Tom Thibodeau, Immanuel Quickley, and the realities of an inevitable point guard exorcism
The time to start Immanuel Quickley isn’t in the future — it’s now. IQ’s best minutes come with the starters, and some of the team’s worst minutes come with Quickley mixed in with the bench. Jack Huntley lays out the matter-of-fact case for exorcising Elfrid sooner than later.
Bulls 110, Knicks 102: KYP: Know Your Personnel
The Knicks came into Chicago on the second game of a back-to-back and played sluggish on their way to a 110-102 loss to the Bulls, but the rotations from head coach Tom Thibodeau are also becoming more concerning by the day. Could a few adjustments have helped the Knicks sneak a win?
Clippers 129, Knicks 115: Got everything but the W
Matched up with the LA Clippers on Sunday, back-to-back wins weren’t in the cards for the New York Knicks, as they dropped this one, 129-115.
Knicks 102, Cavs 81: This guy is uncanny
The Knicks returned home reeling from their west coast trip, but came out strong against a familiar Cavs team. Then Immanuel Quickley happened, as the rookie took over yet another game and sealed a huge win for the Knicks at MSG.
56 Elfrid Payton-themed conspiracy theories
After tonight’s game, Elfrid Payton will share a very important statistical benchmark with some other maligned former Knicks point guards. Could tonight be Elf’s apocalypse as the Knicks’ starting point guard?
Jazz 108, Knicks 94: It was fun while it lasted
Austin Rivers had 25 in one half, RJ Barrett continued his string of good play, the Knicks led by 15 at one point… and yet, they still lost by 14 after some costly strategic and play style errors in the second half.
Blazers 116, Knicks 113: Too much Payton, not enough Quickley
The Knicks fell in a big hole to start the game in Portland, and it looked like blowout city early on. Despite Immanuel Quickley’s best efforts to lead a comeback, New York fell to a shorthanded Portland Trail Blazers team on Sunday night, 116-113.
Kings 103, Knicks 94: I didn’t miss this feeling
A four-game win streak for the New York Knicks wasn’t meant to be. They dropped Friday night’s matchup with the Sacramento Kings, 103-94.
Knicks 119, Warriors 104: Can you dig it?!
The Knicks went to Golden State riding a two-game win streak, and left with their second three-game streak of the young season. Catch up on RJ Barrett’s career night, Julius Randle’s near-triple-double, and more with Matthew Miranda.
Could retaining Julius Randle long-term be one of the first big “culture” moves for the Knicks?
Julius Randle’s value has never been higher, as he’s playing the best ball of his career. It’s for that exact reason that the Knicks shouldn’t entertain moving him, and instead build with their resurgent star.
Tom Thibodeau’s Knicks and the importance of identity, culture’s little cousin
The Knicks have out-performed even the most optimistic fan’s expectations so far this season under Tom Thibodeau, establishing a defensive identity that’s landed them among the best defensive teams in the league. Could the Knicks be on their way to establishing the white whale of NBA rebuild platitudes… culture?
Assessing the worth of the Knicks’ restricted free agents this summer
The Knicks had three players eligible for extensions this past offseason — Frank Ntilikina, Dennis Smith Jr., and Mitchell Robinson. Jeremy Cohen examines why the decision not to extend them was a prudent one, and tries to figure out what the three players (mostly Mitch and Frank, sorry Dennis) could be worth this summer
Knicks 91, Magic 84: “Last year’s Knicks wouldn’t have won this game”
In the most imperfect of fashions, the New York Knicks sealed a close game and win over the Orlando Magic on Monday, 91-84.
Knicks 105, Celtics 75 “IQ is a fucking angel”
The Knicks ended their five-game losing streak with a bang, crushing the Boston Celtics on the road in a 30-point romp. Shwinnypooh gets you caught up on the latest Immanuel Quickley tour de force, RJ and Randle’s big day, and the best game of Obi Toppin’s career, among other things.
The Strickland Knicks mailbag: Point guard by committee, heart hurts & heart hunger
Matthew Miranda tackles YOUR mailbag questions from yesteryear. Literally, they were asked in December, but it’s cool!
New Year’s resolutions for many key Knicks
New year… new Knicks? Collin Loring and Tyrese London lay out resolutions for a number of the Knicks’ key players, like RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, Alec Burks, Immanuel Quickley, and more.
Cavs 106, Knicks 103: “He’s now nine assists away from a triple double”
The Knicks played Cleveland tight on the road in an attempt to snap their losing streak, but a couple costly errors by RJ Barrett eventually lost the Knicks the game down the stretch. Still, though, RJ, Immanuel Quickley, and others showed progress in this game, and so it’s a loss that can be celebrated.
Welcome to the Elfrid Payton spacing support group
You might be suffering from claustelfobia. You just don’t know it yet, but it’s defined by a feeling of the world closing in on you as a direct result of lack of spacing. Step into Dr. Jack Huntley’s office for your diagnosis.
Nets 116, Knicks 109: Easy Money Sniper
The Knicks tried to defend home court against a shorthanded Nets team, but ultimately the star power of Kevin Durant proved too much. Still, though, the Knicks had great performances from a number of young players, dulling the sting of the loss a bit.
The New Obi: What to expect from Obi Toppin playmaking in the NBA
A lot has been made of Obi Toppin’s scoring from his time at Dayton and his early time in the NBA… but what about his playmaking? Stacy Patton breaks down perhaps Obi’s most underrated skill — his talent finding others for shots.
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