Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images Congrats, Melo! The last few weeks have been an up-and-down experience for many Knicks fans with all the injuries, and inconsistent results. But on Wednesday afternoon, Knicks fans got a nice little surprise as Shams Charania of ESPN reported that former Knick Carmelo Anthony had been notified that he’d been elected … [Read more...] about Carmelo Anthony elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Point guard acquired in afterthought trade now playing himself into playoff rotation?
Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Wright over Payne? Some think it’s possible. When the Knicks traded backup big Jericho Sims to the Bucks for veteran point guard Delon Wright, the majority of the fanbase was split into two camps. One camp wondered why they’d trade away an imperfect, yet clearly useful young center (a position lacking depth), for an older point guard (a … [Read more...] about Point guard acquired in afterthought trade now playing himself into playoff rotation?
Knicks 105, 76ers 91: “Happy bday big Mitch.”
Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images A wire-to-wire win with stellar performances from OG Anunoby, Landry Shamet, and birthday boy Robinson. The New York Knicks (48–27) came into tonight having won four of their last five and on pace to eclipse 50 wins. Heading in the other direction, the injury-depleted Philadelphia 76ers (23–53) had set a dubious record … [Read more...] about Knicks 105, 76ers 91: “Happy bday big Mitch.”
Knicks Bulletin: ‘I thought I was going to be a little more athletic than what I was’
Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images Regular-season series sweep for the Knicks, on Mitchie’s 27th birthday, woohoo! In the least shocking of developments, the Knicks beat the 76ers by a score of 105-91 on Tuesday and swept the regular-season series against Philly. New York did it without Karl-Anthony Towns but with a lively Mitchell Robinson playing on the day of his … [Read more...] about Knicks Bulletin: ‘I thought I was going to be a little more athletic than what I was’
Knicks lose expert’s trust in Week 23 power rankings
Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images New York went from low-key contender to best-case-scenario pretender. The Knicks have won four of their last five games—or three of their last four, if you’re picky—but that doesn’t seem to be enough to convince folks that New York is as strong as an ox. Yes, the dubs came against the depleted Mavs and Sixers, a hurt Bucks squad, and … [Read more...] about Knicks lose expert’s trust in Week 23 power rankings