Posts Tagged ‘Phil Jackson’
Phil Jackson leaving the New York Knicks
According to various sources close to the situation, Phil Jackson is expected to announce that he will be moving on and parting ways with the New York Knicks. Jackson signed on as President of basketball operations in 2014. Unfortunately, for the legendary basketball coach, his tenure with the organization has been rocky, to say the…
Read More2017 NBA Draft: Kristaps Porzingis headlines trade rumors
It is the eve of the 2017 NBA Draft and one of the biggest newsmakers is Phil Jackson and his attempts to snag a Top-4 pick in the draft for the New York Knicks. He reportedly dangled Latvian sensation, Kristaps Porzingis in trade talks. This comes as somewhat of a surprising move by the former…
Read MoreThe New York Knicks Can’t Escape Chaos
Two years ago, the New York Knicks decided to name Phil Jackson the team president to help turn this team around. Not much has gone right since then and the Knicks are falling into a bad place. How Did This Start? This all started with Phil Jackson publicly criticizing the franchise player, Carmelo Anthony, through the…
Read MoreCarmelo Anthony saga taking dark turn
Carmelo Anthony (203 cm) made a decision to play for the New York Knicks for the duration of his max contract, which he signed in 2014. Phil Jackson, Knicks President, is now having second thoughts and is questioning Anthony’s future with the team. In the 2014 offseason, Anthony signed a new contract with the team,…
Read MoreDerek Fisher Fired by New York Knicks
The New York Knicks have finally decided to cut ties with head coach Derek Fisher. The Knicks are currently 23-31 and have just come from losing their fifth straight game. The organization hired Fisher in 2014-15 and was handpicked by team president Phil Jackson. Unfortunately for Fisher and much to the chagrin of the higher…
Read MorePhil Jackson to coach Cleveland?
After parting ways with head coach Byron Scott last Thursday the Cleveland Cavaliers have reached out to veteran coaching legend Phil Jackson to guide the franchise forward. Jackson is reported to be interested in returning to the sport after stepping away two years ago, although it is thought the 67-year old would prefer a manager…
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