#Knicks, Obi Toppin regress in preseason loss to Pistons

#Knicks, Obi Toppin regress in preseason loss to Pistons

“#Knicks, Obi Toppin regress in preseason loss to Pistons” After a solid preseason debut Friday, the Knicks played well for just one quarter in Sunday’s rematch and dropped a 99-91 decision to the Pistons at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Rookie lottery pick Obi Toppin crashed to Earth with a porous performance in his second…

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#Nerlens Noel helps Mitchell Robinson despite Knicks battle

#Nerlens Noel helps Mitchell Robinson despite Knicks battle

“#Nerlens Noel helps Mitchell Robinson despite Knicks battle” Nerlens Noel is in a competition with Mitchell Robinson for the Knicks’ starting center spot. He’s also serving as a role model for his 22-year-old teammate. The 26-year-old Noel insists that while helping Robinson and competing with him are very different, they won’t interfere with one another….

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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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