Knicks’ Josh Hart shrugs off fiery exchange with Tom Thibodeau
SAN FRANCISCO — In one of the more disappointing performances of his Knicks career, Josh Hart got caught up in a heated debate with Tom Thibodeau in the fourth quarter on Saturday. Hart, who scored zero points on 7 shots, traveled back and forth with the coach during the timeout, and was spotted with Thibodeau […]
Karl-Anthony Towns shines but Knicks fall to Warriors, Draymond Green
SAN FRANCISCO – Nice Guy won more battles but lost the game. Karl Anthony Towns faced ruthless bully Draymond Green and scored a game-high 29 points, generating a game-high 12 rebounds before fouling out with 6.1 seconds left. However, the center, along with his Knicks teammate, defeated Stretch, allowing Greene to make his final taunt […]
Don’t expect much turnover with this Knicks core anytime soon
San Francisco – The Knicks, built by Leon Rose, are built for continuity. All starters are on contract until at least 2027, with the exception of Mikal Bridges, where expansion eligibility will be a major offseason story. If Bridges signs an extension and Karl Anthonytowns picks up player options, they're all signed by the Knicks […]
Knicks nearly traded for Vince Carter, James Dolan reveals why they didn’t
If James Dolan could go back and change history, Vinsanity would have been starring on Broadway, not from the New Jersey turnpike. In a Thursday appearance on the Roommates Show podcast, hosted by Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, Knicks executive chairman Dolan explained that he wanted him to come back and take Vince […]
Landry Shamet’s decision to eschew surgery in offseason paying off for Knicks
Portland – It's not something he lives in, but Landry Shamet agrees that his strong health is a validation to prevent surgery. “Yeah, knock on the tree. Shamet said before scoring six points in 20 minutes in the victory that won the Knicks' 114-113 buzzer via The Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Wednesday night. […]
Mikal Bridges saves Knicks with OT buzzer-beater vs. Trail Blazers
PORTLAND – With more time than usual thanks to another overtime, Mikal Bridges scored for the Knicks more than anyone else, hitting the biggest shot of the Knicks' career. In his pre-game comments on Tom Thibodeau's minutes distribution, he wanted fewer, especially so that New York reserves could get more opportunities – Bridge became the […]
Tom Thibodeau denies Mikal Bridges asking him to reduce Knicks starters’ minutes
PORTLAND – After Mikal Bridges claimed he asked Tom Thibodeau to cut back on a few minutes, the coach denied that such a conversation occurred when controversy came out at Knicks World on Wednesday over playing time. Bridges, the NBA Ironman and Minute Leader, said he spoke about giving Tibodeau and the bench a worthy […]
Knicks think they have answer to thwarting Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart strategy
SACROMENTO – The opposite team has been protecting Josh Hart regularly using wings to protect Karl Anthony's town and center. This is a strategy built to stop surrounding towns while still having space for the heart, three-point line, struggling with the tray this season. The Knicks were mostly unable to take advantage of the size […]
P.J. Tucker a ‘realist’ about spark he can give Knicks after long wait for NBA return
SACROMENTO – PJ Tucker understands his reputation as a fierce nose player trying to speak out about his discomfort. He accepts it – “I'm just a realist,” Tucker said. But the 39-year-old, who officially became Nick on Monday, is also the encouragement of his struggling teammates, a trait raised in the context of Mikal Bridges' […]
Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns soaking up wisdom from Patrick Ewing
LOS ANGELES – Karl Anthony Towns learns from one of the best Patrick Ewings. “How is it dope? It's dope like hell,” the town said. “Blessing and I can say I'm on the bus with Patrick Ewing and go to the game. “You always learn a bit here, then you ask him for that help, […]