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• Knicks Notes: Robinson, Anunoby, Hart, McBride
The Knicks had to survive most of the season without Mitchell Robinson to anchor their defense, but he made a strong impact in Saturday’s playoff opener, writes Steve Popper of Newsday. Robinson, who missed 50 games following surgery to fix a fractured left ankle, showed no signs of the injury as he posted 12 rebounds, […]...2024
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• Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson Expected To Return Wednesday
Initially listed as out for Wednesday’s game vs. Toronto, Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has been upgraded to questionable, tweets Steve Popper of Newsday. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter link), Robinson is expected to be active and available on Wednesday for the first time since December 8. Robinson sustained a fracture in his left […]...2024
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• Knicks Notes: Anunoby, McBride, DiVincenzo, Brunson
The Knicks sent OG Anunoby back to New York for another MRI on his surgically repaired right elbow, according to Steve Popper of Newsday. Anunoby, who underwent a procedure on February 8 to have loose bone fragments removed, returned to the lineup last week. He managed to play three games, but often looked uncomfortable and […]...2024
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• Atlantic Notes: Knicks’ Second Unit, Brunson, Melton, Porter
The Knicks’ bench, depleted by injuries and the OG Anunoby trade with the Raptors, has the front office seeking a proven scorer to bolster the second unit, according to Steve Popper of Newsday. A report from The Athletic claims that Quentin Grimes has been made available. The Knicks also have draft assets and Evan Fournier‘s […]...2024
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• Atlantic Notes: McBride, Nets, Simmons, Embiid, Melton
Miles McBride‘s role has been expanding since the Knicks traded Immanuel Quickley to Toronto, so he was ready when he made his first start of the season Saturday night, writes Steve Popper of Newsday. With Jalen Brunson sidelined by a calf injury, McBride responded with a career-high 19 points in a win at Memphis. “I […]...2024
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• Knicks Notes: Sims, Centers, Reddish, Hart
Knicks center Jericho Sims sprained his right ankle after just three minutes of action in Monday’s win over the Lakers. Head coach Tom Thibodeau didn’t have an update after the game about the severity of the injury, per Fred Katz of The Athletic (Twitter link), but Sims was in a walking boot, tweets Steve Popper […]...2023
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• Knicks would be wise to move quickly in coaching search
The Knicks would be wise to strike quickly regarding their head coach position, Steve Popper of Newsday opines. The Nets will also be seeking a head coach and several other franchises with better reputations than the dysfunctional Knicks could be in the market as well. Interim Mike Miller has done an admirable job but if they’re interested in a coach not currently under contract, such as Kenny A...2020
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• Elfrid Payton's role as Knicks' point guard seem to be inevitable
Interim coach Mike Miller made his first change to the Knicks‘ starting lineup last night, inserting Elfrid Payton at point guard in place of Frank Ntilikina, writes Steve Popper of Newsday. It’s a move that seemed inevitable, as Payton’s role has increased since Miller took over for David Fizdale seven games ago. Ntilikina provides better defense, but Payton speeds up the offense and gets everyon...2019
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• Still no timetable for Lee's return to the Knicks
Knicks swingman Courtney Lee is feeling a little better after receiving an injection to calm the nerve irritation in his neck, but it’s still not clear when he’ll be able to return to the court. As Steve Popper of Newsday writes, the team has struggled to diagnosis and treat Lee’s injury, which he describes as both a neck strain and neck spasms, but the veteran is hoping to get the go-ahead soon t...2018
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• Porzingis active in Knicks training camp despite ACL rehab
Kristaps Porzingis has been part of the Knicks training camp despite the fact that he continues rehabbing from a torn ACL he suffered last February. Despite his physical limitations, Porzingis remains an involved presence for New York, Steve Popper of Newsday writes.“He’s on our staff now,” head coach David Fizdale said jokingly. “He’s helping put stuff in. I mean the guy is so engaged and helping...2018