Giannis Hits First Career Buzzer Beater in Win Over Knicks

The legend of Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to grow. “The Greek Freak” forced a turnover off Derrick Rose with 8.6 seconds left before calmly taking an inbounds pass, backing down Lance Thomas and burying a 15-foot step-back buzzer-beater to help the Milwaukee Bucks stun Carmelo Anthony and the reeling New York Knicks 105-104 on Wednesday. It […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Knicks View P.J. Tucker as Potential Trade Target?

There could, however, be some roster changes ahead. The trade deadline is less than two months away, and the Knicks, like every other team in the NBA, are looking at their options. It doesn’t seem as if any move is imminent, but some members of the Knicks’ front office have labeled Phoenix Suns forward P.J. […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Hornacek on Knicks Defense: ‘Not Good Enough’

Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek questioned whether his team has enough talent to compete on defense after a 115-103 loss to the Orlando Magic on Monday night. “I think they’re trying,” Hornacek said of the Knicks. “We just must not be good enough defensively.” New York allowed 115 points to a Magic team that entered play […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Knicks’ Carmelo on Ejection: Sefolosha Flopped

New York star forward Carmelo Anthony said Thursday that Atlanta forward Thabo Sefolosha flopped on a play for which Anthony was ejected the previous night, and Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek said he didn’t think Anthony deserved to be tossed. “I don’t think it was anything Sefolosha was doing as far as being overly physical or […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
The ‘Shop: PG Heirarchy and The Karl Conundrum

In this week’s edition of ‘The Shop, the guys discuss George Karl’s comments, top East PGs, CLE-GS, etc.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Pick and Pop with Knicks’ Courtney Lee

In the Pick and Pop, Knicks guard Courtney Lee sits down with Basketball Insiders.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Rallying Behind Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony’s character has come into question by former coach George Karl. His peers have rallied behind him.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Carmelo on Karl’s Criticism: ‘It’s irrelevant to me’

Carmelo Anthony took the high road in response to former NBA coach George Karl’s criticism of him during their time together with the Denver Nuggets. “I just hope that he finds happiness in what he’s doing. His book, hopefully, will bring him happiness,” Anthony said Thursday night, adding that he isn’t disappointed by Karl’s remarks. […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Knicks’ Kristaps Porzingis Limps Off Court

Knicks phenom Kristaps Porzingis limped off the Garden court in the opening minute of the fourth quarter after banging knees with Orlando’s rugged center Nikola Vucevic and left the game for good with “a contused right knee.” It doesn’t appear serious. “We’ll see how it feels [Friday]” Porzingis said. “It hurts a little bit today. […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021