New York Knicks: Empire Sports Media Blog Articles
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
On Saturday evening, theNew York Knicks were a no-show against the Boston Celtics after a buzzer-beater win on Thursday by third-year guard RJ Barrett. The Knicks were desperately trying to draw even on the season at. 500 with a 19–20 record heading into the contest, but they will once again be fighting for an opportunity ... Read more The post Knicks were a no-show against Boston after...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
New York Knicks All-Star forward Julius Randle issued a public apology for his profane-laden postgame comment about the fans. But it was not enough as the NBA fined him $25,000, the league announced on Saturday. Randle made a thumbs-down gesture at the height of the Knicks’ run in their 108-105 comeback win against the Boston ... Read more The post Knicks’ Julius Randle’s...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The Knicks are coming off an electrifying win over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, thanks to an answered prayer tossed up by RJ Barrett. The 3rd-year guard was quiet throughout the game, but he showed up in the biggest moment with 1.5 seconds left on the clock. Tom Thibodeau’s team fought back from a ... Read more The post Why Knicks’ matchup Vs Boston on Saturday is so...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
NBA stars love to play in Madison Square Garden because the New York Knicks fans bring out the best in them. They relish silencing the crowd. Ask Trae Young. Knicks’ All-Star Julius Randle had his love-hate relationship with the New York fans since his arrival as the consolation of the Kevin Durant sweepstakes in the ... Read more The post Knicks fans’ boos, criticisms light up...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The New York Knicks are coming off a 25 point come-back win against the Boston Celtics on Thursday evening, stringing together two consecutive games after the return of Julius Randle. Randle will plaster the headlines with his crude remarks after the game, displaying hostility after fans unleashed criticism over the past few weeks as a ... Read more The post Knicks News: Fournier shows his...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The New York Knicks might’ve emerged victorious against the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, but power forward Julius Randle had a message to send to the fans after they’ve hurled insults at him for the better part of the season. Randle has struggled after having an All-Star campaign in 2020 — some might say he’s ... Read more The post Knicks’ Julius Randle has...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The New York Knicks stifled the Boston Celtics in a dramatic comeback on Thursday evening led by Julius Randle and Evan Fournier. However, there was no bigger moment than RJ Barrett heaving up a shot with 1.5 seconds left on the clock to win the game, using the backboard as his best friend. The very ... Read more The post RJ Barrett strikes gold as Knicks stifle Boston in dramatic comeback...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
After a few days’ delay, Ryan Arcidiacono officially became a member of the New York Knicks on Thursday. But after signing a standard 10-day contract, the Knicks have listed the newly-acquired point guard in the official NBA injury report as out with sprained left ankle. It is unclear if Arcidiacono sustained the injury at practice ... Read more The post Knicks officially sign Ryan...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The New York Knicks are coming off a dominant win over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday evening, thanks to the return of Julius Randle. However, they have back-to-back games against the Boston Celtics on Thursday and Saturday, presenting two formidable challenges against a sub .500 team that has the potential to blow up offensively at ... Read more The post 3 keys for the Knicks to overcome...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The New York Knicks are gearing up for an interesting trade deadline which is quickly approaching on February 10. With Julius Randle recently spending two games on the NBA’s health and protocol list, the Knicks realized just how weak they are at some positions, especially at point guard with Kemba Walker and Derrick Rose suffering ... Read more The post Could Knicks target Orlando...
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) —
Ryan Arcidiacono will still become a Knick after all. The New York Knicks will sign Arcidiacono to a standard 10-day contract on Thursday, sources told Empire Sports Media. The Knicks previously announced that they had signed the former Chicago Bulls’ guard to a 10-day contract via the hardship exemption rule. But the league voided the ... Read more The post Sources: Knicks still...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
Prior to the New York Knicks’ victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night, they had been experiencing somewhat of a funk. With players coming in and out of the NBA’s health and safety protocols, establishing consistency became a complex problem. Losing power forward Julius Randle for two games provided the Knicks with a wake-up ... Read more The post Knicks’ Batman and...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
The New York Knicks learned an important lesson during the two games they spent without power forward Julius Randle. While fans and analysts called for Randle to spend more time on the bench, noting several implicating statistics, they didn’t realize just how much he contributed toward his teammates enjoying open looks and uncontested shots. The ... Read more The post Knicks’ Julius...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
After losing two consecutive games last week, the New York Knicks found the win column once again on Tuesday evening, thanks to an electrifying performance from Julius Randle. Randle sat out the past two games due to NBA health and safety protocols, and the Knicks felt the brunt of his absence as they lacked physicality ... Read more The post Knicks take down Pacers in Julius...
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) —
On Tuesday morning, theNew York Knicks learned that power forward Julius Randle would be available for their evening game against the Indiana Pacers after being placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocols. Julius Randle has been cleared from health and safety protocols. He will be listed as questionable (return to play reconditioning) for tonight’s ... Read more The post Knicks get...