Knicks trying to trade Quentin Grimes — why he doesn’t fit
What's going on inside and outside Garden Court? Subscribe to Inside the Knicks with Stephen Bondy, a weekly exclusive on Sports+. With eight minutes left, Quentin Grimes was playing well, but lackluster. Also. When the Knicks had a 6-point lead against the Magic on MLK Day, Miles McBride committed a turnover that apparently had nothing […]
Garden blossoms as Knicks dominate Rockets on both ends
This is the kind of play that brings a basketball court to life, bringing it to life with enough electricity to power 40 city blocks. It could certainly be Madison Square Garden, but it could also be Rucker Park or the playground on West Fourth Street. Rose Hill, Dradi Gym, and Alumni Hall. It can […]
Knicks rip Rockets to end halfway point of season with win
The Knicks, back to full strength after missing Jalen Brunson for the past two games, reached the halfway point of the season's 41-game season with a bounce-back victory at the Garden. On Wednesday, on Tom Thibodeau's 66th birthday, Brunson returned from a calf injury in the Knicks' 109-94 victory over the Rockets, scoring 30 points […]
OG Anunoby an ‘absolutely perfect fit’ for Knicks: Fred VanVleet
The idea is that Fred VanVleet, who was teammates with OG Anunoby for six seasons including the 2018-19 NBA title with the Raptors, was traded by the Knicks to get an ideal fit for the roster and coach Tom Thibodeau. fully understand and accept it. “I thought it was absolutely perfect. It was a great […]
Knicks’ Isaiah Hartenstein, model wife expecting baby boy
The Knicks' baby is being born. Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein and his wife Courtney Keller are expecting a baby boy in June, and the announcement was made courtside at Madison Square Garden. The model, who is also a ring girl, posted an ultrasound photo and a baby onesie with Hartenstein's name and No. 55 on […]
Julius Randle getting ‘loaded up on’ with Jalen Brunson out for Knicks
Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle have formed a dangerous and productive one-two punch for the Knicks over the past two seasons, and both have been in the conversation for All-Star berths this season. Still, Randle has endured a few tough games when Brunson isn't in uniform. That includes the past two games the potential first-time […]
Knicks’ trade deadline plans could depend on MSG-heavy schedule
On MLK Day at the Garden on Monday, the Knicks lost a game they were leading in the fourth quarter for the first time this season, allowing a steal and falling to 19-1 against the Magic, who thrived in that situation. The Knicks did indeed miss point guard Jalen Brunson, who was likely to be […]
Knicks had no business losing to Magic
Games like this come out every now and then. The season is long, and it doesn't feel any longer than it did in mid-January when the snow started falling, and there are three full months between now and the playoffs. Demonstrates long-hitting power. He had fallen into a slump. He gets beaten up. Losing games […]
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson misses second game with calf injury
Jalen Brunson tested a bruised calf but apparently didn't feel comfortable enough to play, causing him to miss his second straight game on Monday. “Pain tolerance,” Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said. “He just goes through his routine and gets ready to play. You know, I trust him. When he's ready to go, he'll let us […]
Miles McBride takes blame for Knicks’ loss despite latest career-high
For Miles “Deuce” McBride, career-high points in back-to-back games didn't matter. It looked like a promising win for the Knicks and their backup point guard, who started the second straight game in place of the injured Jalen Brunson, but the game ended in a 98-94 loss to Orlando at the Garden. After scoring a career-high […]