Happy New Year! Julius Randle, Jalen Brunson help lift the Knicks to victory over the Phoenix Suns. It was easy, too easy, for the Knicks. Jalen Brunson returned to action, Julius Randle continued his excellent play, and the Knicks rolled to a 102-83 blowout win over the Phoenix Suns, Monday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. On this second day of 2023, here’s what I … [Read more...] about Final Observations: Knicks 102, Suns 83
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Nets continue their season reboot after disastrous start
Just ten games into the season, the Nets have resembled more of an emotional roller coaster than an NBA team. Every team goes through their bouts with adversity, it’s just what comes with the job. For the Nets, however, if this were a statistical category, they’d be leading the league. Let’s quickly recap… Losing five of their first six games, beginning with a … [Read more...] about Nets continue their season reboot after disastrous start
Knicks pick up options on Immanuel Quickley and Quentin Grimes
The Knicks exercised their team options on guard Immanuel Quickley and wing Quentin Grimes. The team announced the good news on Tuesday, not long after also confirming they've picked up the 2023-24 option for Obi Toppin. Quickley, at 23 years old, has been a go-to reserve for the Knicks since entering the league, averaging 11.4 PPG as a rookie and 11.3 PPG last … [Read more...] about Knicks pick up options on Immanuel Quickley and Quentin Grimes
Knicks pick up 4th-year option on Obi Toppin
Since coming to the Knicks as the eighth overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft out of Dayton, Toppin has become a key reserve for head coach Tom Thibodeau. With the move, as first reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the 2020 first-round pick is now under contract with the Knicks through the 2023-24 campaign. The 6-foot-9 forward has become a fan favorite with the … [Read more...] about Knicks pick up 4th-year option on Obi Toppin
Nets get a step in right direction for Ben Simmons
After a rough opening night, Simmons showed glimpses of what could be in Brooklyn’s bounce-back win over the Toronto Raptors. For the Nets, Friday night’s 109-105 win over the Raptors helped ease early concerns from their opening night blowout loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. In that game Wednesday night, Simmons – playing in his first game as a Net – recorded just … [Read more...] about Nets get a step in right direction for Ben Simmons
