RAPTORS 92, KNICKS 91 Jeff Hornacek took exception to a fair question before the game that asked how winning games over this final quarter of the season could impact draft lottery positioning. “As a team,” he replied, “we’re not thinking about losing.” It’s understandable from an aerial view to see where the post-trade deadline Knicks […]
The NBA trade deadline has come and gone. February is about to turn to March. More and more focus will be on teams vying for a playoff spot, such as the Knicks, and playoff seeding. But for the Knicks, February holds special meaning. February is Black History Month, a time to remember those that helped […]
KNICKS 110, 76ERS 109 Derrick Rose called the Triangle Offense “random basketball” and made it clear he isn’t comfortable with the system Phil Jackson wants to be the identity of his team. That’s an alarming admission by a player who has the second-highest usage rate on the team. But he’s not entirely alone. It’s been […]
Carmelo Anthony was so confident that he would remain a Knick after Thursday that he napped through the 3 p.m. trade deadline. With a no-trade clause, he had the final say on anything and, he said, there was nothing to consider. “Obviously,” he said, “nothing was worth bringing to the table.” There were reports of […]
After he had answered question after question as to whether or not he thought he would be traded, one reporter soft-tossed Carmelo Anthony a hanging breaking ball: “Do you think this team has what it takes to make the playoffs?” “If I say, ‘No,’ you’ll be all over me,’’’ said Anthony, who clearly has come […]
