New York Times Dear Mr. Dolan, I can’t imagine how many “open letters” you’ve received from fans during your 20-year tenure as majority shareholder of the New York Knicks, so I’ll try my best to message this as succinctly as possible. Be patient and stay the course. I’ve witnessed some peculiar displays as a Knick fan in my day but, few were as jarring or as disappointing as the post-game press conference after the 87-108 loss the Cleveland Cavaliers. Scott Perry and Steve Mi

Empire Sports Media It’s that time of the year again when basketball fans across the globe are filled with optimism as their favorite teams embark on an 82-game journey in hopes of winning the sport’s ultimate prize, an NBA championship. Optimism is a reflection of attitude, a decision to perceive one’s past, present, and future through a positive prism, whereas expectations are anticipatory in nature and are usually rooted in personal experience. I can’t think of a better wa

Forbes Earlier this month LaMelo Ball, a top 25 recruit, made his debut for the Illawarra Hawks of the NBL, the game broke league viewership records and solidified the 18 year old as one of the NBL’s biggest draws. RJ Hampton, rated a top 5 by most recruiting services, found himself battling against the number 2 pick Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies on NBA TV this month. Players of this caliber are usually getting ready for midnight madness and morning practices, it’s rare

Sportsnet I’ve never been a fan of labels, particularly in sports. Attributing a term like “bust” to an athlete barely into their twenties seems irresponsible and lazy. There are a multitude of variables that can influence an athlete’s performance; ownership, coaching, team composition, training staff, personal stability, health, etc. At the end of the day the NBA is results-driven business, and fans are going to make value judgments based on a player’s on-court performance.

Forbes The 2019-2020 NBA season starts October 22th and to get you ready for tip-off, Off the Glass is previewing all 30 teams. Today we look at the New York Knicks. 2018-2019 Record: 17-65, 5th in the Atlantic Division, 15th in the Eastern Conference Season Recap: David Fizdale’s first year as the Knicks HC was filled with as many twists and turns as a Stephen King novel. Mitchell Robinson, the Knicks 2nd round pick was a revelation ending the season second in blocks. The mo

Sports Illustrated For the first time ever, Off the Glass writers will be making some executive decisions regarding their favorite (or least favorite) teams, in the form of one suggested team hiring and a single team firing. While all basketball fans can complain about the players on the court, we here at OTG are turning the blame game into an off-the-court naming exercise, where we can share our gripes with non-player personnel and offer meaningful suggestions for improvemen

Getty Images The Russell Westbrook era is over in Oklahoma City. After a season that saw the Thunder finish 6th in the Western Conference, the team suffered a first-round exit at the hands of the Houston Rockets. The loss prompted more questions than answers. Will the combination of Paul George and Russell Westbrook be enough to win in the Western Conference? Can General Manager Sam Presti build upon a roster with little cap flexibility and few draft assets? Fans and pundits

Cleve Scene LeBron James is the most decorated player of his generation and one of the greatest to ever play the game. For the better part of 16 seasons, James has occupied the NBA’s main stage, as the brightest star, operating in a social stratosphere reserved for the game’s transcendent few. The James name extends beyond sneakers and jerseys; he leveraged his popularity and influence to create a brand that seems, by design, to be “all-encompassing.” James is building schoo

AP The Chicago Bulls rebuild is in its infancy. Chicago went 22-60 in a year that saw a mid-season firing, critical injuries to their young core, and a near mutiny. Though their record was 5th worst in franchise history, many Bulls fans were encouraged by the team’s late-season progress under interim head coach Jim Boylen, a former Popovich assistant. With the interim tag removed, Boylen is now the unequivocal leader of the Bulls for the anticipated future. Lauri Markkanen’s

NY Post Die-hard Knicks fans became privy to one of the NBA’s best-kept secrets last season. Mitchell Robinson is one of the league's best young defensive centers; a player whose combination of athleticism, tangibles, and timing will catapult him into the Most Improved Player and All-NBA Defensive Team conversations next season. Standing at 7'1 with a 9'3 standing reach and a 7'4 wingspan Mitchell Robinson without question passes the NBA eye test. Robinson averaged 7.3 PPG,