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As if the New York Knicks weren’t dealing with enough injuries, they suffered a few more in Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers. First, it was their best player, Jalen Brunson, who went down with a right foot injury midway through the first quarter. Then, after Brunson returned to start the second half, OG Anunoby […]

The New York Knicks battled the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night at the ‘Mecca of Basketball’ in NYC in hopes of seizing a 2-0 lead over their Eastern Conference rivals. Former Pacer OG Anunoby came out firing, racking up nearly 30 points before an injury scare led to a locker room exit. The injury situation […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers had the perfect chance to even up their first-round series against the New York Knicks. With the Knicks down to their third-string center, the Sixers were in a single-possession game for most of crunch time. This was a golden chance for Joel Embiid to dominate and lead Philly to a […]

The New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 97-92 on Sunday afternoon, due in no small part to OG Anunoby’s performance. The 2023 NBA steals leader put together a 16-point, 14-rebound, three-block performance across 47 minutes to help lift the Knicks to a 3-1 series lead. Anunoby typically doesn’t get too high or low, as […]

The New York Knicks are in a precarious position. They won 50 games and secured the second-seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. But there is also an on-going debate about their chances of advancing beyond the first-round, which is unusual for a second-seed.  Still the Knicks know better than anyone what they are capable of, […]

The OG Anunoby trade has been nothing short of a godsend for the New York Knicks. New York is 20-3 with the former Toronto Raptors forward in the lineup, and he’s had a positive plus-minus in each contest. Anunoby expressed his love for New York after the team clinched the Eastern Conference’s second seed following […]

The year’s final New York Knicks-Brooklyn Nets matchup ended with a heated scuffle between the crosstown rivals. In the closing seconds of the Knicks’ 111-107 comeback win Friday, Cam Thomas pushed Jalen Brunson from behind on an intentional foul. O.G. Anunoby took exception, getting in Thomas’ face as the two exchanged words. Thomas’ Nets teammates […]

The New York Knicks added OG Anunoby ahead of this season’s trade deadline, a move that gave the Eastern Conference contenders the wing versatility they had been searching for. Anunoby, who has always been known for his defensive prowess, helped fill many gaps upon his arrival in New York, and the team has gone 15-2 […]

Dejected New York Knicks fans should temporarily lift their heads up to read the latest bit of injury news regarding their two-way wing, whose presence becomes significantly more important with Julius Randle now officially done for the season. “Tom Thibodeau said Knicks are ‘cautiously optimistic’ about OG Anunoby’s progress,” SNY’s Ian Begley reported on Thursday. […]

The Knicks’ Thursday showdown with the Sacramento Kings has been tempered by recent news that star big man Julius Randle will be undergoing season-ending surgery on a shoulder that was re-injured five weeks ago. Randle is the Knicks’ second-leading scorer behind Jalen Brunson and is averaging  24 points per game currently, and now the Knicks […]

The New York Knicks have been dealing with the absences of Julius Randle and OG Anunoby for some time now, and Josh Hart’s comments about when he is expecting the two players back might concern some Knicks fans. “I’m looking at it like this is the team we’re going to have,” Josh Hard said, via […]

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks are currently in the process of winding down their regular season schedule in preparation for the upcoming NBA playoffs, where they will likely get to host at least one playoff series when they get there. Brunson recently put up a career high of 60 points in a road […]

The New York Knicks entered Easter Sunday with a 44-29 record, good for fourth place in the Eastern Conference. They have two weeks and nine games remaining, and currently possess the fourth-hardest remaining schedule. Still, it looks all but certain that the Knicks will qualify for the 2024 NBA Playoffs in the top six of […]

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 […]