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Knicks rookie Tyler Kolek drawing praise for work ethic, professionalism The general consensus on draft night was the Knicks landed a steal in the second round with Tyler Kolek. He has done nothing to change that...
Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns 'Not Surprised' By Jalen Brunson Stardom New York’s face of the organization certainly didn’t start his NBA career that way, but it’s made the journey even sweeter.
OCTOBER 12 • KANSASCITY.COM
Knicks' Mikal Bridges 'Blessed' While Chasing Iron-Man Streak New York’s newest guard has the durability and dependability to have a major role on the roster moving forward.
OCTOBER 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Carter soared quickly and Billups started slowly, but there's more than one road to the Hall of Fame
Vince Carter remembers the 2000 Slam Dunk Contest like it just happened, when he went from an up-and-comer to a full-fledged phenomOCTOBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grizzlies' home opener ticket price: $250 cheaper than New York Knicks' SportsCasting’s research on ticket prices for NBA home openers reveals significant discrepancies between teams.
OCTOBER 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Grizzlies' home opener ticket price: $250 cheaper than New York Knicks' SportsCasting’s research on ticket prices for NBA home openers reveals significant discrepancies between teams.
OCTOBER 12 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Jack Nicholson, Spike Lee and Billy Crystal set to become basketball Hall of Famers as superfans
Jack Nicholson, Spike Lee and Billy Crystal are entertainment superstarsOCTOBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KAT's Mental Strength in Question? A respected NBA analyst asked if Karl-Anthony Towns can handle the pressure in New York.
OCTOBER 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Two's a Crowd for Tyler Kolek, Miles McBride? All Knicks discusses whether Tyler Kolek could take minutes from Miles McBride.
OCTOBER 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Mikal Bridges - Tallies three steals in 31 minutes Bridges accumulated 16 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3PT, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and three steals in 31 minutes during Wednesday's preseason win over Washington.
Impact Following his trade to New York, the hope is that Bridges will be able to return to being a top-50 fantasy asset this season. This will undoubtedly start on the defensive end, an element of his game that has taken a hit over the past two years. His three steals Wednesday were a great start, coupled with the fact that he played 31 minutes in what was a comfortable preseason victory.
OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Hart - Fails to score in preseason win Hart scored zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3PT) but added six rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block in 25 minutes during Wednesday's preseason victory over the Wizards.
Impact As expected, Hart remained in the starting lineup Wednesday, a move that was facilitated following the Julius Randle trade. Hart was a real difference-maker down the stretch last season, taking advantage of injuries to other players. Although he is slated to begin the season as a starter, managers should temper their expectations, especially on the offensive end. With that said, his ability to grab out-of-position rebounds and compile assists and defensive stats make him a viable target in the later rounds of drafts.
OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Kolek - Pops for 15 points Wednesday Kolek compiled 15 points (6-10 FG, 1-4 3PT, 2-2 FT), five assists, two rebounds and two steals in 17 minutes during Wednesday's 117-94 win over the Wizards.
Impact Kolek continues to push his claim for regular season minutes, putting together another strong performance. Taken at pick 34 in the 2024 NBA Draft, Kolek will have to earn his spot in the rotation, competing with Cameron Payne for backup point guard minutes behind Jalen Brunson. Despite being undersized, Kolek has an intriguing offensive skillset, something that could at least put him in the discussion for playing time on opening night.
OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Karl-Anthony Towns - Posts inefficient double-double Towns generated 25 points (7-20 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 10-11 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, a steal and two blocks across 28 minutes of Wednesday's 117-94 preseason win over the Wizards.
Impact All five Knicks starters played at least 23 minutes, but it was Towns who led the team in points and rebounds. The 28-year-old attempted to shoot through his cold spell, as he's now shooting 9-for-29 from the field and 2-for-12 from three-point land across two preseason contests. Still, it's encouraging to see the former Minnesota Timberwolf in a featured role with his new team.
OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Knicks Roll In Second Preseason Contest, 117-94 New York has looked like a team that knows it is going to be really good this season.
OCTOBER 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Knicks Get First Look At Jalen Brunson-Karl-Anthony Towns Dominance New York’s top guard and center duo has passed their first tests together during the preseason.
OCTOBER 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Wizards steady themselves defensively in a preseason loss to the Knicks Karl-Anthony Towns’s new squad played its starters deep into the third quarter as the Wizards fell, 117-94, at Madison Square Garden.
OCTOBER 10 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Jericho Sims - Suffers sprained ankle Sims exited Wednesday's 117-94 preseason win over the Wizards after sustaining a sprained ankle, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact Sims' night was over right after it started, suffering the injury in his second minute of play. The center didn't record any counting stats. The severity of the sprain is unclear, but his next chance to play will come Sunday against the Timberwolves.
OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Pacôme Dadiet - Has sprained finger Dadiet didn't play in Wednesday's 117-94 preseason win over the Wizards due to a sprained finger, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports
Impact It's unclear exactly when Dadiet picked up the injury, but it prevented him from appearing in Wednesday's preseason opener. Despite being selected with the 25th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Dadiet isn't expected to be anything more than a fringe rotation piece this season. His next chance to play will come Sunday against the Timberwolves.
OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Karl-Anthony Towns GOES OFF In MSG Debut! 🗽 | October 9, 2024
OCTOBER 10 • YOUTUBE
Miles McBride - Won't play Wednesday McBride will miss New York's preseason game Wednesday versus Washington due to an illness, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Impact McBride's absence will give way to Cameron Payne and rookie Tyler Kolek as primary ballhandlers, while Landry Shamet could see more action as well. McBride's next opportunity for preseason action comes Sunday versus Minnesota.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Allan Houston Excels vs. Younger Players 1990s New York Knicks legend Allen Houston won MVP at a special event.
OCTOBER 9 • SACBEE.COM
Knicks Look to Cease Wizards' Magic New York Knicks look to cease Washington Wizard’s magic: Preseason preview notebook.
OCTOBER 9 • SACBEE.COM
Moses Brown - Strikes deal with New York Brown signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Knicks on Wednesday.
Impact The 7-foot-2, 258-pound center spent the 2023-24 season with the Trail Blazers, appearing in 22 contests (five starts) while averaging 3.4 points and 3.9 rebounds in 9.1 minutes per contest. After becoming a free agent in the offseason, Brown linked up with the Lakers for the Las Vegas Summer League, but he remained unsigned until striking a deal with the Knicks. The 24-year-old will get a chance to compete for a spot on the Knicks' 15-man roster for the remainder of the preseason but could be headed to the G League's Westchester Knicks if he gets cut before the Oct. 22 season opener versus the Celtics.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
First Choice? NBA Insider Details Knicks' Plans At Center Despite the blockbuster trade, Karl-Anthony Towns was not the organization’s first choice at center.
OCTOBER 9 • SACBEE.COM
