Nets coach Jordi Fernandez has been urging Michael Porter Jr. to take more responsibility for facilitating the offense and to get back to the cutting style that made him successful in Denver, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. Porter handed out seven assists for the second straight game and contributed 34 points and nine rebounds as Brooklyn topped Washington on Sunday … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Porter, Saraf, Lottery, Demin
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Knicks Notes: Towns, Shamet, Brown, Brunson
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 31 of his 39 points in the Knicks’ win against the Heat in the first half, and in doing so, provided a reminder of his ability to function as the team’s top offensive option with Jalen Brunson currently out with an ankle sprain, writes Jared Schwartz of the New York Post. Towns had a relatively quiet second half against the Heat’s swarming double … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Towns, Shamet, Brown, Brunson
Mike Brown is already backing off the big promise he made to Knicks fans
Despite saying he was going to play nine or 10 guys on a consistent basis, Knicks head coach Mike Brown has shortened his rotation. … [Read more...] about Mike Brown is already backing off the big promise he made to Knicks fans
OG Anunoby Out At Least Two Weeks With Hamstring Strain
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby will miss at least the next two weeks due to a left hamstring strain. Anunoby was injured during the Knicks victory over the Miami Heat on Friday. The Knicks are already without Jalen Brunson, who is dealing with a sprained right ankle. Brunson is considered day-to-day. Anunoby has started in all 12 of New York's game to date. The ninth-year … [Read more...] about OG Anunoby Out At Least Two Weeks With Hamstring Strain
Former Knicks coach and Basketball Hall of Famer passes away at age 88
Joe Nicholson-Imagn ImagesJoe Nicholson-Imagn Images It was a somber day for basketball fans this weekend. Former New York Knicks coach and Basketball Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens passed away on Sunday. He was 88 years old. Former Knicks Hall of Fame coach Lenny Wilkens passes away Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images Wilkens is inducted into the Hall of Fame as … [Read more...] about Former Knicks coach and Basketball Hall of Famer passes away at age 88