Game Thread: New York Knicks at L.A. Lakers

Game Thread: New York Knicks at L.A. Lakers

Start Time: 01/04/2019 22:30:00

Knicks-Lakers Preview

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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Pre Game Links:

  • [cbssports.com] NBA scores, highlights, updates: Kyrie Irving out as Celtics take on Luka Doncic, Mavs; Lakers face Knicks in L.A.
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  • [lakersnation.com] Lakers Vs. Knicks Preview & TV Info: Michael Beasley Could Play Key Role Against Former Team
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  • [heavy.com] Kyle Kuzma Injury: Bleak Update on Lakers Forward’s Status vs. Knicks
  • [dailynews.com] Lakers’ Kyle Kuzma questionable for Friday’s game with Knicks after MRI
  • [thebiglead.com] Best Bets for Friday’s NBA Games: Gambling Picks for Knicks-Lakers and Thunder-Blazers
  • [cbssports.com] Knicks-Lakers Preview
  • Knicks Morning News (2019.01.04)

  • [NYDN] David Fizdale explains reasoning behind Knicks’ scattered starting rotations
    (Thursday, January 03, 2019 4:40:00 PM)

    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…

  • [NYDN] Knicks coach David Fizdale wants LeBron James to impart some much-needed wisdom to Kevin Knox
    (Thursday, January 03, 2019 4:05:00 PM)

    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…

  • [Newsday] David Fizdale explains reasoning behind Knicks’ scattered starting rotations
    (Thursday, January 03, 2019 4:40:00 PM)

    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…

  • [Newsday] Knicks coach David Fizdale wants LeBron James to impart some much-needed wisdom to Kevin Knox
    (Thursday, January 03, 2019 4:05:00 PM)

    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…

  • [Hoops Rumors] Atlantic Notes: Butler, Graham, Knicks, Crabbe
    (Friday, January 04, 2019 12:02:57 AM)

    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 […]

  • [TheRinger] Atlantic Notes: Butler, Graham, Knicks, Crabbe
    (Friday, January 04, 2019 12:02:57 AM)

    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 […]

  • [SNY Knicks] Knicks draft target Oregon C Bol Bol out for season with foot injury
    (Thursday, January 03, 2019 6:40:19 PM)

    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.

  • [SNY Knicks] Knicks rookie Kevin Knox recognized for monster December production
    (Thursday, January 03, 2019 3:20:54 PM)

    After a breakout month of December, Knicks F Kevin Knox was named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month.

  • [SNY Knicks] Why Kristaps Porzingis may leave Knicks and how Nets can swoop in
    (Thursday, January 03, 2019 11:58:41 AM)

    Kristaps Porzingis, a restricted free agent, is not necessarily a lock to re-sign with the Knicks.

  • [NBA] Kevin Knox Named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month
    (Thursday, January 03, 2019 10:49:18 AM)

    NEW YORK, January 3, 2019 – New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox has been named KIA NBA Eastern Conference Rookie of the M

  • [NYTimes] On College Basketball: A Mighty Tree Grows in Georgetown. It Belongs to Patrick Ewing and Alonzo Mourning.
    (Thursday, January 03, 2019 8:30:46 PM)

    They were stars at Georgetown and in the N.B.A., where they were also fierce rivals. Now these classic big men and close friends are linked by Georgetown again.

  • [NYPost] Why Frank Ntilikina got a kick out of dunking on Rudy Gobert
    (Thursday, January 03, 2019 8:01:01 PM)

    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…

  • [NYPost] Mitchell Robinson happy he landed on Knicks, not in LA
    (Thursday, January 03, 2019 4:27:20 PM)

    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…

  • [NYPost] David Fizdale wants to call in LeBron favor for Kevin Knox
    (Thursday, January 03, 2019 2:30:50 PM)

    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…