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Josh Hart when asked about fatigue factoring in to NYK’s loss to CHA tonight: “You got people getting up at 6 am doing 12 hour shifts. Those people are tired. For us, we’re playing a game…. We gotta keep that in perspective.” Full answer:
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Respectfully disagree. Kevin Durant engaging with fans in a discussion about basketball is tremendous
“Kevin Durant needs to get a life”
—
@jasonrmcintyre
implores
@KDTrey5
to stop getting into Twitter fights
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Here’s the reception Carmelo Anthony received at Madison Square Garden when he was shown on the Jumbotron during Knicks-Heat:
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Kyrie Irving asked if his mindset has changed regarding re-signing with Boston: “Ask me July 1.” He says he’s going to do what’s best for his career.
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RJ Barrett and the Knicks open their Summer League against Zion Williamson and the Pelicans on July 5 in Las Vegas.
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From the visitors locker room at Barclays Center, Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye mockingly congratulated ex-teammate LeBron James tonight on passing Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list:
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ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt says ADL is not accepting Kyrie Irving’s $500K donation: ‘We were optimistic but after watching the debacle of a press conference, it’s clear that Kyrie feels no accountability for his actions.
@ADL
cannot in good conscience accept (the donation).’ 1/2
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Great job by Coney Island's Stephon Marbury. The ex-Knick said in an interview with the NY Post that he has arranged to help deliver 10 million N95 masks to hospital workers/first responders in NY:
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Taj Gibson has agreed to a one-year, $2.7 million deal to return to the Knicks, Mark Bartelstein of
@PrioritySports
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RJ Barrett: “This is the place I want to be.” Barrett says the Knicks are the only team he’ll work out with and meet with before the draft.
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Starting tomorrow, I'll be covering the Knicks, Nets & NBA for SNY. I'm so grateful for my opportunities & experiences at ESPN. The company allowed me to grow personally & professionally. Looking forward to this next chapter at SNY; beyond excited to join their talented team.
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Enes Kanter wants to make the postseason this year. “When I think about the playoffs, my nipples get hard,” he says.
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The Knicks’ loss to Cleveland on Monday is their 17th straight. That’s the longest single-season losing streak in franchise history. They lost 16 in a row in 2014-15, when they finished with a franchise-low 17 wins. NYK (10-46) has the worst record in the NBA & has lost 30 of 32
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When asked about Ben Simmons today, Jared Dudley offered some perspective on the Nets’ approach in defending the Sixers star and reiterared, in detail, why he sees Simmons as ‘elite’ in transition and ‘average’ in half-court offense:
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League sources say part of Julius Randle’s thinking on signing his 4 year, $117M contract extension w/NYK is that he loves the organization/fans & wants to ‘commit his prime to the team.’ Sources add that Randle wants to commit now to give more NYK financial flexibility. ESPN 1st
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Despite strong interest from DePaul, Kenny Payne will remain with the New York Knicks, per SNY sources.
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Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau has been named NBA Coach of the Year, league says.
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RJ Barrett’s message to New Yorkers/Knicks fans: “I’m here. I love you. Let’s try to get back to that championship way.”
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Austin Rivers on NYK: ‘I’ve been on bad teams before, this is not one. I can promise you that. I don’t know where we’ll end up. There’s so much work to do...But I do know the spirit is different...This is not the Knick team that...ya’ll have been covering”
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Julius Randle on the foul called on him late in OT that played a significant role Philly's win over NYK: "For them to call that and decide the game is f-----g ridiculous. It's ridiculous. They've got to do a better job. It's too many games like this."
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If I'm the Knicks, I'm showing free agents video of the MSG crowd watching their 10-29 team make a comeback late in the fourth quarter today against Miami. This place is loud.
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Knicks’ Julius Randle won Eastern Conference Player of the Month in April, NBA says.
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Derrick Rose on Trae Young/MSG crowd in Game 1: “That’s basketball...the league got so soft, bro. That’s basketball. He come in, he played a great game & the crowd’s supposed to do that. His reaction’s supposed to be that way...that’s what I’m used to.”
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Kristaps Porzingis skipped exit meetings due to frustration over dysfunction, drama surrounding NYK, team sources told ESPN. Story coming.
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Enes Kanter on LeBron James: “I don’t care what you call yourself - King, Queen, Princess - we’re gonna fight.”
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Knicks are planning to waive Omari Spellman to make room to sign veteran another veteran, per SNY sources. Knicks are close to deal with Taj Gibson, per SNY sources. Nothing done yet, but it’s likely to happen.
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Cleveland Cavaliers have removed themselves from Donovan Mitchell trade talks, per SNY sources. Doesn’t seem like there are any suitors at moment who can approach what Knicks can offer Utah - even if you take RJ Barrett off the table. So this trade is still NYK’s to lose.
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An MRI confirmed that Kristaps Porzingis tore the ACL in his left knee, the Knicks say.
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Knicks’ Julius Randle has won NBA’s Most Improved Player Award, source confirms. First reported by The Athletic.
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Julius Randle said refs told him tonight that certain contact doesn't affect him like it affects other players because of his size/strength, which factors in to how he's officiated. "I can't be penalized for just being stronger.... That's now how you officiate the game."
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For those interested, here is Julius Randle’s Dipset shirt:
New Knick Julius Randle is here at the Thomas and Mack Center wearing a Dipset shirt.
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Two-time NBA champ and two-time Naismith Hall of Famer Clyde Frazier is down in Miami for Game 6. He’s not working; he came down as a fan:
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Knicks are the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference and will face Atlanta in the first round. New York survived against Boston on Sunday to clinch the four seed. Club finished the season 41-31 after going 21-45 last season. Tom Thibodeau has a strong Coach of the Year candidacy.
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The Knicks and Clippers have had contact about a potential Paul George trade, per SNY sources. It is unknown if Clippers are willing to move George.
@TheSteinLine
reported earlier that Clips gave rival teams the impression that they were gauging George's trade value last week.
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Celtics’ loss to Cavs clinches a playoff spot for the Knicks. It’s the first postseason appearance for NYK since 2013. The 7-season drought included two 17-win campaigns & 5 seasons with at least 50 losses. Tremendous accomplishment for Thibodeau, Randle & the entire organization
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Empire State Building’s lights will be orange and blue tonight for Game 2 of Knicks-Hawks:
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ESPN says the In-Season Tournament title game was most-watched regular-season non-Christmas Day game on any network in 5+ years. Audience peaked at 5,680,000 viewers for Lakers-Pacers game, network says.
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Game 1 of Knicks-Hawks is at 7 pm on Sunday and will be on TNT, NBA says.
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Seton Hall’s Myles Powell will sign with the Knicks as an undrafted free agent, sources confirm. He will be in training camp with NYK. First reported by
@AdamZagoria
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“In Toronto I played like 58 minutes one game… I’ve played a lot of minutes before… I’m used to this.”
OG Anunoby said he felt fine after logging 43 min on Wednesday and 43 min on Thursday:
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Strong message from Derrick Rose, who underwent procedure last week to address skin infection in surgically repaired ankle:
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Enes Kanter on LeBron James’ “King of New York” reference on Instagram: “We already have a king. It’s Kristaps Porzingis.”
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Media and fans voted Joel Embiid over Kristaps Porzingis. Players voted Kristaps Porzingis ahead of Embiid.
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The Knicks have reached an agreement with free agent big man Noah Vonleh, per ESPN sources.
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Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau has been named Eastern Conference NBA Coach of the Month for May, the league says.
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Knicks have been informed that Oklahoma City is one of the other teams Carmelo Anthony has included on his list, team sources told ESPN
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Knicks’ Julius Randle has made All-NBA second team, league says.
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Julius Randle & Earl Monroe in the Bronx today at the Earl Monroe New Rennaisance Basketball School. Randle announced a pledged to donate $500 for every 3-point shot he hits this season. The donation is ear-marked for the school’s math & literacy intervention programs.
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Immanuel Quickley said he had the chance to text with Damian Lillard after the Portland game. Knicks associate head coach Johnnie Bryant, who is close with Lillard, connected them. Quickley said Lillard gave him advice on several topics, including point guard play.
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Free agent Derrick Rose intends to sign a multi-year agreement with the Memphis Grizzlies, per SNY sources.
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NYK GM Scott Perry says all Knicks players are vaccinated. Perry says the organization is proud of how seriously the players approached COVID-19 and credits the team medical staff. Per NYC mandate, Knicks and Nets need to be vaccinated to play/practice in the city.
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Knicks announce that they’ve signed former Seton Hall star Myles Powell.
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Sources with
@wojespn
: Thirty-four years ago, Dave DeBusschere pumped his fist on the podium upon winning the chance to draft Patrick Ewing. This year, Ewing will represent the Knicks at the Draft Lottery for a chance to draft Zion. Story:
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League sources say Jalen Brunson will be listed as questionable for tomorrow’s game vs ATL with a left knee contusion. Brunson has avoided serious knee injury, as was the hope following last night’s game in Cleveland.
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Jalen Brunson called this the play of the year for the Knicks so far:
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Knicks have won eight in a row. They’re undefeated in the Josh Hart era. They also won 8 in a row in December. Tom Thibodeau’s club is the first NYK team with two separate 8-game winning streaks in a season since the 1972-73 Knicks. That was the last NYK team to win a title.
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Miles McBride: “The Garden is the Garden. It’s a special place; the fans were on fire tonight and I couldn’t be more appreciative of it.”
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RJ Barrett, in a Bleacher Report AMA, is asked who he’d like to posterize right now: “I know who I really wanna say but I’m not gonna. Let’s go with Porzingis.”
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League sources confirm Kemba Walker (Rice HS) will sign with the Knicks after being bought out by OKC. ESPN first reported.
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Knicks have parted ways with Steve Mills, per source. Scott Perry wil take over in interim, per SNY source.
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Knicks’ Immanuel Quickley is on the NBA’s All Rookie second team, league announces.
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Andrew Yang, an NYC mayoral candidate, says he gave up on the Knicks after they declined to match HOU’s offer to Jeremy Lin. I’m sure he wasn’t the only fan to do so. But it’s worth noting: the next year, NYK won 54 games and a playoff series - its best season over past 20 years.
When the Knicks dumped Jeremy Lin that was the last straw for me. This is the franchise that gave Jerome James $30 million. You let the most beloved Knicks figure in years who lit the Garden and City up walk over money? Come on.
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Has NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Yang been inconsistent in his position on the Knicks? A key question in upcoming mayoral debates:
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For what it’s worth, both Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart walked out of locker room area at MSG without a noticeable limp.
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Kevin Knox will replace Lonzo Ball in the Rising Stars game, per the NBA
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Knicks’ Kemba Walker named Eastern Conference Player of the Week:
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Dennis Smith Jr. believes the Knicks are “building something great”; he wishes the trade to NY happened earlier in the season so he could play against DAL this year; Smith Jr. also has a group chat with J. Cole and, I believe, J. Cole’s manager about dunks for the dunk contest:
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Julius Randle said he and the rest of the new Knicks bring toughness to the team. “We’ve got dogs. We’ve got dudes who don’t back down. Killer mentalities. That’s what we need. Get back to the old school. Patrick Ewing, Charles Oakley and all of those guys. Toughness.”
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Worth noting on Jimmy Butler: Knicks president Steve Mills said at a fan event on Monday that the Knicks will not trade assets for players that they feel they can sign in free agency:
Minnesota's Jimmy Butler has three preferred destinations for a trade, league sources tell ESPN: The Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks. Those three teams have max cap space to sign Butler as a free agent in July.
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Tom Thibodeau says Frank Ntilikina will most likely be in 10-man rotation tonight.
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Mitchell Robinson has signed with agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group, per SNY sources.
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On Zach LaVine, Knicks communicated to someone earlier this afternoon that trade for LaVine was highly unlikely to happen.
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Knicks say they acquired Evan Fournier from Boston in sign and trade that included NYK getting two future second round picks. NYK says they sent BOS cash considerations.
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Jay-Z takes a subtle shot at Phil Jackson while introducing LeBron James as Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of the Year:
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Donovan Mitchell ended his post-game press conference at MSG last night by saying “Let’s go Mets” as he put the mic down. I should have asked him a follow up about Showalter and Scherzer.
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Knicks forward Kevin Knox has been named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for December.
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Opposing teams say NYK remains active in trying to make a trade to obtain Jaden Ivey, who was drafted by Detroit.
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On the Sixers and a potential trade for Kawhi Leonard, it’s worth noting that there are several people with Philadelphia who feel confident that Leonard would strongly consider re-signing there next summer if they traded for him.
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Kristaps Porzingis was walking on his own and described as "OK" as he went to the hospital for an MRI on his left knee, per league sources.
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Derrick Rose: “(Kemba Walker) is starting (at point guard).” Rose says his role will be to come off the bench and try to impact the game. Rose says he has no concerns about his minutes or role.
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The Knicks and second-round pick Mitchell Robinson are finalizing a multi-year agreement that’s expected to include team options, per ESPN sources. More:
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Bonuses for RJ Barrett’s rookie extension are tied to All Star selections, selections to the 3 All-NBA teams & NBA All-Defensive teams, sources tell SNY. Sources confirm Barrett’s extension is for 4 years and worth up to $120 million, including those bonuses. ESPN 1st reported.
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Marcus Morris described the boos at Madison Square Garden tonight for Kristaps Porzingis as on ‘another level.’ He thought all the noise rattled the ex-Knick, particularly early in the game.
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ESPN sources: In pursuit of making Toronto feel like home, the Raptors hire Kawhi Leonard's childhood pal Jeremy Castleberry from the Spurs:
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Kyrie Irving on Frank Ntilikina: “He’s a great on ball defender, man. Very long. Very active. Not afraid of the big moments. Just a developing young player. Can’t wait to play against him more times throughout this league.”
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League sources confirm that there was nothing of significance found on the x-ray of Julius Randle’s right shoulder, as
@wojespn
said. That’s left people cautiously optimistic that Randle avoided a significant injury but they won’t know anything definitive until results of the MRI
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Knicks and Mario Hezonja agree to terms on a one-year deal. Details here:
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Donte DiVincenzo says one thing that’s ’not talked about enough’ is Julius Randle’s communication w/NYK teammates while he rehabbed and now, while he recovers from surgery. “He still checks in with everybody, he’s still locked in. And it means a lot from one of your leaders.”
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The Knicks lose by 32 in Utah and trailed by as many as 46. They have lost 12 of 13 and remain in sole possession of the second worst record in the NBA.
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Ben Simmons isn’t on the Nets bench for Game 4 vs. Boston due to his back ailment, per a team official. Simmons had been sitting on the Nets bench in recent games. Steve Nash said earlier Monday that Simmons would be evaluated by team performance staff.
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The Knicks have picked up Frank Ntilikina’s 2020-21 option.
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Fat Joe is at the Knicks press conference today at MSG wearing a No. 8 Kemba Walker jersey.
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Frank Ntilikina is starting at point guard for NYK tonight, team says.
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