Knicks Morning News (2017.10.27)

[NYTimes] Checking In on the Nonconformist New Orleans Pelicans (Thursday, October 26, 2017 11:14:58 PM) How are they doing with their towering frontcourt of DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis? “Ay, we good,” Cousins says. [NYTimes] On Pro Basketball: Another N.B.A. 7-Footer, Trying to Keep Up, Ventures Into 3-Point Land (Friday, October 27, 2017 10:00:16 AM) […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.10.26)

[NYDN] Knicks’ performance, comments don’t reflect well on Jeff Hornacek (Wednesday, October 25, 2017 1:13:23 PM) Sure, 0-4 is worse than 0-3. But for Jeff Hornacek, the record isn’t nearly as bad as the noise coming out of his locker room. [NY Newsday] Kristaps Porzingis unhappy with lack of fouls called on his shots (Wednesday, […]

2017-18 Game Thread: Knicks @ Celtics

It’s obviously early, but Danny Ainge’s offseason trades are looking pretty good so far, as Jayson Tatum is playing about as well as I’d expect him to play…in Year 2. That he’s already there in his rookie season is very impressive. Meanwhile, Markelle Fultz is playing through a shoulder injury and looking bad in the […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.10.24)

[NY Newsday] Knicks have talked trade with Suns about Eric Bledsoe, source says (Monday, October 23, 2017 8:39:50 PM) GREENBURGH, N.Y. — Are the Knicks willing to reconsider their youth movement in order to get a talented point guard in the prime of his career? [NYDN] Knicks reach out to Suns about potential Eric Bledsoe […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.10.23)

[NY Newsday] Kristaps Porzingis says Willy Hernangomez deserves to play more (Sunday, October 22, 2017 7:29:04 PM) GREENBURGH, N.Y. — A little more than a month ago, Willy Hernangomez appeared to be one of the Knicks’ most promising young stars. [SNY Knicks] Porzingis believes ‘frustrated’ Hernangomez ‘deserves’ more playing time (Sunday, October 22, 2017 7:56:23 […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.10.22)

[NYTimes] Pistons 111, Knicks 107: Knicks Falter in Second Half and Lose Home Opener to the Pistons (Sunday, October 22, 2017 5:21:51 AM) The team is now 0-2 in its first season after trading Carmelo Anthony. There is no sense of progress yet, but there are 80 games to go. [NYDN] Knicks blow a 13-point […]

2017-18 Game Thread: Knicks vs. Pistons

The Knicks have their first home game of the season tonight as they host the 1-1 Detroit Piston at the Garden. Frank Ntilikina sadly will not play tonight after injuring his ankle during practice (he apparently landed on Willy Hernangomez’s foot and it turned his ankle). Hopefully the injury is not too severe. Also hopefully […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.10.21)

[NYDN] Ntilikina injures ankle, helped off court during Knicks practice (Friday, October 20, 2017 9:56:38 PM) Knicks rookie Frank Ntilikina notched another injury on his increasingly long list by spraining his ankle at the end of Friday’s practice. [NYDN] Porzingis waiting to change as deal extension eligibility looms (Friday, October 20, 2017 12:17:48 PM) When […]

Knicks 84 Thunder 105 – Some Thoughts

Well it’s hard to believe the Knicks were competitive in this game, but for a half they were right in it. Ironically as a team, they didn’t start off that well. Kanter seemed to forget that “pivot foot” is a thing in basketball. NBA Superstar Michael Beasley sprained his ankle 36 seconds into his initial […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.10.20)

[NYTimes] Atlanta Hawks Set to Hire N.B.A.’s Michelle Leftwich for Front Office (Thursday, October 19, 2017 10:23:03 PM) Leftwich becomes the latest woman to hold a prominent post in basketball operations for an N.B.A. team. [NYTimes] Jeremy Lin Out for the Season With Ruptured Patella Tendon in His Knee (Friday, October 20, 2017 3:16:45 AM) […]