Stephen A. Smith loves Knicks’ Mikal Bridges addition: ‘Chemistry matters’
After Mikal Bridges joined the Knicks’ collection of Villanova University players in a surprise trade on Tuesday night, reactions from enthusiastic fans quickly spread across social media, but it didn’t surprise anyone. “First Take” personality Stephen A. Smith recorded his reaction to the shocking move about 30 minutes after his ESPN colleague Adrian Wojnarowski belatedly […]
NBA Draft strategies Knicks could employ with bevy of picks
For the Knicks, the draft presents multiple paths. With three picks from 24th through 38th, they must first consider what their roster will look like after free agency. That’s a tough projection considering the Knicks have three free agents in OG Anunoby, Isaiah Hartenstein and Precious Achiuwa, plus a looming luxury tax bill. Leon Rose […]
A transformed Julius Randle can close Celtics gap after Knicks’ playoff success
Kenny Smith agreed with Jalen Brunson, but he believes the Knicks still need one more player to substantially close the gap on the Celtics — and that player is a transformed Julius Randle. “I think Julius Randle is good enough to do that,” Smith told The Post at the NBL Next Stars, held at the […]
Knicks must pay luxury tax toll if they want to keep team together
There will come a point during your trip where you will have to pay a toll. You can avoid it with back roads and creative mapmaking, but ultimately, you can’t cross any body of water without firing up your E-ZPass. Or turn around. Knicks president Leon Rose Corey Shipkin (NY Post) That’s the situation the […]
Julius Randle expects to be ready for Knicks season
Julius Randle, while explaining the tough decision to undergo shoulder surgery before the playoffs, said his recovery is “ahead of schedule” and he will be available for the start of next season. “I’m fine, brother. … I’m fine, I’m healthy,” Randle said on “7PM in Brooklyn” with hosts Carmelo Anthony and The Kid Mero. “I’m […]
Breaking down four key issues for Knicks as offseason begins
The NBA is officially in the offseason, and it’s time for Knicks president Leon Rose and company to get to work. Teams cannot begin formal negotiations with other free agents until June 30, but they can negotiate with their own players who are eligible to hit the market. With that in mind, let’s take a […]
Leon Rose must decide what Knicks really are in loaded East
The Celtics won their 18th pennant on Monday night, finishing one of their greatest seasons ever with a combined record of 80-21 and 16-3 in the playoffs. Not only did they never face a deciding game, they also never finished worse than a 1-1 tie against the Heat, Cavaliers, Pacers or Mavericks. This will be […]
Knicks adding experienced Maurice Cheeks to Tom Thibodeau’s staff
The Knicks are adding a Hall of Fame player and a veteran coach. Mo Cheeks will join Tom Thibodeau’s staff as an assistant, league sources confirmed Thursday. Known for his professionalism, the 67-year-old played for the Bulls under head coach Billy Donovan for the past four seasons. The Knicks added Maurice Cheeks to Tom Thibodeau’s […]
Knicks’ Josh Hart trolls Mikal Bridges after Nets question
Josh Hart wasn’t buying it. The Knicks star posted a series of photos on Instagram of himself hosting ESPN’s NBA Finals coverage. “Why don’t you come to the Nets?” Nets star Mikal Bridges, who was Hart’s teammate at Villanova University, said. Hart then mocked Bridges. “@mikalbridges are you OK?” Hart responded. “If you’re being held […]
Mark Cuban denies Mavericks purposefully tanking to get back at Knicks
BOSTON — Mark Cuban said he had no personal grudge against the Knicks, just the job of developing an NBA finalist. Benching their top player at the end of last season increased the chances that the Mavericks would both retain their 2023 first-round pick and keep it away from the Knicks, who would have acquired […]