New York Knicks: Empire Sports Media Blog Articles
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The New York Knicks have won four of their last five games, primarily thanks to RJ Barrett and three 30+ point performances during that time span. Since the start of the new year, Barrett has been the team’s primary scorer and leader, but free-agent acquisition Evan Fournier has gone under the radar as a productive ... Read more The post Knicks’ Evan Fournier has started the...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The New York Knicks impressively dismantled the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday evening by a score of 108–85. Third-year guard RJ Barrett has had his fair share of inconsistencies this season, experiencing ebbs and flows with his offensive production. Earlier in the year, Barrett claimed he had his eyes set on making the All-NBA team for ... Read more The post Knicks’ RJ Barrett...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
Coming off a 15-point win over the San Antonio Spurs, the New York Knicks took on the Dallas Mavericks at MSG on Wednesday evening. Dallas had won six consecutive games before taking on New York, who completely demolished them, holding them to a measly 85 points. The Knicks have struggled at home this season but ... Read more The post Knicks crush Mavericks on the back of RJ Barrett...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The New York Knicks are at a turning point in the season, with the trade deadline just a few weeks away. Tom Thibodeau‘s team has struggled this year for a myriad of reasons, ranging from inconsistencies with Julius Randle to poor defense from the team as a whole. Lately, it’s been the offense that has ... Read more The post Report: Knicks have interest in Atlanta forward Cam Reddish ...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
When the New York Knicks were without power forward Julius Randle for two games due to the NBA’s health and safety protocols, they saw exactly how important he is to the team. The Knicks dropped both games to the Oklahoma City Thunder and Toronto Raptors by 15 points, but they immediately started winning again once ... Read more The post Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau comes to the defense of...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
New York Knicks rookie point guard Miles McBride and two-way rookie center Jericho Sims gave Westchester a timely lift in a come-from-behind win over erstwhile unbeaten Motor City Cruise, 110-105, Tuesday night at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, CT. McBride dropped 10 of his G League career-high 39 points in the fourth quarter as ... Read more The post McBride’s career game...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
After the New York Knicks lost to the lowly Oklahoma City Thunder on New Year’s eve, RJ Barrett sheepishly warned, “don’t sleep on us.” Since then, the Knicks have gone 3-2 to match their 20-21 record after 41 games last season. Barrett had his fingerprint all over those three wins — a 32-point game against ... Read more The post RJ Barrett’s star turn...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
It is clear that the New York Knicks need to add more talent at the trade deadline if they want to be legitimate postseason contenders. The team could use an injection of talent with inconsistency stretching across the roster, including offensive ebbs and flows from Julius Randle and injuries at the point guard position. In ... Read more The post Knicks: What a deal for Pistons forward...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
When RJ Barrett is playing at the top of his game, the Knicks are a better team. And it’s not even close. Barrett has endured his fair share of inconsistencies this season, but that didn’t stop him from a buzzer-beat shot off the glass to take down the Boston Celtics last week. The third-year guard ... Read more The post Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson raves about recent form...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
Coming off an embarrassing performance against the Boston Celtics, the New York Knicks returned to the win column against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday evening. Scoring just 75 points against Boston, the Knicks had something to prove, showcasing a 111 point performance in the win, holding San Antonio to just 96. The starting team ... Read more The post Knicks overpower Spurs thanks to RJ...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
With one month to go before the February 10 trade deadline, the New York Knicks have been linked to Indiana Pacers’ Myles Turner and Detroit Pistons’ Jerami Grant, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Between the two, Turner is the more intriguing option. In theory, Turner is the prototypical modern big man that the Knicks ... Read more The post What a Myles Turner trade could...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The New York Knicks have their fair share of struggles to iron out, but they have an opportunity to increase their talent level at the trade deadline coming up in a month. Whether they sell the farm for a superstar or bring in a player who can pair with Julius Randle and take some of ... Read more The post Report: Knicks eyeing Jerami Grant, Myles Turner as potential trade deadline...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The New York Knicks are coming off a disappointing defeat to the Boston Celtics in the second leg of a two-game series. In the first game, RJ Barrett sniped a buzzer-beater off the glass, catapulting the Knicks to victory on the back of Evan Fournier and his 41 point performance. However, New York managed just ... Read more The post Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau backs up team’s...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The New York Knicks are coming off what most would coin an embarrassing defeat to the Boston Celtics on Saturday night, losing by 24 points and failing to crack 80 points as a whole. Boston returned with a vengeful performance after Evan Fournier posted 41 points at MSG to overcome his former club. Jaylon Brown ... Read more The post Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau is asking more of Immanuel...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The New York Knicks are a good team, but not good enough. Having one star in Julius Randle simply doesn’t push them across the threshold to be an above-average team. Even if you take a look at their next-door neighbors, the Brooklyn Nets, they have had their fair share of struggles this season, despite a ... Read more The post What the Knicks need to be a legit contender this season ...