[NYTimes] Fed Up, LeBron James Fires Back at Charles Barkley (Tuesday, January 31, 2017 4:36:44 PM) After the latest criticisms from Barkley on TNT, the Cavaliers All-Star defended his legacy and called Barkley “a hater.” [NYTimes] Wizards 117, Knicks 101: Wizards Clamp Down, Ending Tough Month for Knicks (Wednesday, February 01, 2017 4:54:06 AM) Bradley […]
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[NYDN] Derek Fisher is right about Phil Jackson and this year’s Knicks (Monday, January 30, 2017 7:12:11 PM) The initial reaction is to dismiss Derek Fisher’s comments as bitter and vindictive. [NYDN] Fisher: We didn’t know exactly what we were doing with Knicks (Monday, January 30, 2017 9:26:48 AM) With nearly a year to reflect […]
[NYTimes] Why Not EuroKnicks? For Struggling Team, Hope From Abroad (Monday, January 30, 2017 5:01:21 AM) The Knicks were slower than most in seeking international talent, but the arrival of Mindaugas Kuzminskas and others has offered a chance at a new identity. [NYTimes] Hawks 142, Knicks 139 | Four Overtimes: Knicks Delay What Has Become […]
[NYDN] Porzingis aims for a more aggressive approach to his offense (Saturday, January 28, 2017 8:43:43 PM) Kristaps Porzingis appears to be finding his stroke just when the Knicks need it most. [NYDN] Knicks know only winning games will change the conversation (Saturday, January 28, 2017 8:42:48 PM) It’s only fitting that the Knicks’ grueling […]
[NY Newsday] Carmelo Anthony says daily trade rumors, media reports can be ‘mentally draining’ (Saturday, January 28, 2017 12:42:15 AM) Not all that long ago, Carmelo Anthony was the king of the New York basketball world. He was a perennial All-Star, the centerpiece of the Knicks’ most recent rebuild and one of three players in […]
[NYTimes] Russell Westbrook Tops List of 14 All-Star Reserves Chosen by Coaches (Friday, January 27, 2017 3:56:28 AM) Westbrook, the N.B.A.’s leading scorer, will join his former Thunder teammate Kevin Durant on the West team, while Gordon Hayward, DeAndre Jordan and Kemba Walker will make their All-Star debuts. [NYTimes] Rajon Rondo Rips Teammates: ‘My Vets […]
[NYTimes] Kings 116, Cavaliers 112, overtime: After LeBron James’s Meeting With G.M., Cavaliers Lose for 6th Time in 8 Games (Thursday, January 26, 2017 3:37:58 AM) The overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings was Cleveland’s first game since James called his team’s roster “top-heavy,” which led to a meeting with General Manager David Griffin. [NYTimes] […]
[ESPN] Wednesday’s Knicks News: Porzingis working to end shooting slump (Wednesday, January 25, 2017 5:10:20 AM) Wednesday’s Knicks News: Porzingis working to end shooting slump [ESPN] Fantasy hoops: Should you trade injured bigs Porzingis, Embiid? (Tuesday, January 24, 2017 12:09:59 PM) Fantasy hoops: Should you trade injured bigs Porzingis, Embiid? [ESPN] Curry, Warriors keep NBA […]
[NYTimes] Knicks 109, Pacers 103: For Knicks, Close Game Against Pacers Is No Surprise. But a Win? (Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:17:26 AM) Carmelo Anthony scored 26 points, including a go-ahead jumper during the final minute, as the Knicks beat the Pacers for an important, if ungraceful, victory. [NYTimes] N.B.A. This Week: All-Star Starters, Spurs-Raptors, […]
[NYDN] Phil Jackson’s 10 worst moves with Knicks (Sunday, January 22, 2017 2:44:55 PM) These aren’t about Phil Jackson’s media and Twitter blunders, which are plentiful and should be embarrassing to any executive. [NYDN] Carmelo Anthony misses potential game-winner in Knicks loss (Sunday, January 22, 2017 6:44:21 AM) Jeff Hornacek has tried everything. [NYTimes] To […]