Alec Burks giving ailing Knicks some much-needed depth scoring
Alec Burks, who played 0 minutes in the first round against the 76ers and barely played in the final week of the regular season, is suddenly finding a significant role with the Knicks. With several injured regulars out, the veteran guard contributed 18 points off the bench in the Knicks’ 121-91 win over the Pacers […]
Precious Achiuwa delivers for Knicks again in key depth role
Precious Achiuwa has been the embodiment of the Knicks’ resident “next man up” mentality in recent months, and he’s back to form with Mitchell Robinson down with yet another nagging left ankle injury. . With Robinson out of the playoffs with a stress reaction ankle injury and OG Anunoby injuring his hamstring in the third […]
Giants add veteran Chris Manhertz to bolster tight end depth
The Giants brought home a homegrown product Friday, agreeing to a deal with Bronx-raised tight end Chris Manhertz. Manhertz, 31, is a nine-year NFL veteran with an unusual resume. He played Cardinal basketball at his Spelman High School and also played basketball at Canisius College. He then took up football, building a career as a […]
Rangers look to keep relying on depth, goaltending in stretch run
TAMPA, Fla. — The Rangers’ depth and elite goaltending are on full display during their three-game winning streak heading into Thursday night’s game against the Lightning at Amalie Arena. Two shutouts in three games, thanks to goaltender Igor Shesterkin. Braden Schneider replaced captain Jacob Trouba and Zach Jones was the next defensive lineman, allowing just […]
First-base is position with depth
First base is traditionally one of the deepest positions. fantasy baseball. That might be a little harsh, with elite hitters like Freddie Freeman, Matt Olson, and Pete Alonso standing head and shoulders above the rest, but the deeper you dig into the latest fantasy rankings, the more There will be more options later on. Sure, […]
Knicks expected to sign Shake Milton to give team depth amid injury woes
The Knicks are holding off on signing veteran guard Shake Milton, which would add another veteran with CAA ties to their depleted roster. Milton, whose contract was bought out by the Pistons on Friday, plans to sign with the Knicks once he clears waivers, sources confirmed to the Post’s Stephen Bondy. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first […]
Mets put Max Kranick on injured list in latest hit to pitching depth
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Mets are one less candidate to fill Kodai Chiga’s rotation spot. Max Kranik, who pitched two scoreless innings in the Mets’ Grapefruit League debut, was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain and will open the season on injured reserve, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. That’s what it […]
Lou Lamoriello says Islanders must increase goalie depth
ST. LOUIS — It’s not easy to have three goaltenders who can play in the NHL. But Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello knows it’s necessary after the team lost Semyon Varlamov to injury earlier this season. “It’s tough, but it’s the way it should be,” Lamoriello said Thursday before the Islanders’ 4-0 loss to the […]
Mets new-found rotation depth could become surprising strength
PORT STREET LUCIE — When people around here are asked about the Mets’ greatest strength, they obviously say it’s the presence of Pete Alonso, who has hit more home runs than anyone since entering the league. can make it, right. Or you could mention the all-around play and glory of shortstop Francisco Lindor, who entered […]
Rangers’ defensive depth aces stress-filled stretch
The situation wasn’t particularly ideal for a publicly traded Rangers team when Las Vegas’ Pavel Dorofeev got hit in the head by Jacob Trouba’s elbow in a matchup late in the second period at the Garden on Jan. 26. The captain, who was not penalized for the play, was given a two-game suspension by the […]