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Former Chicago Bulls GM Jerry Krause says there is only one reason Phil Jackson took the Knicks job. Check that: He believes there are $60 million reasons Phil took the job. Krause, who was GM of the Bulls during Phil’s successful tenure as the …
JR Smith has to be thrilled to get away from the New York Knicks with the way they have been playing this season — no matter how much pressure comes along with playing alongside LeBron James. Smith, like many of his former teammates, clearly …
Charles Barkley and Phil Jackson got into it on Thursday night as Chuck was providing commentary for a Knicks game. Barkley ordinarily provides analysis from TNT’s studios in Atlanta, but occasionally he calls games like he did for …
The New York Knicks are off to an abysmal 4-18 start to the season, and Phil Jackson doesn’t think his team’s struggles have anything to do with a lack of talent. According to the Zen Master, the Knicks have the physical tools needed to …
The New York Knicks seem to be having trouble mastering Phil Jackson’s offense in the early part of the season. We know this because they are off to a 2-6 start and are averaging just 91.1 points per game, which ranks 30th in the NBA. Last …
Phil Jackson is not the biggest Jim Buss fan, and the feelings he has toward the Los Angeles Lakers owner are probably mutual. Buss, who has been in charge of basketball operations since the health of his late father Jerry began declining, chose to …
Michael Jordan was renowned for his legendary work ethic, but Phil Jackson says Kobe Bryant surpassed the Chicago Bulls great in terms of training. Jackson, now the president of the New York Knicks, did a lengthy Q&A with the New York Post. …
Carmelo Anthony has notified the Knicks that he is opting out of the final year of his contract, but that does not mean he won’t be back in New York. Anthony has openly stated that he likes Phil Jackson’s plan for the future of the …
The San Antonio Spurs are right up there with the greatest teams in NBA history. After winning their fifth championship since 1999, there is no arguing the Spurs are a dynasty. Some would even say San Antonio is up there with Phil Jackson and his …
Phil Jackson has done his share of detracting from the legacy of the San Antonio Spurs, but he had nothing but love for his former foe on Sunday. After watching the Spurs beat the Miami Heat 104-87 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to win their fifth …
Steve Kerr negotiated with Phil Jackson and the New York Knicks for quite a while before he ultimately decided to sign with the Golden State Warriors. According to Jackson, the two actually got beyond the point of negotiations and all the way to a …
Phil Jackson finds himself in a new position after being turned down by Steve Kerr: looking into Plan B. The New York Knicks need a new coach and the team’s $12 million a year president is casting a wide net for his options to replace Mike …
Despite rumors that Steve Kerr is interested in earning a head coaching position with an NBA team on the West Coast, all indications are that he is still on track to become the next coach of the New York Knicks. According to the Wall Street Journal, …
Phil Jackson sure loves tweaking his rivals, doesn’t he? While making his point Wednesday that he wants Carmelo Anthony to stick to his word about taking less money to help the Knicks build a stronger team, Jackson compared the situation to …
Phil Jackson took over the New York Knicks’ basketball operations department just over a month ago, and there could already be trouble in paradise. As expected, Jackson fired head coach Mike Woodson and most of his staff earlier this week. More …
The New York Knicks fired Mike Woodson on Monday and are prepared to begin rebuilding the team under new team president Phil Jackson. One of Jackson’s priorities may be whipping the Knicks into shape — literally. According to ESPN New …
