Karl-Anthony Towns still can’t believe this is his Knicks life
Karl-Anthony Towns may not be “flabbergusted” anymore — the word he used to describe his reaction to the blockbuster trade that sent him to the Knicks — but the shock has yet to wear off, either. He's still adjusting to his new surroundings, still getting accustomed to new teammates and still trying to process the […]
Why Knicks’ Mikal Bridges won’t catch A.C. Green’s iron man streak
Mikal Bridges' record stands very strong and is incredible by today's NBA standards. But the Knicks guard is no joke. AC Green's record of 1,192 consecutive games played is untouchable. Mikal Bridge Noah K. Murray/New York Post “There's no way we're going to get him,” Bridges said. “You have to see what he was doing […]
OG Anunoby should benefit from full training camp with Knicks
Of all the players returning to the Knicks, no one would benefit more from a full training camp with the team than OG Anunoby. Last year's key mid-season acquisition got off to a good start after joining from Toronto in late December, but suffered multiple injuries in the second half – an elbow problem that […]
Landry Shamet earning a Knicks role with an eye on winning
Last year was a new year for Landry Shamet. That was different. For the first time in his six-year NBA career, he didn't make the playoffs. He was traded to the Wizards for Bradley Beal before the season and was on one of the worst teams in the league. Landry Shamet #44 of the New […]
Josh Hart understands his new Knicks role after additions
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The dynamic has changed for Josh Hart. Last season, Hart was given greater offensive responsibility due to the Knicks' injury rash. he started attacking. he had the ball. He regularly recorded triple-doubles. Josh Hart appears to pass during Knicks preseason game October 6th. NBAE (via Getty Images) The Knicks currently have three […]
Karl-Anthony Towns flashes his Knicks potential in preseason debut
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tom Thibodeau's center didn't do that before. On Sunday, in his second shot in a Knicks uniform, Karl-Anthony Towns pulled up from 8 meters and sank a 3-point shot. It was the first glimpse of both the range and confidence of New York's star 7-footer. However, Towns struggled with his shot after […]
Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns ready for first real ‘test’ as Knicks teammates
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Karl-Anthony Towns' debut will likely be Sunday. Tom Thibodeau said in the preseason opener against Charlotte that he intends to play together as starters, including rookie Towns, giving Knicks fans one of the league's top point guard-center tandems with Jalen Brunson. It provided an opportunity to get a first glimpse of the […]
Landry Shamet cementing hold on Knicks’ final roster spot
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Training camp reaffirmed him as the clear frontrunner for the final roster spot. Landry Shamet, who is operating on a non-guaranteed contract, has been repeatedly mentioned as a standout member of the reserves by coach Tom Thibodeau after sessions at The Citadel. The Knicks need to fill at least two roster spots […]
Patrick Ewing back with Knicks organization after 24 years apart
Patrick Ewing is back where he belongs. Twenty-four years after he left the Knicks for Seattle in an ill-fated trade, the Hall of Fame center has been hired as a “basketball ambassador to assist with both basketball and business operations,” the team announced Thursday. “As I said the day my No. 33 was hung in […]
Julius Randle makes telling ‘wanted’ comment after Knicks trade
Julius Randle shed “blood, sweat and tears” for the Knicks before being shocked by his trade to the Timberwolves, but the power forward already feels his new team brought him “a breath of fresh air.” . “That's very important. You want to be in a place where you feel like you're needed,” Randle said. “And […]