Was the Knicks’ big summer trade a Mikalculation?
The duality of New York’s asset-costly new star puts the trade for him under the microscope
Pelicans 115, Knicks 92: Sigh
The shorthanded Knicks fell short against the Pelicans while keeping their eyes on bigger prizes down the road. But have they already given up too much in their pursuit of the promised land?
Pelicans 96, Knicks 87: Keep dreaming
In a metropolis known for its music, the Pelicans were sharp while the Knicks played a double-flat
Knicks 126, Hawks 120: Many hands, light work
Positive play from seemingly every Knick who played helped New York to its first win of the season
Pelicans 113, Knicks 105: The truth shall make you free
A meaningless loss taught us a lot — about these Knicks and prior versions
Knicks 128, Pelicans 106: Luxurious
Five wins in a row, four straight at home, seven of eight overall. A guy could get used to this.
Pelicans 102, Knicks 91: A night to forget
The Knicks found the newest in a long line of new lows against the lowly Pelicans at home. Can this game finally be the wake-up call needed for their head coach and star player?
Knicks 123, Pelicans 117: “Barrett heroic now”
The Knicks held in there against a depleted Pelicans team, securing a win on the road to push their record to 5-1 behind a career high scoring night for RJ Barrett.
Breaking down trade-up opportunities for the Knicks in the 2021 NBA Draft
If early reports are to be believed, this year’s draft might be full of movement around the league. The Knicks find themselves well-positioned, with two first round picks, an early second, and loads of cap space to make moves. Who are some of the teams New York could target to try to move up in the draft?
Knicks 122, Pelicans 112: Clash of the Titans
The New York Knicks refuse to disappoint on the biggest stages, this time putting down Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans 122-112 in overtime in Sunday’s matinee matchup.
Knicks 122, Pelicans 112 (OT): Postgame Live
The Knicks got ahead, lost the lead, but then used heroics from Derrick Rose and Reggie Bullock late in the game to force overtime against the Pelicans and run away with their sixth straight win.
Game Day: Knicks vs. Pelicans, 4/18/21
The Knicks head home looking for a six-game win streak, facing the same team that they won their fourth straight against on Wednesday. Can they contain Zion again and keep the magic going?
Analyzing Julius Randle and Zion Williamson’s first meeting before round two
When the Knicks met the Pelicans this past Wednesday, it presented an incredibly interesting matchup of two of the NBA’s strongest power forwards. What can be gleaned from the first meeting of Julius Randle and Zion Williamson ahead of Sunday’s second Knicks-Pelicans game in a week?
Knicks 116, Pelicans 106: Barometer game
The Knicks earned their first four-game win streak of the season behind a magnificent second half for Alec Burks and a second straight 30-point game from Julius Randle to down the Pelicans on the road.
Knicks 116, Pelicans 106: Postgame Live
The Knicks have finally snatched their first four-game win streak of the season, and now sit two games over .500 after a brilliant clutch performance by Alec Burks and Julius Randle’s second straight 30-point game.
Game Day: Knicks @ Pelicans, 4/14/21
The Knicks head to the Bayou looking for their first four-game winning streak of the year. Can RJ Barrett help the Knicks get a win over his former Duke teammate Zion Williamson in their first meeting of their careers?
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The differences in Karl-Anthony Towns and Julius Randle’s successes last night are why the Knicks traded for KAT