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The New York Knicks are hoping to make a deep run in the NBA playoffs. Getting healthy will be of the utmost importance, as key players such as Julius Randle and OG Anunoby are currently battling injuries. On Monday, Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau provided important injury updates on both players, per Ian Begley of […]

The New York Knicks are slowly finding their footing again after getting hit with the injury bug. They have won six out of their last 10 games and hope to add to that streak as they face the Golden State Warriors. Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, and Josh Hart have all increased their production which showed […]

The New York Knicks will not have one of their best weapons on the floor when they take on Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco this Monday night. Anunoby has been ruled out for the marquee showdown against the Dubs, as noted by Tommy Beer. “The Knicks have ruled out OG […]

Prior to Julius Randle and OG Anunoby going down with prolonged injuries at the end of January, the New York Knicks found themselves in a position to contend at the very top of the Eastern Conference standings as the 3-seed. Although they stumbled a little bit, posting a 4-8 record in the month of February, […]

It was OG Anunoby’s second game back from injury and so far, things look steady on the offensive end. Against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, the forward tallied a near-double-double of 12 points and nine rebounds to help the New York Knicks earn a 105-93 victory. Still, there were moments on the court that […]

The New York Knicks blew out the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden, avenging a frustrating defeat to this same Joel Embiid-less team two days ago in the City of Bortherly Love with a 106-79 victory. OG Anunoby’s return from six weeks on the shelf while recovering from elbow surgery was the highlight […]

The New York Knicks appear to be getting healthy at exactly the right time. We’ve heard positive updates from coach Tom Thibodeau about the health of Mitchell Robinson and Julius Randle, but neither’s return will take place in the coming days. OG Anunoby, on the other hand, is listed as active for Tuesday’s game against […]

The last game OG Anunoby played before undergoing elbow surgery was on January 27 against the Miami Heat, a game in which the New York Knicks pulled off a 125-109 victory. Coincidentally enough, this was also the last game Julius Randle played in, as he suffered a dislocated shoulder and has been out since. As […]

OG Anunoby is nearing a return from injury. NBA insider Shams Charania provided the latest Anunoby update during a Monday appearance on FanDuel’s Run It Back. “OG Anunoby is close, this is right around the time that he’s been expected to be back on the floor,” Charania said. “So look over the next week or […]

Recently, head coach Tom Thibodeau and the New York Knicks have been trying to stay afloat in the crowded Eastern Conference playoff picture as they navigate a slew of injuries to star players including Julius Randle and OG Anunoby. Thibodeau’s squad had been rolling after acquiring Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors shortly before the trade […]

The New York Knicks went 4-8 in February as they slid down the Eastern Conference standings. Part of the reason why is injuries, most of them long-term or at least more than a few weeks. Some of the Knicks’ numbers are astonishing to see, including the 14 different players they’ve started this season. Part of […]

One or two weeks doesn’t sound like too long. But injuries and an increasingly tight playoff race mean every game matters for the New York Knicks. And in such a postseason race, a few more weeks without key players can make a tremendous difference. Presently, only 1.5 games separate the fourth-seeded Knicks and the eighth-seeded […]

The New York Knicks’ OG Anunoby has missed 12 consecutive games after undergoing a procedure to remove a loose body from his right elbow. But on Tuesday afternoon, an encouraging update regarding his return date made waves, which followed an exciting report on Saturday about Anunoby’s rehab schedule. Annunoby’s injury was never expected to cost […]

The New York Knicks have been without Julius Randle and OG Anunoby since January 27 due to injuries. Whereas Randle has been recovering from a dislocated right shoulder, Anunoby recently had surgery to address a loose body in his right elbow. Initially, there was a lot of doubt surrounding when both forwards would be able […]

Precious Achiuwa played a big role in the New York Knicks’ Thursday night win over the Philadelphia 76ers. But it wasn’t too long ago that Achiwua was merely an afterthought in a trade that was primarily about adding OG Anunoby. Being underestimated must be frustrating to NBA players, all of whom are all elite at […]

The New York Knicks started the post-All-Star break portion of their season without OG Anunoby and Julius Randle. But the show must go on. And while their upcoming schedule might be tough, Thursday night’s win against the Philadelphia 76ers should make everyone affiliated with the franchise breathe a sigh of relief…sort of. Despite almost blowing […]

Although Marcus Smart broke the trend during the 2021-22 season, the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award tends to go to a power forward or center. After all, most centers are utilized for their length in order to block shots and protect the paint nowadays. Jaren Jackson Jr. was the recipient of this award […]

The New York Knicks limped into the 2024 All-Star break, which — from their perspective — couldn’t come soon enough. They suffered a number of challenging injuries that brought them back to Earth after a wildly successful January. Granted, most teams have more than one thing to figure out at this stage of the season, […]

The New York Knicks were exceeding virtually all expectations as of late January, but then the injury bug hit in February. Despite losing four straight games entering the NBA All-Star break, New York is 33-22 — meaning they’ve won 60% of their games played thus far. So, let’s give out our Kincks’ midseason grades on […]

The Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green commented on the New York Knicks’ recent trades at the deadline, and he seemed to push back on the notion they may be an NBA Finals contender. After trading for OG Anunoby on Dec. 30 and acquiring Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks from the Detroit Pistons on the day […]

The New York Knicks won’t be with OG Anunoby for at least the next 21 days following his right elbow surgery. According to the latest update on his condition, Anunoby underwent a “minor” surgery to “remove a loose bone fragment” in his right elbow. As a result, he will need at least three weeks to […]

The New York Knicks were active ahead of the trade deadline after acquiring Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks from the Detroit Pistons. This team is loading up for a playoff run, as New York is playing at a high level midway through the season. However, there is some concerning news regarding the reason for the […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is normally not one to admit defeat. That is still very much the case. But he sounded at least a little defeated before Tuesday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. And, skipping ahead to the punch line, the reason for his defeatist tone should also motivate the Knicks […]

Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks has become a phenomenon in the Big Apple since coming over from the Dallas Mavericks. He helped the Knicks beat the 2024 NBA All-Star Game hosts the Indiana Pacers on Thursday before fighting back tears for one reason. Recently, the Knicks were mentioned as a possible destination for […]

Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle each scored 30 points as the New York Knicks extended their winning streak to four games with a 108-103 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night. While the game was in Brooklyn, Knicks fans took over the arena. Audible chants of ‘Let’s go Knicks’ could be heard throughout the game that was […]

Reunions are always bittersweet, and that’s exactly what Saturday will be for the New York Knicks. Saturday’s matchup with the Toronto Raptors marks the first time the Knicks will face former franchise cornerstones RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley since they were involved in the trade that landed OG Anunoby in New York. And what makes […]

While a narrow home win versus the dreadful Washington Wizards is not worthy of celebration whatsoever, New York Knicks fans have plenty of reasons to smile on this Thursday night. Yes, most revolve around All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson, but a mind-boggling OG Anunoby statistic will have the entire city sending a fruit basket to […]

Former Raptors forward OG Anunoby is preparing to face his former team for the first time after being traded to the New York Knicks. Anunoby spent several years in Toronto before the team pivoted plans. He addressed the natural but uncomfortable anticipation of returning to face his former team. OG Anunoby remains grounded after his […]

The New York Knicks, after much ado, finally pulled the trigger on a trade for OG Anunoby to end the 2023 calendar year. Anunoby is one of the best perimeter defenders in the association, and that quality of his was sure to make him an immediate favorite of head coach Tom Thibodeau, which is exactly […]

The New York Knicks won a 113-109 game against the Washington Wizards on Thursday night that included a monster performance from star guard Jalen Brunson. Brunson recently called out his running mate Julius Randle in hilarious fashion. Knicks guard Josh Hart dropped a truth bomb on Brunson’s absence after a loss to the Orlando Magic. […]

The New York Knicks dropped a close game against the Orlando Magic on Monday Night at Madison Square Garden despite 20 points from guard Miles McBride and 17 points from star trade acquisition OG Anunoby. The Knicks were mentioned as a possible trade suitor for a big man who’s been through plenty of playoff wars. […]

The stunning trade that landed OG Anunoby with the New York Knicks and sent Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett back to the Toronto Raptors still looks like a clear win for both teams. Just five games into his ballyhooed New York tenure, though, it’s tough to imagine Anunoby’s impact on the Knicks looming much larger. […]

The New York Knicks found themselves in fourth place on Saturday evening after a 121-105 win over the Washington Wizards on the road. The Knicks won a first round series last year for the first time in what seemed like forever. Now they’re hoping to build on last season with former Raptors contributor OG Anunoby […]

With the NBA trade deadline approaching, teams around the league are getting involved in the rumor mill. One team to keep an eye on is the Indiana Pacers, as it sounds like they just missed out on acquiring OG Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors. However, there are some rumblings the franchise is interested in potentially […]

CAMDEN, NJ — The Philadelphia 76ers will face the New York Knicks for the first time this season on Friday at Wells Fargo Center. Each division rival should be a great challenge for the other as they prepare to make deep playoff runs later in the season. The Sixers will look to become the first […]

Miles “Deuce” McBride is a cool customer. If he feels any sort of pressure to prove himself with the opportunity to solidify the back-up point guard role, you’d never know it from speaking with him. “I can’t decide who’s given what minutes and who’s going to step into what role,” McBride told ClutchPoints. “But I […]

It was a common line of thinking among NBA fans on social media that the New York Knicks were on the losing end of the trade that brought OG Anunoby to the Big Apple. Many fans rued the fact that the Knicks traded away Immanuel Quickley to get Anunoby. However, Anunoby is performing at quite […]

The New York Knicks and the Toronto Raptors pulled off a year-ending blockbuster trade that saw OG Anunoby head to The Big Apple and RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley go north of the border. New York and Toronto fans were understandably excited about the deal. Knicks fans were thrilled to see Anunoby have a stellar […]

New York Knicks fans were thrilled with OG Anunoby’s strong debut for his new team during Monday’s 112-106 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, ESPN analyst and known Knicks supporter Stephen A. Smith isn’t too excited about the OG Anunoby trade. “I’m not moved [with the Knicks-Raptors trade]…” said Smith during Tuesday’s episode of First […]