2017-18 Game Thread: Knicks @ Mavericks

Well, this is the best test for how bad the Knicks are on the road. The Mavericks are not a good team, so if the Knicks can’t beat them, that would be very embarrassing.

Of course, the annoying thing is going to be the constant comparison between Dennis Smith Jr. and Frank Ntilikina, where Smith will get waaaaaay too much credit for his pointz.

Let’s go, Knicks!

Knicks Morning News (2018.01.07)

  • [SNY Knicks] Tim Hardaway Jr. practices on limited basis; bone scan slated
    (Saturday, January 06, 2018 6:53:32 PM)

    Knicks G Tim Hardaway Jr. participated in contact practice on Saturday and will undergo a bone scan next week, reports Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News.

  • [SNY Knicks] Mark Cuban: ‘Good chance’ Mavericks would have drafted Ntilikina
    (Saturday, January 06, 2018 10:50:14 AM)

    On Sunday, Frank Ntilikina will play Dennis Smith Jr. for the first time. Had fate been different, the two could have swapped teams.

  • [SNY Knicks] Porzingis takes no shots in overtime, says there were no opportunities
    (Saturday, January 06, 2018 9:30:41 AM)

    After the Knicks fell in overtime to the Heat 107-103, Kristaps Porzingis explains why he took zero shots in overtime.

  • [NYPost] Knicks’ Willy Hernangomez drawing trade interest
    (Saturday, January 06, 2018 7:04:31 PM)

    DALLAS — With the Knicks exploring what to do with their four-center glut by the Feb. 8 trading deadline, NBA sources say the club has entertained more inquiries about Willy Hernangomez than any other player on their roster. The Knicks do not want to give up the 23-year-old Hernangomez — out of the rotation behind…

  • [NYPost] Knicks breathe sigh of relief as Hardaway offers return timeline
    (Saturday, January 06, 2018 1:55:57 PM)

    DALLAS — The Knicks are at their lowest ebb — three games under .500 at 18-21, on a 1-7 skid, 3-14 on the road and in 10th place, just 2 ½ games ahead of the Nets. But if this season is supposed to be about the future, then the future is now. As in Sunday…

  • [NYPost] Knicks, Mavericks rookies clash in battle of what might have been
    (Saturday, January 06, 2018 12:51:01 PM)

    DALLAS — The Knicks are at their lowest ebb — three games under .500 at 18-21, on a 1-7 skid, 3-14 on the road and in 10th place, just 2 ½ games ahead of the Nets. But if this season is supposed to be about the future, then the future is now. As in Sunday…

  • [NYPost] Michael Beasley won’t change who he is for anyone
    (Saturday, January 06, 2018 8:30:33 AM)

    Knicks sixth man Michael Beasley takes a shot at some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: Your kids are ages 8, 7, 6 and 5. A: It’s nothing for them to Google my name and read something that they’re not supposed to be reading, or something that I’m not proud of. I’m not who…

  • [NYDN] Knicks’ Tim Hardaway Jr. takes next step in his return to action
    (Saturday, January 06, 2018 9:27:00 PM)

    Tim Hardaway Jr. is getting closer to his return, and the Knicks need him desperately.

  • [NYDN] Frank Ntilikina ready to face Dennis Smith for first time
    (Saturday, January 06, 2018 9:26:30 PM)

    In at least one important aspect of basketball, Frank Ntilikina acknowledges he should be more like Dennis Smith Jr.

  • [NYTimes] On Pro Basketball: When the Knicks Visit Dallas, Only One Thing Will Be Missing
    (Saturday, January 06, 2018 1:22:55 PM)

    Sunday’s game will match two rookie guards who have been a source of intrigue, fed in part by LeBron James. There will also be a retirement ceremony, and Mark Cuban without his longtime soapbox.

  • [NYTimes] New Pregame Trickery: Distract the Visiting Team With Bad YouTube Videos
    (Saturday, January 06, 2018 11:01:00 PM)

    Rutgers is out in front with the latest form of gamesmanship. Just watch the Mr. Trololo video to understand how this tactic might work.

  • [NY Newsday] Knicks to face point guard they could have drafted, Dennis Smith Jr.
    (Saturday, January 06, 2018 8:11:01 PM)

    DALLAS — Maybe LeBron James will watch Sunday night’s Knicks-Mavericks game.

  • [NY Newsday] Enes Kanter says he wants to retire as a Knick
    (Saturday, January 06, 2018 7:49:48 PM)

    Enes Kanter hasn’t even spent half a season with the Knicks, but he’s already said he wants to end his career with them.

  • [NY Newsday] Tim Hardaway Jr. goes through halfcourt drills with teammates
    (Saturday, January 06, 2018 7:04:41 PM)

    DALLAS — Tim Hardaway Jr. hit the floor with his teammates on Saturday for halfcourt drills in a major step in his attempt to return from a stress reaction in his lower left leg.