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RJ Barrett

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Knicks open to RJ Barrett trade?

The New York Knicks just made the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade. But they could be aggressive this summer in trying to find a piece to really put them over the top. Marc Berman of the New York Post reports this week that Knicks …

RJ Barrett

RJ Barrett responds to shade from Anthony Edwards

One young NBA phenom is taking some time to hit back at another. RJ Barrett and the New York Knicks faced off against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves last week. The Knicks lost by one point when Barrett missed a potential game-winning …

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

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 …

RJ Barrett

RJ Barrett could see time at point guard for Knicks this season

The New York Knicks might not be too watchable this season, but one interesting storyline could be how the team deploys rookie star RJ Barrett. Knicks head coach David Fizdale spoke on Tuesday about the possibility of playing the No. 3 overall pick …

Zion Williamson on RJ Barrett: Knicks are ‘getting a killer’

Zion Williamson continues to speak highly of college teammate RJ Barrett. Williamson was at the Panini NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on Sunday and was asked by SNY’s Ian Begley about Barrett. Williamson described his fellow lottery pick as a …

Zion Williamson crying

Top 3 picks in NBA Draft all cried in interview with parents after being picked

The top three picks in the 2019 NBA Draft went as expected, but the drama came in the post-selection interviews with ESPN’s Maria Taylor. Zion Williamson, Ja Morant, and RJ Barrett all cried when talking about what their parents meant to them …

Zion Williamson, Ja Morant, RJ Barrett expected to go 1-2-3 in draft

The top of the 2019 NBA Draft appears to be finalized hours before the draft takes place. Zion Williamson has long been expected to go No. 1 overall, while the Grizzlies have been tied to Ja Morant ever since winning the No. 2 pick in the lottery. RJ …

RJ Barrett

Report: Pelicans in all-out effort to trade up for RJ Barrett

Zion Williamson might not be the only Duke star that the New Orleans Pelicans land in this year’s draft. Veteran basketball writer Peter Vecsey reported Wednesday that the Pelicans are engaged in an “all-out effort” to trade up to …

RJ Barrett

Report: Knicks still ‘locked in’ on RJ Barrett third overall

Despite late rumblings of going in a different direction, the New York Knicks are still reportedly targeting Duke’s RJ Barrett with the third overall pick. The Knicks had a late workout with Vanderbilt guard Darius Garland, but according to …

RJ Barrett

Report: Pelicans have considered moving up to No. 2 to draft RJ Barrett

Ja Morant is widely considered to be the second-best player in the NBA Draft behind top prospect Zion Williamson, but there is apparently at least one scenario that could unfold that would see Morant fall past the No. 2 pick. The New Orleans Pelicans …

RJ Barrett

RJ Barrett says he will only meet with Knicks

The first three picks of the NBA Draft appear to be settling into place thanks to another pronunciation from a top prospect. RJ Barrett completed his visit with the New York Knicks on Monday. The Knicks hold the No. 3 pick, Barrett should be …

RJ Barrett

RJ Barrett reportedly set for visit with Knicks

The likely No. 3 overall pick in the NBA Draft is set to visit his future home. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, RJ Barrett is set to visit the New York Knicks early next week to do a light workout and familiarize himself with the …

RJ Barrett

Report: RJ Barrett declining to work out for Grizzlies

Projected top NBA draft pick RJ Barrett is reportedly avoiding the workout requests from one team that has some interest in him. According to Jonathan Givony of ESPN, the Memphis Grizzlies, who hold the No. 2 overall pick, have sought to bring …

RJ Barrett

Cavs reportedly want to trade up for RJ Barrett

The Cleveland Cavaliers may be zeroing in on their next potential superstar. Appearing Friday on 92.3 The Fan’s “Bull & Fox,” Cleveland’s.com Joe Vardon reported that the Cavs have “supreme interest” in …

RJ Barrett

RJ Barrett would reportedly prefer if Grizzlies pass on him at No. 2

RJ Barrett is considered by most to be the third-best player in the upcoming NBA Draft, but the Memphis Grizzlies could entertain the possibility of taking him instead of Murray State’s Ja Morant with the second overall pick. Believe it or not, …

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