#Austin Rivers making progress toward Knicks debut

#Austin Rivers making progress toward Knicks debut

“#Austin Rivers making progress toward Knicks debut” This counts as progress. Although Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said combo guard Austin Rivers did only “a little bit” in a light practice Thursday, that was at least a step in the right direction for the newcomer, who missed virtually all of training camp and didn’t appear in…

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#Injury is derailing Austin Rivers’ grand Knicks plans

#Injury is derailing Austin Rivers’ grand Knicks plans

“#Injury is derailing Austin Rivers’ grand Knicks plans” Austin Rivers talked a big game about playing for his father’s former team, saying he wanted to be part of something special and make the franchise “great again.” Unfortunately for the combo guard, he has so far been very limited in that endeavor, and seems likely to…

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#Knicks’ Julius Randle ready for ‘weird’ NBA season

#Knicks’ Julius Randle ready for ‘weird’ NBA season

“#Knicks’ Julius Randle ready for ‘weird’ NBA season” Considering that Friday’s preseason opener will come exactly nine months since the Knicks last played a game, it figures to be just a taste of what’s on tap for an unusual 2020-21 NBA campaign. Julius Randle is setting his expectations accordingly. “It’s going to be a weird…

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#Early schedule gives Knicks cause for COVID-19 concern

#Early schedule gives Knicks cause for COVID-19 concern

“#Early schedule gives Knicks cause for COVID-19 concern” With COVID-19 raging and travel considered a great risk during the holidays, the Knicks received a lump of coal from the league when the schedule was released last week. With the first half of the 72-game schedule out, 12 of the Knicks’ first 19 regular-season games are…

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#Doc Rivers pushed son Austin away from 76ers to Knicks

#Doc Rivers pushed son Austin away from 76ers to Knicks

“#Doc Rivers pushed son Austin away from 76ers to Knicks” As it turned out, Sixers coach Doc Rivers became the Knicks’ top recruiter in free agency. The Sixers pegged combo guard Austin Rivers as a prime target for November’s free agency. However, the head coach advised his new employers against it. The elder Rivers, an…

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#Knicks signing Austin Rivers in 2020 NBA free agency

#Knicks signing Austin Rivers in 2020 NBA free agency

“#Knicks signing Austin Rivers in 2020 NBA free agency” The Knicks inherited a point guard from Houston and it’s not Russell Westbrook. With their last roster spot, the Knicks added a fourth point guard in 28-year-old Austin Rivers, who played for the Rockets and is the son of 76ers coach Doc Rivers. It’s a one-year…

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