Mikal Bridges struggles on both ends of floor in rough Knicks debut
BOSTON — Mikal Bridges' carryover shooting woes were so painful to watch during a scoreless first half that some Knicks fans felt like he was probably going to be shut out Tuesday night. Sho. Bridges even made a technical free throw early in the third quarter, but he scored 16 points on 7-of-8 shooting after […]
Knicks will get an up-close look at the standard they must now exceed
they are professional. You don't need the basic motivation that college coaches preach to their players. They are less susceptible to the emotional manipulation projected by high school coaches. their players. they are professionals. That's their job. It's their life. That is their livelihood. So Tom Thibodeau knows better than to slam into what's a […]
Jericho Sims gets Tom Thibodeau praise as Knicks depth forced into action
Tom Thibodeau spoke about the current bench, including praising Jericho Sims' “elite” rebounding after Precious Achiuwa injured his hamstring and threw a wrench in the expected rotation. “We have more than enough,” Thibodeau said, repeating a familiar Chivism. “Then the next guy can go in there and get the job done. I love the depth […]
Knicks kick off Celtics chase with Karl-Anthony Towns warning
Under Karl-Anthony Towns, there was a widespread perception that Minnesota's roster was built specifically to beat one team. “They're built to beat us,” Nikola Jokic said in May, just before the Nuggets lost to the Timberwolves. Now, Towns has changed conferences and the Larry O'Brien trophy has also moved from Denver to Boston. Knicks player […]
Knicks ripe for choice if ‘lost’ Josh Hart lands on second unit
Josh Hart hinted Friday night that he might be able to rediscover his do-it-all role by returning to the second unit, but now that he's started four of the revamped Knicks' five preseason games, He claims that he has “no idea” what that is. If Hart returns to the bench — there has been no […]
Knicks cut Landry Shamet ahead of deadline as uncertain rehab looms
The Knicks waived guard Landry Shamet ahead of Saturday's 5 p.m. deadline, the team announced. This means they have decided not to guarantee his contract while he awaits rehabilitation from a dislocated right shoulder. Shamet, who was injured in Tuesday's preseason game against the Hornets, was in camp on a non-guaranteed Exhibition 9 contract. Because […]
Knicks’ Mikal Bridges struggling to reclaim Villanova shooting form
WASHINGTON — After a brutal shooting performance and a difficult entire preseason beyond the arc, Mikal Bridges admitted he tinkered with his shooting form to get back to comfort at Villanova. “Since I’ve been in the league, I’ve been trying to get back to how I was in college,” Bridges said. “So it's been going […]
Josh Hart has ‘no idea’ about role as Knicks’ regular season nears
WASHINGTON — Josh Hart finally found some points in the preseason, but just two points on two shots wasn't enough to make him happy in his new role. He even floated the possibility of being benched after Friday's 118-117 preseason loss to the Wizards. “I'm lost. I don't understand,” Hart said. “We've got a few […]
Landry Shamet’s injury uncertainty leaves Knicks with decision to make
Landry Shamet has received his official diagnosis and has an important deadline looming. As expected, the Knicks backup guard dislocated his shoulder in Tuesday's preseason game, the Knicks announced, but Tom Thibodeau says he's still “gathering information” on his options. The big question is whether Shamet will undergo surgery, a conundrum familiar to Knicks fans […]
Knicks swap Sphere patch for Abu Dhabi jersey sponsorship
The Knicks uniforms have a Middle Eastern feel to them. “Experience Abu Dhabi” was unveiled Thursday as a new sponsorship patch for the “multi-year deal,” with its logo emblazoned on the left shoulder of Knicks jerseys, warm-up jackets and jersey shirts. “Experience Abu Dhabi'' is about promoting tourism in the United Arab Emirates and is […]