Obi Toppin has unexpectedly been dropped into a very precarious development situation behind Julius Randle’s emergence. How has Obi fared on both sides of the ball? Could he actually be further along on defense than on offense?
... 12.1% of his team’s possessions, in stark contrast with his frontcourt mates Nerlens Noel (32.4%, sixth-highest in the league), Taj Gibson (29.5%), and Mitchell Robin ...
The Atlanta Hawks entered the All Star break with a modest two-game winning streak after making the move to dismiss Lloyd Pierce as head coach and naming Nate McMillan to the interim position. The...
... finisher at the rim. A modest addition along the lines of a JaVale McGee or Nerlens Noel could help create some offensive continuity on the second unit and should pr ...
How have the Knicks gone from bottom dwellers in the east to serious playoff contenders? They've undergone a complete cultural 180.
... an absolute steal. This, along with the signing of quality role players like Nerlens Noel has made the Knicks a younger and hungrier team. The team has also acquired ...
The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to deal Andre Drummond, as has been the case seemingly, and Cavs rumors about potential trades have been, and are going...
... at this juncture, and they’d be a very logical spot for him. Pieces such as Nerlens Noel and Frank Ntilikina, to me, would be nice pieces to return for Drummond, and ...
Your NBA team, up five in the second quarter, has a 4-on-2 fast break. What would you instruct your players to do? Hit the brakes and take a 25-footer, right? For 10 seasons, 1967-68 through
... a running jam attempt by Sekou Doumbouya was perfectly blocked by 6-foot-11 Nerlens Noel. Perfectly. Noel swatted the ball down court to start a 4-on-2 Knicks fast b ...
The New York Knicks have developed incredible camaraderie and chemistry this season, as they’re one game above .500, and head coach Tom Thibodeau has once again built a playoff-caliber team. New York has been quiet as of late regarding trades, with...
... lineup consisting of Oladipo, Derrick Rose, Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson/Nerlens Noel, and RJ Barrett would be enticing, it all depends on his price tag. Subscrib ...
Blake Griffin isn’t the Knicks’ cup of tea at the moment. As he gets bought out by the Pistons, The Post has learned the Knicks will pass on the former All-Star dunk master. That says a lot
... vor with Rose’s addition and hasn’t adjusted to his new role as cheerleader. Nerlens Noel has been terrific holding down the center fort, capped by his performance ag ...
There’s a lot more smiling this season.
... ost at the pivot, combined for 9.2 fouls per 36 minutes. This year Mitch and Nerlens Noel have been the primary postmen and have only committed 7.8 fouls per 36, an 8 ...
Guys, rejoice. I mean, who would have guessed that at the 37 games mark we would have won nineteen games? Last night I took personal offense at the Garden chanting MVP to Julius.
... one could root for, and hoping that he’s not resigned next year. Grade: C. – Nerlens Noel: diuhvsvbasviuva abvfd vcaclbujavdfc adcdcvadfcd còl. Sorry, I’ve tried to w ...
The New York Knicks are coming off an impressive win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday evening just ahead of the All-Star break. The Knicks will have a week to rest up and heal their bodies before facing off against a strong Milwaukee Bucks squad.
... d hand, reserve option Nerlens Noel has risen to the occasion. At 26 years old, has been a menace on the boards, ...
Jim McCormick recaps Thursday's NBA action from a fantasy perspective, including a Boston Celtics player whose time may have finally arrived, as we prepare for this weekend's All-Star festivities.
... ast until Mitchell Robinson is fully healthy, it's wise to roster New York's Nerlens Noel in fantasy leagues. Last night, Noel delivered another awesome defensive per ...
Julius Randle regained his All-Star form, finishing with 27 points and 16 rebounds to help the host New York Knicks close out the season’s first half with a…
... ting. Taj Gibson remained out with a sprained left ankle. Reggie Bullock and Nerlens Noel each added 12 points for the Knicks, and Noel contributed 11 rebounds. Rooki ...
The New York Knicks are a robust 19-18 on the season after defeating the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night with Julius Randle making his first All-Star game. Much of the team’s turnaround has been due to the presence of coaching stalwart Tom...
... fairly spectacular ball including Elfire Payton, Alec Burks, Reggie Bullock, Nerlens Noel – and the aforementioned All-Star Randle. Furthermore, the Knicks are only t ...
Julius Randle regained his All-Star form, finishing with 27 points and 16 rebounds to help the host New York Knicks close out the season's first half with a
... ting. Taj Gibson remained out with a sprained left ankle. Reggie Bullock and Nerlens Noel each added 12 points for the Knicks, and Noel contributed 11 rebounds. Knick ...
