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The New York Knicks apparently need to get more Zen in their dealings with the media, and only one man can help them with that. According to a recent report by Frank Isola of the New York Daily News, Knicks president Phil Jackson briefly met with the …
One of the big questions surrounding the New York Knicks was whether team president Phil Jackson would interfere in coach Jeff Hornacek’s practices and preparations. So far, according to Hornacek, that hasn’t happened. “Phil’s …
New York Knicks president Phil Jackson acknowledged that the team has had a bit of a slog to get to the point now where they are being viewed as potentially competitive. The Knicks are 49-115 since Jackson took over as team president, and he admits …
Phil Jackson once labeled Kobe Bryant “uncoachable,” but years after making the remark, he’s clearing up what he meant by it. The latest edition of Today’s Fastbreak’s Phil Jackson Chronicles focuses on Jackson and …
The New York Knicks have not developed into the powerhouse Phil Jackson anticipated when he took over as team president two years ago, but he recently admitted that’s partially his fault. In a Friday column penned by Charley Rosen for …
While Derek Fisher was never really fit to be a head coach in the NBA, it was still surprising to see Knicks president Phil Jackson pull the plug on one of his disciples so quickly. Apparently, a difference of opinion in coaching approach helped lead …
Phil Jackson has some very interesting ideas to improve the NBA. Jackson told Charley Rosen of Today’s Fastbreak that if it were up to him, he would implement a four-point line. “Why not have a four-point line about 35 feet out?” …
The New York Knicks’ offseason appears to be much more of a collaborative effort this year than it was last year, with Phil Jackson stating that Carmelo Anthony has been heavily involved in the team’s process. Jackson revealed on Saturday …
New York Knicks president Phil Jackson’s offseason is just getting started, and he reportedly has big plans beyond acquiring Derrick Rose. According to Frank Isola of the New York Daily News, Jackson told the newly-acquired Rose of his plans to …
Phil Jackson says he advised the Los Angeles Lakers to take Kristaps Porzingis with the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA Draft last year, but his former team didn’t listen. Now, Jackson is rubbing their noses in it. In a special on the Jeff …
The New York Knicks finished with a record of 32-50 this season. While that was a significant improvement over their disastrous 2014-2015 campaign, it still left them 12 wins short of making the playoffs. Phil Jackson doesn’t see why his team …
Despite the persistent rumors linking Phil Jackson to a Lakers return, his fiancée says it’s not on the table. Lakers co-owner Jeanie Buss appeared on ESPN Radio Monday morning and was asked by Ramona Shelburne if there was a chance that the …
If Phil Jackson’s coaching search doesn’t make sense to you, you are not alone. According to Ken Berger of CBS Sports, Jackson’s nomadic coaching search has baffled even the most well-connected of league insiders, with some …
Phil Jackson is reportedly interested in hiring Luke Walton to be the New York Knicks’ next head coach, but he has not received permission to express that interest. If Jackson went and tried to recruit Walton anyway, he could face tampering …
The New York Daily News mocked Phil Jackson with a funny newspaper cover for Tuesday, calling the legendary coach “The Nutty Professor.” Daily News backpage on Phil Jackson's upcoming triangle minicamp pic.twitter.com/WsSyJI9Z9H …
If Phil Jackson is the Knicks messiah, it looks like he’s only picking from amongst his own disciples as the rock upon which to build his basketball church. According to a report by Marc Berman of the New York Post on Sunday, Jackson has spoken …
