Miles McBride’s uncertain availability vs 76ers could thin Knicks bench
Miles McBride is on the injury report again, but with another illness. The guard, the sixth man and the only reserve coach coach Tom Thibodeau trusts, is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Sixers because of inflammation in his left knee. That's the same knee McBride hyperextended in a win over the Pacers […]
No quick fix for Tom Thibodeau’s lack of trust in Knicks depth
INDIANAPOLIS — There comes a time in most, if not all, seasons when you have to stop taking the word that comes out of press conferences at face value. The action is like a microphone screech. They drown out language and often make it feel harsh and unpleasant. So Tom Thibodeau praised his team's depth, […]
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton has season breakout for timely havoc vs. Knicks
INDIANAPOLIS — Tyrese Haliburton, one of the Knicks' most tormented players in last season's playoffs, entered Sunday in a deep slump. He came out of that situation Sunday with a season-high 35 points and 14 assists in a 132-121 win over the Knicks. “Look at the look in his eyes. It was a no-brainer,” Pacers […]
Knicks flop late again as troubling pattern continues in loss to Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS — The Knicks' recent losses have one thing in common. It won't close. This wasn't supposed to happen for a top-heavy team with an expensive and star-studded starting lineup. But for the third time in the past four games, those starters were crushed in key moments, and the Knicks lost 132-121 to the Pacers […]
OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges show they can be Knicks’ defensive stoppers
If you've been waiting for a blueprint game for what the rebuilding Knicks will look like this season, Friday's blowout win over the Bucks ticked all the boxes. Karl-Anthony Towns was unstoppable offensively, scoring at the rim and beyond the 3-point arc. Jalen Brunson had nine assists without committing a turnover. OG Anunoby defended Giannis […]
Knicks pleased with Tyler Kolek’s development: ‘He’s a worker’
In recent years, manager Tom Thibodeau has gradually incorporated young players into the Knicks' rotation, including Miles McBride and later traded Quentin Grimes. With veteran guard Cam Payne missing his third consecutive game Friday night, rookie guard Tyler Kolek was asked to take on an expanded role and responded well. Marquette, a second-round pick, played […]
Jalen Brunson still hungry for more with his uneven Knicks start
Jalen Brunson was happy with Friday night's results, but his own performance still fell short of his own admittedly high expectations. The Knicks point guard said this after his team's dominant 116-94 victory over the Bucks at The Garden. “Personally I'm not happy with how I played, but we won. That's all I care about […]
Matt Ryan hopes to make most of hometown stint with Knicks
Matt Ryan snapped a photo of his Knicks home jersey hanging in his locker Friday afternoon and immediately texted his mother, Laurie. The Westchester native and Iona Prep product scored three points in the first five minutes in a blowout win over the Bucs in his Garden debut with his hometown team. It was his […]
Karl-Anthony Towns torches flailing Bucks in emphatic Knicks win
Bucks coach Doc Rivers said before Friday's game that he was more focused on his team's dismal performance than worrying about growing pains the Knicks appear to have with two new starters so far. He said that One of the players acquired, Karl-Anthony Towns, demolished Rivers' struggling team with 32 points and 11 rebounds in […]
Knicks’ Precious Achiuwa remains out as Jericho Sims’ woes continue
Precious Achiuwa hasn't played this season, and the same goes for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Achiuwa was ruled out of Friday's game because of the same hamstring strain he suffered in the final preseason game on Oct. 18. During his absence, which has been at least eight straight games, the Knicks have relied heavily on Jericho Sims […]