Julius Randle, OG Anunoby make progress in road trip with Knicks
CLEVELAND — Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson and OG Anunoby all traveled to Cleveland with the Knicks in a game that manager Tom Thibodeau labeled the “next step” for his injured starting frontcourt. There were no players in the game, but it was his first time playing in a road game since his injury. “It’s the […]
OG Anunoby âsureâ he will be back with Knicks before playoffs
The Knicks don’t often release injured players to the media until they are ready to return to action, but OG Anunoby made his first public comments since leaving the rotation with an elbow injury that required surgery. This should not be interpreted as referring to him. He suited up right after the All-Star break. The […]
The factors fueling Knicks’ rise after OG Anunoby trade
The Knicks are the hottest team in the NBA, and Tom Thibodeau’s longtime mainstay has been one of the driving forces behind their league-best 14-2 record in January. “Defense, defense” has been a common refrain at Madison Square Garden for decades, but the Knicks have actually re-emerged as the league’s top defensive team across a […]
OG Anunoby out again as Knicks hope for Julius Randle clarity
The Knicks already knew Julius Randle would be sidelined Tuesday night, but import winger OG Anunoby also missed his second straight game against the Jazz at the Garden. Anunoby is dealing with a sore elbow, and Randle is expected to miss several weeks with a dislocated right shoulder. “OG is out. … He’s not ready […]
Knicks’ OG Anunoby out against Hornets with elbow inflammation
CHARLOTTE — OG Anunoby worsened inflammation in his right elbow during warmups and missed Monday’s game against the Hornets. The Knicks power forward, who has been a revelation defensively since being acquired last month and was key to New York’s six-game winning streak, wore black Kinesio tape around his shooting elbow in previous appearances. With […]
Knicks rip defending champion Nuggets as OG Anunoby shines
The Knicks are officially on the upswing. Perhaps a steam roll would be more appropriate. Just ask the defending champion. The Knicks' most recent opponents were, on paper, their toughest opponents. And they beat the Nuggets again Thursday, 122-84, with an inspired performance from OG Anunoby and further evidence from Jalen Brunson that fans disrespected […]
Julius Randle thriving in Knicks’ spacing after OG Anunoby deal
More space for Julius Randle means a better Julius Randle. Although he hasn't received the most attention in recent weeks, the Knicks' star forward may be the biggest beneficiary of the team's blockbuster deal with the Raptors in late December. The Knicks acquired OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn in a trade for RJ […]
OG Anunoby not fazed by heavy usage for Knicks: ‘Used to this’
OG Anunoby previously played 56 minutes in triple overtime against the Raptors during the 2021-22 season. As such, he's not too worried about posting huge totals in the last three games in four days against the Knicks. He played 44 minutes against the Magic on Monday, 43 minutes against the Rockets on Wednesday and 43 […]
OG Anunoby an ‘absolutely perfect fit’ for Knicks: Fred VanVleet
The idea is that Fred VanVleet, who was teammates with OG Anunoby for six seasons including the 2018-19 NBA title with the Raptors, was traded by the Knicks to get an ideal fit for the roster and coach Tom Thibodeau. fully understand and accept it. “I thought it was absolutely perfect. It was a great […]
OG Anunoby leads Knicks to win over Trail Blazers, fifth straight victory
The Knicks added Josh Hart to the lineup on loan last February and won their first nine games, and OG Anunoby has been a highly successful addition to New York. Anunoby scored a team-high 23 points on 9-of-12 shooting and four 3-pointers in the Knicks' 112-84 win over the Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. And, […]