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05:16 Knicks’ Game 3 task: Getting away from Jalen Brunson one man show

The Knicks invested a lot to provide Jalen Brunson with needed scoring help. But that supporting cast can’t, well, support if it never gets the ball.

05:13 Pistons winning one important battle over Knicks in first two playoff games

The Pistons outmuscled the Knicks through two games of this first-round series, which is tied 1-1 heading to Detroit.

18:10 Mike Francesa shreds Tom Thibodeau after Knicks’ playoff loss to Pistons: ‘This is not an offense’

The Knicks’ problems don’t start in Game 2 against the Pistons, according to New York sports radio legend Mike Francesa.

22/04 ‘Inexcusable’: $76m player’s vanishing act in NBA Playoffs

The Detroit Pistons are leaving New York with their first round NBA playoff series tied up at 1-1.

22/04 Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau fumes at referees over ‘huge’ free throw discrepancy

Tom Thibodeau was asked about Jalen Brunson’s 37-point effort when he switched gears and sounded off on the way the game was called.

22/04 Knicks’ ‘problematic’ rebounding was a microcosm of their Game 2 disaster

The Pistons slightly edged the Knicks on the glass in Game 1. Game 2 was a different story.

21/04 Why the Knicks can’t afford to let the Pistons resurrect themselves in Game 2

As the Knicks enter Game 2 on Monday, before the series shifts to Detroit, the Knicks need to avoid messing around and giving the Pistons new life.

20/04 In five minutes and 27 seconds, the Knicks flipped a switch — and showed what they’re capable of

For those 5 minutes and 27 seconds, the Knicks looked like the blueprint version of the team Leon Rose assembled and Tom Thibodeau envisioned.

19/04 The Knicks’ playoff reality that should silence the Tom Thibodeau minutes critics

All those criticisms. All those predictions of broken bones or strained ligaments. And yet … the Knicks entered Game 1 at virtually 100 percent.

18/04 Jalen Brunson makes strong Tom Thibodeau statement with noise growing about Knicks’ job security

Few are bigger supporters of Tom Thibodeau than Knicks star Jalen Brunson.

18/04 Breaking down Knicks-Pistons matchups in 10 key categories

It is said that you can throw out head-to-head records from the regular season once the playoffs begin, but the Knicks especially need to prove that adage is accurate if they hope to achieve their …

17/04 Knicks must fix season-long weakness in battle vs. Pistons

The Pistons badly exposed a Knicks weakness during the regular season — and it’s not even particularly one of their own strengths. 

15/04 Too many fans calling for Tom Thibodeau’s job despite Knicks’ success

Who ever said logic prevailed in sports? 

14/04 Cade Cunningham anticipates first round ‘war’ between Pistons and Knicks

Cade Cunningham envisions a tough battle in his Pistons playoff series against the Knicks.

12/04 Tom Thibodeau faces rest vs. rhythm decision in Knicks’ season finale

The Knicks will hold a hearty rest vs. rhythm debate ahead of Sunday’s season finale in Brooklyn.

11/04 Knicks’ PJ Tucker relishes extremely rare playing time: ‘Like riding a bike’

He didn’t know what to expect. 

11/04 Knicks fail to lock up No. 3 seed in loss to pesky Pistons

The Knicks had a chance to clinch the No. 3 seed and essentially lock in Detroit as a first-round foe. Instead, they were beaten by the Pistons.

10/04 Which Knicks have the most at stake in these upcoming playoffs

Despite that “we win and lose as a team” cliché, blame and responsibility are never evenly distributed.

10/04 Tom Thibodeau giving key Knicks rest days down closing stretch

For the past two games, the Knicks were as deep and healthy as they had been all season. Tom Thibodeau wants to make sure that stays the case.

10/04 Knicks see near-miss versus Celtics as ‘something we can build off’

How different might the Knicks postseason outlook appear if Jayson Tatum was fouled before his game-tying 3 was released?

09/04 Knicks suffer brutal OT loss to Celtics to remain winless vs. NBA’s best

The Knicks can compete. Contending is another matter.

09/04 Tom Thibodeau just got a salient reminder from NBA’s erratic coaching landscape

Being an NBA head coach is a brutal business. It has always been a brutal business. One that Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau is well aware of.

06/04 Tom Thibodeau takes Josh Hart’s tantrum in stride: ‘no-win situation’

Upset he was pulled before he could get a triple-double, Josh Hart stormed off the court with 90 seconds left.

03/04 Short-handed Knicks fade late in blowout loss to Cavaliers as struggles against NBA elite continue

The Knicks kept it closer. Just not close enough to feel encouraged. 

03/04 Exclusive | Ex-Knicks assistant Johnnie Bryant reflects to The Post about the culture change he left behind

Johnnie Bryant remembers his move from the Jazz to the Knicks prompted second-guessing. 

02/04 Tom Thibodeau ties Pat Riley on Knicks wins list

Tuesday night’s 105-91 victory over the 76ers tied Tom Thibodeau with Pat Riley for fourth in Knicks franchise history with 223 wins.

02/04 Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns sits due to knee soreness: ‘day to day’

The Knicks showed plenty of bark without their KAT.

02/04 OG Anunoby propels shorthanded Knicks to easy win over woeful 76ers

This was an NBA playoffs rematch in name only.

29/03 Former Buck Delon Wright gives depleted Knicks a lift

Call it a Delon Wright revenge game. Sort of.

28/03 What it’s like to be a rookie under Tom Thibodeau

With years of reflection and a humbling start to his professional career, Kris Dunn understands he probably took Tom Thibodeau for granted.

27/03 Knicks point guard Cam Payne exits early with ankle sprain

Cam Payne exited the Knicks’ 126-113 loss to the Clippers on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden with a right ankle sprain.

21/03 Josh Hart rips Knicks lack of effort in concerning loss to woeful Hornets

Tom Thibodeau’s Knicks squad was overmatched all evening by the sad-sack Hornets, a team with just 18 wins that coasted to a 115-98 victory.  

16/03 Karl-Anthony Towns shines but Draymond Green gets last laugh as Knicks fall to Warriors

SAN FRANCISCO — The nice guy won more battles but lost the game.  Facing callous bully Draymond Green, Karl-Anthony Towns produced a game-high 29 points with a game-high 12 rebounds before fouling …

13/03 Mikal Bridges saves Knicks with OT buzzer-beater after minutes conversation drama with Tom Thibodeau

In more minutes than usual thanks to another OT, Mikal Bridges scored more than anybody on the Knicks and hit the biggest shot of his Knicks career. 

13/03 Tom Thibodeau denies having conversation with Mikal Bridges over starters’ minutes in Knicks twist

After Mikal Bridges claimed he asked Tom Thibodeau to reduce his minutes, the coach denied such a conversation took place as controversy emerged Wednesday in Knicks world over playing time. 

27/02 The Knicks’ two biggest investments are disappearing when the team needs them most

OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges, the duo that was supposed to make up for the other starters’ shortcomings, have disappeared this season against the NBA’s best.

27/02 Knicks’ weakness shouldn’t overshadow fact they’ve developed an all-important habit

The Knicks do many things well, and one of them, a key one, was on full display on Wednesday night.

24/02 The Knicks’ lost weekend is making their playoff potential disturbingly clear

Another opportunity for the Knicks to prove they belong in the same contending conversations with the defending league champs fell harmlessly to the parquet floor.

22/02 OG Anunoby’s return to Knicks lineup didn’t go as planned

CLEVELAND — OG Anunoby’s long-awaited return didn’t go so well. 

22/02 Knicks fail another test against NBA heavyweight in embarrassing loss to Cavaliers

The Knicks arrived and left Cleveland with the same problem: Their defense is atrocious against the NBA’s best. 

21/02 Mikal Bridges further cements status as Knicks game-changer: ‘Thankful for his long-ass arms’

Silent most of the game, Mikal Bridges required just one play to make himself heard.

21/02 Karl-Anthony Towns’ late heroics propel shorthanded Knicks to overtime win over Bulls

Even with Josh Hart added to the street-clothes crew with a knee injury, they kicked off their final stretch of 28 regular-season games by pulling out a gritty, 113-111, overtime decision.

20/02 The most urgent questions the Knicks still need to answer as playoffs near

The Knicks are sitting prettier than usual at the break, with 36 wins, but with the eighth-most difficult remaining schedule, there’s plenty at stake for the stretch run.

20/02 How Tom Thibodeau spent NBA All-Star break ahead of Knicks’ stretch run

Tom Thibodeau has joked before about spending his down time at “Club Tarrytown.”

14/02 Knicks stars want more after best start in nearly three decades: ‘Long way to go’

Knicks are winless in five head-to-head matchups against the Thunder (0-2), the Cavaliers (0-1) and the defending champion Celtics (0-2). 

13/02 The secret behind how Karl-Anthony Towns unlocked a new-look Knicks offense

Karl-Anthony Towns’ overall presence, including his passing ability, has opened the Knicks’ offense in ways we haven’t seen previously in the Tom Thibodeau era.

10/02 Knicks frustrated by struggles against NBA’s elite after Celtics drubbing: ‘Unacceptable’

Either way, the Knicks were visibly disappointed in their latest subpar performance against the teams they are chasing, with a dejected Jalen Brunson (36 points) saying the measuring stick failing …

09/02 Tom Thibodeau’s move to small lineup worked until it didn’t for Knicks

The Knicks were getting destroyed on the boards in the first half Saturday night, so Tom Thibodeau decided to go smaller after intermission.

09/02 Knicks won’t beat Celtics in big spot until they can limit their 3s

The Celtics are built around creating the trey. The Knicks’ weakness, as it turns out, is allowing 3-point shots to go into their basket.

09/02 Knicks completely outclassed by Celtics again in another ugly beatdown

The Knicks, who were blown out against the Celtics in their opener, struggled again against Boston, suffering a deflating 131-104 loss at MSG.

09/02 Karl-Anthony Towns may move back to power forward once Mitchell Robinson returns

Tom Thibodeau used OG Anunoby’s absence from the lineup to take a look at Karl-Anthony Towns at power forward.

08/02 Tom Thibodeau confident in Knicks after quiet deadline as Mitchell Robinson nears return

Tom Thibodeau offered an atypically revealing answer Friday when asked if the Knicks’ relative inaction at the trade deadline.

06/02 Mikal Bridges’ ‘old-school mentality’ fueling historic consecutive games played streak

Mikal Bridges remained in the Knicks’ lineup Tuesday night after landing on the injury report for the first time this season.

05/02 Jalen Brunson ‘pissed off’ about his struggles from free throw line

There is one area of Jalen Brunson’s game that has been frustrating: his free-throw shooting.

02/02 Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson ‘pretty close’ to being able to fully practice

For the first time this season, Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said Saturday Mitchell Robinson is “pretty close” to being able to fully practice.

31/01 Why Adam Silver’s 40-minute game idea could create more problems than it fixes

The latest idea floated by commissioner Adam Silver this week should be a non-starter, even with the NBA experiencing a dip in TV ratings of as much as 25 percent this season.

30/01 How one Knicks assistant made them the gold standard of officiating challenges

Armed with replays on his iPad from the second row of the Knicks bench, Jordan Brink makes the call on whether the Knicks should challenge a referee’s whistle or let it go.

28/01 Josh Hart Calls Out ‘Minutes Police’ After Knicks Win

There are a large contingency of fans who are concerned with the amount of minutes that the New York Knicks starters have been receiving. They believe head coach Tom Thibodeau has a history of doing so, and that it will eventually lead to his main players being worn out, or injured, come playoff time.

28/01 Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau reacts to Jimmy Butler saga after personal experience

Tom Thibodeau has a unique perspective on Jimmy Butler’s latest act of defiance.

23/01 Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau rips referees’ Jalen Brunson treatment: ‘Ridiculous’

Once again, Tom Thibodeau isn’t happy with how Jalen Brunson is being handled by the refs. 

22/01 Josh Hart denies ‘egos’ and ‘agendas’ comments were about specific Knick

Josh Hart clarified his remarks about “egos” and “agendas” after Tuesday’s 99-95 win over the Nets, saying theyr were blown out of proportion.

19/01 Knicks’ Josh Hart OK after hard fall: ‘think he’ll be all right’

Josh Hart appears to be OK after hurting his shoulder after taking a hard fall during the Knicks’ loss to the Timberwolves on Friday night.

18/01 Knicks squandering plenty of chances on home court in January: ‘Gotta be better’

The Knicks viewed January as an opportunity to beef up their overall record with a stretch of 12 out of 14 games slated to be played at home.

18/01 Legendary MSG photographer George Kalinsky dead at 88

George Kalinsky, the legendary photographer who captured everything happening at Madison Square Garden for more than five decades, has died. He was 88.

18/01 Knicks’ perimeter defense torched again in rough loss to Timberwolves

For a team that often boasts about its slew of strong perimeter defenders, the Knicks certainly do give up a ton of points outside their 3-point line. 

17/01 Kevin Garnett wants Knicks stars to confront ‘stubborn’ Tom Thibodeau over minutes worries

Two of the top players Tom Thibodeau ever coached – and the two players probably most responsible for his NBA championship – believe he’s being “stubborn” with his minutes distribution and it’s goi…

16/01 The key Knicks stat that proves they might be playing their stars too much

In clutch time, the Knicks are facing better-rested opponents and haven’t been able to keep up.

16/01 Tom Thibodeau wants Josh Hart to ‘think’ before ripping Knicks teammates

Tom Thibodeau wants Josh Hart to consider his words.

15/01 Why it’s still difficult to tell who these Knicks are at the midway point of the season

Who, really, are the Knicks? Sometimes, they resemble contenders. Other times, pretenders.

15/01 Knicks have plenty to improve on entering second half

Tom Thibodeau often says that he is striving for daily improvement, with the goal to peak at the end of the season in time for the start of the playoffs. 

11/01 Isaiah Hartenstein’s Garden return gives Knicks reminder of what they’re missing at critical point

Isaiah Hartenstein demonstrated what the role could be at its peak.

10/01 Knicks haven’t yet earned a spot in the championship contender conversation

You ask the Knicks — all of them, but most animatedly KAT — and they’re incredulous.

10/01 Knicks stars come to Tom Thibodeau’s defense over workload ridicule

In the eyes of Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, Thibodeau should not be criticized for one of his most notable — or infamous, depending on the perspective — philosophies.

09/01 Karl-Anthony Towns returns in style in Knicks’ skid-busting victory over Raptors

Karl-Anthony Towns returned to put the Knicks back on track, and that’s exactly what he did in their win over the Raptors on Wednesday night.

09/01 Knicks’ injuries show how fragile line is between NBA failure and success

The Knicks know how delicate a task it is to keep a team whole, and Karl-Anthony Towns’ injury is just another reminder of that.

08/01 Yes, the Knicks have a depth problem. No, there’s not an easy fix

We’re back to the minutes debate. I’m sick of it after four seasons covering Tom Thibodeau. But we’re back here, predictably, because Thibs is Thibs and his roster this season is so top heavy it co…

05/01 Knicks run out of gas as defense flops in second half in ugly loss to Bulls

CHICAGO — The Knicks better hope it was just tired legs on Saturday night. Otherwise, getting throttled by the Bulls is a sign of problems even larger than their lack of depth. On the second night …

05/01 Knicks’ depth problem comes into full view after rough Thunder loss

If it’s not a minutes distribution problem, it’s a depth problem. 

03/01 Tom Thibodeau ‘a different man’ with Knicks than he was with Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns

Karl-Anthony Towns said following Wednesday’s win that Thibodeau is “a different man” now and more mellow than he was a decade ago with Minnesota.

02/01 What moments defined the Knicks’ 2024, and which will determine the fate of the season ahead?

A look back at the best and worst of 2024 and glance ahead at the biggest questions of 2025.

02/01 Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart propel Jalen Brunson-less Knicks past Jazz for ninth straight win

Being down their top two point guards was not enough to deter the Knicks against the hapless Jazz.

01/01 We’ll find out how good Knicks really are as tough stretch begins

The new year will bring a new set of challenges for the Knicks, and the biggest one will arrive immediately.

01/01 Tom Thibodeau relying heavily on Knicks’ dynamic starting-five that’s among NBA’s best

It should come as no surprise by now that the Knicks lead the NBA in minutes played by their dynamic starting five by a considerable margin.

30/12 Knicks’ balanced offense operating at historic level of versatility comes with big caveat

The Knicks became the first team ever to have four players score 40 or more in a game before Jan. 1 after Jalen Brunson joined the club Saturday.

29/12 Jalen Brunson pours in 55 points to lead Knicks to gritty win over lowly Wizards

hat should’ve been an easy evening turned into a dogfight for the Knicks, who required 55 points from Jalen Brunson to squeak out a 136-132 OT win.

28/12 Karl-Anthony Towns’ foul-trouble issues aren’t going away

The only thing that’s consistently stopped Karl-Anthony Towns is foul trouble.

27/12 Jalen Brunson was not on floor during key stretch in Knicks’ win over Spurs

It doesn’t happen often, but Jalen Brunson was not on the floor for a sizable chunk of the fourth quarter of the Knicks’ comeback win on Christmas.

27/12 Bob Myers’ bizarre ‘should be better’ claim sign of Knicks’ higher standard

Knicks record after 10 games: 5-5. Knicks record after 20 games: 12-8. Knicks record after 30 games: 20-10. That’s a positive trend line.

26/12 OG Anunoby uses special ‘gift’ to shut down Victor Wembanyama in crunch time for Knicks

Slowing down Victor Wembanyama required the special OG touch. 

25/12 Knicks proving Jalen Brunson doesn’t need to carry ‘whole city on his back’

The Knicks are 6-1 this year when Brunson fails to score 20 points.

23/12 Knicks’ opposition to resting starters helping build valuable cohesion

The Knicks, under Thibodeau, have held on to one idea consistently— suit up when healthy. 

16/12 Breaking down Knicks’ assets, possible targets with trading window now open

Here are five things to know to kick off trade season for the Knicks.

16/12 Knicks’ Iron Man Mikal Bridges plays in his 500th consecutive game

Mikal Bridges made his 500th consecutive appearance in Sunday’s 100-91 victory over the Magic, a streak that started from his first rookie game with the Suns.

15/12 Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau praises Bill Belichick’s UNC move with Adrian Wojnarowski comparison

Count the Knicks coach among those who is happy to see Bill Belichick give it the old college try.

15/12 Tom Thibodeau disagrees that Knicks have defensive problems

Yes, there are areas that could be better, but the team’s coach believes they are progressing. 

13/12 Knicks need a quick response with status as serious title contenders already slipping away

The Knicks are swelling with concerns ahead of a trip that can either serve as a get-right or further evidence they’re unserious title contenders.

12/12 Tom Thibodeau hints one referee was a problem in Knicks’ loss

Tom Thibodeau didn’t call out anybody by name, but there were certainly hints the coach felt referee Jacyn Goble was a problem in Wednesday’s loss.

12/12 Knicks’ ugly loss clearly was ‘unacceptable’

That wasn’t good enough. That wasn’t near good enough. The final was Hawks 108, Knicks 100.

09/12 Knicks’ string of ‘lulls’ to start games finally catching up to them

Slow starts have plagued the Knicks in recent games, even at home, and constantly overcoming those early deficits is a lot to ask of any NBA team.

08/12 Tom Thibodeau on Josh Hart’s ejection: ‘can’t have that in the fourth quarter’

The Knicks were trailing by seven points with 70 seconds to play when Josh Hart was slapped with an automatic ejection for his second technical foul.

08/12 Banged-up Jalen Brunson gives Knicks ‘everything’ in loss to Pistons

Jalen Brunson did all he could to lift the Knicks to a win on a night that the team looked listless at times against the Pistons.

08/12 Towns-less Knicks suffer ugly loss to Pistons in front of their legends

The Knicks failed to maintain their recent crispness at both ends of the floor before a late rally fell short in a 120-111 home loss to the Pistons.

06/12 Knicks use balanced attack to hammer Hornets as win streak hits four

Jalen Brunson left the bench and headed for the locker room in the third quarter, and he did not return to Thursday’s 125-101 win over the Hornets.

05/12 Knicks’ high-octane offense is firing at an absolutely historic pace

The revamped Knicks (13-8) boast two players — All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson and imported big man Karl-Anthony Towns — averaging better than 25 points per game.

30/11 Knicks deny worry about recent switching struggles

Even after consecutive games in which his offense struggled against a full-switching defense — and also following a lengthy acknowledgment from Josh Hart that the Knicks aren’t properly handling th…

28/11 Ex-Knick Quentin Grimes credits Tom Thibodeau for giving him hard defensive assignments

After a difficult ending to his Knicks career, Quentin Grimes could’ve claimed revenge motivated him Wednesday but instead credited Tom Thibodeau.

24/11 Knicks’ Mikal Bridges benched almost entire fourth quarter due to poor shooting

Mikal Bridges understood why he did not return to Saturday’s game.

23/11 Knicks’ elite ball movement reaching historic levels

The Knicks’ emerging offensive powerhouse will look to keep the ball rolling — and, more importantly, moving — in the second stop of a five-game road trip Saturday against the Jazz. 

22/11 Tom Thibodeau’s Knicks struggling in this normally reliable area

You think of Tom Thibodeau, you think of defense. It’s like Thanksgiving and turkey. One without the other is a failure in the system.

20/11 Knicks increased 3-point focus is finally paying dividends as wins keep coming

One of Tom Thibodeau’s stated points of emphasis for the Knicks this season — to increase their volume of 3-point attempts to take advantage of their proficiency from the outside — is starting to c…

17/11 Ariel Hukporti gave Knicks glimpse of potential by helping replace Karl-Anthony Towns out of nowhere

A new piece to the Knicks’ puzzle emerged for the first time in Ariel Hukporti, who logged over 30 minutes Friday and scored his first seven points.

13/11 Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau goes to nine-man rotation with Matt Ryan addition

After playing with a tight rotation in close games, Tom Thibodeau opened it up from eight to nine players Tuesday with the addition of Matt Ryan.

13/11 Knicks can dream big because of Karl-Anthony Towns

There are a lot of things that go into the promise of what Karl-Anthony Towns can be for the Knicks. Some of them are obvious.

12/11 There is no quick fix for Tom Thibodeau’s lack of trust in Knicks depth

Those types of injuries are bound to happen, and the Knicks, who are approaching their 10th game of the season Tuesday in Philly, haven’t looked equipped to deal with it.

10/11 Knicks pleased with Tyler Kolek’s development: ‘He’s a worker’

Rookie Tyler Kolek played a season-high 16 minutes and scored eight points on 3-for-5 shooting in the Knicks’ win over the Bucks on Friday night.

06/11 The Knicks are better than their so-so start — and they’ll figure it out

The Knicks are 3-3. They’re still learning each other. They’re still figuring things out. The first 10 games are a bear. They’ll be fine.

05/11 Tom Thibodeau stews over controversial Knicks call: ‘Big play’

Tom Thibodeau felt his team was again screwed by a call in Houston.

04/11 Jalen Brunson’s return to Houston a reminder of Knicks’ referee qualms

The Knicks are returning to the scene of the refereeing crime with mixed reviews on how Jalen Brunson is now being officiated. 

01/11 Knicks can unlock offense by adhering to 3-point plan

The 3-pointer has become such an efficient shot that launching fewer in mass is a recipe for the draft lottery.

28/10 Karl-Anthony Towns’ ‘special’ homecoming has been a ‘blessing’ for family

The first person Karl-Anthony Towns brought up on Sunday when asked about his first home game as a Knick was his father, and that is nothing new. 

26/10 Knicks throttle Pacers in home opener as newcomers shine

The Knicks look a lot better when they’re not playing the Celtics.

24/10 The Knicks’ blowout loss to the Celtics highlighted what Tom Thibodeau and Co. have to fix

Luckily for the Knicks, they don’t have to face Jayson Tatum and the Celtics every night.

23/10 Knicks painful first impression isn’t free of worry even if it’s early

The Knicks believed that at the least, they’d made inroads on closing the gap with the Celtics. And they still might. But for now, after one game, a game in which they wanted to see where they meas…

23/10 Knicks embarrassed in season-opening beatdown to reigning champion Celtics

Touted as the top threat to Boston in the East, the Knicks put up the resistance of a wet paper bag in Tuesday’s ugly season-opening defeat, 132-109. 

22/10 Knicks 2024-25 season preview: Lineup prediction, games to watch

The Post’s Stefan Bondy makes answers the biggest Knicks questions, makes bold predictions and picks the five biggest games of the 2024-25 season.

22/10 The Knicks were the Mets. Now they’re the Yankees

This season, anything short of their first championship since 1973 would be a legitimate disappointment.

20/10 Knicks ripe for choice if ‘lost’ Josh Hart needs to find himself on second unit

Josh Hart suggested Friday night that a move back to the second unit could help him rediscover his do-it-all role, which he claims to presently have “no idea” what it is after starting four of the …

14/10 Karl-Anthony Towns ready to give the Knicks some center stability

It is especially important for Towns to be reliable defensively with Isaiah Hartenstein bolting for Oklahoma City and Mitchell Robinson still expected to be sidelined for multiple months.

14/10 Donte DiVincenzo barks at Knicks bench, separated from Rick Brunson after tense exchange

Donte DiVincenzo had a parting message for someone on the Knicks.

09/10 Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges moves highlight Knicks’ part of annual NBA GMs survey

NBA general managers ranked the Knicks as the second-best team in the Eastern Conference after what was deemed the third-best offseason in the league. 

09/10 OG Anunoby should benefit from full training camp with Knicks

None of the Knicks’ returning players is likely to benefit more from a full training camp with the team than OG Anunoby.

08/10 Knicks still have ‘a lot of work to do’ with new-look lineup

Unlike last year at this time, when the Knicks returned their starting five and had only one major addition in Donte DiVincenzo, so much is new.

07/10 Karl-Anthony Towns flashes his Knicks potential in mixed preseason debut

Karl-Anthony Towns missed 4 of 5 3-pointers and finished with 10 points in 15 minutes as the Knicks beat the Hornets, 111-109, in a preseason game.

06/10 Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns ready for first real ‘test’ as Knicks teammates

The possibility of a Brunson-Towns pick-and-roll is the most tantalizing aspect of the new-look Knicks.

06/10 Landry Shamet cementing hold on Knicks’ final roster spot

Landry Shamet, who is operating on a non-guaranteed deal, has been repeatedly referenced by coach Tom Thibodeau as a shining member of the reserves.

03/10 Why Karl-Anthony Towns feels he has a ‘head start’ with Knicks after being ‘flabbergasted’ by trade

Karl-Anthony Towns was “flabbergasted” when hearing the news of being traded from the T-Wolves. After all, he spent his entire nine-year career in Minnesota. But now with the Knicks, th…

03/10 The Knicks’ Julius Randle era was as turbulent as it was franchise-altering

Very little about Julius Randle’s five seasons in New York felt clean. There was always a step back to follow a step forward.

02/10 Karl-Anthony Towns’ ‘soft’ reputation doesn’t add up

It’s the label that has followed Karl-Anthony Towns for years but was shot down by a person who worked closely for years with the Knicks center. 

30/09 Knicks keeping expectations in check even after Karl-Anthony Towns blockbuster trade

As always the case since Tom Thibodeau took over, the public message on goals was a cliched “one step at a time.” 

29/09 Knicks 2024-25 training camp breakdown: Roster battles, rookies and newcomers

The Post’s Stefan Bondy breaks down the Knicks’ top storylines heading into training camp. Best battle  Barring a surprise, the starting lineup seems pretty set: PG Jalen Brunson, …

28/09 Tom Thibodeau faces very different task as star-laden Knicks start training camp after trades

A year ago, the Knicks assembled at training camp in Charleson, S.C., with a theme of continuity.

17/09 Julius Randle could help fill Isaiah Hartenstein void as Knicks continue center search

Tom Thibodeau is open to playing Julius Randle at center next season but he fears that overexposing the All-Star to too much physicality could wear down his body.

08/09 Mikal Bridges can’t wait to start season with ‘psycho’ Knicks

After missing the playoffs for the first time in four years, Mikal Bridges said he has “the itch” to get on the court with his new “psycho” teammates.

26/08 Knicks being picked to finish second in East comes with unfamiliar expectations

The Knicks will navigate much higher expectations than what the franchise is accustomed to.

26/06 Mikal Bridges brings ridiculous ironman streak to minutes-heavy Knicks

If there was any player that could match Tom Thibodeau’s rigorous demands, it might just be Mikal Bridges. 

19/06 Breaking down four key issues for Knicks as offseason begins

It’s officially the NBA offseason, which means it’s time for Knicks president Leon Rose and Co. to get to work.

19/06 Leon Rose must decide what Knicks really are in loaded East

Will Leon Rose decide to run it back with these Knicks?

14/06 Tom Thibodeau knows there’s no escaping Josh Hart’s complaining

Tom Thibodeau can’t win when it comes to Josh Hart.

23/05 Knicks final report card: How Julius Randle and OG Anunoby grade out behind a top trio

Unlike in NBA awards voting, I factor in the playoffs, and the Knicks won seven postseason games, their most since 2000.

21/05 Knicks’ offseason come with plenty of internal questions to assess

First the Knicks take a breather, then the work restarts.

20/05 Leon Rose’s first Knicks offseason priority must be a Tom Thibodeau extension

If the Knicks get to where they want to go, with this core, it’ll be because of the foundation Tom Thibodeau has created.

20/05 Tom Thibodeau wants to stay with Knicks as extension talks loom: ‘Where I want to be’

With no extension, Thibodeau, 66, would enter next season in the final season of his five-year deal and coaches typically don’t make it to lame-duck status.

19/05 Knicks-Pacers Game 7 could come down to who wins the board battle

The Knicks have held a sizable rebounding edge in their three wins at home, and have conceded that advantage in each of their three losses in Indiana.

18/05 Knicks’ OG Anunoby ruled out for Game 7 due to hamstring strain

OG Anunoby, who missed his fourth straight game with a hamstring strain, is already ruled out for Game 7, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

17/05 Knicks’ chance for no-show redemption comes with shot at conference final

If the Knicks snap a franchise streak that’s lasted 24 mostly ugly years on Friday night, they’ll do it by avenging their Mother’s Day horror while winning in a Pacers arena that’s been hellacious …

16/05 Knicks avoid repeating colossal 1994 mistake with the Alec Burks Renaissance

What Burks has done is not unprecedented. Just unexpected.

15/05 Knicks are giving Tom Thibodeau 1999 vibes all over again

Tom Thibodeau sees similarities between his current team and the ones he served as an assistant coach under head coach Jeff Van Gundy a quarter-century ago.

15/05 Alec Burks giving ailing Knicks some much-needed depth scoring: ‘True pro’

The 13-year-NBA veteran went 5-for-8 from three-point range in 23 minutes off the bench, his third consecutive postseason game contributing at least 14 points.

14/05 Josh Hart rips ‘idiotic’ Tom Thibodeau critics as Knicks injuries grow

No one has logged more minutes for the Knicks during the first 10 games of the playoffs, but Josh Hart continues to be the staunchest defender of Tom Thibodeau and his rotation decisions.

12/05 Knicks utterly embarrassed by Pacers in lethargic Game 4 loss to tie series

The Knicks absorbed a knockdown blow quickly and never got up.

11/05 Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau laments calls at end of Game 3 loss to Pacers

Is it truly a Knicks-Pacers second-round game without referee qualms?

07/05 Knicks’ tightened rotation pays dividends again in Game 1 win

Josh Hart played his third complete game of the playoffs, logging all 48 minutes, while Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby and Donte DiVincenzo each played 42 or more. 

06/05 Knicks may have to expand rotation against Pacers after exhausting minutes in first round

Tom Thibodeau often has noted that most teams reduce their playing rotations in the playoffs, but the Knicks only used seven players in the final two games against the 76ers after veteran reserve B…

06/05 Knicks would be making a ‘real mistake’ if they don’t keep Tom Thibodeau: Stan Van Gundy

Another NBA coach received a contract extension Monday but still no official word on Tom Thibodeau, who has one year remaining on his initial deal.

06/05 Breaking down Knicks-Pacers matchups ahead of 2024 NBA playoffs clash

This Eastern Conference semifinal between the Knicks and Pacers is going to come down to the Knicks looking for a slugfest and the Pacers wanting a track meet. 

05/05 Tom Thibodeau swipes back at Jimmy Butler after bizarre Knicks rant

The Knicks’ coach threw his former star player’s words back at him when asked about it after Sunday’s practice.

03/05 Series clincher perfect illustration of what makes these Knicks tick

The Knicks have forced New York to fall hard for them because they are a team, loaded with unselfish workers who love to do a little bit more.

01/05 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey pours in 46 to ruin Knicks’ chance to clinch series

Highlights of the Knicks’ 112-106 overtime loss to the 76ers in Game 5 on Tuesday night at the Garden:

01/05 Knicks’ late-game failure to foul proves fatal in Game 5 disaster

To foul or not to foul with a three-point lead in the closing seconds often is a conundrum for NBA coaches, and Tim Thibodeau is no different. 

01/05 Knicks have to find way to put this choke job behind them — and fast

There were fewer than 30 seconds left. The Knicks led by six in Game 5 and seemed on their way to the second round. Until they weren’t.

30/04 Josh Hart credits hefty regular-season workload with preparing Knicks for playoff grind

The Minutes Police aren’t going to like this.

30/04 Jalen Brunson not caring about his spot in the Knicks’ pregame ritual is another reminder of why he’s the perfect franchise leader

Jalen Brunson’s reaction to not being introduced last in warmups is a microcosm of why he works so well as the Knicks’ leader.

27/04 Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau takes jab at officiating ‘consistency’ after antics-filled Game 3

Tom Thibodeau said his Knicks team embraces physical basketball but again took digs at the lack of consistency in officiating.

26/04 Knicks-76ers series got real with one heated moment

Jalen Brunson did an exaggerated on-the-way up fake – anyone could see he was mimicking Joel Embiid’s signature move, even all the way up in the last row at Wells Fargo Center.

26/04 Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau rips refs for free-throw disparity for Joel Embiid

The Sixers attempted 33 free throws — 14 more than the Knicks did — including a 19-for-21 night from the stripe by Joel Embiid in their 125-114 win.

25/04 Knicks looking to end slow playoff starts: ‘got to try to punk first’

The Knicks have spotted the 76ers the first nine points and double-digit first-half leads in each of the first two games of their playoff series.

23/04 Knicks vs. 76ers Game 2 live updates: Knicks pull off miracle vs. Philly

Follow along with the Post’s live updates of the latest NBA playoff scores, news and highlights.

22/04 How the Knicks may have found a break-in-case-of-emergency route to winning

The Knicks, for at least one night, showed that there’s more to their roster than their All-NBA candidate.

21/04 Knicks fans, this is just the start of wild, intense playoff rollercoaster ride

Be at the ready. Be prepared. Make sure you hydrate before these games, no matter how many of them are to come in the weeks and months ahead.

18/04 Inside look at Tom Thibodeau’s legendary work ethic: ‘no shortcuts’

As his team begins its third playoffs in four years, Tom Thibodeau enters with probably the highest approval for a Knicks coach in decades.

16/04 Knicks need to prove their worth as No. 2 seed with deeper run than last year’s playoffs

It would almost be disrespectful to congratulate the Knicks on a job well done, on a gritty and overachieving season, and not expect more.

15/04 Knicks not settling for No. 3 seed’s favorable playoff path captures exactly who they are

The Knicks, if they were so inclined, could have started to finagle things Sunday against the Bulls. But the Knicks don’t finagle.

13/04 Mitchell Robinson makes clutch free throws to propel Knicks past Nets

Just as he did last year in the playoffs against the Heat, Mitchell Robinson mostly thwarted the Nets’ “Hack-a-Mitch” strategy Friday night.

12/04 Knicks’ Jalen Brunson is the best player in Eastern Conference ‘by far’: Kenny Smith

Jalen Brunson’s hot play is finally catching some eyes.

09/04 Breaking down Knicks’ complicated playoff possibilities with most seeds still in play

With the NBA schedule going dark on Solar Eclipse Monday, it’s a good time to explain what’s at stake in the Knicks’ final four games.

07/04 Knicks hoping to fix sloppy first quarters after recent slow starts

Generally a strong first-quarter team, the Knicks have been pummeled in the opening 12 minutes in four of the past five games.

05/04 Tom Thibodeau gives some clues on bizarre Julius Randle injury timeline

After Julius Randle revealed that his comeback was derailed over a month ago because of re-injury, Tom Thibodeau seemed to acknowledge there was some type of setback — contradicting his message fro…

04/04 The Knicks made the right trades, but haven’t gotten the right results (yet)

He traded the right players but not for the right players.

03/04 How the Knicks can manage the final stretch of this playoff race with a banged-up roster

They suddenly have to be looking over their shoulder in the standings after suffering their third straight loss.

03/04 Knicks need win in worst way after getting latest dose of Heat ‘culture’

If this Knicks’ loss to the Heat looked familiar, it was. They lost three games that looked almost exactly like this one last spring in the playoffs.

27/03 Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau will have tough call at starting center when Mitchell Robinson returns

Isaiah Hartenstein continues to make a case to remain as the Knicks’ starter even as Mitchell Robinson nears his return.

26/03 Tom Thibodeau is finally on verge of some good Knicks problems

Monday night marked the Knicks’ 50th game since Mitchell Robinson went down. These 50 games could have sent things spiraling sideways.

23/03 Knicks picking up slack for Jalen Brunson just another part of team’s identity

We’ve been there, all of us. If you’ve logged any time in a gym, on a playground, there are days when you show up and you can’t make a thing.

21/03 Knicks look to extend two winning streaks with win in finale of road trip

The Knicks face the defending champs Thursday riding a four-game winning streak overall and, even more impressive, three straight wins vs. the Nuggets.

20/03 Mitchell Robinson returns to practice in massive Knicks injury surprise

It was an encouraging update after 47 missed games and a long stretch of uncertainty surrounding his injury.

20/03 Tom Thibodeau has never been better than this

This has been the best job, day-to-day, that Thibodeau has ever done in his career. And that’s saying something.

17/03 Jalen Brunson pours in 42 points to lead Knicks to gritty win over Kings

Jalen Brunson should’ve played with latex gloves and a surgical mask with the way he dissected the Kings.

15/03 Knicks’ win over Trail Blazers comes with another OG Anunoby concern

PORTLAND, Ore. — An easy Knicks victory and a Jalen Brunson masterpiece were clouded by the sight of OG Anunoby feeling clear discomfort in his surgically repaired elbow.

14/03 How the OG Anunoby-Josh Hart combo defies a Tom Thibodeau trend and turbocharges the Knicks

I was still surprised Thibodeau went with a Hart-Anunoby starting lineup. Then I looked at the numbers.

14/03 OG Anunoby’s return made Knicks more of a defensive force

OG Anunoby’s defensive versatility certainly was missed by the Knicks during his absence, and they posted just an 8-10 record while he was sidelined.

13/03 Knicks’ Josh Hart settles for 19 rebounds in impressive triple-double

Josh Hart finished the game with 20 points, a career-high tying 19 boards and 10 assists in the Knicks’ win, his fourth triple-double of the season.

10/03 Knicks’ Josh Hart will see fewer minutes when OG Anunoby returns

Josh Hart, who thrived in the starting small forward spot, understands his minutes will decrease once OG Anunoby makes his imminent return.

08/03 Knicks know they must put together strong effort in ‘extremely important’ Magic matchup

One of Tom Thibodeau’s strengths has been the ability to keep the Knicks focused on the game in front of them.

07/03 Hurting Knicks face key three-game stretch with playoff implications

With 20 games left, the skidding Knicks suddenly find themselves in a five-team dogfight just to avoid a play-in position in the Eastern Conference.

06/03 Knicks get positive Jalen Brunson news after MRI

Jalen Brunson was unable to play Tuesday night, but the medical update on the All-Star point guard was as positive as could have been expected.

02/03 Josh Hart logging big minutes for banged-up Knicks

Josh Hart sat down for the first time in the Knicks’ loss on Thursday night with 7:34 left in the second quarter.

02/03 Depleted Knicks must overcome struggles to avoid play-in scenarios

The Knicks had positioned themselves to challenge for the No. 2 playoff position in the Eastern Conference with a steamrolling 14-2 record in January before an injury-riddled February suddenly left…

01/03 It’s not panic time yet for Knicks, but it’s getting close

March is the month that’s supposed to come in like a lion and leave like a lamb; for the Knicks, it was February that provided this stark dichotomy.

01/03 Banged-up Knicks no match for Warriors and Stephen Curry

Steph Curry sent the Knicks home on their struggle bus, bloodied and beaten again.

28/02 Perfect halfcourt winner rocks NBA amid Doncic madness

Max Strus, my goodness! Strus nailed an insane 59-foot halfcourt shot on the buzzer to see the Cleveland Cavaliers down the Dallas Mavericks 121-119 on Wednesday (all times AEDT).

28/02 All Knicks can do is cope with unfortunate injury breaks

For Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau, injuries have become a chronic issue he’s been forced to deal with ever since his earliest days in Chicago.

26/02 Quentin Grimes was braced for Knicks trade after change in Tom Thibodeau relationship

His falling out with the Knicks was a little sudden.

25/02 Depleted Knicks no match for Celtics in blowout loss

The Knicks won’t fully be able to measure themselves against the Celtics until they stand across from them — and at full strength — in the playoffs.

23/02 Knicks don’t need style points at this point of season

The Knicks scratched this one out, and that’s OK.

22/02 Knicks have a lot of things to ‘still improve on’: Jalen Brunson

All-Star Jalen Brunson is focused on the Knicks getting healthy and rediscovering their groove over the final 27 games of the regular season.

21/02 OG Anunoby ‘sure’ he will be back in Knicks’ lineup before playoffs

Knicks forward OG Anunoby, who is recovering after elbow surgery, said he’s “progressing every day” to this point in his rehabilitation.

16/02 Knicks midseason report card: New York moves to title contender status

Injuries, unfortunately, impact availability, and attendance is a factor in grading.

15/02 Knicks can look across town to see how injuries can unglue a season

The Knicks didn’t necessarily need the reminder of just how fragile a good thing can be in the NBA.

13/02 Tom Thibodeau loses it on refs in bizarre Knicks ending after brutal Jalen Brunson foul call

The Knicks coach was irate, yelling a few expletives at the officials when it was determined there was no time on the clock left despite New York desperately trying to call timeout and it appearing…

11/02 Depleted Knicks fall to Pacers in Bojan Bogdanovic, Alec Burks NY debuts

Jalen Brunson’s 39 points were not nearly enough as the Knicks lost for the third time in four games, 125-111, to the Pacers on Saturday night.

10/02 Tom Thibodeau’s career parallels Buck Showalter’s in so many ways

Both men have multiple franchise resuscitations on their résumé and both have multiple Coach/Manager of the Year hardware to prove it.

09/02 Taj Gibson appears certain for second 10-day contract with Knicks

Tom Thibodeau’s affinity for Taj Gibson is well known, and his desire to bring back the center didn’t need to be said. “Do you have to ask?” the coach said. Gibson played the final game of his 10-d…

09/02 Leon Rose understood what Knicks needed to become a bigger threat — and made it happen

The Knicks are better as you read this than they were at this time yesterday, or last week, or last month.

07/02 Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson set to begin on-court shooting soon

Mitchell Robinson’s recovery is on pace to begin on-court shooting soon after the All-Star break, Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau revealed Tuesday.

07/02 Banged-up Knicks a team desperately in need of All-Star break

The eight-day All-Star break can’t get here fast enough.

06/02 Derrick Rose considered NBA retirement after Knicks breakup

Derrick Rose, returning to MSG on Tuesday for the first time as an opponent in nearly five years, said there are no hard feelings toward the Knicks or Tom Thibodeau after their separation in the su…

05/02 Knicks starting to feel domino effect of critical injury absences

In the aftermath of their first loss in nearly three weeks, the Knicks tried to both shrug it off and understand their health is an issue that can no longer be glossed over.

04/02 Knicks fall to Lakers, LeBron James as nine-game win streak snapped

The Knicks dropped a 113-105 decision to LeBron James and Lakers in a nationally televised showcase game at MSG on Saturday night.

03/02 Knicks’ incredible run eerily reminiscent of 1968-69 team

What’s best to see is the faces of the kids, and the teens, and the fans in their early 20s for whom this is all so new, so fresh, so unexpected.

03/02 Jalen Brunson defines Knicks’ dramatic transformation into contenders

Jalen Brunson is the Knicks, and the Knicks are him. 

02/02 This win shows how special Jalen Brunson and these Knicks are

Wrap this one in cellophane. Place it in a safe place, away from the dust, away from the elements.

02/02 All-Star Jalen Brunson’s 40-point night leads Knicks past Pacers for ninth straight win

Jalen Brunson didn’t need the All-Star calls to show why he’s an All-Star.

01/02 Stifling defense just one of the many factors fueling the red-hot Knicks’ stretch

The Knicks’ league-best defense is arguably the biggest reason for this run that has vaulted them into the No. 3 playoff position in the Eastern Conference.

31/01 Josh Hart records first career triple double in Knicks’ win: ‘cool’

Josh Hart recorded his first-career triple-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the Knicks’ 118-103 win over the Jazz Tuesday night.

31/01 These Knicks taking fun to new level — and it’s time to revel in it

When was the last time you had this much fun watching one of your teams?

30/01 How the Knicks’ trade deadline and schedule just got a lot more interesting with Julius Randle in limbo

At the very least, the Knicks will have to continue on without Julius Randle for the next several weeks.

30/01 Knicks expect OG Anunoby’s elbow injury to be day-to-day: ‘Had it before’

OG Anunoby was a late scratch from Monday’s 113-92 win over the Hornets with an inflamed right elbow, an injury he aggravated during pregame warmups.

29/01 Belief in Knicks was surging to rare heights before Julius Randle injury

The Knicks had been doing something that had seemed and felt impossible for decades.

28/01 Knicks would lose their perfect balance without Julius Randle

 It was one of those moments in sports that stop you mid-sentence, stop whatever mood you’ve adopted, and mutter to yourself, “Oh no.” 

28/01 Isaiah Hartenstein returns to Knicks lineup with a flourish

The Knicks welcomed a win and, more importantly, welcomed a major contributor back. 

28/01 Knicks ‘very’ concerned over Julius Randle’s scary injury vs. Heat

Julius Randle is “a warrior,” Tom Thibodeau said, who frequently plays through pain that few outsiders even know is there.

27/01 Knicks’ latest success stories don’t happen without Tom Thibodeau

Tom Thibodeau has pushed enough of the right buttons to maintain the Knicks roster’s attention and his employment in the most volatile of jobs.

26/01 Knicks’ dismantling of Nuggets shows they’re legit

Every now and then you get one of these as a fan, right? You get to see your team at the peak of its powers.

26/01 Knicks wallop defending champion Nuggets as OG Anunoby has huge night

The Knicks are officially on a roll. Maybe a steamroll is more appropriate.

25/01 The numbers behind how OG Anunoby has supercharged the Knicks, from defense to hustle stats to a new fourth-quarter death lineup

Post Sports+ did a deep dive into the numbers and came up with six categories that explain the Anunoby phenomenon.

25/01 Red-hot Knicks facing 2023 NBA finalists in next two games

Tom Thibodeau’s surging squad will face a couple of stern tests against last year’s NBA finalists in its next two games at the Garden.

24/01 New York is fully a Knicks town once again

This is how you know that the New York basketball globe is properly spinning on its axis again.

24/01 Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle propel Knicks to tight win over Nets

Brooklyn had another late lead with two minutes left but coughed it up in a 108-103 loss to the rival Knicks before a crowd of 17,732 at Barclays Center.

21/01 Precious Achiuwa gives Knicks boost after Isaiah Hartenstein injury

New Knick Precious Achiuwa finished with 18 points in 25 minutes off the bench along with 11 rebounds and a block in their win over the Raptors.

21/01 Knicks’ Josh Hart has solid outing in return from knee injury

Josh Hart showed signs Saturday night of the impactful player and prized in-season addition to the Knicks from one year ago.