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Joakim Noah was undone by partying in New York City. The center made that startling admission two months after he was released by the Knicks, ending a colossally disappointing stint after signing a $72 million contract. “I can look back at it and say I was ready for New York City, but I wasn’t,”...
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Ron Baker is the odd man out. The Knicks are expected to release Baker to make room for Allonzo Trier, The Athletic reported Thursday morning. Trier, an undrafted rookie out of Arizona, had been on a two-way contract between the Knicks and the G-League but he would have been limited to just 45...
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This Knicks season is about development and the future. That’s what they’re selling in lieu of victories. So here’s the next question: which players will actually be here next season? Below, we tried to handicap the field: Ron Baker Contract: 1 yr, $5.7 million Chances he’ll be back next season:...
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CLEVELAND — The Knicks rally came up short. Jordan Clarkson scored 28 points and a basket by Rodney Hood in the fourth quarter gave Cleveland a late lead as the Cavaliers defeated the Knicks 113-106 on Wednesday — all after squandering a 22-point lead. Hood put the Cavaliers in front 107-106 with...
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The conversion of Allonzo Trier’s contract will be delayed as the Knicks guard will miss at least the next three games with a hamstring strain. Trier is currently on a two-way NBA and G-League deal, but is fast approaching the limit of 45 days with the NBA team before that contract needs to be...
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LeBron James was always looking for a reason to play in New York. James Dolan never gave him one. Given the events of the last decade or so, that would be a reasonable interpretation of James’ latest tease to Knicks fans. Although at this point it’s much more of a gut-punch than a tease. Following...
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French Fried. French Toasted. However you want to characterize it, the Knicks couldn’t hang with the Hornets on French Heritage Night at the Garden on Sunday in a 119-107 defeat. Except Frank Ntilikina. He was tremendous until he fouled out on questionable calls, sending David Fizdale into a rage...
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On the same day Kevin Knox faced Miles Bridges, the player he thumped in his Knicks predraft workout, David Fizdale said the rookie’s effort has improved but he’s still adjusting to the physicality of the NBA. “Definitely has gotten better with (his motor). He’s made some jumps in that area. He’s...
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If there’s a solution, it’s not obvious to Tim Hardaway Jr. Immersed in a nasty shooting slump, the guard said he can only continue to work and hope for the best. “I guess,” he said. “I need to find easy ones but that’s not happening. Try to go to the line, but that’s not happening. So whatever...
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As David Fizdale reiterated Saturday, the Knicks’ greatest selling point is that Kristaps Porzingis will return at some point. At least that’s the assumption. Technically, he’ll be a restricted free agent in the summer and we’re 10 months into his rehab without a real update. But the possibility...
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The Nets are in the third season of their total overhaul, without the luxury of their own draft pick until this summer. But the improvements have been difficult to define. Nothing tangible in the win-loss department. When GM Sean Marks and coach Kenny Atkinson took over, they preached a long rebuild...
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BOSTON – For the writers in New York, the first real introduction to Mario Hezonja and his alter ego was at Media Day in September. He was asked to define his sweet spot on the court, and his answer was excellent. “Everywhere,” Hezonja said. “Super Mario.” 'Super Mario,' the versatile offensive...
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BOSTON – The Celtics wanted revenge and they punished their inferior opponent. Just about two weeks after the Knicks pulled off an upset in Beantown, the Celtics returned the favor Thursday with a wire-to-wire 128-100 blowout victory. The Knicks’ effort was devoid of defense, with the Celtics scoring...
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BOSTON – Despite the continued losing and ugly record, Knicks coach David Fizdale says New York will be an attractive destination for free agents this summer because his new regime has reversed the negative perception of the organization. And while touting those changes, Fizdale also provided a...
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A peek into Tim Hardaway Jr.’s demanding upbringing went viral recently, when his father, the former All-Star point guard, was inside Detroit’s arena watching the Knicks game. Hardaway Jr. had just hit a buzzer-beater at the end of the half against the Pistons, an impressive dribbling move and...