Julius Randle, OG Anunoby & Tom Thibodeau: The end of the road?
The Knicks face three crucial decisions this offseason. The answer is obvious: bring everybody back — or maybe don’t.
The Knicks’ and Grizzlies’ rebuilds: the tortoise and the hare
Like Lincoln and Kennedy, a shocking number of parallels exist between the Knicks and Grizzlies. The real stunner is where they differ, and how — and what it suggests about the future
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?
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?
Julius Randle & RJ Barrett < Julius Randle/RJ Barrett
Since they first met up in 2019-20, one thing has been an unfortunate constant with RJ Barrett and Julius Randle: their fit is potentially dubious, and the numbers back it up. Could the day come when the Knicks need to choose between one or the other?
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2021-22 Knicks Season Preview: Kemba Walker
A free agent surprise that almost nobody saw coming, Kemba Walker represents perhaps the best point guard the Knicks have rostered since Walt “Clyde” Frazier. But he doesn’t come without concerns, namely, the injuries that forced Boston to pay to ship him off. Do the shortcomings even matter at his current price point, though?
Kemba Walker is coming home, Part 1: Fit
Kemba Walker is a New York Knick. The four-time All-Star is presumably a fit on any team, but just how perfect is he for this Knicks team?
Breaking down Collin Sexton’s candidacy as a New York Knicks trade target
The Knicks have been linked to Collin Sexton in trade talks in recent days as a potential trade target. Should he end up on the Knicks, would he be a good fit? Is the price right? Should the Knicks extend him for north of $20 million next year? A panel of Strickland writers discuss.
The Knicks may not improve next season (and that’s OK)
The Knicks’ breakout fourth seed season is definitely the start of something special — but could next season actually feature a bit of a regression? Short of a huge splash in free agency, it might — and it’s not a big deal.
Darkness no more: Eulogizing the 2020-21 New York Knicks season
The Knicks’ 2020-21 season is gone, but it won’t be forgotten any time soon by those that were along for the wild ride.
Hawks 103, Knicks 89: “Yes!”
The Knicks lost to the Hawks at home in Game 5, putting a cap on their 2020-21 season. But now isn’t the time for frustration — it’s the time for reflection of how much the Knicks accomplished this year, and how much more they (hopefully) have yet to come.
Game Day: Knicks @ Hawks, Game 3, 5/28/21
The Knicks travel to Atlanta after a rousing Game 2 victory at home tied the series at 1-1. Can the Knicks snag a game on the road and reclaim home court?
Knicks 101, Hawks 92: It was all worth it
Despite an incredibly sluggish start, the New York Knicks were able to even their first-round series with the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday with a 101-92 victory in Game 2.
Game Day: Knicks vs. Hawks, Game 1, 5/23/21 (series preview edition)
The Knicks take the floor tonight for their first playoff game in eight seasons. What will be the keys to the series against Atlanta? New contributor Geoff Rasmussen breaks down the key Knicks storylines for the series.
How containing the Hawks’ potent pick-and-roll could swing the series for the Knicks
Trae Young and the Hawks have made a living off of the pick-and-roll this year, using it in a variety of ways to propel themselves to a breakout season similar to the Knicks’. How can New York keep Atlanta’s favorite play in check during this series?
The Strickland’s 2021-21 New York Knicks Playoff Preview Roundtable
The regular season is over… but the Knicks aren’t! The Strickland’s staff got together to preview the Knicks’ first round playoff series against the Hawks.
Knicks 96, Celtics 92: “Pretty good to me”
The New York Knicks closed out their regular season with a home court-clinching victory over the Boston Celtics, 96-92.
Knicks 102, Spurs 98: “He’s using the WD-40 tonight!”
The Knicks courted disaster in the third quarter, letting a 3-point halftime lead turn into a 17-point deficit. Thankfully, some high-scoring antics from RJ Barrett and Alec Burks down the stretch saved the game, and pushed the Knicks to eight games over .500 in the key final stretch of the season.
Game Day: Knicks @ Clippers, 5/9/21
The Knicks look to break their recent skid against the Clippers, who have been somewhat beatable lately. But it’s going to take a full 48 minute effort.
Suns 128, Knicks 105: 51st Anniversary
The Knicks dropped their second straight game in embarrassing fashion, blowing a double-digit lead and tanking the fourth quarter in the Valley of the Sun on the 51st anniversary of the Knicks’ first championship.
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