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• Jordan Clarkson To Sign With Knicks

Jordan Clarkson will sign with the Knicks once he clears waivers on Wednesday evening, reports NBA insider Chris Haynes (via Twitter). The Knicks had been expected to target Clarkson since news broke that he would be waived by the Jazz, writes Steve Popper of Newsday Sports (Twitter link). The veteran guard agreed to a buyout with […]...2025
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• 12 Prospects Will Be In Green Room For Draft’s Second Round
After all 24 prospects who were invited to the green room for the first round of the 2025 NBA draft were selected on Wednesday, at least a dozen new prospects will be in the green room on Thursday for the second round, per the NBA. As Steve Popper of Newsday relays (via Twitter), the following […]...2025
• Reports: Knicks Not Interested In Trading For Suns’ Kevin Durant
According to Stefan Bondy of The New York Post and Steve Popper of Newsday, the New York Knicks are not interested in trading for Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. The Suns will trade Durant this offseason. Phoenix and Durant’s business partner, Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman, have met multiple times over the past week and are […] The post Reports: Knicks Not Interested In Tradin...2025
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• Knicks Denied Permission To Speak To Udoka, Finch, Kidd

8:30 am: The Knicks asked for the Mavericks’ permission to speak to Kidd and, as expected, were turned down by Dallas as well, according to Stein (Twitter link). For what it’s worth, Steve Popper of Newsday (Twitter link) has heard that some people in the Knicks’ organization believe the “first no” from the Mavs doesn’t […]...2025
• Report: Tom Thibodeau Knew Knicks Could Fire Him During Celtics Series
According to Steve Popper of Newsday, Tom Thibodeau knew the New York Knicks could fire him during the Boston Celtics series. The Knicks wound up beating the Celtics in six games in the conference semifinals to advance to the conference finals for the first time since 2000. However, despite beating Boston, New York fired Thibodeau […] The post Report: Tom Thibodeau Knew Knicks Co...2025
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• Knicks Notes: Game 6, Hart, Towns, Players’ Meeting
There were celebrations inside and outside of Madison Square Garden Friday night as the Knicks disposed of the Celtics in their second-round series, but players and coaches realize their job is only half done, writes Steve Popper of Newsday. With New York headed to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years, […]...2025
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• Knicks Notes: Randle, DiVincenzo, Back-Up Centers, Kolek
It has only been 11 days since the trade that sent Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to Minnesota was finalized, but they’ll return to Madison Square Garden this evening when the Knicks host the Timberwolves, writes Steve Popper of Newsday. Randle isn’t expected to play as he continues to rehabilitate his right shoulder following surgery, […]...2024
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• Knicks Notes: Anunoby, Brunson, Hartenstein, Hart, DiVincenzo, Adjustments
OG Anunoby won’t play in Game 5 of the Knicks’ series against the Pacers on Tuesday due to a strained left hamstring but the injury report isn’t all bad news, Steve Popper of Newsday tweets. Jalen Brunson, who is battling a right foot injury, and Isaiah Hartenstein, who banged his left shoulder in Game 4, […]...2024
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• Knicks Notes: Hartenstein, Anunoby, Brunson, Hart
The Knicks are hoping their injury woes didn’t get even worse during Sunday’s loss at Indiana, writes Steve Popper of Newsday. Isaiah Hartenstein hurt his left shoulder on a hard fall after scoring midway through the second quarter. He played about five minutes in the third quarter, but didn’t take a shot and only had […]...2024
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• Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson Won’t Play On Wednesday
Knicks center Mitchell Robinson won’t play in Game 2 against the Pacers on Wednesday. The team has already ruled him out due to left ankle injury management, Steve Popper of Newsday tweets. Robinson played just 12 minutes in New York’s Game 1 victory, contributing two points, two rebounds and an assist. Robinson also missed one […]...2024
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• Knicks Notes: Robinson, Anunoby, Hart, McBride
The Knicks had to survive most of the season without Mitchell Robinson to anchor their defense, but he made a strong impact in Saturday’s playoff opener, writes Steve Popper of Newsday. Robinson, who missed 50 games following surgery to fix a fractured left ankle, showed no signs of the injury as he posted 12 rebounds, […]...2024
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• Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson Expected To Return Wednesday

Initially listed as out for Wednesday’s game vs. Toronto, Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has been upgraded to questionable, tweets Steve Popper of Newsday. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter link), Robinson is expected to be active and available on Wednesday for the first time since December 8. Robinson sustained a fracture in his left […]...2024
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• Knicks Notes: Anunoby, McBride, DiVincenzo, Brunson
The Knicks sent OG Anunoby back to New York for another MRI on his surgically repaired right elbow, according to Steve Popper of Newsday. Anunoby, who underwent a procedure on February 8 to have loose bone fragments removed, returned to the lineup last week. He managed to play three games, but often looked uncomfortable and […]...2024
• Atlantic Notes: Knicks’ Second Unit, Brunson, Melton, Porter
The Knicks’ bench, depleted by injuries and the OG Anunoby trade with the Raptors, has the front office seeking a proven scorer to bolster the second unit, according to Steve Popper of Newsday. A report from The Athletic claims that Quentin Grimes has been made available. The Knicks also have draft assets and Evan Fournier‘s […]...2024
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• Atlantic Notes: McBride, Nets, Simmons, Embiid, Melton
Miles McBride‘s role has been expanding since the Knicks traded Immanuel Quickley to Toronto, so he was ready when he made his first start of the season Saturday night, writes Steve Popper of Newsday. With Jalen Brunson sidelined by a calf injury, McBride responded with a career-high 19 points in a win at Memphis. “I […]...2024
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• Knicks Notes: Sims, Centers, Reddish, Hart
Knicks center Jericho Sims sprained his right ankle after just three minutes of action in Monday’s win over the Lakers. Head coach Tom Thibodeau didn’t have an update after the game about the severity of the injury, per Fred Katz of The Athletic (Twitter link), but Sims was in a walking boot, tweets Steve Popper […]...2023
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2025
"The Knicks had been expected to target Clarkson since news broke that he would be waived by the Jazz, writes Steve Popper of Newsday Sports (Twitter link)."

2024
"As Knicks players became aware of the team’s trade with Toronto Saturday morning, Evan Fournier grabbed his phone to see if he was involved, writes Steve Popper of Newsday."

2023
"Playing in the All-Star Game was the latest sign of a much happier season for Knicks forward Julius Randle, writes Steve Popper of Newsday."

2022
"According to Steve Popper of Newsday, besides investigating the Jalen Brunson signing, the league also looked into the hiring of Rick Brunson and the signing of another CAA client, Isaiah Hartenstein."

2021
"Robinson posted an Instagram Story, via Newsday‘s Steve Popper, with a shot of his follow-through."

2020
"“No one deserves a winner more than Knicks fans,” Leon Rose said, via Steve Popper of Newsday."

2019
"Steve Popper of Newsday hears that the Knicks are open to trading Julius Randle."

2018
"Per Steve Popper of The Bergen Record, Porzingis twisted his knee in practice on Monday."

2017
"" Per Steve Popper of The Record, Anthony didn't have the warmest response when asked about being on the same page as Jackson: "We converse when we converse."

2016
" Steve Popper of the Record passed along comments from the 31-year-old veteran, who's currently playing his 13th season in the NBA."

2015
"Fisher, who played under Jackson with the Lakers, also paid his former coach a huge compliment when the topic was discussed during a media-day press conference, per Steve Popper of the Record: James Herbert of CBS Sports broke down why the decision makes sense: It's understandable that despite -- or maybe because of -- all his experience on the sideline, he wanted Fisher to have space."

2014
"Steve Popper of The Record had the report: Anthony, 30, is no stranger to various different minor ailments."

• 12 Prospects Will Be In Green Room For Draft’s Second Round
2025
• Knicks Denied Permission To Speak To Udoka, Finch, Kidd
2025
• Report: Jalen Brunson Open To Signing Extension With Knicks This Summer

According to NBA insider Steve Popper of Newsday, Jalen Brunson is open to signing an extension with the New York Knicks this summer. Brunson is eligible to sign a four-year, $156.5 million extension this offseason. He’s not super max eligible because he signed a free-agent contract with the Knicks in July 2022. "I've heard whispers […] The post Report: Jalen Brunso...2024
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• Atlantic Notes: Knicks’ Second Unit, Brunson, Melton, Porter
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• Atlantic Notes: Knicks, Paul, Pritchard, Harris, Sixers’ Draft
Acquiring Chris Paul doesn’t make sense for the Knicks, Steve Popper of Newsday argues. Paul, who has a partially guaranteed contract, is expected to be traded or waived in the coming days. While the Knicks are in the market for another star player, a backcourt of Paul and Jalen Brunson would be undersized and create […]...2023
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• GM Scott Perry To Depart Knicks’ Organization
Knicks GM Scott Perry will leave the organization once his contract expires this summer, Steve Popper of Newsday reports. Perry joined the New York organization in 2017. Current president of basketball operations Leon Rose, who was hired in 2020, gave him a contract extension two years ago. However, Perry’s voice in the front office has […]...2023
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• Knicks Notes: Porzingis, Embiid, Trade Assets, Quickley
Would the Knicks consider a reunion with Kristaps Porzingis this summer? The Wizards‘ big man, who was drafted by New York in 2015, is one of several names floated by Steve Popper of Newsday as possible targets in the team’s search for another star. Porzingis was once considered a future franchise player in New York, […]...2023
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• Blazers Sign Justin Minaya For Rest Of Season
The Trail Blazers have called up forward Justin Minaya from the G League to finish the season with the team, according to Steve Popper of Newsday (Twitter link). The son of veteran baseball executive Omar Minaya, Justin Minaya went undrafted out of Providence in 2022 and spent most of his first professional season playing for […]...2023
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• Knicks To Waive Moses Brown, Re-Sign Trevor Keels
The Knicks are waiving center Moses Brown, Shams Charania of The Athletic tweets. They’ll replace him by bringing back guard Trevor Keels on a two-way contract, Steve Popper of Newsday tweets. Keels appeared in two games with the NBA Knicks this season, most recently on March 1. Keels was on a two-way contract with New […]...2023
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• New York Notes: Knicks’ Second Unit, Knicks Defense, Nets Offense
There may be more pressure on the Knicks’ front office than coach Tom Thibodeau, Steve Popper of Newsday speculates. They had to attach draft picks to trade three veterans during the offseason and now have three more — Evan Fournier, Derrick Rose and Cam Reddish — glued to the bench. They could use some help […]...2023
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• New York Notes: Jokubaitis, Randle, Wilson, DSJ, Walker, Howard
Rokas Jokubaitis has been a Summer League standout, but the Knicks don’t seem to have a roster spot for another guard, writes Steve Popper of Newsday. Jokubaitis turned in an impressive performance on Wednesday, making all seven of his shots from the field while finishing with 16 points, five assists, two steals and a block […]...2024
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• Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson Won’t Play On Wednesday
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• Knicks Notes: Offensive Struggles, Anunoby, Randle, Milton, Rotation
The Knicks played their worst game of the season and posted their lowest offensive total in nearly six years in Sunday’s 79-73 loss to Philadelphia, writes Steve Popper of Newsday. It was fewest points scored by any NBA team in 2023/24, barely eclipsing the 74 points that New York held Orlando to Friday night, and […]...2024
• Atlantic Notes: McBride, Nets, Simmons, Embiid, Melton
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• Would the Knicks signing Donte DiVincenzo mean they'd be out on Paul George? | The Putback
On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley, The Knick of Time Show's J. Ellis and Newsday's Steve Popper discuss the likelihood of Donte DiVincenzo coming to the Knicks and whether his signing would result in New York being out on a star like Paul George....2023
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• Knicks Notes: Offseason Plans, Randle, Hart, Exit Interviews
Finding some shooters should be the Knicks‘ offseason priority, writes Steve Popper of Newsday, who notes that the lack of reliable shot makers contributed heavily to Friday’s Game 6 loss in Miami. On a night when Jalen Brunson scored 41 points and shot 14-of-22 from the field, the rest of the starters were just 5-of-32. […]...2023
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• New York Notes: Randle, Brunson, Durant, Bridges, Claxton
Playing in the All-Star Game was the latest sign of a much happier season for Knicks forward Julius Randle, writes Steve Popper of Newsday. Randle, who was selected among the Eastern Conference reserves, is in the midst of a strong bounce-back campaign, averaging 24.8 points and 10.8 rebounds through 60 games. He has adapted to […]...2023
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• Bobby Portis uninterested in Knicks buyout: 'That's not even in the equation'
Backup Knicks big man Bobby Portis said that he does not want to lose one cent of the two-year, $30.75M contract he signed with New York last summer, according to Steve Popper of Newsday. The Knicks have a team option on the $15.75M second season of the deal, and with Leon Rose and Scott Perry now calling the shots in Manhattan, the team may not exercise the option, effectively making Portis a fr...2020
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• Knicks agree to trade Marcus Morris to Clippers
The New York Knicks have an agreement in principle to trade Marcus Morris to the Los Angeles Clippers ahead of the NBA trade deadline, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Steve Popper of Newsday reports Mo Harkless and a first-round pick will be coming to the Knicks in the Morris trade. This move certainly gives the Clippers the size and talent inside they felt they were lacking going into the tra...2020
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• David Fizdale may be running out of time
The Knicks may be out of patience with coach David Fizdale after their latest embarrassing loss, writes Steve Popper of Newsday. Fizdale’s team was run out of Madison Square Garden early last night, trailing by as many as 43 points before losing by 37. That followed a 44-point loss Monday in Milwaukee and dropped New York’s record to 4-18, the worst in the Eastern Conference. “I don’t care about a...2019
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• Knicks not planning to buy out veterans?
The Knicks have no plans at the moment to buy out any of their veteran players on expiring or pseudo-expiring contracts, according to Steve Popper of Newsday. The Knicks began their post-All-Star schedule hoping to make a push for a playoff spot in the East and not intending to prioritize playing youngsters over veterans if it compromised their ability to win games. That philosophy has meant that ...2020
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• Kevin Durant Responds to Phil Jackson's Comments on LeBron James' Partners
2016

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• NBA Rumors: Latest Trade Buzz on Carmelo Anthony, Markieff Morris
2015

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• NBA Mock Draft 2015: 1st-Round Picks and Predictions for Most-Talented Prospects
2015

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• Carmelo Anthony's Free-Agent Gesture Is First Step to Unlocking Knicks' Future
2015

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• J.R. Smith Has Opportunity to Become Cleveland Cavaliers' Playoff Hero
2015

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• New Orleans Pelicans Must Pull out All the Stops to Land John Calipari
2015

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• Knicks Rumors: Examining Deadline Trade Talks Surrounding Goran Dragic and More
2015

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• Twitter Gushes as Entire Atlanta Hawks Starting 5 Named Players of the Month
2015

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• New York Knicks vs. Chicago Bulls: Postgame Grades and Analysis
2014

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• Phil Jackson Comments on Involvement with Knicks Coaches, Kobe Bryant
2015

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• Carmelo Anthony Comments on Struggles with Losing
2016

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• Jenrry Mejia Suspended 162 Games: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
2015

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• New York Notes: Randle, Brunson, Durant, Bridges, Claxton
2023

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• New Orleans Pelicans Must Pull out All the Stops to Land John Calipari
2015

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• Can DeAndre Jordan and Carmelo Anthony Co-Exist in the Knicks' Triangle Offense?
2015

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• Knicks president Leon Rose delivers ‘pledge’ for New York fans
New York Knicks president of basketball operations Leon Rose has a message for the New York faithful. During an interview with MSG’s Mike Breen, Rose revealed his “pledge” for Knicks fans. “No one deserves a winner more than Knicks fans,” Leon Rose said, via Steve Popper of Newsday. “I know it’s been tough. But my […] The post Knicks president Leon Rose delivers ‘pled...2020
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• Atlantic Notes: Randle, Maxey, Gray, Mazzulla
Injured All-Star Knicks power forward Julius Randle is now out of the protective walking boot he had worn since spraining his left ankle on March 29, writes Steve Popper of Newsday. “Yeah, just the next step, following the protocol progression,” New York head coach Tom Thibodeau said of Randle’s departure from the boot. “So making […]...2023
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• Daily Fantasy Basketball 2015: Best NBA DFS DraftKings Lineup for Super Sunday
2015

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• Knicks Notes: Hart, Bridges, Towns, Payne
Josh Hart played an important role in the Knicks‘ playoff run, but now he’s trying to figure out how he fits into the team’s revamped lineup, writes Steve Popper of The New York Post. Offseason trades for Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns have raised the talent level, but it may take some time for all […]...2024
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• Knicks Notes: Robinson, Anunoby, Hart, McBride
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• Knicks Notes: Anunoby, McBride, DiVincenzo, Brunson
2024
• Knicks quietly parting ways with GM Scott Perry after turnaround season
According to Steve Popper of Newsday, the Knicks and General Manager Scott Perry are parting ways after six seasons. This comes on the heels of a very successful season, with the Knicks reaching the second round of the playoffs for the first time in a long time. It is a bit surprising that Perry and […] Knicks quietly parting ways with GM Scott Perry after turnaround season - FanSided - FanS...2023
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• Knicks Notes: Barrett, Draft Pick, Roster, Shooting
Knicks small forward RJ Barrett had a relatively strong playoff showing this year. Now, Steve Popper of Newsday wonders if the young swingman, who will be in the first year of a lucrative extension next season, is truly a building block for New York’s future. Popper notes that Barrett’s three-point shooting has been on the […]...2023
• Knicks SF Cam Reddish Ruled OUT for Tuesday vs. Thunder

New York Knicks small forward Cam Reddish (groin) has been ruled out of Monday's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder, per Steve Popper of Newsday Sports. The post Knicks SF Cam Reddish Ruled OUT for Tuesday vs. Thunder appeared first on NESN.com....2022
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• Knicks not planning to buy out veterans?
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• Knicks forward Kevin Knox limited time on the floor leaves Knox on his toes
The Knicks are wasting an opportunity to develop their young players as they string together losses with veteran journeymen, writes Steve Popper of Newsday. After whiffing on the big names in the free-agent market last summer, New York signed seven players, with only Julius Randle having any guaranteed money beyond this season. Those additions make up the core of a team that is 10-29 with five str...2020
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• Knicks forward Kevin Knox's limited time on the floor leaves him on his toes
The Knicks are wasting an opportunity to develop their young players as they string together losses with veteran journeymen, writes Steve Popper of Newsday. After whiffing on the big names in the free-agent market last summer, New York signed seven players, with only Julius Randle having any guaranteed money beyond this season. Those additions make up the core of a team that is 10-29 with five str...2020
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• Elfrid Payton's role as Knicks' point guard seem to be inevitable
Interim coach Mike Miller made his first change to the Knicks‘ starting lineup last night, inserting Elfrid Payton at point guard in place of Frank Ntilikina, writes Steve Popper of Newsday. It’s a move that seemed inevitable, as Payton’s role has increased since Miller took over for David Fizdale seven games ago. Ntilikina provides better defense, but Payton speeds up the offense and gets everyon...2019
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• Report: Jalen Brunson Open To Signing Extension With Knicks This Summer
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• Atlantic Notes: Robinson, Pritchard, Flynn, Oubre
Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is generating early buzz for Defensive Player of the Year, according to Steve Popper of Newsday (subscriber link). As Popper writes, the 25-year-old effectively stymied No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama on national TV earlier this week, with the French phenom going 0-of-6 with Robinson as his closest defender. Robinson also […]...2023
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• NBA Rumors: Latest Trade Buzz on Carmelo Anthony, Markieff Morris
2015

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• 2 Potential NBA Destinations for Kentucky Wildcats Coach John Calipari
2015

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• Knicks Trade Rumors Tracker: Latest Updates Ahead of 2015 NBA Trade Deadline
2015

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• Daily Fantasy Basketball 2015: Best NBA DFS DraftKings Lineup for Super Sunday
2015

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• NBA Rumors: Trade Buzz on Brook Lopez, Jose Calderon and More
2015

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• New York Knicks' Injuries Have Created Opportunity and Headaches During Rebuild
2014

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