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The New York Knicks have been red-hot recently, as they’ve won eight straight games and forced their way into fourth place in the Eastern Conference. Much of the praise can be given to power forward Julius Randle. He’s been on a tear this season and is having a breakout year, currently averaging 23.9 points, 10.5 […]

The New York Knicks are the proud owners of an 8-game winning streak and the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference. Yes, those Knicks. With Julius Randle and RJ Barrett leading the way on offense, and the whole team buying into head coach Tom Thibodeau’s physical, defense-first philosophy, the Knicks are looking like the one […]

Most signs point to Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic taking the NBA MVP award this season. He is regarded as the favorite to win the Maurice Podoloff Trophy. You can just imagine the city of Denver descending into chaos if the Serbian doesn’t win it, especially if anyone not named Philadelphia 76ers center Joel […]

Julius Randle and the New York Knicks scored a couple of big wins on Wednesday evening both on and off the court. In Madison Square Garden, the Knicks continue to peak at the right time with another impressive home win against the Atlanta Hawks. Off the court, they managed to beef up their frontcourt with […]

It’s a long shot for New York Knicks star Julius Randle to win the MVP plum this season. But his stellar performance has gained the respect of many that veteran TV analyst Jeff Van Gundy believes Randle should get a vote or two for MVP. But as far as Randle is concerned, everything he does […]

From 2014-17, the Los Angeles Lakers drafted numerous players that have turned into solid players at the NBA level. LA decided to risk it all and trade their entire young core at the time of Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, and Josh Hart to the New Orleans Pelicans in 2019 in order to acquire Anthony Davis. […]

Carmelo Anthony is the preeminent face of the New York Knicks for thus far in the 21st Century. That does not particularly mean his time in the Big Apple was actually all that successful. Anthony only made the playoffs three times throughout his career in the blue and orange, winning only one series. There is […]

When the New York Knicks traded Kristaps Porzingis during the 2018-19 season after Porzingis’ trade request, the ever-so passionate Knicks fan base instantly turned on their 2015 No. 4 overall pick. In fact, whenever Porzingis visits New York, he still draws a ton of boos from The Madison Square Garden crowd. That, however, wasn’t the […]

New York Knicks star Julius Randle came back to his hometown of Dallas, Texas with a mission as he erupted in their game against the Mavericks on Friday night. The 26-year-old admitted that he wanted to play well in front of his family and friends in hopes of extending the Knicks’ ongoing win streak. Via […]

It was another masterful performance on Friday night from New York Knicks forward Julius Randle: 44 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and just three turnovers. It came on 16-for-29 shooting from the floor and 6-for-11 shooting from the arc in a 117-109 win over the Dallas Mavericks at Madison Square Garden. That’s five-straight for New […]

The New York Knicks. Remember them? They’re the always-popular and always-incompetent franchise that somehow manages to keep its city in the clutches of the grubby James Dolan. Well, somehow, against all odds, the Knicks have managed to be, brace yourselves…good. What’s their secret, you ask? Well the answer to that question is just as surprising […]

Julius Randle was feeling himself on Friday night. The New York Knicks All-Star power forward closed out the third quarter with an epic, James Harden-like step-back trey to give his team a four-point advantage over the Dallas Mavericks. Here’s a look at Randle showing off his acumen from trey with this long-distance bomb (h/t Knicks […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic may be one of the best offensive players in the NBA today, but he isn’t exactly an ace on the defensive end at this point in his career. New York Knicks All-Star forward Julius Randle took advantage of this fact as he shook Doncic off with a nasty jab-step fadeaway. […]

For a head coach as renowned as Tom Thibodeau, the reaction that greeted his hiring as lead man for the New York Knicks was anything but jubilant. While there remained some optimism among the fanbase that the former coach of the year would be able to lift the franchise back into relevance, Thibs’ reluctance towards […]

Patrick Ewing. Charles Oakley. Anthony Mason. Derek Harper. John Starks. These are the New York Knicks that made it a nightmare for teams to play at Madison State Garden in the 90s. Their tough, physical, in-your-face defense made opposing players think twice before going up against them. Fast forward to today, New Orleans Pelicans coach […]

The New York Knicks have fully established themselves as a true threat in the East this season. While this has been thanks in large part to the outstanding play of first-time All-Star Julius Randle, the Knicks also actually have one of the most underrated players in the NBA today. 6-foot-11 big man Nerlens Noel has […]

Julius Randle got his revenge against his former team on Monday as the New York Knicks All-Star was nothing short of spectacular against the Los Angeles Lakers. Randle was once again the Knicks’ best player on the court as he led his team to a 111-96 rout against the defending champions, which obviously got The […]

The New Yor Knicks host the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night, and for Julius Randle, this matchup presents an opportunity to rekindle some old flames with his former team. By his own admission, the first-time All-Star has unsurprisingly circled this date on his calendar. When asked if he enters the game against the Lakers […]

One of the main reasons why the New York Knicks are showing off this season is the trust and chemistry between. They put this on display against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday in a late-game play between Julius Randle and RJ Barrett. With under a minute left in the game, Raptors guard Kyle Lowry converted […]

New York Knicks second-year shooting guard RJ Barrett has been quite a revelation for his team this season. The former third overall pick has been one of the key reasons why the Knicks are well within the playoffs picture in the East right now — something that All-Star teammate Julius Randle completely agrees with. Randle […]

Julius Randle and the New York Knicks were unable to sneak away with a victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, which led to Randle’s son becoming upset. While leaving the game on Monday, Randle’s son pointed out that he isn’t a fan of the Nets in any capacity. Julius Randle's son didn't hold back […]

Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot got the better of Julius Randle on Monday as the Brooklyn Nets edged their state neighbors the New York Knicks with a 114-112 win. Though it was Luwawu-Cabarrot and the Nets who ultimately scored the W, Randle wasn’t done beefing with him after the game, as the Knicks All-Star put out some choice […]

The Brooklyn Nets are going to be a tough out in the playoffs, but the New York Knicks believe they have what it takes to defeat their cross-city rivals. Following New York’s win over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, Julius Randle and Reggie Bullock revealed how the Knicks can take down the Nets. “We got […]

At 25-25, the New York Knicks currently own the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. They’ve been able to put it together a little bit this year and the team is shaping up to be a problem in the future. They’re due to play the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, a team that has stacked itself […]

The Detroit Pistons didn’t have the best start to their Saturday night contest against the New York Knicks. Julius Randle, on the other hand, more than made himself at home in downtown Detroit. Not only did the Knicks jump out to a 26-point advantage over their beleaguered Eastern Conference brethren, but Randle outscored the Pistons […]

The NBA’s Most Improved Player race is as tight as ever this year. Last year’s race was an incredibly close one as well, with Brandon Ingram, Luka Doncic, Bam Adebayo, and Devontae Graham all being deserving candidates. This year is very similar, with a solid top five who all have legitimate arguments to be the […]

Julius Randle was deep in his bag on Thursday night as the New York Knicks All-Star carried his squad to a come-from-behind win against the Washington Wizards. Randle, who had struggled all night, made sure to make a bucket when his team needed it the most and nailed a smooth baseline jumper to put the […]

Not many had the New York Knicks firmly in the playoff picture as the trade deadline approached at the beginning of the season. Not only are they in the playoff hunt in the Eastern Conference with a 22-22 record, they could potentially be buyers at the trade deadline, something almost unimaginable when the season started. […]

Julius Randle has been a man possessed this season for the New York Knicks, earning himself a spot in the NBA All-Star Game and gaining momentum as a top Most Improved Player candidate. He is, however, not immune to the occasional airball. Randle was incinerating the Washington Wizards defense on Tuesday, including draining a string […]

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle has been fined $15,000 for comments he made about the officiating crew following the team’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Randle was called for a questionable foul on Sixers forward Tobias Harris in the overtime period. The foul gave Harris a pair of free throws as the Sixers pulled […]

Julius Randle’s displeasure with NBA officiating continues, as a controversial call cost the New York Knicks yet another close defeat on Sunday. The Knicks fell to the visiting Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden, 101-100, after a questionable foul by Randle gave the Sixers two free throws to ice the win. After the contest, an […]

Sunday night featured a marquee matchup for the New York Knicks as they took on the mighty Philadelphia 76ers. It ended up being a nail-biter with Knicks star Julius Randle tying the game in the dying seconds with a corner triple that is reminiscent of Kawhi Leonard’s series-winner against the Sixers a couple of years […]

The New York Knicks have exceeded expectations this season as they sit comfortably among the likely playoff-bound teams. After all the down years the Knicks had endured, this is a welcoming sight for one of the NBA’s most iconic franchises.  Head coach Tom Thibodeau is one of the reasons why the Knicks are playing so […]

Man, look at these New York Knicks. The MSG squad continues a terrific NBA season, piling on the wins. On Thursday, the Knicks were able to escape with a slim 94-93 win over the Orlando Magic to give first-year coach Tom Thibodeau another impressive W. The 63-year-old tactician has helped transformed the Knicks into a […]

Julius Randle had it going on on Thursday night as he led the New York Knicks to a hard-fought 94-93 win over the Orlando Magic in Madison Square Garden. New York’s All-Star forwarded logged his third triple-double of the season in the victory, which earned him a place in the Knicks’ record books. Randle now […]

Julius Randle has been doing it all for the New York Knicks of late. On Thursday night against the Orlando Magic, the All-Star forward took on the role as the team’s primary playmaker, and it resulted in quite a feat for Randle. After just two quarters of play, Randle had already dished out no less […]

As Tobias Harris of the Philadelphia 76ers was putting the finishing touches on their 99-96 victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday, he had some strong words to yell at the limited-capacity crowd at the Madison Square Garden. Harris, a New York native, clearly had to stan himself in his hometown. 🗣️ "I'M AN […]

There was a controversial call at the end of Monday’s back-and-forth contest between the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets. Less than 24 hours since the play occurred, the NBA has confirmed that the right call was made on Julius Randle versus the Nets, per SNY’s Ian Begley. In Last Two Minute Report, NBA […]

It has been quite the surprising year so far for the New York Knicks in the first year of the Tom Thibodeau era. The Knicks are a surprising 20-20 and currently in 7th place in the Eastern Conference. For a reference point, the Knicks total over / under for wins this year was set at […]