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Kris Pursiainen

Job Title:
Associate Editor, All Sports
Expertise:
NBA, Knicks, NFL
Location:
New Jersey / New York City
Education:

Fordham University

Past Work:

Sports Illustrated, Knicks Film School

Kris Pursiainen is an Associate Editor for all sports based in the NJ/NYC area. Kris brings several years of experience reporting on and writing about professional teams to the table. With experience all over the country as a New York Knicks, New York Jets, New York Mets, Super Bowl LVIII, and Big East beat reporter, Kris has been breaking news and reporting on the NBA, NFL, MLB, and college basketball landscapes for years. Kris is a proud graduate of Fordham University.

Knicks' inefficient starting lineup creates tough questions for Tom ThibodeauKris Pursiainen ·
Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart Knicks with Tyrese Haliburton Pacers looming behind them like a villain
Knicks' perfect lineups to defeat Pacers in Eastern Conference FinalsKris Pursiainen ·
Jalen Brunson, Tom Thibodeau with a Knicks logo behind them facing off against Tyrese Haliburton, Rick Carlisle with a Pacers logo behind them
Knicks' deciding factor amid Karl-Anthony Towns, Kristaps Porzingis' scoring outburstsKris Pursiainen ·
Karl-Anthony Towns Knicks navy blue jersey and Kristaps Porzingis Celtics white jersey with Madison Square Garden behind them
How 'the game became easy' for Knicks' OG Anunoby in three-point barrage vs. SunsKris Pursiainen ·
4/06/2025
Exclusive: Ivica Zubac reveals how James Harden, ‘voice’ are fueling award-worthy seasonKris Pursiainen ·
Three players but all three are Clippers Ivica Zubac, one in navy blue Clippers jersey, one in red Clippers jersey, one in white clippers jersey. Inside of Intuit Dome behind him and a stripe at the bottom with the Clippers logo
Why Knicks, Tom Thibodeau must consider expanding lineup before playoffsKris Pursiainen ·
Jalen Brunson Knicks on the left with a white/red medical cross in front of him. Tom Thibodeau Knicks coach looking angry in the middle. Mikal Bridges talking to the media on the right. Madison Square Garden behind all of them with blue stripe/Knicks logo on the bottom.
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