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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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
Where Do the Knicks Stand in Donovan Mitchell Discussions?
Adding an established star like Mitchell would immediately thrust the Knicks back into Eastern Conference relevancy. This NBA offseason started with the New York Knicks giving up the 11th pick in June’s draft and trading a few rostered veterans to land Jalen Brunson. They might’ve been just getting started. More recently, New York has been in the pursuit of Donovan … [Read more...] about Where Do the Knicks Stand in Donovan Mitchell Discussions?
NBA Finals: Previewing the Celtics vs Warriors
The Celtics aren’t talking like they’re satisfied with just coming out of the Eastern Conference. Golden State, battle-tested, feels confident in their return to the NBA championship round. It’s finally here. The moment we hoop fans have been waiting for for a while (317 days to be exact), the NBA finals. This year’s matchup features the Golden State Warriors (3) and the … [Read more...] about NBA Finals: Previewing the Celtics vs Warriors