The second half of the season kicks off tonight in Orlando, where the Knicks take on the Orlando Magic. Emmanuel Mudiay takes over as the new starter at the point guard position. Maybe it’ll work out somehow! Luke Kornet has had some more time to practice with the team, so he’s probably ready to score […]
[NYTimes] Mark Cuban’s Terrible 24 Hours Now Includes a $600,000 Fine (Wednesday, February 21, 2018 10:59:57 PM) The Mavericks had already announced an investigation into accusations of misconduct by a former team president when the team’s owner was fined for admitting losing on purpose. [NYTimes] Mavericks Begin Investigation After Misconduct Allegations (Wednesday, February 21, 2018 […]
[ESPN] Hornacek: Knicks have moved on from Noah (Tuesday, February 20, 2018 9:53:23 PM) Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek isn’t sure if Joakim Noah will return before the end of the season, noting that the decision would come from team president Steve Mills and general manager Scott Perry. [NY Newsday] Knicks putting their young guards up […]
[NYTimes] On Pro Basketball: Team Lebron vs. Team Steph Wasn’t Bad. But How About U.S. vs. the World? (Tuesday, February 20, 2018 12:03:59 AM) The new format for the All-Star Game seemed to work, with the players actually contesting shots on some possessions. But another concept for the game is lurking. [NYTimes] Team LeBron 148, […]
[NYDN] Klay Thompson not keen on relocating to place like New York (Sunday, February 18, 2018 7:44:27 PM) One of Knicks’ biggest fish to hit 2019 free agency doesn’t sound too keen on living in a place like New York. [SNY Knicks] LeBron wins MVP en route to All-Star Game victory (Sunday, February 18, 2018 […]
[NYTimes] N.B.A. Dunk Contest Goes to Donovan Mitchell, and His Homage to Vince Carter (Sunday, February 18, 2018 6:41:02 AM) Mitchell edged Larry Nance Jr., sealing his victory with a close approximation of the 360-degree spin dunk that Carter used to win the 2000 contest. [NYTimes] On Pro Basketball: The N.B.A. All-Star Game Has Shed […]
I figure we might as well have an open thread if anyone is going to be watching The Skills Challenge, Three-Point Contest, and the Slam Dunk Competition tonight. With KP injured, the Knicks won’t have anyone involved in any of the competitions tonight, but honestly, it’s been a long time since we ever expected to […]
[NYTimes] The N.B.A. Dunk Contest Has the History. The 3-Point Contest Has the Stars. (Friday, February 16, 2018 11:12:49 PM) The 3-point shot has increasingly become the signature play of the N.B.A. So why shouldn’t it resonate at the league’s All-Star weekend? [NYTimes] Don Carter, 84, Who Brought the N.B.A. to Dallas, Is Dead (Friday, […]
[NYTimes] On Pro Basketball: The Knicks at Midseason: Full Arena, No Plan (Thursday, February 15, 2018 7:12:38 PM) Frank Ntilikina’s dwindling minutes are a troubling sign that the Knicks have given up on yet another player, and yet another year. [NYTimes] N.B.A. Stars Get Into the Hollywood Game (Thursday, February 15, 2018 6:56:02 PM) Los […]
[NYDN] Knicks waste Hardaway’s 37, blow huge lead in loss to Wizards (Wednesday, February 14, 2018 4:54:10 PM) It was the Knicks’ biggest blown lead since 1991-92, when teams started tracking the stat. [NYDN] Knicks guard Ron Baker turns focus toward rehabbing shoulder (Wednesday, February 14, 2018 3:20:39 PM) With his season now over prematurely, […]