Last night on Twitter I was reminded that newly acquired Derrick Rose was a former MVP (I had no idea!), a three time All Star (that many!), and better than any Knick guard from 2016 (you don’t say!). I was accused of being a hater (not me!), and making controversy just so I could write […]
Month: June 2016
[ESPN.com – New York Knicks] Thursday's Knicks Links: Reaction to the Derrick Rose trade (Thu, 23 Jun 2016 06:04:26 EST) Thursday's Knicks Links: Reaction to the Derrick Rose trade [ESPN.com – New York Knicks] With Derrick Rose on board, is Joakim Noah next for the Knicks? (Thu, 23 Jun 2016 02:18:10 EST) With Derrick Rose […]
I know it’s been a while, but I guess we should have an official thread for this garbage trade. From Marc Stein and Ian Begley (the trade was broken by Shams Charania): The Knicks acquired Derrick Rose from the Bulls on Wednesday, hoping the former NBA MVP can be their answer at point guard. New […]
[ESPN.com – New York Knicks] Wednesday's Knicks Links: Phil Jackson won't opt-out after 2016-17 season (Wed, 22 Jun 2016 05:21:54 EST) Wednesday's Knicks Links: Phil Jackson won't opt-out after 2016-17 season [New York Times] History of N.B.A. Draft’s Top Slot Is Full of Stars and Flameouts (Wed, 22 Jun 2016 10:00:03 GMT) The Philadelphia 76ers […]
Last year, I did a “State of the Knicks’ Salary Cap” piece right before the the NBA free agency period began, but people have been asking for it earlier and earlier, so what the hell, now that we know that Arron Afflalo and Derrick Williams are both opting out of their contracts, we pretty much […]
[New York Times] On Pro Basketball: Twenty Years Apart, Signature Moments for LeBron James and Michael Jordan (Tue, 21 Jun 2016 09:00:03 GMT) The two dominant players of their eras are linked by emotional championship victories on Father’s Day and a shared responsibility for helping to deny the Warriors’ claim to the title of “best […]
[New York Times] Cavaliers 93, Warriors 89 | Cleveland wins series, 4-3: Cavaliers Defeat Warriors to Win Their First N.B.A. Title (Mon, 20 Jun 2016 02:49:38 GMT) The Cavaliers became the first team in history to rally from a 3-1 series deficit in the finals, and it was the first major sports title for the […]
[New York Times] As Warriors Prepare for Game 7, LeBron James Says He Doesn’t Feel Pressure (Sun, 19 Jun 2016 00:36:07 GMT) Needing to make history to bring the first championship to his team and his city? James calls that “an opportunity to do something special.” [New York Times] Keeping Score: Andre Iguodala Could Repeat […]
[New York Times] C.C. Sabathia May Be Friends With LeBron James, but His Heart Remains in the Golden State (Sat, 18 Jun 2016 01:59:44 GMT) Sabathia, the owner of a miserly 0.86 E.R.A since May 4, was pulling for the Warriors on Thursday even as he delivered another sterling performance.
[ESPN.com – New York Knicks] Friday's Knicks Links: Linsanity ignored in 'MSG Countdown' (Fri, 17 Jun 2016 05:23:51 EST) Friday's Knicks Links: Linsanity ignored in 'MSG Countdown' [New York Times] Cavaliers 115, Warriors 101 | Series is tied, 3-3: LeBron James and Cavaliers Rout Warriors, Forcing Game 7 (Fri, 17 Jun 2016 03:57:37 GMT) James, […]