Knicks put on rebounding clinic despite missing Robinson, Randle
The Knicks’ top two rebounders this year, Mitchell Robinson and Julius Randle, are sidelined along with OG Anunoby, but their replacement frontcourt continues the team’s league-leading performance in January into the new month. Isaiah Hartenstein, Precious Achiuwa and Josh Hart combined for 47 rebounds, including 19 on the offensive glass, and the Knicks won their […]
OG Anunoby out again as Knicks hope for Julius Randle clarity
The Knicks already knew Julius Randle would be sidelined Tuesday night, but import winger OG Anunoby also missed his second straight game against the Jazz at the Garden. Anunoby is dealing with a sore elbow, and Randle is expected to miss several weeks with a dislocated right shoulder. “OG is out. … He’s not ready […]
Knicks’ Julius Randle injury sting could have been worse
For now, Knicks fans will be allowed to breathe again unless told otherwise. For now, until told otherwise, the news regarding Julius Randle’s season is that Randle himself fell and dislocated his right shoulder Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden, sending ripples of fear throughout the faithful. It seems that the message may be conveyed […]
Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle propel Knicks to tight win over Nets
This one went according to script. The Nets took an early lead. The Knicks bullied them until late. At the end of the game, the Knicks came from behind to win 108-103 in front of a capacity crowd of 17,732 at Barclays Center. The venue may have been Manhattan rather than Brooklyn, but the audience […]
Julius Randle thriving in Knicks’ spacing after OG Anunoby deal
More space for Julius Randle means a better Julius Randle. Although he hasn't received the most attention in recent weeks, the Knicks' star forward may be the biggest beneficiary of the team's blockbuster deal with the Raptors in late December. The Knicks acquired OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn in a trade for RJ […]
Julius Randle, Jalen Brunson lead Knicks to win over Raptors
The Knicks and their fans took the classy route and welcomed two popular former players to the Garden, but it was also certain to ultimately ruin the return of RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley. did. Jalen Brunson scored at least 30 points in his fourth straight game, scoring 38 points and dishing out nine assists […]
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 […]
Julius Randle, Knicks blow lead in rough loss to Magic
In the end, the Knicks couldn't get over Jalen Brunson's absence and Julius Randle's shooting night, which was as cold as the weather in Buffalo. Despite Miles McBride trying to get back on track and OG Anunoby dropping 17 points, a lack of creativity on the offensive line led to the Knicks losing 98-94 to […]
Knicks’ Randle, Brunson dominate Wizards for fourth straight win
WASHINGTON — After the Knicks defeated the 76ers, they quickly turned their attention to the Wizards. Almost immediately, Donte DiVincenzo said, A potential trap game in the second game of a back-to-back on Saturday included a message in Philadelphia's locker room minutes after defeating Joel Embiid's team: Don't miss your opponent on I-95 There was […]
Knicks relying on Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle more since trade
There have been two obvious changes for the Knicks since the blockbuster trade of OG Anunoby. 1. Your defense power will be greatly improved. 2. Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson have more offensive responsibility on their shoulders. The Knicks have always relied on their two stars, and they rarely win if both perform poorly, but […]