Nets defensive stopper Nic Claxton blocked a season-high four shots in a win over Washington on Sunday. Claxton failed to record a block in his first four appearances but has at least one in each of his last nine games. “Just getting back to myself,” Claxton said, per Dan Martin of The New York Post. “I started the season off [and] I wasn’t getting any blocks. But the timing is … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Claxton, Saraf, Draft, Schedule
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Knicks Notes: Brunson, Robinson, Clarkson, 3-Point Defense
Knicks star guard Jalen Brunson was diagnosed with a Grade 1 ankle sprain last week. On Monday, Brunson was already spotted firing up jump shots in Miami’s Kaseya Center, according to Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News. Now, there’s a possibility he’ll be back as soon as Wednesday. He’s listed as questionable to play against Dallas, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Brunson, Robinson, Clarkson, 3-Point Defense
Knicks improvements under Mike Brown are already on full display
The Mike Brown era has gotten off to an excitingly hot start for the New York Knicks. … [Read more...] about Knicks improvements under Mike Brown are already on full display
OG Anunoby Leaves Knicks Win With Hamstring Injury
OG Anunoby left the New York Knicks' 140-132 win over the Miami Heat in the first quarter with a left hamstring injury and did not return. Anunoby is expected to get an MRI on Saturday. The Knicks are already without Jalen Brunson, who was diagnosed with a Grade 1 ankle sprain. … [Read more...] about OG Anunoby Leaves Knicks Win With Hamstring Injury
Knicks could have their superstar back against Mavericks
Wendell Cruz-Imagn ImagesWendell Cruz-Imagn Images The New York Knicks could get Jalen Brunson back less than a week after he suffered a grade 1 right ankle sprain. On Tuesday, he was upgraded to questionable on the injury report for Wednesday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks, a good indication that he could make his return against his former team. Knicks’ Jalen … [Read more...] about Knicks could have their superstar back against Mavericks