Collin Loring

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Josh Hart, Tom Thibodeau plead urgency after Knicks collapse vs. Cavs

1 week ago | knicksxfactor.com | Collin Loring

Everyone knows that nobody wins the blame game. But much like Friday night’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the New York Knicks couldn’t seem to care less. As if an encore to the pair of losses that preceded it, New York broke new ground in the space of disappointing losses, this time blowing a 23-point lead to a Cleveland team without NBA All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell.
Pistons 115, Knicks 106: Maybe the Knicks meant to lose — The Strickland: A New York Knicks Site Guaranteed To Make 'Em Jump

1 week ago | thestrick.land | Collin Loring

It only took three games, but since Brunson’s return Bridges is once again a discombobulated overthinker who’s crawled back into his shell. On a night he shot 70% from the floor, I caught myself yelling at him to take more shots. Bridges shot 38% from three in Brunson’s absence on over four attempts per game but last night was passing up open looks, as if he had the time to explore the 14,000,605 possible outcomes of each, like Doctor Strange in Infinity War.
Jalen Brunson is all the way back: 3 takeaways from Knicks-Celtics

2 weeks ago | knicksxfactor.com | Collin Loring |Connor Long

Fourth verse, same as the first: Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics completed a regular-season sweep of the New York Knicks—thanks to Tuesday night’s 119-117 overtime victory. Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns each notched double-doubles, and OG Anunoby did as good a job as anyone defending Tatum. It wasn’t enough. It hasn’t been enough. And it more than likely won’t be enough if these teams meet in the postseason.
Jalen Brunson's return date is set for the New York Knicks

2 weeks ago | knicksxfactor.com | Collin Loring

When the going gets tough, the injured get healthy—or something like that. The NBA playoffs are just weeks away, and the New York Knicks cannot wait to welcome back their best player to the hardwood. Fortunately, that wait is seemingly over. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson will suit up for Sunday’s game against the Phoenix Suns on April 6.
Former Knick Quentin Grimes strongly endorses Tom Thibodeau

3 weeks ago | knicksxfactor.com | Collin Loring |Connor Long

Revenge is best served cold. But for Quentin Grimes, any temperature would have sufficed in his first game at Madison Square Garden since being traded away in 2024. The former New York Knicks first-round pick looked anxious early, wanting to perform well against his former team on Tuesday night. Spoiler alert: he didn’t. Grimes’ 26 points came on poor efficiency and were juiced by a 10-point fourth quarter in a game the Knicks had long stopped caring about.
New York Knicks make 2 roster moves amid PG injuries

3 weeks ago | knicksxfactor.com | Collin Loring

With hours to tip-off against the Portland Trail Blazers, the New York Knicks are making two changes to the roster. According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, veteran forward P.J. Tucker’s second 10-day contract has expired without a renewal. But it’s not certain fans have seen the last of Tucker in a Knicks uniform. PJ Tucker’s final 10-day contract expired without an announcement of a new deal.
Mikal Bridges is stepping up for the New York Knicks

3 weeks ago | knicksxfactor.com | Collin Loring |Robby Sabo

“Next man up” is a mantra New York Knicks fans have come to know far too well in recent years. But what if the “next man up” falls down? Never mind that. The Knicks have kept the ship afloat despite Jalen Brunson‘s 12-game (and counting) absence. All it cost them was four unprotected first-round picks, a 2025 first (via the Milwaukee Bucks), a 2025 second, and an unprotected pick swap in 2028–otherwise known as the Mikal Bridges package.
New York Knicks Star OG Anunoby: Giannis Antetokounmpo's Kryptonite?

3 weeks ago | knicksxfactor.com | Collin Loring |Robby Sabo

A healthy OG Anunoby is nearly incomparable on the scale of two-way stardom. But when it comes to guarding Giannis Antetokounmpo, he might be one of one. Despite being without Jalen Brunson for an 11th consecutive game, the New York Knicks played one of their most complete games of the season to secure the series sweep over the Milwaukee Bucks. That makes four straight losses to the Knicks for Antetokounmpo, who’s winless against the blue and orange since they acquired Anunoby last season.
Knicks 114, Trail Blazers 113 (OT): Fall down 46 times, get up 47 — The Strickland: A New York Knicks Site Guaranteed To Make 'Em Jump

1 month ago | thestrick.land | Collin Loring

A game-winning three from Mikal Bridges was the only way this game could go Pressure makes diamonds. It also turns Tom Thibodeau and Mikal Bridges into Phil Jackson and Michael fucking Jordan, apparently. But what makes a moment? A lot of things, certainly. For the New York Knicks, Wednesday night’s overtime grand finale is best contextualized with the happenings around the team pregame.
Lakers 113, Knicks 109 (OT): Gut punch(es) — The Strickland: A New York Knicks Site Guaranteed To Make 'Em Jump

1 month ago | thestrick.land | Collin Loring

I think Mitchell Robinson looks great, given the circumstances. Last year’s return felt more taxing; his first few games were rough. This time is different. He looks more sure-footed, more in-touch with the rhythm of the game. Perhaps the long wait was actually a part of the plan? I trust Leon Rose until he gives me reason not to. Still waiting. McBride finished +4 in 21 minutes of a game he shot 0-for-6. And those last two shots came out of place in the aforementioned overtime debacle.