Ariel Hukporti gave Knicks glimpse of potential by helping replace Karl-Anthony Towns
Karl-Anthony Towns missed Friday night's game against the Nets due to a knee injury sustained in Wednesday's game against Chicago, but Jericho Sims was inserted into the starting lineup. But Sims played just 17 minutes in a close win over the Nets at Madison Square Garden, as a new piece of the Knicks' puzzle appeared […]
Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns questionable for second Nets clash
Karl-Anthony Towns missed Friday's win with a left knee contusion and was listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Nets at the Garden. According to Tom Thibodeau on Friday, Towns went through shootarounds and warmups before the game against the Nets, but was deemed not comfortable enough. The injury occurred during a collision with […]
Nets’ Trendon Watford set for season debut in second Knicks clash
Trendon Watford will make his debut this season with Brooklyn. The Nets will be without starting center Nick Claxton for at least a week, but will have their forward back from a hamstring injury. Watford, 24, was removed from the injury report for Sunday's game against the Knicks. Trendon Watford is scheduled to make his […]
Nets answer Jordi Fernandez’s call, show fight in loss to Knicks
Jordi Fernandez couldn't complain about the Nets' fight Friday night. In fact, he loved it. Consider the messages he received. Two nights after the Nets' new manager scolded his players for their effort in a crushing loss to the reigning champion Celtics, the Nets responded with a lackluster performance. On November 15, 2024, Cam Thomas, […]
Jalen Brunson’s game-winner helps Knicks escape with win over Nets
This time, Jalen Brunson took the shot. Two nights after a potential game-winner bounced back, Brunson's trey with 6.2 seconds left beat the Nets 124-122 on Friday night and avoided an epic Knicks collapse at MSG. On the next possession, Dennis Schroder was denied by Mikal Bridges at the buzzer and the Knicks enthusiastically celebrated […]
Knicks’ Mikal Bridges blockbuster still too early to ‘judge’
Josh Hart was traded for one first-round pick. Mikal Bridges was a standout in Friday's interstate game, scoring five points for the Knicks. And while it wasn't an encouraging start for Bridges in Manhattan, his teammates brought a cautious perspective to the blockbuster discussion. “I think he's five times better than me,” Hart joked. “But, […]
Karl-Anthony Towns ruled out for Knicks’ rivalry game vs. Nets
The Knicks had to change their starting lineup for the first time this season. Karl-Anthony Towns did not play in Friday's game against the Nets due to a left knee contusion he suffered late in Wednesday's heartbreaking loss to the Bulls. Towns was in a fight with Chicago's Zach LaVine. Wincing in pain, he limped […]
Nets expected to get Ben Simmons, Dorian Finney-Smith back vs. Knicks
The Nets appear to be on track to have Dorian Finney-Smith and Ben Simmons back for the first matchup of the season against the Knicks, with Finney-Smith (left ankle sprain) listed as a possibility and Simmons (left calf strain). ) was removed from the injury report. Completely ahead of Friday's game, center Nick Claxton was […]
Knicks Kiss Cam moment got awkward really fast
One Knicks fan took things a little too far when Kiscum was spotlighted at MSG during Wednesday's heartbreaking one-point loss to the Bulls. A male fan decked out in Knicks gear was caught on kiss cam as the brunette he was with playfully pushed her head into his lap, catching him off guard and sitting […]
Josh Hart upgrades Knicks fan’s tickets in kind gesture
Josh Hart has cemented his place in one Knicks fan's heart. Hart reached out to fans after one blue-and-orange supporter was chided on social media for raising his seat with a bloody nose during the Knicks' win over the Bucks on Friday. fans passing by @beenhim16 The on Josh Hart helped upgrade the fan seating. […]