Knicks’ elite ball movement reaching historic levels
SALT LAKE CITY — Now that quarterback Daniel Jones has been released by the Giants, the nickname “Dimes” has become commonplace in New York, and maybe even in other sports for an entire team. It's been 30 years since the start of the 1994-95 season since the Knicks recorded at least 30 assists in three […]
Cam Payne ‘starting to turn some heads’ in growing Knicks role
SALT LAKE CITY — Cam Payne admits he “honestly didn't know” what his role would be when he signed with the Knicks in the summer, but the 10-year NBA veteran played in 11 games off the bench. He contributed 8.2 points in 17.1 minutes. . Payne is also shooting 44.4 percent from 3-point range, second […]
Knicks receive positive injury updates on Precious Achiuwa, Mitchell Robinson
PHOENIX — Wednesday brought a cautiously optimistic update to the Knicks' frontcourt. Precious Achiuwa, who hasn't played since injuring his hamstring in the final preseason game, is expected to be cleared to practice during the Knicks' five-game road trip, manager Tom Thibodeau said in the 138-122 win over the Suns. revealed before. Mitchell Robinson, who […]
Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony lead Knicks to win over Suns
PHOENIX — There's something about this arena for Jalen Brunson. A year after dropping his first 50-shot bomb in Phoenix, the Knicks point guard had his best performance of the season with 36 points and 10 assists, defeating the Suns 138-122 on Wednesday. Brunson went 12-of-21 (including 3-of-11), and Karl-Anthony Towns (34 points, 10 boards, […]
Knicks increased 3-point focus is finally paying dividends as wins keep coming
One of the key points coach Tom Thibodeau has emphasized with the Knicks this season — using their proficiency from the outside to increase their 3-point shooting volume — is starting to bear fruit. Monday's blowout win over the Wizards marked the second straight game in which the Knicks scored 40 tries from beyond the […]
Knicks cruise by bottom-feeding Wizards to push win streak to three
The Knicks feasted on the bottom dwellers. Winning well-deserved games is key to a successful regular season, and the Knicks did their job with precision on Monday night, defeating the Wizards 134-105. They led by as many as 34 points and led by double digits for the final 39 minutes, with Jalen Brunson's 26 points […]
Knicks clicking at opportune time for big road litmus test
Slowly, steadily, deliberately, a blueprint emerges from the page, moving from Leon Rose's imagination to the court at Madison Square Garden. Slow, steady, purposeful, the Knicks look like they're having a lot of fun, enjoying each other, enjoying passing the basketball, and embracing the struggle. “We're starting to get comfortable with each other and it's […]
Knicks unsure if Miles McBride’s knee inflammation tied to earlier injury
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said Miles McBride missed his second consecutive game as he waited for his inflamed knee to “settle down.” Sixth man McBride hyperextended his left knee in the second game of the season last month and played the next nine games with black plastic wrap around his knee. Thibodeau isn't often very […]
Knicks slam NBA probe linking Rick Brunson’s promotion to Jalen’s team-friendly deal
The Knicks accused the NBA of retaliatory “harassment” amid rumors of a league investigation into Rick Brunson's promotion to lead assistant. “Mr. Brunson replaces Johnny Bryant and receives the same annual salary as Mr. Bryant,” MSG Sports said in a statement. “It's offensive when someone argues that Rick doesn't deserve a promotion. Rick has done […]
Nets’ lack of size exposed by Karl-Anthony Towns’ return in loss to Knicks
The Nets couldn't stop Karl-Anthony Towns. They couldn't finish at the rim. And they couldn't break the slide against the Knicks. Brooklyn lost more than it lost on Sunday when it lost 114-104 to the Knicks in front of a sellout crowd of 19,812. Two nights after nearly pulling off an upset against the Towns-less […]