LISTEN: Francesa Says Phil Jackson Should Coach Knicks 'Or Get The Heck Out Of The Way'
Mike Francesa got heated when talking about Phil Jackson's role with the Knicks on Monday.
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Mike Francesa got heated when talking about Phil Jackson's role with the Knicks on Monday.
It is time for Phil Jackson to find stability in a head coach. This nonsense with the Knicks has gone on for far too long.
In the end, James Dolan is probably going to have to choose Anthony or Jackson, between whom there seems to be some level of disconnect.
Jackson told reporters he will interview other candidates, adding "probably only people I know."
As the Knicks completed their 12th sub-.500 season out of 15 since Jeff Van Gundy quit back in 2001, they continue to be plagued by the same problem: They can't play defense.
As the Knicks finish their second full season under Phil Jackson's reign as president, there was supposed to be clear growth and direction with a young and improving roster.
After Boomer got through expressing just how pumped up he is for the NHL playoffs, Wednesday's show open took on a rather negative tone.
The Indiana Pacers overcame New York's 36-point first quarter and defeated the Knicks 102-90 on Tuesday night, led by 19 points each from Paul George and George Hill.
Mark Jackson, 51, took over a downtrodden Warriors franchise in 2011 and brought it to the playoffs in his second and third seasons, only to be fired a year before Golden State won the NBA championship.
Blatt would be a decent option, but mostly because he is being compared to Rambis.
The Cavaliers fired Blatt, 56, in January despite the team being in first place in the Eastern Conference standings.
When you look at all the strange moments collectively, it seems unfathomable that all of them could happen to a single franchise in a single season. It makes you wonder if the Knicks, who last won a title 43 years ago, just might be cursed.
DeMar DeRozan converted a tiebreaking three-point play with 1:05 left on a night he became Toronto's No. 2 career scorer, and the Raptors beat the New York Knicks 93-89 on Sunday to stay alive for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
As has been often the case during a season in which they have won just 10 games, the Philadelphia 76ers showed flashes of respectability throughout Friday's night game against the New York Knicks. Just not enough of them after the Knicks earned a 109-102 victory.
The potential hiring of Kurt Rambis as the full-time head coach of the Knicks is causing a lot of headaches for a lot of people. The owner needs to take notice.
Kemba Walker poured in 34 points to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a 111-97 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.
When Arron Afflalo was sent to the bench by Kurt Rambis, it appeared to seal his decision to opt out of his contract this upcoming offseason. The decision will ultimately be beneficial to the Knicks.
Delvon Dowling, 22, allegedly told federal agents he was part of a robbery crew that staked out the CityScapes Gentleman's Club in Maspeth, Queens, with the intention of robbing someone.
The fact that Carmelo Anthony and a few other players had to convince Knicks management to play younger players is flat troubling.
Paul George hit the tiebreaking basket with 23.6 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter as the Indiana Pacers squandered an 18-point lead before pulling out a 92-87 victory over the New York Knicks Sunday night.
Langston Galloway came off the bench to score 18 points, leading the New York Knicks to a 105-91 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday at Madison Square Garden.
What if we combined these two wretched rosters? The resulting fantasy would obviously yield a more competitive team, but how much more?
Mike Francesa put the great Mike in Montclair in his place for getting on Phil Jackson for not attending a lot of Knicks home games.
Mavericks reserve guard J.J. Barea scored 26 points in a must-have game, and Dallas rallied past the New York Knicks 91-89.
On Sunday, the Knicks clinched their 43rd straight year without a world title. In a moment of irony, or humor, or both, the Knicks didn't even have to play Sunday in order to get bumped from the playoffs, in a league that all but begs every team to qualify.
Five people including three firefighters were hurt in a fire early Monday morning in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
Linda Sun is accused of secretly working as an undisclosed agent for the Chinese government.
On the eighth and final night of Hanukkah, the family of Rabbi Eli Schlanger lit a menorah in Brooklyn, just hours after finishing a week of mourning.
A NYCHA complex in the heart of New York City's Chelsea neighborhood is set for a huge transformation.
Five people including three firefighters were hurt in a fire early Monday morning in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
Linda Sun is accused of secretly working as an undisclosed agent for the Chinese government.
On the eighth and final night of Hanukkah, the family of Rabbi Eli Schlanger lit a menorah in Brooklyn, just hours after finishing a week of mourning.
A NYCHA complex in the heart of New York City's Chelsea neighborhood is set for a huge transformation.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. The weather could cause some travel problems.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
Police say they were called to a home in Kearny, N.J., on Saturday night after receiving a report that a man fatally shot another man with a bow and arrow.
Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano was indicted for allegedly confining and attacking a woman in a Boston hotel room.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. The weather could cause some travel problems.
If you're flying out for the holidays, this is the time when airports flip the switch from busy to brutal.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
Linda Sun is accused of secretly working as an undisclosed agent for the Chinese government.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
The suspect in the 1997 murder of a woman and her daughter whose bodies were found near Gilgo Beach appeared before a judge in Mineola on Thursday morning.
Linda Sun is accused of secretly working as an undisclosed agent for the Chinese government.
A NYCHA complex in the heart of New York City's Chelsea neighborhood is set for a huge transformation.
If caught and seized, it would be the third Venezuelan tanker taken by the U.S. this month.
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
Mamdani's inauguration as New York's mayor on Jan. 1 will be highlighted by a public block party on Broadway, his transition team says.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Filip Forsberg and Steven Stamkos scored, Justus Annunen made 16 saves and the Predators beat the Rangers 2-1 on Sunday night.
Josh Norris and Zach Benson scored in the second period and the Sabres beat the Devils 3-1 on Sunday night for their sixth straight win.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 24 points, Noah Clowney added 19 and the Nets beat the Raptors 96-81 on Sunday night.
Jalen Brunson scored a season-high 47 points and the Knicks overcame Karl-Anthony Towns' quiet night to beat the Heat 132-125 on Sunday.
Chris Olave caught two touchdown passes, Charlie Smyth tied a club record with five field goals, and the Saints rolled to a 29-6 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
After losing his mother to a stroke in 2022, a Brownsville native is turning personal grief into a grassroots foundation, offering counseling and mentorship to children and young adults.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
The city is sharing new details about the historic $1 billion investment announced for the Coney Island Boardwalk, the largest in its century-long history
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Linda Sun is accused of acting as a foreign agent of China. Last week, the jury said it was deadlocked.
Carmen Veneziano is accused of assaulting a woman in a Boston hotel room in September.
A record number of Americans will be traveling for Christmas, and most of them will be driving. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the forecast.
The FDNY asked residents in the area to keep their windows shut due to the fire that injured five people, including three firefighters. CBS News New York's Noelle Lilley reports.
