Josh Hart has been a triple-double terror for the Knicks lately, with six over an eight-week stretch beginning with the first of his career on Jan. 30. His latest stat-sheet smorgasbord came in Monday’s blowout win over the Pistons, with 11 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in 39 minutes. Still, the indispensable wing has … Read more
Alec Burks has a sprained shooting shoulder and was ruled out of Monday’s 124-99 win over his former team. The 32-year-old, who has been struggling with his shot since arriving via trade from the Pistons, participated in the morning shootaround with the intention of playing before sitting out, according to Tom Thibodeau. Despite Burks missing … Read more
Evan Fournier already was prepared to be erased once from the Knicks’ record books this season, but it now fully appears he will be knocked out twice by the same player. Donte DiVincenzo nailed 11 3-pointers in Monday’s blowout win over the Pistons, one more than the previous mark Fournier had shared with J.R. Smith. … Read more
TORONTO — Dennis Schroder scored 19 points against his former team, Trendon Watford had 11 of his season-high 19 points in the second quarter and the Brooklyn Nets snapped a six-game losing streak by beating the short-handed Toronto Raptors 96-88 on Monday night. Mikal Bridges scored 13 points and Jalen Wilson added 12 as the … Read more
Another game, another DNP for Julius Randle. And as the hourglass nears empty before the playoffs, the questions about Randle’s rust become more relevant. “I’m always concerned,” Tom Thibodeau said. “About everything.” Julius Randle still hasn’t returned to the Knicks’ lineup since dislocating his right shoulder. Noah K. Murray for the NY Post To be … Read more
The NBA launched an investigation into Jontay Porter, a Raptors forward and the brother of Michael Porter Jr., for “multiple instances of betting irregularities” involving prop bets in two games, according to ESPN. Porter, who missed Toronto’s last two games — including Monday against the Nets — due to personal reasons, reportedly generated increased interest … Read more
Commercial Content. 21+. Action Network is the official betting partner of the New York Post, which edits this content The Knicks look for their third victory over the Pistons this season as the two Eastern Conference foes hook up at Madison Square Garden on Monday night. The Knicks returned home from their 3-1 road trip … Read more
It’s thus far the trade that hasn’t worked out for either team. When the Pistons come to the Garden for Monday night’s matchup, it’s a reminder of the deal that was supposed to provide the Knicks with reliable bench offense for a playoff run and the Pistons with a young 3-and-D wing for their rebuild. … Read more
There’s still a lack of answers from the players and interim coach Kevin Ollie for the fourth-quarter slipups that have plagued the Nets all season. There is a lack not only of shots made but overall composure when an opposing team starts to go on a late run to take the game away — the … Read more
Donte DiVincenzo started this season as a reserve. He can finish it with the greatest 3-point shooting campaign in Knicks history. Following his dazzling performance in Saturday’s victory over the Nets, DiVincenzo sits just 18 treys from tying the single-season mark of 241 set by Evan Fournier in 2022. DiVincenzo told The Post he’s into … Read more
Bol Bol had enough of the Victor Wembanyama hype. The talented 7-foot-3 big man and his Suns were facing the Spurs on Saturday, and in the game, Bol was matched up with the 7-foot-4 Rookie of the Year candidate when he was called for a ticky-tack foul on defense. Bol disagreed with the foul drawn … Read more
The Houston Rockets were part of another on-court scuffle Saturday, this time against the Utah Jazz. Jabari Smith Jr. and the Jazz’s Kris Dunn attempted punches after getting tangled up during Houston’s 147-119 win. Just five seconds into the second quarter, as the Rockets were bringing the ball up, Smith Jr. took offense to Dunn … Read more
After a four-game road trip out west and waking up for an early Saturday game at Madison Square Garden, Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau credited his team with “mental toughness.” It was certainly something Miles McBride has continued to embody, logging a full 48 minutes in the Knicks’ 105-93 victory against the Nets — his … Read more
Tom Thibodeau made a rotational shift in Saturday’s 105-93 victory over the Nets, replacing Precious Achiuwa with Jericho Sims at the backup center spot. The coach said the tactic was dependent on the need for strength, perhaps not coincidentally after the Knicks were bullied and outrebounded by the Nuggets in a loss two days prior. … Read more