Knicks Morning News (2016.12.25)

[NYDN] Carmelo Anthony is the News’ New York Sportsperson of the Year (Saturday, December 24, 2016 5:53:34 PM) Carmelo Anthony hasn’t thought about it, at least not yet. There’s been too much work to do. [NYDN] Carmelo Anthony looks to stay mellow vs. Celtics after ejection (Saturday, December 24, 2016 9:44:08 AM) Carmelo Anthony’s latest […]

Knicks Morning News (2016.12.23)

[SNY Knicks] Rose leads balanced Knicks past Magic, 106-95 (Thursday, December 22, 2016 10:20:54 PM) Derrick Rose scored 17 points and led six Knicks in double figures as New York defeated Orlando 106-95 Thursday in New York. [SNY Knicks] Anthony’s former coach Karl calls him ‘a true conundrum’ in new book (Thursday, December 22, 2016 […]

2016-17 Game Thread: Knicks vs. Magic

The Knicks continue their little homestand here leading up to their Christmas Day game against the Boston Celtics by hosting the Orlando Magic. The Magic are sort of like the reverse Knicks. They’re really good on defense but awful on offense. I think in matchups like that, I tend to think that the offensive team […]

Knicks Morning News (2016.12.22)

[ESPN] Thursday’s Knicks News: Knicks developing their own Big 3 (Thursday, December 22, 2016 4:43:14 AM) Thursday’s Knicks News: Knicks developing their own Big 3 [ESPN] Former coach Karl lambasts Melo in new book (Thursday, December 22, 2016 4:33:45 AM) Former coach Karl lambasts Melo in new book [ESPN] Derrick Rose: ‘We’re going to bring […]

Knicks Morning News (2016.12.21)

[SNY Knicks] Knicks put three-game skid behind them with 118-111 win against Pacers (Tuesday, December 20, 2016 9:55:51 PM) The Knicks closed out the Pacers with a strong fourth quarter in a 118-111 victory Tuesday night. [SNY Knicks] NBA Insider Stefan Bondy gives his take on the Knicks (Tuesday, December 20, 2016 7:19:59 PM) [SNY […]

2016-17 Game Thread: Knicks vs. Pacers

Oops, I thought that this game was at 8pm. My bad! Anyhow, the Knicks host the Indiana Pacers in a big game in terms of keeping them in the top half of the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Derrick Rose is back, which is big. Every game up until (and including) Christmas, I’ll share a bit […]

Knicks Morning News (2016.12.20)

[NYTimes] Derrick Rose’s Value to Knicks Shows When He’s Sidelined (Tuesday, December 20, 2016 2:46:39 AM) Although Rose, the 2001 N.B.A. most valuable player, may not be the force he once was, the Knicks’ statistics suffer when he is not on the floor. [NYTimes] Coaching Transition at Syracuse Puts Bumps on Recruiting Trail (Tuesday, December […]

Knicks Morning News (2016.12.19)

[NYPost] Inside the ‘doppelganger’ bond that found Knicks a point guard (Sunday, December 18, 2016 4:57:09 PM) Ron Baker has a good idea why he’s a Knick and Chasson Randle is in the D-League, lighting it up with Westchester. Coach Jeff Hornacek sees himself in Baker, the undrafted 23-year-old rookie from tiny Scott City, Kansas. […]

Knicks Morning News (2016.12.18)

[NYPost] Carmelo’s ‘must-win’ plea falls on deaf Knicks ears (Saturday, December 17, 2016 6:54:35 PM) DENVER — Carmelo Anthony labeled Saturday night’s game a “must-win’’ as he looked for his first victory in the Mile High City since the 2011 trade that brought him to the Knicks. Apparently, only Anthony regarded the game with such […]

2016-17 Game Thread: Knicks @ Nuggets

The Knicks finish their road trip tonight with a visit to Denver to take on the Denver Nuggets, Carmelo Anthony’s old team. Melo will play tonight, so let’s hope that he has a good game in his old stomping grounds. The Knicks are 2-2 on this road trip, so it sure would be swell to […]