Knicks target Bruce Brown can ‘fit anywhere’
As the Knicks investigate potential additions before the trade deadline, they are certainly anticipating how each target will fit with the team. Bruce Brown is adaptable, according to several former teammates. “I think he can fit on any team,” Nuggets guard Christian Braun said Thursday before the Knicks' 122-84 blowout win at the Garden. “coach […]
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson won’t start All-Star Game after fan-vote snub
Fans disappointed Jalen Brunson. Brunson was voted out over Tyrese Haliburton and Damian Lillard for the two starting spots in the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, largely because fans, who accounted for 50 percent of the final tally, chose the Knicks point guard as the Eastern He was ranked fifth among backcourt players in the conference. […]
Josh Hart OK with new Knicks’ role now: ‘You got to sacrifice’
Josh Hart is still not shy about hating his role with the Knicks, especially the lack of use in the offense outside of transition and catch-and-shoot opportunities. It's not ideal and it's not what he envisioned. He still balks at his opinion that he's a power forward. “Damn, that’s not true,” he repeated Thursday. “I'm […]
Nets’ loss to Knicks ‘felt like a friggin’ away game’
If you closed your eyes during the Knicks-Nets game Tuesday night, you wouldn't have believed you were inside Barclays Center. In another brutal fourth quarter flash, the Nets lost 108-103 to their in-city rivals, but somehow the loss was made even worse as a sold-out home building was turned into a road venue. “When they […]
Red-hot Knicks facing 2023 NBA finalists in next two games
The Knicks certainly didn't play with food, feasting on a team with a losing record all season. But Tom Thibodeau's team will face a tough test against last year's NBA finalists in the next two games at the Garden. Two-time MVP Nikola Jokic and the defending league champion Nuggets, who are back near the top […]
Nets’ rebounding struggles late proved costly in Knicks loss
Typical of late for the Nets, they fell victim to yet another fourth-quarter collapse Tuesday night against the Knicks, as the team continues to struggle to complete a 48-minute game. This became further evidence. Brooklyn has led in the final quarter in four of the past five games, including overcoming a 15-point deficit against the […]
Jalen Brunson’s elevated Knicks play is All-Star worthy
Jalen Brunson clearly performed at an All-Star level throughout his first two seasons with the Knicks, despite being snubbed for that honor a year ago. However, his increasingly great play as of late only enhances Brunson's status as one of the NBA's top point guards. The $104 million bargain has scored at least 30 points […]
Knicks fans rip Candace Parker for Jalen Brunson dig
Knicks fans couldn't let Candice Parker get away with this mistake. “NBA on TNT” analyst Parker said: said on tuesday night Jalen Brunson did not play well in the Knicks' Eastern Conference semifinal series loss to the Heat last year. “I’ve seen Jalen Brunson play in the playoffs when the game slows down and becomes […]
Knicks backup big men thrive in Isaiah Hartenstein’s absence
Isaiah Hartenstein's streak as an Ironman is officially over, but his replacements put in very capable performances. Jericho Sims and Precious Achiuwa have been a great duo at center for the Knicks. Hartenstein was ruled out of Tuesday's game against the Nets due to inflammation and soreness in his Achilles tendon, an injury that has […]
Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle propel Knicks to tight win over Nets
This one went according to script. The Nets took an early lead. The Knicks bullied them until late. At the end of the game, the Knicks came from behind to win 108-103 in front of a capacity crowd of 17,732 at Barclays Center. The venue may have been Manhattan rather than Brooklyn, but the audience […]