Knicks 113, Hawks 89: Broadway went dark
Broadway’s best was Julius Randle, leading the Knicks to their first winning streak in weeks.
Knicks 92, Cavaliers 81: What a funny sport
On a night the Knicks were expected to lose, when even some of their fans rooted for an L, they won their best game of the season.
Is the Knicks’ established “culture” teetering on the edge of being a poor one?
Dating back to the magical 2020-21 season, the Knicks have struggled under Tom Thibodeau to establish a culture built on accountability. Are they in danger of setting a dangerous precedent?
Blazers 132, Knicks 129 (OT): The time has come
What could just be written off as a run-of-the-mill Knicks loss was underscored by a problem that’s been brewing on this team for more than three years.
Suns 116, Knicks 95: What a nightmare
The Knicks ducked back below .500 after a terribly bad defensive second half, highlighted by their head coach and their star power forward’s impacts.
Knicks 106, Nuggets 103: Absolutely bananas
A Knicks win no one saw coming could herald an unforseen turnaround, too.
Knicks 118, Jazz 111: “Not today.”
The Knicks came out inspired — whether for Tom Thibodeau’s sake, Julius Randle’s sake, or perhaps just their own sakes — and upset the Utah Jazz to start their five-game west coast swing.
Knicks 121, Pistons 112: Just another team — in a good way
The Knicks won a game they should. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
The Strickland Archives: Highway to the Floater Zone
Old research from Drew has surfaced related to NBA shooting zones and midrange shots, specifically short midrange shots.
Six games in: The Knicks’ familiar strengths and weaknesses are clear
The Knicks have only played the first six games of their 2022-23 slate, but some trends from that small sample seem like they’re likely to continue all season long.
What constitutes success for Tom Thibodeau with the Knicks in 2022-23?
After a tumultuous 2021-22 season, things seem to be on the right track for Tom Thibodeau in 2022-23 thus far. But what should be the goals for Thibs to not just save the Knicks, but also preserve his job in 2022-23 and beyond?
11 big questions for the 2022-23 New York Knicks season
The Knicks are facing a pivotal 2022-23 season, with a stable of young players looking to prove themselves and a heap of expectations to achieve something. How will they fare?
Will the Knicks deliver? 2022–23 season Strickland staff roundtable
It’s that time again! The Knicks open their season tonight, so we at The Strickland are here with our always accurate, always insightful, always perfect roundtable predictions for the upcoming season. Enjoy!
Season Preview: How good can the Knicks’ offense be?
The Knicks have been bad at offense for a long time, not having ranked in the top half of the league in eight years. Can this year finally be the year they crack the top 15 of the NBA in offense?
How They Drew It Up: Preseason 2022–23
Drew Steele examines intriguing plays from the Knicks 2022-23 preseason slate, including Obi dunks, IQ passes, and blunders aplenty.
Knicks 117, Pistons 96 (preseason): A heck of a start
The Knicks started their 2022-23 preseason with a renewed vigor, led by a revitalized Tom Thibodeau and Julius Randle, incumbent RJ Barrett, and new addition Jalen Brunson.
The steps to stardom for Immanuel Quickley
The Knicks have a special talent with Immanuel Quickley, but what will it take to convert his potential into potency?
The Reddish Club: Analyzing Cam Reddish’s reputation as a decision maker
Cam Reddish had a reputation as a bad shot taker follow him from Atlanta after being traded to the Knicks. Is the critique justified, or being overblown?
Inside Tom Thibodeau’s turbulent season
Tom Thibodeau followed up a Coach of the Year campaign in 2020-21 with one of the more disappointing coaching campaigns in recent Knicks history in 2021-22. What went wrong, and how can Thibs and the Knicks learn from their mistakes in the future?
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