A detailed look at the Knicks’ roster turnover through the years and its detrimental effects to the team
The Knicks seem to field almost an entirely new roster every season. But how do they compare to the league at large, and how much does roster turnover affect winning league-wide? New contributor Ted takes a deep dive into the effect the Knicks’ revolving door has had.
Why Kevin Knox’s tough start in the NBA could have been more about coaching than the player himself
Kevin Knox has finally started to find his way this year under Tom Thibodeau and the new Knicks coaching staff, which begs the question: How much of his lackluster development can be attributed to his past coaches, and is there a good chance he could still be an NBA rotation player? Collin Loring examines.
Knicks 112, Jazz 100: “Are we all dreaming?”
Knicks-Jazz turned into the Austin Rivers Show on Wednesday night, with Rivers pouring in 14 straight points to seal the game for the Knicks down the stretch. Matthew Miranda relives the night, and grapples with the notion that… the Knicks might actually be good?
Knicks 112, Jazz 100: Postgame Live
AUSTIN FUCKING RIVERS, MAN!!! Three game win streak!!!
Game Day: Knicks vs. Jazz, 1/6/21
The Knicks return home to face off against the Jazz off of a very successful road trip. But the Jazz are a heavy 3-point shooting team and the Knicks allow a bunch of them. Can they hold the Jazz off? Jon Schulman previews.
Julius Randle’s metamorphosis is a lesson for all of us in how little we know
Julius Randle is off to an All-NBA start to the season that nobody saw coming. Should be adjust our expectations for what we “know” and “don’t know” going forward? Jack Huntley looks to the great philosopher Socrates for inspiration.
Knicks 113, Hawks 108 “It feels so good to want to win games again. ECF!!!”
The Knicks rolled into Atlanta to close out a tough road trip, and rolled out with a huge comeback win. The dynamic duo known as “Quivers,” along with kick-ass performances from Julius Randle and RJ Barrett, pushed the Knicks over .500 seven games into the season. Shwinnypooh recaps the W.
Knicks 113, Hawks 108: Postgame Live
The Knicks finished off their four-game road trip in Atlanta with a gut check win over the Hawks led by Julius Randle, Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, and more. Catch up on the key stats and highlights and watch some Knicks Fan TV!
Game Day: Knicks @ Hawks, 1/4/21
The Knicks travel to Atlanta to face the revamped Hawks for the first time this season. Can New York claw their way over .500 for the first time in this young season? Or will Trae Young and the injury-depleted Hawks beat them up? Jon Schulman gets you ready for the game.
How They Drew It Up: Process, process, process
Welcome back to How They Drew It Up, a recurring series where Drew takes a look at some of the best — and worst — plays of the past week for the Knicks. In today’s edition: bad passes (but good ideas), hard screens, analytical defense, and more.
Knicks 106, Pacers 102: “RJ Barrett is a supervillain in Indianapolis”
The Knicks returned to the scene of their opening night defeat and pulled out an exhilarating win behind strong play from RJ Barrett, Mitchell Robinson, and more. Jon Schulman recaps the game that got the Knicks back to .500 (again).
Knicks 106, Pacers 102: Postgame Live
The Knicks pulled out their most exciting win of the season to get back to .500 on the back of huge performances by RJ Barrett and Mitchell Robinson in Indiana. Catch up on the key stats and highlights!
Game Day: Knicks @ Pacers, 1/2/21
The Knicks have their first repeat opponent of the 2020-21 season, a road tilt with the Indiana Pacers. Will things go differently for the Knicks this time? Jon Schulman previews (with a special tribute to MF DOOM).
Raptors 100, Knicks 83: “The silver lining is more of a rusty bronze”
The Knicks ended 2020 in the most fitting way possible, stinking it up against the Raptors in Toronto. On to 2021! Collin Loring recaps the game that ended the worst year.
Raptors 100, Knicks 83: Postgame Live
The Knicks went to Tampa Bay to take on the Raptors on New Year’s Eve and couldn’t pull out a win. Catch up on the key stats and highlights!
Game Day: Knicks @ Raptors,12/31/20
The Knicks bring a close to 2020 in the most 2020 way possible, down in Tampa to face the Toronto Raptors, who got kicked out of Canada thanks to COVID. Get ready for the game with Jon Schulman.
The New Obi: What to expect from Toppin’s scoring as a pro power forward
Obi Toppin is unfortunately out with an early-season calf injury, but could be due back to the Knicks’ lineup sooner than later. When he comes back, what will his offensive diet consist of? Prez conflates Obi’s college numbers to his pro numbers to try to come to a hypothesis.
Knicks 95, Cavaliers 86: “What the hell has gotten into Randle?”
The Knicks went on the road after a big upset over the Bucks, and Julius Randle delivered a triple-double en route to the Knicks’ second straight win. Shwinnypooh catches you up on the highs and lows of this early-season slugfest with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Knicks 95, Cavs 86: Postgame Live
The Knicks went on the road to face the undefeated Cavs and pulled out a tough victory despite turning the ball over 27 times. Julius Randle triple-doubled, the Knicks shot 56% from deep, and gutted out a win.
Game Day: Knicks @ Cavs, 12/29/20
The Knicks and Cavs face off tonight in Cleveland. Will the Cavs exact revenge for the Knicks’ two preseason drubbings? Or can the Knicks keep the energy going from their huge upset over the Bucks? Both teams are chock full of injuries, either way. Jon Schulman gets you prepared (and feel free to comment along!).
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