In a 2016 survey around the league, nearly half of all NBA General Managers picked Karl-Anthony Towns over superstars like Kevin Durant and LeBron James to start their franchise. This was right after Towns’ rookie season in which he averaged 18.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists on 54.2/34.1/81.1 shooting splits running away with the Rookie of the Year award. Yet, despite … [Read more...] about Karl-Anthony Towns is Shining under the NBA’s Brightest Lights
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Injury Notes: Banchero, Jokic, Wemby, Grizzlies, Knicks
When the Magic announced on October 31 that Paolo Banchero had been diagnosed with a torn right oblique, they said he would be reevaluated in four-to-six weeks. However, the expectation was that he would likely be sidelined well beyond that window. So when will we see Banchero back on the court? If it’s up to the All-Star forward, he’ll make his return in about a month. “This … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Banchero, Jokic, Wemby, Grizzlies, Knicks
Knicks Bulletin: ‘He is finally passing the ball, so that is a good sign’
Photo by Elsa/Getty Images The NBA better start fearing New York because it sounds like the vibes are immaculate. The Knicks enjoyed a well-deserved day off on Tuesday following a back-to-back effort that extended their longest winning streak of the season—three victories in a row—before boarding a plane bound for Phoenix. With the next five games on the road and no … [Read more...] about Knicks Bulletin: ‘He is finally passing the ball, so that is a good sign’
Knicks barely crack Top 10 in Week 4 Power Rankings
Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Not even going 4-1 was enough to let pundits know how good this team is. The New York Knicks just completed their best week of the season, stringing together three consecutive wins ahead of their upcoming road trip. They dominated a Joel Embiid-led Sixers team, secured back-to-back victories against the Nets at MSG, and suffered only … [Read more...] about Knicks barely crack Top 10 in Week 4 Power Rankings
Game Preview: Knicks at Suns, November 20, 2024
Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images Knicks kick off their west coast road trip and look to extend their win streak to four against a struggling and hobbled Suns team. Following a nice three-game winning streak against the Nets, and the Wizards, the Knicks now find themselves at 8-6 with some momentum behind them. They’ve continued to be deadly offensively while … [Read more...] about Game Preview: Knicks at Suns, November 20, 2024