[ESPN] Knicks’ Baker: Was just trying to stop dunk (Wednesday, January 03, 2018 7:19:27 PM) Knicks guard Ron Baker played with a mask during his return Wednesday against the Wizards after suffering an orbital bone fracture last week. [NYPost] Kristaps Porzingis feeling the wear and tear and is ‘so tired’ (Wednesday, January 03, 2018 9:01:55 […]
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[NYTimes] Isaiah Thomas Helps End Losing Streak in His Cavaliers Debut (Wednesday, January 03, 2018 5:13:26 AM) The All-Star guard, who missed 36 games with a hip injury, came off the bench to score 16 points in Cleveland’s 127-110 victory over Portland on Tuesday. [NYTimes] Keeping Score: How Much Will Isaiah Thomas Improve the Cavaliers? […]
[NYTimes] Keeping Score: How Much Will Isaiah Thomas Improve the Cavaliers? (Tuesday, January 02, 2018 3:26:47 AM) The key player acquired for Kyrie Irving, Thomas is a tremendous offensive talent, but he might not do much for Cleveland’s defensive shortcomings. [NYDN] Jeff Hornacek explains why Frank Ntilikina isn’t starting yet (Monday, January 01, 2018 2:39:28 […]
[SNY Knicks] Hornacek wants more minutes for Ntilikina, but not ready to start him just yet (Sunday, December 31, 2017 9:26:30 AM) As Frank Ntilikina continues to improve in his rookie season, Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek is looking to get him some more minutes on the court. [NYPost] Dirk Nowitzki: ‘Sky’s going to be […]
[SNY Knicks] Porzingis says Knicks needed key road win Saturday night (Saturday, December 30, 2017 11:44:05 PM) Kristaps Porzingis played a key role in the Knicks’ come-from-behind win over the Pelicans on Saturday night, giving the team a much-needed road win to wrap up 2017. [SNY Knicks] Kristaps Porzingis’ late effort propels Knicks to 105-103 […]
[NYDN] Triangle gone but Knicks offense remains bafflingly inefficient (Friday, December 29, 2017 12:22:18 PM) The triangle is gone but Jeff Hornacek’s offense remains stuck in another era. [NYDN] NY Sports Odds for 2018: The Yankees & a bunch of long shots (Friday, December 29, 2017 7:44:16 AM) The Big Apple fan base went without […]
[NY Newsday] Knicks lose to Spurs, fall to 2-12 on road (Friday, December 29, 2017 1:05:04 AM) Kristaps Porzingis never got into an offensive rhythm, and he had his share of difficulties on the other end guarding LaMarcus Aldridge. [NY Newsday] Tony Parker thinks Frank Ntilikina has what it takes to be good (Thursday, December […]
[ESPN] Knicks guard Hardaway’s return still unclear (Wednesday, December 27, 2017 12:16:24 PM) Tim Hardaway Jr. has increased his on-court activities but his return to the Knicks lineup is still undetermined. [NY Newsday] Knicks tumble down stretch to another road loss (Thursday, December 28, 2017 12:06:42 AM) The brutal road stretch that started for the […]
[NYTimes] The Fantastical Adventures of Fabulous Flournoy (Tuesday, December 26, 2017 7:21:47 PM) He is the beating heart of British basketball and his journey has taken him from the Bronx to Buckingham Palace. And, at 44, he is still going. “In his mind, age doesn’t apply.” [NYTimes] On Pro Basketball: Who’s Fresher Than the Warriors? […]
[NY Newsday] Enes Kanter downplays big game in losing outcome (Monday, December 25, 2017 10:39:31 PM) Fair warning: If you texted Enes Kanter on Monday to tell him what a great job he did, there is a very high likelihood that he didn’t and won’t get back to you. Don’t be offended. He’s a bottom-line […]