P.J. Tucker a ‘realist’ about spark he can give Knicks after long wait for NBA return
SACROMENTO – PJ Tucker understands his reputation as a fierce nose player trying to speak out about his discomfort. He accepts it – “I'm just a realist,” Tucker said. But the 39-year-old, who officially became Nick on Monday, is also the encouragement of his struggling teammates, a trait raised in the context of Mikal Bridges' […]
Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns soaking up wisdom from Patrick Ewing
LOS ANGELES – Karl Anthony Towns learns from one of the best Patrick Ewings. “How is it dope? It's dope like hell,” the town said. “Blessing and I can say I'm on the bus with Patrick Ewing and go to the game. “You always learn a bit here, then you ask him for that help, […]
Knicks to sign veteran P.J. Tucker to 10-day contract for gritty depth
LOS ANGELES – The Knicks are leading the tough, veteran NBA champion into the mix. The 39-year-old PJ Tucker is set to sign a 10-day deal with the Knicks, league sources confirmed Saturday. New York's appeal to Tucker, who hasn't played this season, is rooted in his experience and the enforcer mentality, sources said. Tucker's […]
Knicks are spitting image of what happens after The Innocent Climb
We sometimes go back to this term. That was the brainchild of Pat Riley, when he was the Knicks coach and had enough time to land on the bestseller list with a self-help book called “The Winner Insion.” The term in question is “The Innocent Climb,” and if you've had nickel for every coach from […]
NBA news: Draymond Green makes bold claim about why Knicks star missed game
This week's Karl Anthony Towns missed the game, but it was revealed that he initially missed the game for “personal reasons.” After rumors circulated, Jordyn Woods, a best friend of his town girlfriend, died of breast cancer. The town returned to the team two days after funeral services, but Draymond Green apparently had heard another […]
Jalen Brunson-less Knicks fade in final minutes in loss to Clippers
LOS ANGELES – Living without Jalen Brunson was as difficult as expected. Especially during crunch time. The Knicks were inactive due to a sprained ankle, and they scored just 10 points in the final seven minutes, overwhelming the stretch with a 105-95 Friday night loss to the Clippers. Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Dan, left, […]
Knicks sliding from third seed would have playoffs silver lining
LOS ANGELES – On Thursday night, a rather rather post-game press conference asked Tom Thibodeau to be robbed. “Do you think you'll be down the home stretch and pulling some away and letting some rest?” the reporter asked after the Knicks were slammed overtime by the Lakers. “Is it because you almost solidified two or […]
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson ruled out with ankle injury
The Knicks aren't without Jalen Branson with the Clippers on Friday. Branson was listed as appearing in the Knicks injury report after suffering an ankle injury Thursday night in a 113-109 overtime loss to the Lakers in Los Angeles. His first X-ray on Thursday I've returned to negativeand is believed to have taken further testing […]
Knicks suffer crushing OT loss to Lakers as Jalen Brunson exits with injury
LOS ANGELES – The Knicks' dramatic losses on Thursday night were exacerbated by Jalen Branson's stepping off the court. The star point guard swung his right ankle badly after landing at Austin Reeves, remaining 1:24 with 1:24 in overtime for the Lakers collapsed under the basket after absorbing multiple fouls on the drive. Branson remained […]
Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns opens up on personal reasons absence
LOS ANGELES – Karl Anthonytowns thanked the Knicks for their support after dealing with the death of family friend Sarah Holtzmann after missing Tuesday's game. “This was one of the moments I had to be there for my family and for the kids who lost someone who really special to them,” Towns said after he […]