Free Agent Profile: Bogdan Bogdanovic
Matthew Miranda and Zach DiLuzio weigh the merits of signing Bogdan Bogdanović, a smooth-shooting wing that will likely command a hefty price tag in restricted free agency.
Free Agent Profile: Aron Baynes
Drew Steele and Matthew Miranda make the case for Aron Baynes as a free agent target for the Knicks this summer: a backup big who does all the dirty work and has a blossoming 3-point shot.
Julius Randle, THJ, and the plight of the miscast Knicks first banana
Jack Huntley muses on the pain of watching Julius Randle and Tim Hardaway Jr. in their miscast roles as first bananas for the Knicks, and ponders a future where Fred VanVleet could find a proper role on the Knicks.
Draft Profile: Isaac Okoro
Prez examines the game of Isaac Okoro, a physical specimen and defensive standout whose offensive game needs to develop at the NBA level.
Macri’s Missives: What to do at pick 8
Jonathan Macri is joined by draft expert Spencer Pearlman to discuss what the Knicks should do now that they’ve settled at the eighth pick in the draft.
Look. Listen. Linger.
Matthew Miranda examines the shooting of Jacob Blake that prompted NBA teams to strike and not play on Wednesday, and how this incident was just yet another on a long list that won’t be solved until racial inequality in the U.S. is a thing of the past.
Draft Profile: Devin Vassell
Prez takes a look at Devin Vassell, a wing prospect with two qualities the Knicks always crave: defense and 3-point shooting
Fighting Screens: Kevin Knox, RJ Barrett and team defense
Jeffrey Bellone examines the numbers on Kevin Knox and RJ Barrett’s proficiency fighting over screens last season, and whether the film supports the statistics.
Draft Profile: Onyeka Okongwu
Prez breaks down the game of Onyeka Okongwu, a skilled center who could present the Knicks with an interesting “best player vs. fit” conundrum if he makes it to No. 8.
Free Agent Profile: Fred VanVleet
Jeremy Cohen and Drew Steele discuss why free agent-to-be Fred VanVleet is totally worth whatever contract he gets to come to the New York Knicks
NBA playoffs weekend open thread
Comment along on The Strickland as the NBA playoffs rage on this weekend!
Land O’ Takes: Options for the Knicks at pick 8 in the NBA Draft
Prez, Theo, Shwinnypooh and Stingy take a look at the Knicks’ options in the 2020 NBA Draft after falling to the No. 8 overall pick in the draft lottery.
Draft Profile: Anthony Edwards
Prez takes a look at Anthony Edwards, a guard with all the tools in the world that just needs to master how to use them.
2020 NBA Draft Lottery Reaction
Prez takes a look at the Knicks landing at No. 8 in the NBA Draft lottery, including some players that could be available and some scenarios that could play out
2020 NBA Lottery open thread
Comment along as the NBA Draft lottery gets underway, with the Knicks holding the sixth-best odds to secure a top pick.
On The Lottery
Jack Huntley looks at what lotto day means to Knicks fans, and how if the Leon Rose era is indeed different, maybe the ping-pong balls won’t make all the difference this year.
Macri’s Missives: Just how much is Dolan holding the Knicks back?
Strickland Columnist Jonathan Macri debuts his weekly piece, wherein he has an email exchange with a new guest on a new topic every week. This week: The Strickland’s own Shwinnypooh, who asks: Just how much is James Dolan really holding the Knicks back?
Draft Profile: LaMelo Ball
Prez breaks down LaMelo Ball’s game: a big point guard with supernatural passing skills and a jumper that needs some work. Could he be the long-awaited answer for the Knicks at point guard if they move up in the lotto?
Draft Profile: Killian Hayes
Prez breaks down the game of The Strickland’s co-No. 1 prospect, point guard Killian Hayes
Free Agent Profile: Danilo Gallinari
Jon Schulman and Shwinnypooh break down whether the Knicks should bring Gallo back for a second tour in the Big Apple
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