Knicks rip defending champion Nuggets as OG Anunoby shines
The Knicks are officially on the upswing. Perhaps a steam roll would be more appropriate. Just ask the defending champion. The Knicks' most recent opponents were, on paper, their toughest opponents. And they beat the Nuggets again Thursday, 122-84, with an inspired performance from OG Anunoby and further evidence from Jalen Brunson that fans disrespected […]
Jalen Brunson chided by Knicks teammate after ‘weak’ dunk
The Knicks bench realized they were about to witness a niche moment in team history and quickly stood up. OG Anunoby's face lit up and he suddenly broke into a big smile. Jalen Brunson, a diminutive 6-foot-2 point guard, did just that. At 6:46 of the third quarter on Thursday, Knicks' Face made a fast […]
Knicks’ dismantling of Nuggets shows they’re legit
If you're a fan, you might get something like this from time to time, right? You can see how the team is performing at its best. You can catch this show before it's sold out in a building that's been eager to showcase its acoustics for years. And you can see, hear and feel all […]
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 […]