Knicks Morning News (2018.03.11)

[NYPost] Emmanuel Mudiay trying not to think too much on court (Saturday, March 10, 2018 7:11:42 PM) The mind is a terrible thing to use. At least over instinct at times. Take Knicks point guard Emmanuel Mudiay and his game in Milwaukee, for example. “Sometimes the aggressiveness plays in, ‘OK I’m just playing rather than […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.03.10)

[NY Newsday] Knicks fall again while Bucks keep rising (Saturday, March 10, 2018 12:36:31 AM) MILWAUKEE — Talk about rubbing it in. [NY Newsday] Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo: ‘I feel bad’ for Kristaps Porzingis (Friday, March 09, 2018 10:31:12 PM) [SNY Knicks] Knicks drop fifth straight to Bucks, 120-112, on the road (Friday, March 09, 2018 […]

2017-18 Game Thread: Knicks @ Bucks

The Bucks seem to sometimes play down to their opponents, so this could be a trap game! By the way, Frank Isola had an interesting article about Xavier Rathan-Mayes, who the Knicks had on their G-League team and is now on the Memphis Grizzlies. It’s interesting how there sometimes is effectively free talent that you […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.03.09)

[ESPN] Steve Francis on selling crack, NBA stardom (Thursday, March 08, 2018 5:20:42 PM) Steve Francis details his journey from selling drugs in Washington, D.C., to being the second pick in the NBA draft in a story for The Players’ Tribune. [NY Newsday] NBA is trying to crack down on teams tanking, but Knicks coach […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.03.08)

[NY Newsday] Knicks’ young guards continue to struggle (Wednesday, March 07, 2018 3:23:58 PM) The Knicks’ three young guards were struggling so badly against Portland Tuesday night that Jeff Hornacek said they were considering bringing in Jarrett Jack. [NYPost] Two Knicks starters have their coach’s back (Wednesday, March 07, 2018 11:08:45 PM) PORTLAND, Ore. — […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.03.07)

[NY Newsday] Knicks’ Jeff Hornacek believes he’ll return as coach next season (Wednesday, March 07, 2018 1:45:49 AM) PORTLAND, Ore. — Jeff Hornacek is still pushing the Knicks to win games, and working on things he believes will help them next season — even if next season isn’t guaranteed for him. [NYPost] Enes Kanter could […]

2017-18 Game Thread: Knicks @ Trailblazers

The future is now! Frank Ntilikina will start tonight for the Knicks in his first career start. This was made possible by the Knicks facing the dynamic backcourt of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum and Emmanuel Mudiay re-defining the word “suck.” Let’s go, Nick Nolte!

Knicks Morning News (2018.03.06)

[NYPost] Emmanuel Mudiay is still Knicks’ starting point guard with a catch (Monday, March 05, 2018 7:24:38 PM) PORTLAND, Ore. — Emmanuel Mudiay is regressing as the new starting point guard but Jeff Hornacek is not ready to bag this audition. Not yet, anyway. Hornacek will continue to keep rookie Frank Ntilikina and Trey Burke […]

Knicks Morning News (2018.03.05)

[NYPost] Michael Beasley impressed his coach in this one area (Sunday, March 04, 2018 10:26:07 PM) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek said because of “certain things,” he decided to stand pat with the starting lineup for Sunday’s game in Sacramento and not pull slumping Michael Beasley. Though Beasley made a big shot down […]

2017-18 Game Thread: Knicks @ Kings

Here’s a big risk for the tank, as the Kings are pretty awful. But hopefully the Knicks can pull a loss off! Let’s go, Nick Clooney!