Knicks 108, Wizards 100: They’ve always got to make it exciting, don’t they?
The streak lives on, with the New York Knicks moving to 3-0 this preseason after a comeback victory over the Cade Cunningham-less Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.
2021-22 Knicks Season Preview: Kevin Knox
In the final year of his rookie contract, Kevin Knox will likely struggle to find playing time this season for the Knicks. Could this be his last year in orange and blue?
The New York-Phoenix Parallel: How the Knicks and Suns took intersecting paths back to relevance
The Knicks and Suns both returned to the playoffs this year after long droughts… but are the two teams intrinsically linked through a series of shared players, coaches, and opportunities both missed and taken?
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.
Knicks 122, Rockets 97: “Had to get off on the right start”
The Knicks did what they had to do to start their road trip — they beat a bad Houston team. Julius Randle treated it like a routine affair, some Knicks actually got some fourth quarter garbage time minutes, and New York got its tune-up for the other five difficult games on this road swing.
Knicks 102, Raptors 96: RJ Barrett did it again. Did you expect anything else?
The Knicks took an 18-point lead over the Raptors early in this game, only to cough it up and need to scratch out a win late. And who else to bring the Knicks a home win than RJ Barrett, the Knicks’ clutch king of late?
Knicks 106, Wizards 102: “BANG!”
The Knicks played their second straight game against the Wizards and looked dead in the water after three putrid quarters. But then the whole team lit up at once, and a ferocious 17-point comeback led by RJ Barrett and Alec Burks sent the Knicks back to a game over .500.
Why patience with Obi Toppin in his rookie season is a welcome change from the past
Obi Toppin’s rookie season has been unorthodox, especially by New York Knicks standards. But his time thus far preaches patience nonetheless.
The case for the Knicks to look into trading for Victor Oladipo
Victor Oladipo is apparently on the market (again). How much he might cost to pry from the Rockets is the big question, but could the Knicks be in the perfect position to buy low and attempt to re-sign a talented (but not without risks) player this summer?
Tom Thibodeau, Immanuel Quickley, and the realities of an inevitable point guard exorcism
The time to start Immanuel Quickley isn’t in the future — it’s now. IQ’s best minutes come with the starters, and some of the team’s worst minutes come with Quickley mixed in with the bench. Jack Huntley lays out the matter-of-fact case for exorcising Elfrid sooner than later.
Game Day: Knicks vs. Clippers, 1/31/21
The Knicks are riding the high of an Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett-led win over the Cavs into an afternoon matchup with the Clippers at home. Unfortunately, the Clips are winners of 9 of their last 10. Can the Knicks overcome their vastly superior opponent?
Kings 103, Knicks 94: I didn’t miss this feeling
A four-game win streak for the New York Knicks wasn’t meant to be. They dropped Friday night’s matchup with the Sacramento Kings, 103-94.
Could retaining Julius Randle long-term be one of the first big “culture” moves for the Knicks?
Julius Randle’s value has never been higher, as he’s playing the best ball of his career. It’s for that exact reason that the Knicks shouldn’t entertain moving him, and instead build with their resurgent star.
Cavs 106, Knicks 103: “He’s now nine assists away from a triple double”
The Knicks played Cleveland tight on the road in an attempt to snap their losing streak, but a couple costly errors by RJ Barrett eventually lost the Knicks the game down the stretch. Still, though, RJ, Immanuel Quickley, and others showed progress in this game, and so it’s a loss that can be celebrated.
Nets 116, Knicks 109: Easy Money Sniper
The Knicks tried to defend home court against a shorthanded Nets team, but ultimately the star power of Kevin Durant proved too much. Still, though, the Knicks had great performances from a number of young players, dulling the sting of the loss a bit.
Nets 116, Knicks 109: Postgame Live
The Knicks played the not-quite-new-look Nets and couldn’t hold Kevin Durant and the shorthanded team from across the river off. But Julius and some of the kids went off and the Knicks had one of their first fake comebacks of the year, so it wasn’t all bad!
Hornets 109, Knicks 88: Will the real New York Knicks please sit back down?
An uninspiring effort from the New York Knicks resulted in a loss to the Charlotte Hornets — their third straight — on Monday.
Hornets 109, Knicks 88: Postgame Live
The Knicks’ losing streak continued with an uninspiring showing in Charlotte. But Kevin Knox exploded, so there was that.
Thunder 101, Knicks 89: It was indeed a trap
The New York Knicks walked into a game designed for them to win, and managed to throw it away in a repugnant fashion. Welcome back to planet Earth.
Thunder 101, Knicks 89: Postgame Live
The Knicks came in as a favorite for the first time this season, and maybe it would’ve been better if they were underdogs. The Thunder hustled their butts off and stole one in Madison Square Garden, ending the Knicks’ three-game win streak.
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