Knicks Morning News (2017.03.09)

[NY Newsday] Knicks unable to stop onslaught by Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo (Wednesday, March 08, 2017 11:55:38 PM) MILWAUKEE — Carmelo Antony says he wants to play six more seasons, but there are times when he plays like he can’t wait for this one to end. [NY Newsday] Knicks’ Derrick Rose not bothered by being benched […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.03.08)

[NY Newsday] Knicks’ poor season a surprise to Charles Barkley (Tuesday, March 07, 2017 9:49:00 PM) Charles Barkley long has been a skeptic when it comes to the Knicks, but even the TNT analyst expected good things after team president Phil Jackson’s personnel moves last offseason. [NY Newsday] Chasson Randle comes through in Jeff Hornacek’s […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.03.07)

[SNY Knicks] Anthony-less Knicks rally in fourth quarter to beat Magic, 113-105 (Monday, March 06, 2017 10:09:37 PM) Courtney Lee scored 18 points, Lance Thomas added 17 and the New York Knicks used a big fourth quarter to rally past the Orlando Magic, 113-105 on Monday night. [SNY Knicks] Rose playing through eye issue (Monday, […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.03.06)

[SNY Knicks] Knicks’ late rally not enough in 112-105 loss to Warriors (Sunday, March 05, 2017 6:41:00 PM) While Derrick Rose scored 28 points, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined for 60 as the New York Knicks lost to the Golden State Warriors, 112-105, Sunday at Madison Square Garden. [SNY Knicks] Joakim Noah to begin […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.03.05)

[NYDN] Knicks can only wish they had problems Warriors do (Saturday, March 04, 2017 8:57:33 PM) The Warriors enter Sunday’s game against the Knicks with a two-game losing streak, something they hadn’t done in 146 games. [NYDN] Knicks coach hits back at Carmelo over his coaching criticism (Saturday, March 04, 2017 8:57:02 PM) Jeff Hornacek […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.03.04)

[NYDN] Knicks fall to 76ers on final possession, again (Friday, March 03, 2017 8:53:43 PM) A loss for the Knicks. A big victory for their number of Ping Pong balls. [NYDN] Carmelo Anthony doesn’t want to hear about tanking (Friday, March 03, 2017 8:43:43 AM) Carmelo Anthony is longing for the playoffs. [NYPost] Why tanking […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.03.03)

[SNY Knicks] Oakley in no hurry to return to Madison Square Garden (Thursday, March 02, 2017 9:20:00 PM) Charles Oakley believes it’s the Knicks’ responsibility to come to him and he’s only concerned with clearing his record [SNY Knicks] Porzingis, a fan of the triangle, scores 20 in return (Thursday, March 02, 2017 9:50:32 AM) […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.03.02)

[NYPost] Kristaps Porzingis shines in return as Knicks thump Magic (Wednesday, March 01, 2017 4:45:48 PM) ORLANDO, Fla. — This is the land of fantasy and unicorns, so why not? March is here, the Knicks are playing defense, trying to make the month meaningful. Like it or not, tank police. Kristaps Porzingis, the 7-foot-3 Latvian […]

How is Porzingis Doink?

On this blog, there’s been some good debate on the growth and potential of Kristaps Porzingis. I thought I’d dip a little into the stats to get a better understanding. Porzingis’ detractors point to his disappointing rebounding numbers as a red flag in his growth. Per 36 minutes, his rebounds have dropped from his rookie […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.03.01)

[NYPost] Willy Hernangomez replaces Porzingis as Knicks’ injury worry (Tuesday, February 28, 2017 4:03:17 PM) The Knicks figure to welcome Kristaps Porzingis back to active duty Wednesday in Orlando. So naturally they plan to be without center Willy Hernangomez. Apparently there is a ban on too much happy news for the Knicks. While Porzingis practiced […]