Marc Gasol will be one of the biggest free agents this upcoming offseason and the New York Knicks have their sights set on him. There’s been conflicting reports that Gasol has already ruled the Knicks out while Marc himself says he hasn’t ruled anyone out because he’s not focused on free agency right now. The Memphis Grizzlies are facing the tough Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference semis so I don’t blame him for his mind being else where. In any event, the Knicks are patiently waiting but Gasol’s Grizzlies’ teammate and former Knick, Beno Udrih says New York has no chance of getting him.
(Photos) NBA: LOL Knicks Fans Go IN Hoarding Free Food at Fan Appreciation Night at MSG
The New York Knicks ended their worst season in franchise history with a 112-90 loss to the Detroit Pistons and finished with a 17-65 record, the second worst in the league (Minnesota Timberwolves finished last with a 16-66 record). Luckily for Knicks fans they had plenty of free food and drinks to drown their sorrows as it was Fan Appreciation Night at MSG and all the concession stands were FREE!
NBA: So Ugly! The Knicks & Magic Set NBA Record In The Worst Way Possible
Players love to have their names associated with records. It gives a sense of accomplishment during a career, but there are some records players would want to avoid. The Knicks & Magic realized that last night and considering how bad the Knicks season has gone it is no surprise they would be involved in something like this.
(Video) NBA: Tank So Hard… Knicks Make Shot on Their Own Basket
The New York Knicks currently have the worst record in the NBA at 15-63 and it looks like they’re trying to keep it that way. Wednesday night as they played the Indiana Pacers, Cole Aldrich jumped to obtain a rebound and instead tipped the ball into the Knicks basket.
NBA Report: Knicks Might Not Draft Karl-Anthony Towns Because His Butt Isn’t Big Enough
Charley Rosen, Phil Jackson’s confidant and his former longtime Albany Patroons assistant coach, believes center has to be the Knicks’ No. 1 priority in the offseason. Rosen, a triangle offense savant, believes Kentucky’s Karl-Anthony Towns, who has growing momentum as the No. 1 overall pick, isn’t the answer as the low-post threat needed in the triangle, but free-agent-to-be center Greg Monroe of Detroit would be a great Jackson pickup.
NBA: Marc Gasol Says He Hasn’t Ruled Out Signing With the Knicks as a Free Agent
The Memphis Grizzlies were in town and beat on the Knicks winning 103-82. Prior to the game, reporters were able to speak to Marc Gasol who is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer and is highly coveted by the Knicks. A few weeks ago a report surfaced that Gasol ruled out the Knicks as a possible destination but he confirmed the report is not true.
