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Continue reading “Mitchell Robinson’s injury recovery setback brings Knicks new preseason woe”
There were nervy moments late on but Jalen Brunson relished the responsibility, reeling off a new career playoff-high 47 points alongside 10 assists to power the Knicks into a hard-fought road win over Philadelphia, taking a commanding series lead in their first-round matchup with the 76ers. Continue reading “Knicks 97-92 Sixers: Brunson’s playoff high 47 helps New York take big series lead”
After standout victories for Indiana and New Orleans to punch their ticket into the Las Vegas semifinals of this inaugural In-Season Tournament earlier today, the New York Knicks hope to follow them – earning a scalp in the process – away against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks overnight. Over this coming month, can they show their early season form and buy-in is no fluke?
Continue reading “Confident but now crunch time for New York – when have we heard that before?”
Portland were surprisingly willing to trade him mid-season for an underwhelming return haul, and now versatile small forward Josh Hart has been rewarded for his intangibles, defensive effort and invaluable bench impact with a lucrative multiyear extension to stay in New York – paired alongside Villanova’s 2016 NCAA title teammates Jalen Brunson and Donte DiVincenzo. Continue reading “Josh Hart’s four-year, $81m extension with Knicks a testament to his work ethic”
Jimmy Butler recorded 25 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and two steals in 43 minutes – playing through a rolled ankle late – as Miami Heat profited from turnovers, overcoming a sluggish start to overwhelm the New York Knicks 108-101 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semi-final matchup on Sunday night. Continue reading “Jimmy Butler battles through pain barrier as Heat start East semis with road win”
Overnight, Cam Reddish watched from the bench as his current ball club and the one who drafted him four years prior went head-to-head at the Garden. The 23-year-old addressed speculation he’s asked for a trade, as reports suggest New York are shopping him for interested suitors – less than a year after acquiring him. So, what’s happening to the former 10th pick?
Continue reading “Cam Reddish’s sour situation in New York just reinforces how quickly things can change”
After speculation aplenty over the future of New York Knicks’ head coaching job, Tom Thibodeau is now set to ink a five-year deal to become their new man in charge.
Continue reading “Tom Thibodeau finalising five-year deal to become Knicks’ new head coach”
After the Houston Rockets and head coach Mike D’Antoni failed to agree a contract extension last summer, it’s increasingly likely he’ll will depart once the 19-20 season is eventually concluded. Jeff Van Gundy is among the candidates linked. Continue reading “Jeff van Gundy emerges as Rockets HC candidate, Mike D’Antoni likely to depart”
Brooklyn Nets and Houston Rockets are reportedly among the teams interested in Tom Thibodeau’s signature as their next head coach – a decision which will not be rushed after the 62-year-old’s acrimonious Timberwolves departure last year. Continue reading “Brooklyn Nets, Houston Rockets linked with ex-Timberwolves HC Tom Thibodeau”
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