Knicks getting first-hand look at Karl-Anthony Towns’ passing prowess
During Tuesday's win in Philadelphia, Karl-Anthony Towns had his back to the basket on the left block with big Andre Drummond behind him, but he flipped a no-look pass to teammate Mikal. -Cut to Blaise and made a no-contest layup. As if they didn't already know, the Knicks learned in Towns' first 10 games with […]
Jalen Brunson returns to Knicks lineup after ankle injury scare
Things may have looked ominous for the Knicks in the backcourt, but all three solid guards were able to suit up against the Bulls on Wednesday night. Most notably, starting point guard Jalen Brunson remained in the starting lineup despite spraining his right ankle the night before in Philadelphia, leaving him in doubt for the […]
Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau goes to nine-man rotation with Matt Ryan addition
PHILADELPHIA — Tom Thibodeau received reinforcements and made adjustments. After playing a tight rotation in a close game, the coach added Matt Ryan on Tuesday to increase the number of players from eight to nine. Cam Payne also returned from missing four games with a hamstring strain and scored three points in nine minutes. Matt […]
Knicks Legend Throws Shade at Caitlin Clark During Live Broadcast
Caitlin Clark took more than her fair share of abuse during the WNBA season. Now, even though the season is long over, she is still being abused. The WNBA's only true star sat courtside at the Knicks vs. Pacers game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night. The camera panned to Clark, who was sitting […]
Knicks can dream big because of Karl-Anthony Towns
There's a lot of promise about what Karl-Anthony Towns will be for the Knicks. Some of them are obvious. Some of them are self-explanatory. Let's start with the size. 7 feet is 1 inch and 248 pounds is 1 ounce. There are also shooting incidents. He knocked down the first two threes he saw in […]
Knicks finally unlock fourth-quarter formula in NBA Cup win over 76ers
PHILADELPHIA — Facing a well-rested and disappointing opponent, the Knicks reversed a fourth-quarter woes and defeated the Sixers 111-99 on Tuesday night. Tom Thibodeau started the rotation for the Knicks, and Karl-Anthony Towns outplayed longtime foe Joel Embiid in the final 12 minutes for a dominant victory. OG Anunoby scored 24 points and provided a […]
Miles McBride’s uncertain availability vs 76ers could thin Knicks bench
Miles McBride is on the injury report again, but with another illness. The guard, the sixth man and the only reserve coach coach Tom Thibodeau trusts, is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Sixers because of inflammation in his left knee. That's the same knee McBride hyperextended in a win over the Pacers […]
No quick fix for Tom Thibodeau’s lack of trust in Knicks depth
INDIANAPOLIS — There comes a time in most, if not all, seasons when you have to stop taking the word that comes out of press conferences at face value. The action is like a microphone screech. They drown out language and often make it feel harsh and unpleasant. So Tom Thibodeau praised his team's depth, […]
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton has season breakout for timely havoc vs. Knicks
INDIANAPOLIS — Tyrese Haliburton, one of the Knicks' most tormented players in last season's playoffs, entered Sunday in a deep slump. He came out of that situation Sunday with a season-high 35 points and 14 assists in a 132-121 win over the Knicks. “Look at the look in his eyes. It was a no-brainer,” Pacers […]
Knicks flop late again as troubling pattern continues in loss to Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS — The Knicks' recent losses have one thing in common. It won't close. This wasn't supposed to happen for a top-heavy team with an expensive and star-studded starting lineup. But for the third time in the past four games, those starters were crushed in key moments, and the Knicks lost 132-121 to the Pacers […]