Donte DiVincenzo shuts down ‘completely untrue’ Knicks rumors
Ahead of his return to MSG, Donte DiVincenzo denied a “completely false” rumor that he was upset because he would be benched if the Knicks acquired Mikal Bridges. “Obviously everyone wants to come back from the season I had last year, but I also understand that teams are going for different lineups and combinations. I […]
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson tuning out preseason noise
The Knicks enter this season with much different expectations from outsiders. Championship expectations. The belief that they can supplant the defending champion Celtics and win their first crown since 1973. Inside the MSG training center? Jalen Brunson drove in Bilal Koulibaly during the Knicks' preseason win over the Wizards. Noah K. Murray/New York Post Well, […]
The moment that new ‘Nova Knicks reality sank in for Josh Hart
Josh Hart was thrilled to see a recent GQ photo of four former Villanova stars wearing Knicks jerseys. Donte DiVincenzo, Mikal Bridges, Jalen Brunson and Hart were scheduled to reunite this season after acquiring Bridges in the offseason. That dream ended just days before the start of training camp when the Knicks acquired Karl-Anthony Towns […]
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 […]