Knicks may get three injured players back to start second half
The Knicks’ long-term injury situation isn’t ready to be completely resolved, but they should get some healthy regulars back from the All-Star break — potentially as early as Thursday’s road game against the 76ers. Highly sexual. The Knicks reconvened Tuesday night in Tarrytown for the first of a two-day preparation period. Knicks manager Tom Thibodeau […]
OG Anunoby âsureâ he will be back with Knicks before playoffs
The Knicks don’t often release injured players to the media until they are ready to return to action, but OG Anunoby made his first public comments since leaving the rotation with an elbow injury that required surgery. This should not be interpreted as referring to him. He suited up right after the All-Star break. The […]
Kevin Durant’s agent wanted him to sign with Knicks
Oh, what would have happened if Rich Kleiman had had his way. Kevin Durant and his agent and business partner revealed in an interview with Boardroom.tv that Kleiman was pushing for the Knicks back in the fateful summer of 2019, when the NBA superstar left Golden State for Brooklyn. revealed. “Can you please tell the […]
What has gone right, wrong as Knicks emerge from All-Star break
Few teams in any sport need a midseason timeout as much as the Knicks. Injuries have mounted for the Knicks, with six rotation regulars missing the final game before the All-Star break. The bye in Orlando marks the Knicks’ fourth straight loss and fifth in six games following a 15-2 run that put them just […]
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson already looking ahead after All-Star debut
Jalen Brunson will be enjoying his first All-Star Showcase experience on Monday before refocusing his attention on the Knicks’ 27-game streak starting Thursday night against the 76ers in Philadelphia. He admitted that it would take him a day to reflect. Brunson participated in the 3-point contest Saturday night and enjoyed well-deserved league-wide honors, scoring 12 […]
Knicks’ Jacob Toppin snubbed in bid to win Slam Dunk contest
A somewhat controversial and almost underwhelming slam dunk contest ended with Jacob Toppin watching from the outside. The Knicks rookie threw down two beautiful dunks, the second of which was a 360-degree work of art from between his legs. But the judges were more impressed with Jaylen Brown’s slam at Saturday’s event in Indianapolis. Neither […]
Jalen Brunson unable to snap Knicks’ 3-Point Contest slump
Jalen Brunson helped usher in a new era with the Knicks as a promising point guard. The Knicks haven’t sent a point guard to the All-Star Game since Mark Jackson in 1989. One curse disappeared, but the other survived. Brunson is an All-Star, but was unable to overcome his franchise-long slump in the 3-point contest. […]
Precious Achiuwa gives Knicks big minutes â and a big lift
If the Knicks can take one encouraging sign from their recent setbacks amid a rash of injuries, it’s the productive playing time that forward Precious Achiuwa has logged. The Bronx native, who joined the Knicks along with OG Anunoby in a trade with Toronto on Dec. 30, lost 14.5 points, 10.9 rebounds and 41.5 minutes […]
How Jalen Brunson grew into an NBA All-Star in his own way for the Knicks
Jalen Brunson is set to play in his first-ever All-Star Game. This impressive feat is one he should cherish for the rest of his days. While some may view an All-Star nomination as an award for being one of the standout players in the first half of the year, strictly speaking, this selection means that […]
Questions about LeBron James’ Lakers future include Knicks talk
For now, LeBron James wants to stay with the Lakers, and the Lakers want to keep James in Los Angeles. According to ESPN, the Warriors inquired about the possibility of acquiring James before the Feb. 8 trade deadline, but were turned down by the superstar and the Lakers. Despite the appeal of playing with Stephen […]