Dick Barnett, who helped propel the Knicks to their glory days in the 1970s with his strange jump-shooting style, and who played on the only two N.B.A. championship teams in the Knicks’ history, died in his sleep last night in Largo, Fla. He was 88. The Knicks announced the death, at an assisted living facility, on social media on Sunday, soon after a dramatic victory in a … [Read more...] about Dick Barnett (1936-2025)
Karl-Anthony Towns bounces back and leads Knicks to 2-1 series lead over Pistons
Fred Katz: FINAL: Knicks 118, Pistons 116. Knicks take a 2-1 series lead. • Towns 31 & 8 • Brunson 30-7-9 • Anunoby 22 pts • Bridges 20-7-3 • Cunningham 24-7-11 Game 4 Sunday at 1pm ET.Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Kurt Helin @basketballtalk Karl-Anthony Towns scores 31, Jalen Brunson 30, Knicks hang on to take Game 3 in … [Read more...] about Karl-Anthony Towns bounces back and leads Knicks to 2-1 series lead over Pistons
James Dolan’s MSG Networks reaches deal to avoid bankruptcy
MSG Networks on Friday announced a deal with its lender JPMorgan that allows the regional sports channel to avoid bankruptcy — and potentially pave the way for a merger with the YES Network. Under terms of the out-of-court debt restructuring, MSGN — which carries the Knicks, Rangers, Islanders, Devils, Sabres and Gotham FC — slashes a JPMorgan loan to $210 million from more … [Read more...] about James Dolan’s MSG Networks reaches deal to avoid bankruptcy
Jalen Brunson on winning Clutch Player of the Year: It means a lot
Ian Begley: Jalen Brunson on winning Clutch Player of the Year: “It means a lot. It’s a credit to us winning close games and my teammates and coaches having my back.”Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? StatMuse @statmuse Playoff leaders after two games: PTS — Jalen Brunson REB — Giannis Antetokounmpo AST — Tyrese Haliburton STL — OG Anunoby BLK — Chet … [Read more...] about Jalen Brunson on winning Clutch Player of the Year: It means a lot
Jalen Brunson wins Clutch Player of the Year
NBA Communications: New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is the recipient of the Jerry West Trophy as the 2024-25 Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year.Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill Knicks have to have better late game offense than Jalen Brunson, and everybody else get out the way. It could—COULD win this series. It ain’t doing … [Read more...] about Jalen Brunson wins Clutch Player of the Year