Knicks’ championship hopes fade with Julius Randle lost for season
It’s best to say it out loud, because it’s impossible to escape the “what if” part of this terrifying development. There was a crystallizing moment in this basketball season that if you’re a Knicks fan, you’re given the greatest gift of all. belief. Actual, authentic, legitimate beliefs, not colored by rose-colored glasses or fanciful dreams. […]
Julius Randle having season-ending surgery in crushing Knicks blow
Julius Randle did everything he could to return to the Knicks without undergoing surgery this season, but the All-Star power forward couldn’t avoid the option of ending the season. Randle, who has not played since dislocating his right shoulder on Jan. 27, will undergo surgery and be re-examined in five months, the Knicks announced before […]
Josh Hart becomes Knicks’ latest injury concern
There were no long-time names changed on the Knicks’ injury report, but a new key player was added for Thursday’s home game against the Kings. The Knicks are still without Julius Randle (shoulder) and OG Anunoby (elbow), but leading wing Josh Hart is also listed as questionable for Thursday’s game due to a right wrist […]
Knicks need win in worst way after latest dose of Heat ‘culture’
MIAMI — If it looks familiar, it was. The Knicks lost three games, much like this one last spring. They will play the Heat even if only for a short time. The Heat will lead. The Knicks will look to counterpunch. The Heat will extend their lead. The Knicks will go on a final onslaught. […]
Knicks’ late rally falls short in tough loss to rival Heat
MIAMI – The Knicks were reminded of last year’s loss due to Jalen Brunson’s struggles. ‘ The Knicks star fell short of his recent best play in Tuesday’s 109-99 loss to the Heat, missing 12 of 17 shots as his comeback fell short. The Knicks were uncharacteristic in many ways, which is only true when […]
Knicks in danger of wasting Jalen Brunson’s all-time brilliance
MIAMI — It was a joke all the way back in February that Julius Randle was targeting an April 1st return. April Fool. An incident that caused laughter more than two months ago is no longer humorous, especially for Knicks fans. April Fool’s Day has passed on Monday, and we have new news that Randle […]
Knicks return to site of playoff failure on shaky ground to face Heat
MIAMI — Nearly 11 months after being eliminated in South Beach, the Knicks will finally return to play against the playoff champions on Tuesday. There aren’t as many things at stake as Game 6 of the conference semifinals, but the Knicks aren’t in a position to lose back-to-back games or get beaten by the Heat […]
Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson out vs. Thunder with ankle injury
Mitchell Robinson, just two games back from ankle surgery in December, is already out of the Knicks’ lineup with the same ankle injury. Robinson sprained his left ankle in Friday’s game against San Antonio and was ruled out of Sunday night’s last-minute loss to the Thunder at the Garden. “He just adjusted it, we’ll see […]
Knicks look in desperate need of help with time no longer on their side
Honestly, the most notable thing Tom Thibodeau said in Sunday night’s postgame press conference was when he was asked for his thoughts on whether Jalen Brunson was fouled late in the game. A drive that wasn’t just a repeated four-word mantra. Brunson made a layup, but appeared to be hip-checked by Oklahoma City’s Luguentz Dort […]
Knicks lose heartbreaker to Thunder in final seconds
The Knicks were teased in March with OG Anunoby and Mitchell Robinson briefly returning to the lineup, but April begins with once again uncertainty across the team’s starting frontcourt. Coach Tom Thibodeau’s team had already played all of February and then played without those two players and Julius Randle, but they defeated the Thunder at […]