Tyler Kolek of the Knicks shines in Las Vegas.
Tyler Kolek Shines in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS — Tyler Kolek left Sin City on a high note, certainly in a better place than when he arrived. It’s hard to overstate how crucial he is for the Knicks. Jalen Brunson himself stated it clearly. Those two games in Las Vegas, including the semifinals and finals, […]
Tyler Kolek makes a statement for the Knicks in Miles McBride’s absence
Tyler Kolek Steps Up for Knicks After McBride Injury In the wake of Miles McBride’s ankle injury, Tyler Kolek seized a significant chance to demonstrate his abilities as the backup point guard, potentially alleviating the Knicks’ need for an upgrade. He issued a statement on Saturday regarding his performance. Throughout much of the season, the […]
Tyler Kolek ‘struggling to survive’ with Knicks
Kolek’s Role in the Knicks’ Dynamic As TI’s “Bring Em Out” echoes through Madison Square Garden, the Knicks huddle in the tunnel, lining up behind Tyler Kolek. He may not be the star player, rather a reserve guard, but he has a unique role. He leads the team onto the court and is the first […]
Tyler Kolek seizing his first real chance in the Knicks lineup
Tyler Kolek is really taking advantage of his first genuine chance to be in the rotation with the Knicks, although it’s come about partly due to some injuries among the players ahead of him. With Cam Payne from Indiana and veteran Malcolm Brogdon both stepping away during training camp, Kolek has stepped up as the […]
Miles McBride and Tyler Kolek get another chance at the Knicks’ leading position.
The Knicks brought in Malcolm Brogdon during training camp, hoping he could serve as the key backup to their All-Star point guard, Jalen Brunson. However, with Brogdon’s unexpected retirement just days before the regular season begins, first-year coach Mike Brown must now depend on existing players, such as combo guard Myles McBride and second-year player […]
Tyler Kolek gave encouraging glimpse of his Knicks potential
When the Knicks' frontcourt suffered some injuries, watching his rookie teammate step up, Josh Hart recalls advice he heard in his first year with the Lakers. “Be prepared, you must not be ready.” The word came from then-Lakers associate coach Brian Shaw in 2017. That's exactly what we saw with young security guard Tyler Collek […]
Knicks’ Tyler Kolek pulls rare G-League, NBA doubleheader
Tyler Kolek unexpectedly played a rare day-night doubleheader to start 2025. The rookie guard played 40 minutes in the afternoon in a G League game with the Westchester Knicks before being forced into the NBA team's rotation due to injuries to Jalen Brunson and Miles McBride. Kolek played 12 minutes off the bench in the […]
Working with Knicks rookie Tyler Kolek helped trainer push through addiction battle
Between his struggles with addiction and Tyler Kolek, Nick Correia's relationship with basketball was “weird.” He didn't trust himself. The sport seemed like a catalyst for the drug addiction that had once crippled Correia's life. But then, as Correia began coaching Korec and the point guard rose from underdog to NCAA star, those dark days […]
Tyler Kolek delivers game-winner for Knicks in NBA Summer League effort
Knicks rookie Tyler Kollek made quite an impact in Wednesday’s NBA Summer League win over the Kings, scoring 21 points and scoring the game-winning goal. Kolek, a former Marquette star, shot 6-of-14 from the field and 60 percent from 3-point range in the Knicks’ 106-105 win in Las Vegas. The rookie guard’s biggest play came […]
Knicks’ Tyler Kolek thinks skillset is similar to Jalen Brunson’s style
LAS VEGAS — Tyler Kollek isn’t a big fan of the comparisons he’s making to TJ McConnell. “It’s OK,” said the former second-round pick the Knicks acquired on draft day last month. “I just think I’ve been a little too lazy.” What wasn’t mentioned was that McConnell, like Kollek, is a white player, and white […]