Dallas Drama 

By: Mike Rifkin On February 6th, the Dallas Mavericks traded for Point Guard Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, a 2027 second-round pick, a 2029 first-round pick (unprotected), and a 2029 second-round pick. On Friday night, the Mavericks needed to beat the Chicago Bulls and win on SundayContinue reading “Dallas Drama “

Brunson Burner

By : Mike Rifkin In their first game without Julius Randle on Friday night, the Knicks defeated their potential first-round opponent, the Cleveland Cavaliers, 130-116. Randle sprained his ankle in Wednesday’s win over the Miami Heat and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. With Randle out, Jalen Brunson dropped a career-high 48 points, nine assists,Continue reading “Brunson Burner”

In A New York Minute

By : Mike Rifkin On Monday night, the Knicks beat the Celtics 109-94 for their sixth consecutive win. The win puts the Knicks in fifth place in the Eastern Conference, meaning they would make the playoffs without playing in the play-in tournament.One of the bright spots for the Knicks has been their defense. Over theContinue reading “In A New York Minute”

What Could Have Been

By Mike Rifkin On Sunday the Knicks lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108. Donovan Mitchell, who the Knicks were rumored to be in on during the offseason had 38 points and 12 assists in Cleveland’s win.  Mitchell is currently averaging 32.2 points per game, 4.5 rebounds per game and 7.3 assists per game. Yes, itContinue reading “What Could Have Been”

Same Old Knicks

By : Mike Rifkin On Thursday Donovan Mitchell watch ended. The Jazz sent the 26 year old to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Guard Collin Sexton, Rookie Forward Ochai Agbaji, Lauri Markkanen and five first round picks (3 unprotected and two pick swaps). Mitchell in his five seasons averages 23.9 points per game, 4.2Continue reading “Same Old Knicks”