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The New York Knicks are the only team in the NBA with two All-Star starters, which is pretty fair considering how effective their starting unit has been. The Knicks starting five have played significantly more minutes than any other five-man lineup in the NBA, and they still boast a +4.2 net rating. But considering how […]

The New York Knicks starting lineup is likely set for the foreseeable future. After adding Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges last off-season, there are few remaining moves that could improve a starting until that features two All-Star starters. But their bench can still use some help. The Knicks bench ranks dead last in offensive rating, […]

The New York Knicks are on a two game winning streak after a successful victory against the Atlanta Hawks and a triumph in Mikal Bridges’ first trip back to Brooklyn. They might not be firing on all cylinders, but a win is a win. And New York is only two games behind the Boston Celtics […]

The New York Knicks are back to their up-and-down ways. After capping their first three-game losing streak this season with an embarrassing 26-point loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Knicks stormed back to beat the Milwaukee Bucks by 34 points. Much of the Knicks’ inconsistencies have to do with a lack of depth and the […]

The New York Knicks are well-positioned for a deep playoff run this season. Exactly how deep, however, depends on if and when they get fully healthy. New York was already relatively thin in terms of its reserves. They’ve been without backup guard Miles McBride for the past five games, although the West Virginia guard was […]

Even after their recent signing of Landry Shamet, the New York Knicks need help on their bench. That much is obvious. The Knicks were 24-10 and on a nine-game winning streak before their last two games. Then they lost two in-a-row to the Oklahoma City Thunder and Chicago Bulls on back-to-back nights. Now, fans are […]

The 2024-25 New York Knicks are off to a great start. They are 24-10 and on a nine-game winning streak. They are five games ahead of their pace at the same point last season (19-15). And while New York was licking its wounds after losing Isaiah Hartenstein to the Oklahoma City Thunder last Summer, much […]

The New York Knicks continued their winning ways on the eve of New Year’s Eve. They defeated the Washington Wizards for their eighth straight victory, which put with within one half-game of the second-place Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference standings. And on the whole, things are looking pretty good in the Big Apple. Karl-Anthony […]

The New York Knicks are currently vibing. They have won eight of their last 10 games, and they are presently the third-seed in the Eastern Conference despite playing more road games (17) than home (14). Long story short, there is a lot to celebrate. Karl-Anthony Towns is playing like an MVP. Jalen Brunson has figured […]

The New York Knicks announced the signing of veteran shooting guard Landry Shamet. The signing comes after New York waved Shamet earlier this year after he suffered a shoulder injury in a pre-season game. But Shamet joining the team was always part of the plan, and he adds another versatile veteran to the Knicks bench. […]

The New York Knicks are on a roll of late. They are winners of seven of their last 10 games, and 12 of their last 16. A good deal of their success can be attributed to how well the Knicks have moved the ball. On an individual level, Karl-Anthony Towns has played incredibly well, too. […]

The New York Knicks have played relatively well despite facing an easier schedule of late and dealing with size and roster limitations that have hindered their ability to defend and rebound the basketball. They have won seven of their last 10 games, and they have continued their high-octane ways, scoring 115 or more points in […]

The New York Knicks are obviously not as good at rebounding the basketball as they were a season ago. Despite holding the third-best record in the Eastern Conference, the Knicks rank poorly in terms of rebounds. They are just 25th in rebounds per game (42.4). What’s more, they are an abysmal 27th in offensive rebounds […]

The New York Knicks continue to be a talented—and incredibly inconsistent—team. They were winners of five of their last six games, entering play on Wednesday evening. Unfortunately, despite some poor refereeing, the Knicks gave away their latest game to the Atlanta Hawks 108-100, a game in which they led by as much as 11 points […]

The New York Knicks continue to struggle to lockdown an identity. They figuratively take two steps forward and one step back. For example, after recently winning four consecutive games including a 24-point blowout of the Charlotte Hornets, they came out incredibly flat at home against the Detroit Pistons. But regardless, the Knicks are making progress, […]

The New York Knicks are an interesting case as far as age is concerned. They are fairly young, with an average age of 26.3 years old, which is essentially right in the middle of the NBA (18th). There are no important players who are older than 30, meaning everyone is essentially in their respective prime—which […]

The New York Knicks have a lot to be thankful for this season. They added a multi-time All-Star center and a (seemingly) ideal third star to a team that was already incredibly capable. Yes, they lost some important pieces, but everything should amount to a net gain. So, while there seems to be uncertainty around […]

The New York Knicks are a shell of their last-season selves. Specifically, the Knicks haven’t developed a consistent identity … yet. Much of the problem lies in defense and rebounding, areas in which they dominated in 2023-24. But it’s not entirely the team’s fault. The Knicks are playing shorthanded, especially up front, where they have […]

The New York Knicks, and specifically their starting lineup, undoubtedly qualify as a “superteam”. They added former All-Defense wing Mikal Bridges and a four-time NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns to a team with two or three other stars—one of whom, Jalen Brunson, is a potential MVP candidate. However, as we’ve seen in the recent past, superteams […]

The New York Knicks’ 2023-24 season was a successful one. Granted, injuries held New York back from reaching their full potential; however, they still advanced to within one win from the Eastern Conference Finals. That’s quite the accomplishment for a team that had only advanced beyond the first round of the playoffs in two of […]

The New York Knicks have been objectively disappointing through the team’s first 15 games. However, it’s worth mentioning that they have the exact same record as they did at the same point in the season in 2023-24 (9-6). So, it’s not as bad as some fans might assume. Still, the Knicks have some holes to […]

Mikal Bridges has had an awkward start to his tenure as a member of the New York Knicks. Bridges looked like a major missing piece. He was widely considered an ideal third star who happened to be moonlighting as the Brooklyn Nets’ best player. So, joining the Knicks was a logical fit, as he was […]

The New York Knicks are clearly struggling to regain footing after a surprisingly successful 2023-24 campaign. They can’t seem to regain their gritty identity that dictated much of what they did on the floor last season. Sadly, that makes sense considering all of the changes and injuries the roster experienced. Objectively, the biggest change of […]

The New York Knicks continue to search for answers this season. After a convincing 22-point win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night led to a fiery post game tirade from Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Knicks fell flat against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, giving up 132 points in a loss where they held the lead […]

The New York Knicks continue to demonstrate some flaws. Sure, the referees played a role in the team’s most recent loss to the Houston Rockets, which coach Tom Thibodeau mused about in the postgame press conference. However, there were also some serious issues on display. Most of them are not entirely new, but the fact […]

The New York Knicks were dealt a bad hand to start the 2024-25 season. After reconfiguring their roster pretty aggressively last offseason, they started off 2024-25 facing four of the top-eight Eastern Conference teams from last season, including both teams that advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks have fared fine, going 2-2. But […]

The New York Knicks are off to an interesting start in the 2024-25 season. After an embarrassing 23-point loss to the Boston Celtics on opening night, New York looked significantly more comfortable with one another in a 25-point win over the Indiana Pacers. However, Game 3 resulted in more confusion, much of which was the […]

Let’s be honest, the New York Knicks appeared unprepared to play the defending champion Boston Celtics on opening night. They allowed the Celtics to tie an NBA record for made three-pointers (19). And they clearly lacked chemistry. But rebounding is another, possibly bigger, hurdle that New York will continue to deal with until at least […]

The New York Knicks lost in a blowout on opening night to the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics. New York lost 132-109 in a game in which the 23-point differential doesn’t do justice to just how badly they were beaten. The Celtics won the rebounding battle 40-34 and tied the NBA record for made three-pointers […]

The New York Knicks limped into the 2024 offseason. Mitchell Robinson’s season ended early due to an ankle injury from which he’s still recovering. OG Anunoby suffered an ankle injury, as well. Bojan Bogdanovic suffered a wrist injury and a foot injury. Josh Hart suffered a strained abdominal muscle that limited his utility. Julius Randle […]

The 2023-24 New York Knicks surprised a lot of people. They secured the second seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. And they were sitting pretty, up 2-0 against the Indiana Pacers in the Conference Finals, before injuries caught up to them. But Leon Rose would not let his team rest on its laurels. In addition […]

The New York Knicks are undefeated through four preseason games, leading to even more optimism amongst fans. Some of New York’s presumed success will come as a result of the team’s established stars. Some will come from star forward Mikal Bridges and All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns, both of whom were added this offseason. And […]

The New York Knicks looked good in their first pre-season outing. They defeated the Charlotte Hornets 111-109 behind Jalen Brunson and new addition Karl-Anthony Towns, as well as strong bench play that was spearheaded by Miles McBride. McBride played 25 minutes and looked sharp in the team’s pre-season debut. And while it was Josh Hart […]

The New York Knicks’ recent addition of Karl-Anthony Towns looks like an upgrade for the entire team’s roster, but there are less clear implications for other players. Specifically, Mitchell Robinson’s spot as the Knicks’ starting center is in question, especially since he will not be available to the team to start the season as he […]

The New York Knicks upgraded their roster last weekend, adding four-time All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns in exchange for a package built around Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. While the deal bought the Knicks some time while center Mitchell Robinson continues to rehab his surgically repaired left ankle, it simultaneously created a void at power forward. But […]

Despite an incredibly active offseason, the New York Knicks might not be done dealing yet. Mitchell Robinso shared some cryptic social media posts since the Knicks’ blockbuster trade that sent Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Towns was first announced. He, like many other Knicks fans, is clearly processing the […]

The New York Knicks continued their aggressive offseason this weekend, adding four-time All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns in exchange for a package built around Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. Many Knicks fans initially found this blockbuster trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves difficult to stomach, and many are still processing the outcome. However, one thing is for sure: […]

The New York Knicks have been active of late. They signed a few players who would probably crack the rotation of most teams. Unfortunately for the players in question, the Knicks are far deeper than most teams, and none are likely to lock down a regular role. Still, these additions bolster an already incredibly versatile roster, […]

The New York Knicks are unquestionably a better team right now than they were one year ago. After trading for OG Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa last December, they engineered a blockbuster deal with the Brooklyn News for Mikal Bridges this offseason. They also put together a strong body of work in the 2024 NBA Draft […]