Porzingis Questionable; Wants to Play Through Pain

After a light workout with his Knicks teammates on Tuesday, Kristaps Porzingis said his bruised right foot was feeling better; he is officially listed as questionable for Wednesday night’s game against the Utah Jazz. “I want to be on the floor and help my team win,” Porzingis said. “Of course, I want to try to […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Porzingis Alters Knicks’ Free Agency Focus

The emergence of Kristaps Porzingis has altered the New York Knicks’ approach to free agency.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Anthony Sends Knicks to 2OT Win Over 76ers

Carmelo Anthony was sore and struggling and would’ve preferred to have been out of the game much earlier. Then it came time for a game-tying shot. “I was going to take that,” he said. “Take that one regardless.” He made the shot with 3.4 seconds left in regulation, and the New York Knicks beat the […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
The Problem With Chasing Restricted Free Agents

Salary cap guru Eric Pincus explains why pursuing restricted free agents can be difficult due to timing.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Knicks Fisher Doesn’t Expect to See Matt Barnes

Knicks coach Derek Fisher doesn’t expect to have any run-ins with Matt Barnes on Saturday when his team plays the Memphis Grizzlies. “No, I really don’t,” Fisher said after practice Friday. “We’re trying to win games, and that’s really all that I’m thinking about as a coach. … Those are the thoughts that I’m having. […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Carmelo Anthony Leaves Game With Ankle Sprain

Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony left his team’s 120-114 win over the Boston Celtics early in the third quarter Tuesday because of a right ankle sprain. X-rays on the ankle were negative, according to the team. Source: Ian Begley of ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Knicks’ Lopez Improving Post Play, Offense

But (Knicks center Robin) Lopez, known more for his defense, is slowly improving his post play and he had his best night as a Knick in their 98-90 victory over the Heat. Lopez scored 19 points, had two blocks and seemed to spend the entire night in the arena paint. Lopez’s early struggles could have […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Updated All-Star Predictions

Joel Brigham predicts what the East and West All-Star teams will look like based on the latest returns.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Fisher on Grant: ‘We believe in him’; ‘Invested in him’

Derek Fisher gave his rookie point guard a vote of confidence, even though Jerian Grant has struggled and played sparingly after being picked 19th overall. “He has all of tools necessary to be a really good player for us going forward,” Fisher said. “He can handle the ball. When he’s under control, he’s making good […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021