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New York KnicksWhat Knicks are getting in OG Anunoby trade, what comes next

After years of criticism over a lack of moves, it finally happened. The New York Knicks completed a blockbuster(ish) trade, sending RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley to Toronto in exchange for OG Anunoby, with a few other pieces involved in the deal as well.  Knicks followers greeted the news with a lukewarm reception. But that’s […]

New York KnicksWhy Knicks' Immanuel Quickley should receive more playing time

The New York Knicks backcourt rotation has become crowded  The off-season acquisition of Donte DiVincenzo is the biggest reason for the logjam, which has stymied others including Immanuel Quickley and Quentin Grimes. Fortunately, the Knicks best player and point guard, Jalen Brunson, is mostly unaffected. He essentially plays all of his 35.6 minutes per game […]

New York KnicksKnicks draft pick stash points to a promising future

The New York Knicks are doing pretty well at the moment, but just as impressive as their play so far in the 2023-24 campaign is the fact that they are well-positioned for the future, too. New York might not own a stash of draft picks like that of Oklahoma City, but they are the proud […]

New York KnicksKnicks' Jalen Brunson might not be seen as 1A superstar, but who cares?

Becky Hammon is obviously a basketball savant. She is a six-time WNBA All-Star, the first woman to hold an NBA coaching staff position, and the current head coach of the Las Vegas Aces. Still, Hammon couldn’t have been more wrong in her assessment of Jalen Brunson last week. What happened? On NBA Today on ESPN, […]

New York KnicksKnicks' RJ Barrett sees shooting woes return just in time for the holidays

Welp, so much for improvement. New York Knicks shooting guard RJ Barrett has returned to a familiar place — the realm of inconsistency. Shooting has been Barrett’s biggest drawback throughout his five seasons in the NBA. In particular, three-point shooting has been a major problem and something the Knicks badly need from him right now. […]

New York KnicksKnicks' Christmas two-step with Bucks gives crucial opportunity for championship contender statement

Merry Christmas, New York Knicks fans! Santa Claus has brought some presents early this year. Yes, that’s right. For 2023, you get not one, but two consecutive games against the star-studded Milwaukee Bucks.   In a jolly turn of events, the Knicks will engage the Bucks in back-to-back games at Madison Square Garden on Saturday […]

New York KnicksKnicks must pivot quickly with Mitchell Robinson out for season

Alert, this is not a drill. Mitchell Robinson will be sidelined for the remainder of the 2023-24 season — and that’s a major problem for the New York Knicks.  As of Thursday afternoon, the Knicks PR team had not announced anything about Robinson’s injury. The team’s most recent public reference to Robinson came on December […]

New York KnicksKnicks defensive struggles marring team Success

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau should be very pleased with how his team’s offense has been performing. Case in point, the Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers on the road on Monday night, scoring an impressive 114 points against LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and company. But New York’s defense is an entirely different […]

New York KnicksKnicks continue to get clipped on the road

The difference in effort and execution between Friday and Saturday night is exactly the type of inconsistency that drives New York Knicks fans crazy. And maybe it also proves how difficult back-to-backs can be. New York lost to the Clippers 144-122 on Saturday night, and Mitchell Robinson’s injury was very apparent. The Knicks lost the […]

New York KnicksKnicks look elite, except when it matters most

The New York Knicks are inarguably a good team. They are currently 13-10, good for sixth place in the Eastern Conference, an important spot because with sixth place comes the luxury of circumventing the play-in tournament. Looked at more deeply, the Knicks are the proud owners of the 10th-best net ranking in the league, meaning […]

New York KnicksKnicks must assess Immanuel Quickley trade market given restricted free agency

Every team needs a spark plug. For the New York Knicks, that role is filled by Immanuel Quickley. Quickley comes off the bench and helps lead the team’s second unit. He is averaging a career-best 15 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in just 24 minutes per game while connecting on 36.4% of three-point attempts […]

New York KnicksKnicks best options to replace Mitchell Robinson after ankle injury

Losing a star player is never easy. Granted, stars are defined differently team to team. But still, major contributors don’t grow on trees. It’s especially chaotic when that player is your defensive anchor. Enter the New York Knicks and Mitchell Robinson. Robinson was having a career-defining season, averaging 6.2 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks […]

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