has agreed to become the new head coach of the New York Knicks, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports. This should not come as a surprise considering a report on Wednesday said …

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