New York Knicks

Jalen Brunson recently said he hoped the Knicks would “do right by me” in his next contract discussion, a quote that caught some fans’ attention. Recently, he clarified his hopes for his future with the organization, Stefan Bondy writes for the New York Post (subscriber link). “I would love to be here for the rest […]

James Harden has played in just seven games after being acquired by the Cavaliers.

CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers are still playing the long game with Max Strus, but the tone around his recovery continues to improve. Coach Kenny Atkinson said Tuesday that Strus is “trending positive” as he works toward his season debut following offseason foot surgery, adding that he’s been both pleased and “surprised” by how the veteran […] The post Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson: Max Strus ‘trending positive toward season debut appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Meanwhile, nobody knows what to make of the Rockets or Knicks

The Cleveland Cavaliers earned a big 109-94 win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, it appears James Harden was a casualty in that victory, as he’s been confirmed to have suffered an injury. Harden, who is 36 years old, is said to be dealing with a fractured thumb. The organization announced his […] The post Cavs’ James Harden suffered fractured thumb vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Any summer involving LeBron James is going to invite speculation. This one will be no different. According to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, the prevailing belief around the league is that if James doesn’t retire and ultimately leaves the Lakers, a return to the Cavaliers remains the most commonly floated scenario. The storyline writes itself. […] The post Cavs, Warriors, Knicks emerge as possible LeBron James landing spots appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Cal Raleigh has already gone deep this spring, yet the switch-hitting Seattle Mariners catcher isn't focused on trying to hit 60 home runs again this season. Raleigh, who had an MLB-leading 60 homers last year, hit a 427-foot homer against the Chicago White Sox in an exhibition game Tuesday. The 29-year-old Raleigh, nicknamed “Big Dumper,” also had a career-high 125 RBIs and finished second in the American League MVP voting behind New York Yankees slugger and third-time winner Aaron Judge.

Jeremy Sochan, who was signed as a free agent during the All-Star break, has been given a rotational opportunity by coach Mike Brown.

As much as this is Jalen Brunson’s Knicks team, its universe sometimes feels like it revolves around Karl-Anthony Towns.

After the Cavaliers beat the Knicks on Tuesday night, coach Kenny Atkinson noted the "renewed confidence" the addition of James Harden has brought to his team.

Kenny Atkinson has been around long enough to know how fast playoff plans can blow up. That’s why the Cavaliers coach isn’t getting caught staring at the Knicks, the Celtics, or any single potential postseason matchup. He’s already made that mistake once. “You have to be careful,” Atkinson said Tuesday. “I know last year we […] The post Kenny Atkinson notices others in Cavs’ orbit, but potential playoff matchups can wait appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Jeremy Sochan acknowledged that his first games with the New York Knicks have been a learning process as he works to regain conditioning and adapt to a new system. The 22-year-old forward has appeared in four contests since joining the Manhattan club after agreeing on a buyout with the San Antonio Spurs, averaging one point […] The post Jeremy Sochan opens up about early struggles with Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown called Tuesday’s 109-94 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers “an ugly game,” highlighting both offensive and defensive struggles. “We didn’t do much right defensively. We didn’t do much right offensively. You got to give Cleveland credit,” he said. Brown pinpointed turnovers as a major factor in the first half. […] The post Mike Brown: “Tough loss, ugly game overall” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Cavs picked up a statement win against the Knicks.

The Cavs will look to stay undefeated in the James Harden Era.

Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson credited his lineup for a dominant defensive showing in Tuesday’s 109-94 win over the New York Knicks. “It’s nice having Evan back… that starting lineup’s pretty good defensively. You got Evan, Dean, and JA,” he said. Atkinson praised the addition of Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis. “Dennis and Keon, that […] The post Atkinson on Cavs’ defense vs Knicks: “That was kind of the blueprint tonight” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Brick by brick, the Knicks were dismantled by the Cavaliers.

Marvin Bagley III scored 22 points, Naji Marshall had 21 and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-114 on Tuesday night after both teams arrived in New York earlier in the day. Both clubs played road games on Sunday and neither was able to fly into the New York area because of a blizzard.