Schmeelk: Trying To Figure Phil Jackson Out Is A Fool's Errand
Everything Phil Jackson said when he addressed the media after the season pointed elsewhere for a Knicks coach. But there always seems to be a method to his madness.
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Everything Phil Jackson said when he addressed the media after the season pointed elsewhere for a Knicks coach. But there always seems to be a method to his madness.
A deal has reportedly been reached in principle but no official announcement is expected Thursday.
Ira Winderman, who covers the Miami Heat for the Sun-Sentinel, appeared as a guest on Mike Francesa's show Thursday and gave his opinion on the Knicks reportedly hiring Jeff Hornacek as their new head coach.
"As a coach, you know, he hasn't been around that long," he said.
Jeff Hornacek is reportedly set to become the 28th coach in New York Knicks history. Here's a look at the man, both on and off the court.
Hornacek ran a heavy pick-and-roll and 3-point-reliant system in Phoenix, something Jackson has publicly expressed disdain for.
The New York Knicks reportedly have a new head coach.
Here is a look at five men who would be a poorer choice than Rambis to lead the Knicks.
"If you're going to bring in a coach, you've got to let him hire his staff because it never works," Isola said.
Various reports have revealed that the Knicks' head coach search has been anything but a sham, regardless of what many believe.
A former All-Star guard with the Suns, Hornacek, 53, returned to his old team in 2013 as coach and went 101-112 and 2 1/2 seasons there.
Towns ranked eighth in the NBA in rebounds and field-goal percentage and produced the best debut for a big man since Tim Duncan in 1998.
Fratello has spent parts of 16 seasons as an NBA head coach with the Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers and Memphis Grizzlies.
Before the day's work can begin, there must first be the viewing of the rings. Set atop an oaken pedestal, near the window sit my 11 rings. They are arranged equidistant from one another in a perfect hendecagon.
Anthony is intrigued by the idea of the team hiring former Cavaliers coach David Blatt.
Anthony has three years remaining on his contract and would have to waive his no-trade clause.
What could really be the holdup? Jackson knew since he fired Derek Fisher in February that he would have to make a decision on a head coach this offseason.
We Americans love speed, whether it's our cars, our food, our Wi-Fi connections or our favorite pitcher's fastball.
The Knicks aren't a player or two away from prosperity. Because they don't have the management to pick those players. Because they don't have the owner to pick the people who pick the players.
Six of the top eight teams in 3-point attempts per game in the playoffs advanced to the second round.
The Sacramento Kings reportedly hired former Grizzlies coach Dave Joerger on Monday, removing one team from the competition as the Knicks search for their new coach.
It's getting excruciating to watch as Phil Jackson deals blow after blow to his legacy.
The Knicks have reportedly reached out to former Pacers coach Frank Vogel to gauge his interest in their head coaching vacancy.
Phil Jackson doesn't give a damn what anybody thinks about him or the way he is exercises his duties as Knicks president. There is no other way to explain the way he is approaching this head coach search.
Pacers President Larry Bird said Thursday that the team will not renew Vogel's contract for next season, cutting ties with a respected name in the coaching ranks.
A third suspect in a deadly shooting on Atlanta's Edgewood Avenue may be in New York City and should be considered armed and dangerous, the FBI says.
Heavy rains are bringing more flooding to New Jersey, which has endured repeated damaging floods so far this summer.
A crash involving a pickup truck and an electric dirt bike left an 11-year-old girl dead in Ocean County, New Jersey, authorities said.
Two men convicted of staging crashes on New York City highways to get fraudulent insurance payouts have been sentenced.
New Yorkers may be able to see the blood moon during the partial lunar eclipse Thursday, but they're going to have to stay up late, and clouds could impact it.
Two men convicted of staging crashes on New York City highways to get fraudulent insurance payouts have been sentenced.
New Yorkers may be able to see the blood moon during the partial lunar eclipse Thursday, but they're going to have to stay up late, and clouds could impact it.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
A fire started in the basement of a South Ozone Park home before spreading early Thursday, according to the FDNY.
A Brooklyn community came together Wednesday night to demand justice as police continue to investigate the shooting death of a food delivery worker.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
Heavy rains are bringing more flooding to New Jersey, which has endured repeated damaging floods so far this summer.
A crash involving a pickup truck and an electric dirt bike left an 11-year-old girl dead in Ocean County, New Jersey, authorities said.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
A man is dead after a shootout with police in Newport, Rhode Island, that also left an officer injured.
A dean at Rutgers University was arrested for allegedly recording inappropriate videos while working for the school, according to New Jersey prosecutors.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he will comply with New York's new law restricting police cooperation with ICE, but first, he blasted the governor. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Officers on Long Island deployed a drone to find the suspect after he robbed a home and ran away.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backtracking again on the controversial rollout of his pied-à-terre tax.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
The Trump administration said it may need to demolish the Kennedy Center if a plan to close the building for two years as part of a controversial renovation project pushed by President Trump and the organization's board is blocked.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
The Brewers beat the Mets 8-1 on Wednesday night, overcoming an injury to starter Dustin May after one pitch.
The New York Yankees pulled away for a 9-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Francisco Lindor scored the winning run on a throwing error in the 10th to lead the Mets past the Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7 on Tuesday night.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has the latest on the severe storms moving through the area.
Peanut is an 8-year-old chihuahua who is a little shy but plays well with other small dogs and is looking for her forever home.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
The new bill will force companies to report how much water and electricity they use at the data center and give those findings to state officials every six months.
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world, has died, her studio said Thursday.
