Tag: Knicks - Page 16

#Knicks

Brian Gaines

Knicks’ bold moves pay off in NBA Cup win

Mike Brown’s gutsy decision to bench Mikal Bridges for Tyler Kolek in the NBA Cup Final changed everything for the Knicks. Instead of sticking with the usual lineup, Brown went with a three-guard combo—Brunson, Clarkson, and Kolek—that hadn’t played much together all season. That risk paid off big, helping New York outscore the Spurs by 12 in the fourth quarter. It’s a clear sign the Knicks’ choice to move on from Tom Thibodeau was the right call. How do you feel about coaches making these kinds of bold, unconventional moves? #Sports #Basketball #Knicks

Susan Reeves

Knicks bench steps up big in NBA Cup Final

Mitchell Robinson just made Knicks history, grabbing a record 10 offensive boards in the NBA Cup Final win over the Spurs. Coming off the bench, he hustled for 15 rebounds, 2 blocks, and set the tone for New York’s gritty style. OG Anunoby led the scoring, but it was the depth—Robinson, Tyler Kolek, and Jordan Clarkson—that powered the Knicks to victory. Jalen Brunson took home MVP honors, but this was a total team effort. How do you feel about the Knicks’ bench depth this season? Is this the formula for a deep playoff run? #Sports #Basketball #Knicks

Ryan Lopez

Knicks’ guard depth: The missing piece?

Rich Paul just echoed what Knicks fans have been shouting for ages: New York doesn’t need a superstar trade to make a Finals run—they just need more guard depth. Jalen Brunson is carrying a massive load, and every time he sits, the team’s performance nosedives. The backup point guard spot is still a big question mark, and plugging in wings like Josh Hart isn’t a long-term fix. Whether it’s a veteran like Chris Paul or a gritty defender like Jose Alvarado, the message is clear: bolster the backcourt, and the Knicks could finally break through. What kind of guard would you want to see in orange and blue? #Sports #Basketball #Knicks

James Allen

Mike Brown put the media on notice: “Put Brunson’s name in the MVP convo — do your job.”

After Brunson delivered on the biggest stage, Knicks coach Mike Brown didn’t mince words about the MVP conversation: “I hope now on this stage, when you start talking about MVP candidates his name is one of the first to come out your mouth… So you guys do your job.” That’s the whole argument in one quote: elite production + winning when it matters. Brunson’s been doing it, and the Cup run just made it impossible to brush off. So let’s actually do the job: Is Brunson a real MVP candidate this season? Where do you rank him among the league’s top guards right now? #JalenBrunson #Knicks #NBA #MVP #NBACup #NBADiscussion

Richard Thomas

The NBA Cup “Runner-Up Curse” Might Actually Be a Finals Blessing

So far, the NBA Cup runner-up has turned into a Finals team within two seasons. 2023 NBA Cup: Lakers beat Pacers → Pacers make the Finals in 2025 2024 NBA Cup: Bucks beat Thunder → Thunder make the Finals in 2025 2025 NBA Cup: Knicks beat Spurs → Spurs Finals in 2026 or 2027? It’s probably coincidence, but it also kind of makes sense: if you’re good enough to reach the NBA Cup Final, you’re usually a “one leap away” team. You’ve already proven you can win high-stakes games, and you have a clear blueprint for what you’re missing. Are you betting on Wemby making the Finals in the next two years? #NBA #NBACup #Spurs #Knicks #Wembanyama #NBAStats #NBADiscussion

Beth Holland

Jalen Brunson Had a Superstar Level Run in the NBA Cup

NBA Cup MVP Jalen Brunson in 6 tournament games: 33 PTS, 3 REB, 6 AST on 53/46/66 shooting splits (60.8% TS). That is absurd shot-making volume and efficiency over a whole mini-playoff run. When it comes to big offensive performances on a big stage, Brunson is now firmly in that top guard tier with big names like Steph, Luka and SGA. Different styles, same result: you can’t guard him one-on-one and you can’t afford to send soft help, because he’ll pick you apart. Where do you rank Brunson among the league’s best offensive guards after this? #JalenBrunson #Knicks #NBACup #NBA #NBADiscussion

Pamela Owens

Karl-Anthony Towns keeps his word, donates full NBA Cup prize to Dominican Republic

Karl-Anthony Towns didn’t just talk about giving back — he actually did it. After promising that he’d donate his NBA Cup winnings if the Knicks beat the Spurs, KAT followed through and is sending his entire ~$530K share to his foundation and youth sports programs in the Dominican Republic, his mother’s home country. For a guy already on a max deal, he could’ve easily just kept the bonus and nobody would’ve blinked. Instead, he turned the Knicks’ first trophy in 52 years into something that directly helps kids back home. That’s bigger than basketball. #KarlAnthonyTowns #KAT #DominicanRepublic #Knicks #NBACup #NBA

Matthew Roberts

Knicks finally hang a new banner for Spike Lee’s lifetime of fandom

Spike Lee has literally spent his whole life staring at Knicks banners. He was a kid when New York won titles in 1970 and 1973 — the last time the franchise hung an NBA championship flag in Madison Square Garden. Over the years he went so deep into his fandom that he even tracked down and bought the original 1970 championship banner that used to hang in the Garden, calling it the Knicks’ “Holy Grail.” Now, after more than half a century, the Knicks finally raised something new: the 2025 NBA Cup banner, after beating Wemby’s Spurs 124–113 in Vegas. Say what you want about the NBA Cup, but for a guy who’s been courtside through every high and low, “Spike Lee waited 53 years for the Knicks to hang a new flag” feels pretty special. #Knicks #SpikeLee #NBACup #NewBanner #NBA #NewYork #Spikelee

Patty Mills

Knicks blows out Nets 134-98 for 4th straight wins

The New York Knicks completely dominated the Brooklyn Nets at home, cruising to a 134–98 blowout victory. New York never trailed — leading wire to wire — and built a massive 33-point advantage by the end of the third quarter, putting the game out of reach early. Knicks extend their win streak to 4 games. Nets drop to 1–9 on the season. #Knicks #Nets #NBA #NewYork #Brooklyn