Knicks’ Jalen Brunson named NBA All-Star for first time
Jalen Brunson is finally getting some recognition. The Knicks point guard was named a reserve Eastern Conference All-Star on Thursday, an honor decided by NBA coaches after Brunson was removed from the starting lineup by fans. Injured Knicks forward Julius Randle, a two-time All-Star in the past three years, was also named to the reserve […]
Knicks’ Villanova trio embracing rare starting lineup reunion
All three were NCAA champions at Villanova, but the three former Wildcats appreciate that they will likely share the starting lineup with the Knicks as long as Julius Randle is sidelined. Josh Hart has been joined by Jalen Brunson and Donte DiVincenzo as starters in the past two games, leading to blowout wins over the […]
The factors fueling Knicks’ rise after OG Anunoby trade
The Knicks are the hottest team in the NBA, and Tom Thibodeau’s longtime mainstay has been one of the driving forces behind their league-best 14-2 record in January. “Defense, defense” has been a common refrain at Madison Square Garden for decades, but the Knicks have actually re-emerged as the league’s top defensive team across a […]
Donte DiVincenzo leads shorthanded Knicks by Jazz for eight straight win
The Knicks were without six rotation regulars due to injury in January, making one of the best months in team history even more memorable. Although the mainstays of the lineup, Julius Randle and OG Anunoby, missed their second straight game, Tom Thibodeau’s red-hot Knicks defeated the Jazz at the Garden on Tuesday night, winning their […]
Josh Hart records first career triple double in Knicks’ win
Josh Hart’s role still looks different than last year. He continues to fluctuate, with occasional starts, cameos at both wing and power forward, sporadic shooting and declining percentages. Depending on what players the Knicks add around him, things could look different after the trade deadline. But the Knicks will survive some time without Julius Randle, […]
Precious Achiuwa has another big night in Knicks’ blowout win
Precious Achiuwa will never be the centerpiece of a Knicks vs. Raptors blockbuster. That title is reserved for OG Anunoby. And no matter how long the Knicks continue their post-signing debacle — they went 14-2 after a 118-103 win over the Jazz on Tuesday night — and no matter how long Anunoby remains a vital […]
Knicks taking fun to new level — and it’s time to revel in it
When was the last time you had so much fun watching your team? When was the last time one of the clubs you follow was so exciting? Forget about wins and losses for a moment. However, it’s only for a moment. Because what makes the Knicks even more fun right now is that they’re winning […]
OG Anunoby out again as Knicks hope for Julius Randle clarity
The Knicks already knew Julius Randle would be sidelined Tuesday night, but import winger OG Anunoby also missed his second straight game against the Jazz at the Garden. Anunoby is dealing with a sore elbow, and Randle is expected to miss several weeks with a dislocated right shoulder. “OG is out. … He’s not ready […]
How next few weeks got a lot more interesting for the Knicks
The Knicks started life without two-time All-Star forward Julius Randle, if only for a long time, but with a Next Men Up win at Charlotte on Monday night, OG Anunoby It was his 13th win in 15 games since he first played with the team. After a trade with the Raptors in late December. Notably, […]
Knicks expect OG Anunoby’s elbow injury to be day-to-day
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — OG Anunoby suffered inflammation in his right elbow shortly after Monday’s 113-92 win over the Hornets, which worsened during pregame warmups. “He had had this before, but it was one of those things that was inflamed,” Tom Sibdoudou said. “If he can’t play, he can’t play.” The small forward, who has been […]