Game Thread: New York Knicks at L.A. Lakers
Start Time: 01/04/2019 22:30:00
The New York Knicks appear to catch a break Friday night when they are unlikely to have to deal with LeBron James when they visit the Los Angeles Lakers in a game pairing teams that have struggled of late.
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LOS ANGELES – David Fizdale’s scattered rotations and game plans will soon be easier to understand.
At least that’s the plan.
Taking longer than he expected (Fizdale wanted a set rotation after 25 games), the coach said he has used the first half of the season to get a feel for his roster. As a…
LOS ANGELES – LeBron James probably won’t play Friday against the Knicks, which would be a welcomed development for a team that has lost 13 of 14 games during a downright miserable stretch.
As David Fizdale said about the Lakers superstar hobbled by a groin injury, “I don’t have to see him. I’ve…
LOS ANGELES – David Fizdale’s scattered rotations and game plans will soon be easier to understand.
At least that’s the plan.
Taking longer than he expected (Fizdale wanted a set rotation after 25 games), the coach said he has used the first half of the season to get a feel for his roster. As a…
LOS ANGELES – LeBron James probably won’t play Friday against the Knicks, which would be a welcomed development for a team that has lost 13 of 14 games during a downright miserable stretch.
As David Fizdale said about the Lakers superstar hobbled by a groin injury, “I don’t have to see him. I’ve…
The Sixers don’t have long-term concerns about signing Jimmy Butler to a possible five-year contract, Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer writes. Butler is set to turn 30 in September, currently playing in his eighth NBA season. “No concern, because of the way he takes care of his body,” Sixers GM Elton Brand said, according […]
The Sixers don’t have long-term concerns about signing Jimmy Butler to a possible five-year contract, Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer writes. Butler is set to turn 30 in September, currently playing in his eighth NBA season. “No concern, because of the way he takes care of his body,” Sixers GM Elton Brand said, according […]
Knicks 2019 draft target C Bol Bol he has a left foot injury that will end his freshman year at Oregon, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
After a breakout month of December, Knicks F Kevin Knox was named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month.
Kristaps Porzingis, a restricted free agent, is not necessarily a lock to re-sign with the Knicks.
NEW YORK, January 3, 2019 – New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox has been named KIA NBA Eastern Conference Rookie of the M
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LOS ANGELES — There have been few highlights on the Knicks current two-week, six-game road trip, but the most precious one came with French subtitles. Lost in the Jazz’s dominant win Saturday was Knicks point guard Frank Ntilikina driving to the basket in the first half and dunking on a pursuing Rudy Gobert, who also…
LOS ANGELES — Knicks rookie center Mitchell Robinson believes it’s a blessing in disguise he’s not donning purple and gold. The Lakers passed on Robinson with the 25th pick in the 2018 draft after giving him heavy consideration, instead choosing Michigan center Moritz Wagner. Robinson slipped to the second round, where the Knicks, who face…
LOS ANGELES — David Fizdale won’t get the chance to see Kevin Knox face LeBron James for the first time Friday at Staples Center. But the Knicks coach hopes not to leave the arena without the 19-year-old Knox and the injured Lakers star sharing a conversation. Fizdale and James are close from their days in…