Why 2020-21 should be the first step on the Knicks’ return to relevancy
The Knicks sometimes feel like they’re running on a treadmill, chasing a carrot on a stick of relevancy that they’re never going to get. Could 2020-21 finally be the year that they start on the path to progress? Jeremy Cohen examines.
The Strickland’s 2021 NBA Draft preview, Part 2
The 2020-21 NBA season is almost here, and even if the Knicks win as many games as they can, they’re probably staring at a lottery pick next June. Prez and new contributor Knicks Draft Guy take a look at the point guards, the 5s, and the skilled players that don’t quite fit in a box in the 2021 NBA Draft.
Recap: Knicks 119, Cavaliers 83: “What the puck is going on?”
The Knicks closed out their preseason with a bang, walloping the Cleveland Cavaliers, 119-83. If you can believe it, it could have been worse than that for the Cavs. Matthew Miranda takes you through the wild ending to the preseason, and Immanuel Quickley’s coming out party.
Immanuel Quickley: Why our preseason Point God already deserves a statue
Sample sizes? Who needs ’em? Jack Huntley reacts to Immanuel Quickley’s breakout third preseason game, and why he could be the beacon of hope that Knicks fans have been waiting for.
Recap: Knicks 100, Cavs 93 — “Fire Elfrid into the sun, start Quickley now”
The Knicks came back from 18 points down to secure a victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, their hope opener at Madison Square Garden. Stacy Patton recaps New York’s rousing victory, led by the young core down the stretch.
Why the Knicks’ point guard woes in the NBA Draft have been overstated
Much has been made of the Knicks’ inability to draft a cornerstone at the point guard, but just how many opportunities did they even have? Collin Loring takes a look back with hindsight to see if the Knicks have really screwed up that bad at drafting point guards.
Just how good is Mitchell Robinson, and how good can he become? A deep dive
Is Mitchell Robinson the next Rudy Gobert or the next Andre Drummond? Or somewhere in between? Or somewhere lower? Derek Reifer examines the curious case of Mitch, a non-shooting big who’s due for a payday soon, and is also probably the Knicks’ best prospect.
Recap: Pistons 99, Knicks 91 — “Good to see us running the end of the game Randle offense”
The Knicks put up a dud in their second preseason game, though RJ Barrett was a force, and the team did manage to pull off a fake comeback. Stacy Patton breaks down the Knicks’ second outing of the 2020 preseason.
Recap: Knicks 90, Pistons 84 — “Thibs is angrier up 3 in a preseason game than Fiz was down 38 in a regular-season game.”
The Knicks are back after a nine month hiatus, and that means Matthew Miranda is back recapping Friday night’s action against the Detroit Pistons. Relive the highs and lows of the Knicks’ 90-84 win.
Assessing the Knicks’ 2020 free agency period
The Knicks are (seemingly) done for the offseason, with preseason just around the corner and the NBA’s nonstop free agency boom over with. Now that the dust has settled, how did the Knicks do? Tyrese London and Collin Loring examine the Knicks’ exceedingly safe free agency.
The Knicks’ patient and prudent approach requires an eventual payoff
While the Knicks had, on paper, a smart and sensible offseason, Shwinnypooh writes that, at some point, they need to be ready to pull the trigger on a bigger move to make the team better, and capitalize on the potential that the previous front office could not.
Welcome to Thibs-Ball: How free throws could define the 2020-21 Knicks
Jack Huntley shows you why 1>2(0-3)>3>2(3-22), and why free throws could be the defining characteristic of the 2020-21 New York Knicks, in a league where 3-pointers are much more posh.
Fred From Fresh Meadows: Excerpts from a new Knicks memoir
Introducing Fred From Fresh Meadows: A Knicks Memoir, The Strickland Press’ first foray into books that will give 100% of all royalties to the John Starks Foundation, dedicated to giving financial assistance to college-bound high schoolers in need.
The Strickland’s 2021 NBA Draft preview, Part 1
Now that the 2020 NBA Draft is behind us and Obi Toppin is a Knick, who are some of the best prospects that will be available in the 2021 class? Prez dives into Cade Cunningham, BJ Boston, and more in today’s wing-centric Part 1 of The Strickland’s 2021 NBA Draft preview.
Frank Ntilikina’s time to lead the Knicks and Knicks fans out of the desert is nigh
Jon Schulman takes you to Ntilikina Mesa, with a challenge for the region’s namesake to take the reins and lead the huddled masses that inhabit it to prosperity.
Toppin and Robinson: How does this nostalgic frontcourt duo fit on the Knicks?
Jack Huntley examines the new Mitchell Robinson-Obi Toppin frontcourt pairing, pondering if this duo could provide the pop that injuries and timing robbed Knicks fans of with Amar’e Stoudemire and Tyson Chandler almost a decade ago.
Winners and losers of Tom Thibodeau taking over as Knicks coach
Collin Loring examines the winners and losers of Tom Thibodeau taking over as head coach. Could RJ Barrett thrive? Could Thibs unlock Obi Toppin’s defense? Might Austin Rivers start at point guard? All that answered, and more.
Free Agent Profile: All the Knicks’ free agents
Matthew Miranda and Alex Wolfe examine the Knicks’ free agents following the team announcing that they turned down almost all of last summer’s free agents’ options, and try to assess who might be kept (or is at least worth keeping).
A real-time 2020 NBA Draft diary
Matthew Miranda takes you through the ups and downs of watching the 2020 NBA Draft as a Knicks fan in a yearly tradition — the real-time NBA Draft diary.
An ideal Knicks offseason via statistical projection
What free agents should the Knicks sign? Stats aren’t everything, but they certainly can go a long way towards informing decisions. Derek Reifer helped develop code to try to do Leon Rose and the Knicks’ front office’s job and help them spend free agent dollars wisely.
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