[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 […]
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[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 […]
[NY Newsday] Knicks drop another close one, this time to Suns (Sunday, January 22, 2017 2:27:48 AM) There are the games you think you shouldn’t lose and the games you can’t bear to lose. On Thursday night, the Knicks were dealt the former. On Saturday night, they experienced the excruciating disappointment of the latter. [NY […]
[NYPost] Joakim Noah on the mend, and Jeff Hornacek’s still in his corner (Friday, January 20, 2017 9:08:59 PM) Joakim Noah may return from a sprained left ankle for the Knicks on Saturday when they face the Suns at the Garden. Noah has missed the past two games with the injury and coach Jeff Hornacek […]
[NYTimes] Russell Westbrook Is Left Out of Starting Lineup for N.B.A. All-Star Game (Friday, January 20, 2017 3:52:59 AM) Westbrook was beaten out by Stephen Curry and James Harden in a new voting system in which he finished first among players and media but third among fans. [NYTimes] Russell Westbrook Confirms He and Kevin Durant […]