Phil Jackson Hints He Might Not Require Next Knicks Coach To Run Triangle Offense
The Knicks' president tweeted out a typewritten note Tuesday that he said should shed some light on his thought process as the organization searches for a new coach.
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The Knicks' president tweeted out a typewritten note Tuesday that he said should shed some light on his thought process as the organization searches for a new coach.
The speculation comes on the heels of a report that Jackson's five-year contract with the Knicks includes an opt-out clause for this summer.
In a turbulent town, where not even the weather can be predicted with any accuracy, the one bedrock certainty is the New York Knickerbockers are guaranteed to be god-awful.
This needs to be a simple decision for Phil Jackson: Find the best head coach possible regardless of the system he favors.
Shortly after Monday's radio program ended the Knicks fired head coach Derek Fisher and promoted assistant Kurt Rambis on an interim basis.
When all is said and done, it might end up being a good thing for the long-term health of the franchise, but it is still puzzling.
With their playoff chances starting to slip away, the Knicks made a drastic move on Monday, relieving head coach Derek Fisher of his duties.
Less than an hour after the Knicks fired Fisher on Monday, Rodman took to Twitter to lobby for the job.
The Knicks fired the coach Monday after just a year and a half on the job. Here's a quick look at Fisher's tenure in the Big Apple.
Forward Danilo Gallinari and guard Will Barton scored 19 points apiece to provide the Denver Nuggets with a 101-96 win over the New York Knicks on Sunday at Madison Square Garden.
Jeff Green came off the bench to lead the Memphis Grizzlies in scoring for the fifth consecutive game in a 91-85 win over the New York Knicks Friday at Madison Square Garden.
The Detroit Pistons rallied back after squandering a 27-point lead to edge the New York Knicks 111-105 on Thursday at The Palace.
The team has not announced a timetable for Early to return to action, but a source told the newspaper he could be back by March.
The Knicks could easily be in a position next summer in which they do not have enough money to offer a max contract to someone if their players don't opt out of their deals.
Isaiah Thomas scored 20 points and distributed eight assists, but it was the contribution of Boston's bench that was the difference in the Celtics' 97-89 win over the New York Knicks Tuesday at Madison Square Garden.
Two nights ago, Kristaps Porzingis had one of the many "welcome to the NBA" moments that all rookies have over the course of their first season.
Green scored 20 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out 10 assists in the Warriors' seventh consecutive victory
The New York Knicks ended a four-game losing streak with a 102-84 win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night at Madison Square Garden.
A new report reveals Porzingis fell into the Knicks' lap in large part because the Sixers weren't granted access to him.
If the Knicks hope to knock off the red-hot Toronto Raptors on Thursday night, they'll have to do it without Carmelo Anthony.
This season, Teague, 27, is averaging 14.3 points and 5.6 assists per contest.
Kevin Durant scored a season-high 44 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New York Knicks 128-122 in overtime on Tuesday night.
For the second straight night, the Knicks got knocked down and couldn't get up.
The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the New York Knicks for the seventh straight time, 116-88, Friday at Madison Square Garden.
The Knicks forward has been voted a starter in the Feb. 14 in Toronto, the NBA announced Thursday night.
Guy Rivera, the man convicted of killing NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller during a traffic stop in 2024, is due in court for a sentencing hearing Monday.
Energy prices keep rising with no sign of progress toward a deal to end the U.S.-Iran standoff and Hezbollah rejecting the Lebanon ceasefire.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Saturday night that Cole Thomas Allen will face at least two charges and predicted there will be more.
The deadly shooting of a deli worker late Saturday night in Lower Manhattan has left a community in mourning.
President Trump details his experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman charged toward the ballroom. He says he wasn't worried, and praised the actions of law enforcement.
Guy Rivera, the man convicted of killing NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller during a traffic stop in 2024, is due in court for a sentencing hearing Monday.
The deadly shooting of a deli worker late Saturday night in Lower Manhattan has left a community in mourning.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's running mate says having two women atop the Democratic ticket sends a strong message to voters.
The NYPD is adding extra security outside Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan after Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Runners are taking off in the NYCRuns Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon on Sunday.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
A New Jersey man has been convicted in the 2015 murder of professional basketball player Michael Wright.
A woman is dead and two people are critically injured after the fire on Schley Street in Newark, New Jersey.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Lawmakers in New York are pushing for a ferry service from the West Harlem Piers to World Cup games, as transportation to and from the matches comes with a big price tag.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
Diana Kutateladze had nearly twice the legal limit of of alcohol in her system when she caused a deadly, high-speed six-car wreck on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, prosecutors said.
We're in for a mild weather day in NYC Friday, but a First Alert Weather Day is right around the corner, with rounds of rain on tap for Saturday.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
A father and son were arrested after police said they found chemicals to make explosives at their home on New York's Long Island.
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Saturday night that Cole Thomas Allen will face at least two charges and predicted there will be more.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's running mate says having two women atop the Democratic ticket sends a strong message to voters.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
Cole Allen, 31, sent an email to family members shortly before the annual press gala, officials told CBS News.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The Rockies defeated the Mets 3-1 and 3-0 on Sunday to sweep the rain-interrupted weekend series at Citi Field.
Spencer Arrighetti allowed one run over seven innings, Christian Walker homered and drove home a season-high four runs, and the Astros beat the Yankees 7-4 on Sunday.
The Yankees extended their winning streak to eight games with an 8-3 victory over the Astros on Saturday night.
Kévin Denkey scored twice in the first half to back Roman Celantano and FC Cincinnati blanked the Red Bulls 2-0 on Saturday.
The Knicks recovered after back-to-back losses to beat the Hawks 114-98 on Saturday night.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Wayne Gretzky's last Edmonton Oilers jersey worn during game 4 of the Stanley Cup final in 1988 was sold at an auction and made history.
A Bed-Stuy woman is fighting eviction. Neighbors and housing advocates are calling on the city's new Deed Theft Prevention office to step in immediately. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
One person is in critical condition after an overnight shooting in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
The suspected gunman in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner will be arraigned Monday in federal court in Washington, D.C. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
The United Kingdom's King Charles and Queen Camilla will arrive in Washington D.C. for their visit on Monday and will be here for four days.
