Kings' Sabonis suspended 1 game for making contact with ref
Knicks Kings Basketball Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) is fouled by New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, March 7, 2022. (AP Photo/José Luis Villegas) (José Luis Villegas)NEW YORK — (AP) — The NBA suspended Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis one game without pay on Wednesday for aggressively confronting and making contact with an official who called him for a technical foul. Sabonis was ejected in the fourth quarter of Monday night's game against the New York Knicks after receiving double technicals. He then “approached and bumped the official in a hostile manner,” the league said, which led to the second technical and his ejection. “It was just a frustrating game,” Sabonis said afterward.
wftv.comRandle fined $50K for shoving Johnson in Knicks' wild loss
Knicks Suns Basketball Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (23) and New York Knicks forward Julius Randle are separated by the referee during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 4, 2022, in Phoenix. Randle was ejected after the play as the Phoenix Suns defeated the Knicks 115-114. (AP Photo/Matt York) (Matt York)NEW YORK — (AP) — New York Knicks forward Julius Randle was fined $50,000 by the NBA on Sunday for shoving Phoenix Suns forward Cam Johnson, making contact with a referee who was trying to break up the altercation and refusing to participate in its ensuing investigation. Randle and Johnson were both called for technical fouls after bumping chests and exchanging words in the third quarter of a wild 115-114 victory by the Suns over the Knicks on Friday night. A referee separated the two, but then Randle barreled through the ref to shove Johnson again, which earned the ejection.
wftv.comLeBron returns with triple-double, Lakers beat Knicks in OT
Knicks Lakers Basketball Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron Jame, left, shoots as New York Knicks guard Quentin Grimes defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. James posted his fourth triple-double of the season and tied a season high in rebounds. Malik Monk scored 29 points and Anthony Davis added 28 points and 17 rebounds for the Lakers, who had dropped four of five coming in. Los Angeles trailed 71-56 at halftime before rallying in the third quarter, outscoring the Knicks 31-13. The Lakers extended extend their lead to 108-99 with 2:22 remaining, before the Knicks went on a 13-3 run and forced overtime.
wftv.comLeBron returns with triple-double, Lakers beat Knicks in OT
LeBron James returned from a five-game absence due to injury and had a triple-double of 29 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from a 21-point, second-quarter deficit, beating the New York Knicks 122-115 in overtime Saturday night.
Knicks end Mavericks' 6-game win streak with 108-85 victory
Mavericks Knicks Basketball New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (9) drives to the basket against Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) (Noah K. Murray)NEW YORK — (AP) — RJ Barrett scored 32 points, Mitchell Robinson had a season-high 19 and the New York Knicks snapped the Dallas Mavericks' six-game winning streak with a 108-85 victory Wednesday night. Mitch, monster game,” Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said. Really played hard and played well.”The Knicks said Barrett, 21, became the youngest player in franchise history with consecutive 30-point games. But after ending Chicago's nine-game win streak in their last game, the Mavericks clanged their way to an 8-for-37 night (21.6%) from 3-point range.
wftv.comKnicks recover to beat Lakers team missing suspended James
Lakers Knicks Basketball Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) and New York Knicks guard Alec Burks (18) vie for a rebound as Knicks' RJ Barrett (9) watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, in New York. They beat Detroit on Sunday after overcoming a 17-point deficit in the game James was ejected from for striking Pistons center Isaiah Stewart in the face and drawing blood. Anthony was just 3 of 14 for 12 points, and the Lakers lost for the fourth time in five games. The Lakers scored nine straight to open the third and cut it to 63-60, and finally tied it for the first time at 79 on Anthony's dunk. Knicks: New York played without backup point guard Derrick Rose (sprained right ankle) and injured centers Mitchell Robinson and Taj Gibson.
wftv.comKnicks erase 21-point deficit, beat Bucks 113-98
Knicks Bucks Basketball New York Knicks' Julius Randle shoots over Milwaukee Bucks' Semi Ojeleye during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) (Morry Gash)MILWAUKEE — (AP) — Julius Randle had 32 points and 12 rebounds, and the New York Knicks erased an early 21-point deficit and beat the Milwaukee Bucks 113-98 on Friday night. The Knicks, who took two of three games from the Bucks last season, didn’t fold after the slow start, however, and cut the Bucks' lead to five points by the midpoint of the second quarter. Rose sparked New York with 10 points off the bench in the second quarter, during which the Knicks outscored the Bucks 37-25. The Knicks controlled the game throughout the fourth, taking advantage of ice-cold shooting by the Bucks.
wftv.comAnunoby has career-best 36, Raptors beat Knicks 113-104
Raptors Knicks Basketball Toronto Raptors' OG Anunoby (3) dunks the ball in front of New York Knicks' Julius Randle (30) and Mitchell Robinson (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK — (AP) — OG Anunoby scored a career-high 36 points and the Toronto Raptors won their fourth straight by beating the New York Knicks 113-104 on Monday night in the 75th anniversary of the NBA's first game. Gary Trent Jr. added 26 points for the Raptors, who surged into the lead by outscoring the Knicks 38-22 in the third quarter. Knicks: The Knicks were short-handed at center after backup Taj Gibson played just 10 minutes before leaving with a sprained left ankle. ___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2021 The Associated Press.
wftv.comWalker scores 19, Knicks romp to end 15-game skid vs 76ers
76ers Knicks Basketball Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) fights for control of the ball with New York Knicks' Julius Randle (30) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK — (AP) — Kemba Walker scored 19 points in his best game with his hometown team and the New York Knicks snapped a 15-game losing streak against the Philadelphia 76ers with a 112-99 victory Tuesday night. Evan Fournier added 18 points in the Knicks' first victory over Philadelphia since April 12, 2017. Julius Randle had 16 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists. I loved playing here, I absolutely loved it.”TV TIMEThe Knicks' game at unbeaten Chicago on Thursday was added to the NBA TV schedule Tuesday.
wftv.comKnicks withstand Brown's 46, outlast Celtics 138-134 in 2 OT
Celtics Knicks Basketball New York Knicks' Julius Randle (30) shoots over Boston Celtics' Aaron Nesmith (26) as Jayson Tatum (0) watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021 in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK — (AP) — Julius Randle scored 35 points, Evan Fournier made the go-ahead 3-pointer in the second overtime and added 32 against his former team, and the New York Knicks outlasted Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics 138-134 on Wednesday night. RJ Barrett scored all of his 19 points after halftime and Obi Toppin added a career-best 14 for the Knicks. Tatum had 20 points and 11 rebounds, but was 7 for 30 from the field, including 2 for 15 from 3-point range. The U.S. Olympic gold medalist missed badly on a jumper that could have won it at the end of the first overtime.
wftv.comAP source: All-Star Randle agrees to extension with Knicks
Knicks Randle Basketball FLE - New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) shoots over Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, in this Sunday, May 9, 2021, file photo. All-Star forward Julius Randle has agreed to a four-year, $117 million contract to return to the New York Knicks, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (Marcio Jose Sanchez)All-Star forward Julius Randle has agreed to a four-year, $117 million extension with the New York Knicks, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday. Randle earned the new deal by leading the Knicks to the playoffs in his best season. The agreement with Randle is the Knicks' second deal with an All-Star to be disclosed in two days.
wftv.comYoung scores 36 points, Hawks finish off Knicks in Game 5
Hawks Knicks Basketball Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) shoots a 3-pointer as New York Knicks forward Reggie Bullock (25) defends during the fourth quarter of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in New York. (Wendell Cruz/Pool Photo via AP) (Wendell Cruz)NEW YORK — (AP) — Trae Young put the finishing touches on his impressive first playoff series with 36 points and nine assists, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the New York Knicks 103-89 on Wednesday night in Game 5. Young was never rattled by the fans, one of whom was banned after spitting on Young in Game 2. Julius Randle had 23 points and 13 rebounds for the Knicks to finish his disappointing first postseason. Albert began calling Knicks games on the radio in 1967 and began doing their games on TV for MSG Network in 1986 until he and the organization parted in 2004.
wftv.comYoung leads Hawks to 113-96 win over Knicks, 3-1 series lead
Knicks Hawks Basketball Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young, right, dribbles against New York Knicks' Reggie Bullock (25) during the first half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Sunday, May 30, 2021, in Atlanta. The Hawks will look to wrap up their first playoff series victory since 2016 when they travel to Madison Square Garden for Game 5 on Wednesday night. Young scored nine points, Collins added seven and Bogdan Bogdanovic closed out the third with a 3-pointer that had the big crowd bouncing in their seats. The Hawks romped to the biggest blowout of the series, befuddling New York's defense with their dazzling array of shooters. Hawks: C Clint Capela reached double figures in rebounds (15) for the fourth straight time in the series and 30th time in his postseason career.
wftv.comAfter spitting ordeal, Young leads Hawks past Knicks 105-94
Knicks Hawks Basketball Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young (11) shoots against New York Knicks' Julius Randle (30) and Taj Gibson (67) during the first half in Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Friday, May 28, 2021, in Atlanta. In Game 1, Young hit the winning basket to silence the crowd at Madison Square Garden's first playoff contest since 2013.. DISGUSTED YOUNGShortly before tipoff, Young spoke out for the first time on the spitting incident in a brief, on-court interview with ESPN. “I saw the video, and it’s disgusting.”BIG CROWDFor their first home playoff game since 2017, the Hawks opened up nearly every seat at State Farm Arena. But, as more teams announced plans to fill the bulk of their seats in the postseason, the Hawks quickly followed suit.
wftv.comRose, Randle rally Knicks past Hawks to tie series at 1-1
Hawks Knicks Basketball New York Knicks' Derrick Rose (4) shoots as Atlanta Hawks' Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) defends during Game 2 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in New York. Randle was 0 for 6 with just two points at halftime and the Knicks were staring at a 13-point deficit. But with Rose moving into the starting lineup to open the third quarter, Randle scored 11 points on 4-for-5 shooting in the period as the Knicks surged into the lead. Trae Young scored 30 points for Atlanta after having 32 and hitting the tiebreaking shot in Game 1. Knicks: Randle was presented his Most Improved Player award that he won in a runaway Tuesday.
wftv.comThey're back: Knicks, Hawks to return with big playoff crowd
Celtics Knicks Basketball New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) celebrates with guard Derrick Rose (4) after an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in New York, Sunday, May 16, 2021. Now, after seven silent seasons, Game 1 of a first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night is shaping up as a Garden party. Atlanta interim coach Nate McMillan was fined $25,000 by the NBA this week after his comments that the league wants to see the Knicks successful. SIZING UP THE STYLESThe Hawks averaged 113.7 points, just outside the NBA's top 10 in scoring this season. Thibodeau said he is giving consideration to putting guard Frank Ntilikina into his rotation as the Knicks prepare to deal with Young.
wftv.comBurks scores 30, rallies Knicks past Spurs, 102-98
Spurs Knicks Basketball New York Knicks' Reggie Bullock chases a ball out of bounds during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs Thursday, May 13, 2021, in New York. The Knicks acknowledged the achievement on the overhead video board during a timeout in the first quarter, drawing a cheer from the crowd. DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points for the Spurs, who despite the loss clinched the final spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament when Sacramento lost to Memphis. Burks, who missed three games with a bruised left knee, converted a tiebreaking three-point play that made it 93-90 with 3:16 left. Knicks: Randle was presented his Eastern Conference player of the month award for April before the game.
wftv.comHorton-Tucker comes up big in OT as Lakers edge Knicks
Knicks Lakers Basketball Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) shoots against the New York Knicks during the first quarter of a basketball game Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. The Knicks trailed 98-93 with 1:56 remaining, but scored six straight points to grab the lead, including Julius Randle's 3-pointer with 1:11 left. In a game that saw 23 lead changes, Horton-Tucker came up with the big shot when the Lakers needed it most. ... Drummond (16 points, 18 rebounds) posted his 25th double-double this season, including his seventh since joining Los Angeles on March 28. Los Angeles will unveil its 2019-20 championship banner before the game.
wftv.comHorton-Tucker comes up big in OT as Lakers edge Knicks
Talen Horton-Tucker made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 21.1 seconds remaining, and the Los Angeles Lakers improved their hopes of avoiding the play-in tournament and prevented the New York Knicks from clinching a postseason berth with a 101-99 victory.
Randle, Rose lead Knicks to win over Grizzlies
Knicks Grizzlies Basketball New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (5) shoots ahead of Memphis Grizzlies guard De'Anthony Melton (0) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, May 3, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) (Brandon Dill)MEMPHIS, Tenn. — (AP) — Julius Randle scored 28 points, Derrick Rose added 25, converting 11 of 15 shots and the New York Knicks held off the Memphis Grizzlies 118-104 on Monday night. RJ Barrett added 15 points for the Knicks. Jaren Jackson Jr. finished with 15 points for the Grizzlies. With the win, the Knicks are assured of their first winning record in a season since going 54-28 in 2012-13. Jackson and Bane had 11 points each for Memphis, which couldn’t keep pace with the Knicks shooting accuracy despite the Grizzlies shooting 55.6% in the period.
wftv.comRandle’s third triple-double lifts Knicks over Magic
New York Knicks forward Julius Randle shoots over Orlando Magic center Khem Birch (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 18, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, Pool)NEW YORK – Julius Randle recorded his third triple-double of the season with 18 points, 17 assists and 10 rebounds to lead the New York Knicks to a 94-93 victory over the Orlando Magic on Thursday night. Evan Fournier scored 23 points but Reggie Bullock stole his pass on Orlando's final possession as the Magic dropped their ninth straight. ...Instead of reading the play, I starting the play (thinking) ahead and I was anticipating (the Knicks double-teaming on a pick-and-roll). “I was going to find my teammates.”The Knicks held Orlando to 42.7% shooting from the field and 29.4% from 3.
NBA has a record day with 5 triple-doubles
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (4) meet after an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)An NBA-record five players had triple-doubles Saturday, including former MVPs Giannis Antetokounmpo and Russell Westbrook in the same game. All-Stars James Harden, Julius Randle and Domantas Sabonis also had triple-doubles in victories by their teams. The two-time MVP helped the Bucks overcome 42 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds by Westbrook, who owns the NBA record with 42 triple-doubles in 2016-17. Randle started the record day with 26 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists in New York's 119-97 victory in Oklahoma City, becoming the first Knicks player with two triple-doubles in the same season since Mark Jackson in the 1988-89 season.
Nikola Vucevic scores 21 in Magic win against New York
Associated PressORLANDO, Fla. - Nikola Vucevic had 21 points and 14 rebounds and the Orlando Magic rallied to beat the New York Knicks 95-83 on Wednesday night. Aaron Gordon scored 10 of his 15 points final 5:35 to help Orlando snap a two-game losing streak. Julius Randle led New York with 16 points and 10 rebounds. New York responded with a 10-0 run to finish the period and, when Randle hit a jumper in the lane early in the fourth, the Knicks tied it 72. Magic: Orlando hasn't scored 100 points in a game this season.