The New York Knicks acquired forward OG Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors, the team announced on Saturday. This trade sees the Knicks send RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a 2024 second-round pick to the Raptors. The Knicks will also receive forward Precious Achiuwa and guard Malachi Flynn.

Anunoby has long been a target of the Knicks, who are now looking to re-sign him as a free agent this summer, sources have claimed. The Knicks strongly believe that the forward will fit in well alongside Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle.

“OG’s complete offensive game and ability to defend multiple positions will enhance our team on both ends of the court,” Knicks President Leon Rose said during his announcement of the player’s arrival. This season, Anunoby has averaged 15.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.0 steals per game for the Raptors. Last year, Anunoby ranked second in defensive half-court matchups against All-Stars, data from ESPN Stats & Information showed.

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New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is set to undergo surgery on his left ankle, the team confirmed on Monday. The 25-year-old player is scheduled to undergo surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.

Robinson was injured during the Knicks’ 133-123 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday night, which saw him swiftly ruled out of Monday night’s game against the Toronto Raptors. He is set to be reevaluated after eight to ten weeks of rehabilitation.

So far this season, Robinson has averaged 6.2 points on 59.2 percent shooting, 1.3 blocks, and a team-leading 10.3 rebounds in 21 games this season. Since being drafted by the Knicks in the second round of the 2018 draft, Robinson has attained career averages of 8.1 points and 8.0 rebounds in 310 games with 196 starts.

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Josh Hart and the New York Knicks agreed on Saturday to extend the deadline for the shooting guard’s $12.9 million player option until Thursday. Hart remains a priority player for the team to retain going into the next season.

At 28 years of age, Hart has proven to be critical to the Knicks’ success since arriving from the Portland Trail Blazers at the NBA’s trade deadline.

Over the course of last season, Hart shot 58% overall and 51.9% from 3-point range in 25 games. Together with Immanuel Quickley, Hart was a part of one of the league’s most clinical partnerships. While he may appear physically undersized, Hart proved to be an effective rebounder and versatile defenseman.

Hart was also clinical on the offensive, proving to be both a solid facilitator and a strong finisher at the net. He has emerged as the missing piece that the Knicks needed to develop a well-rounded offensive game.

During his six years in the NBA, Hart has played for four teams. He began his career with the Los Angeles Lakers before making the switch to the New Orleans Pelicans after two seasons. Following three seasons in New Orleans, Hart played two season in Portland before arriving in New York.

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Multiple reports have confirmed that the New York Knicks have decided not to renew the contract of general manager Scott Perry. This comes after Knicks returned to the NBA playoffs after a season absence with a 5th-place finish in the Eastern Conference.

Perry has been the general manager of the Knicks since the 2017-18 season. This year, Perry worked closely alongside Knicks President Leon Rose and executive vice president William Wesley in an effort to improve on the Knicks’ disappointing 11th-place finish in the Eastern Conference the previous season.

The search for a new general manager is the latest in a series of pressing questions that the franchise will look to address this postseason. The Knicks do not have a first-round draft pick this year, making their search for fresh talent more challenging, however, they do possess four first-rounders from prior deals that they could leverage to broker a deal. The team also has other young talent that could be enticing to other teams, such as Immanuel Quickley, Mitchell Robinson, RJ Barrett, and Quentin Grimes.

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The New York Knicks announced on Thursday afternoon that center Mitchell Robinson underwent successful surgery on his right thumb and is expected to return in three weeks.

Robinson injured his thumb during the Knicks’ 116-105 loss to the Washington Wizards, thereby prompting him to leave the court during the first half of play. The team initially labeled his injury as a right thumb sprain before Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau announced that the center would undergo further evaluations on Thursday in order to better determine the extent of the injury.

At 24 years of age, Robinson has proved himself to be a vital player in the Knicks roster, averaging 7.2 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. His average of 4.3 offensive boards a night is the second most in the league behind Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams.

Robinson’s absence will be felt greatly by the Knicks over what will be a crucial three weeks ahead. Currently, the Knicks are tied with the Miami Heat in sixth place on the Eastern Conference standings, making their upcoming games against the Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors, and the Cleveland Cavalier’s must-wins.

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New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau has made a rather surprising decision in attempts to get his team back on track. Speaking with reporters earlier this week, Thibodeau confirmed that All-Star guard Kemba Walker won’t be part of the Knicks’ rotation moving forward.

Walker had a promising start of 2021-22, but his numbers have significantly dropped as the season progressed. He particularly struggled with shooting in November, prompting Thibodeau to limit his minutes on the floor. When this didn’t help, Thibodeau opted to try an even more drastic approach.

“It’s a tough decision to make, but you always have to do what you think is best for the team,” Thibodeau said about the decision. “I view Kemba as a starter, and so it’d be tough to play three small guards together. I gave it consideration, and I’ve got great respect for who Kemba is as a person and all he’s accomplished in this league.”

With Walker out of the rotation, the Knicks will rely on journeyman Alec Burks as their starting point guard. They have veteran Derrick Rose as a backup.

Kemba Walker signed a two-year, $20 million deal with the Knicks after being waived by the Oklahoma City Thunder in early August. It was a chance for Walker to start fresh with his hometown team, but things are not looking well at the moment. Before being removed from the rotation, the 31-year-old was averaging career-lows in points (11.7), rebounds (2.6), and assists (3.1).

Meanwhile, the Knicks find themselves barely holding onto a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. They are seventh with an 11-9 record and sit just half a game in front of the Philadelphia 76ers, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Atlanta Hawks, and the Boston Celtics.

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The New York Knicks acquired forward OG Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors, the team announced on Saturday. This trade sees the Knicks send RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a 2024 second-round pick to the Raptors. The Knicks will also receive forward Precious Achiuwa and guard Malachi Flynn.

Anunoby has long been a target of the Knicks, who are now looking to re-sign him as a free agent this summer, sources have claimed. The Knicks strongly believe that the forward will fit in well alongside Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle.

“OG’s complete offensive game and ability to defend multiple positions will enhance our team on both ends of the court,” Knicks President Leon Rose said during his announcement of the player’s arrival. This season, Anunoby has averaged 15.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.0 steals per game for the Raptors. Last year, Anunoby ranked second in defensive half-court matchups against All-Stars, data from ESPN Stats & Information showed.

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New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is set to undergo surgery on his left ankle, the team confirmed on Monday. The 25-year-old player is scheduled to undergo surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.

Robinson was injured during the Knicks’ 133-123 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday night, which saw him swiftly ruled out of Monday night’s game against the Toronto Raptors. He is set to be reevaluated after eight to ten weeks of rehabilitation.

So far this season, Robinson has averaged 6.2 points on 59.2 percent shooting, 1.3 blocks, and a team-leading 10.3 rebounds in 21 games this season. Since being drafted by the Knicks in the second round of the 2018 draft, Robinson has attained career averages of 8.1 points and 8.0 rebounds in 310 games with 196 starts.

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Josh Hart and the New York Knicks agreed on Saturday to extend the deadline for the shooting guard’s $12.9 million player option until Thursday. Hart remains a priority player for the team to retain going into the next season.

At 28 years of age, Hart has proven to be critical to the Knicks’ success since arriving from the Portland Trail Blazers at the NBA’s trade deadline.

Over the course of last season, Hart shot 58% overall and 51.9% from 3-point range in 25 games. Together with Immanuel Quickley, Hart was a part of one of the league’s most clinical partnerships. While he may appear physically undersized, Hart proved to be an effective rebounder and versatile defenseman.

Hart was also clinical on the offensive, proving to be both a solid facilitator and a strong finisher at the net. He has emerged as the missing piece that the Knicks needed to develop a well-rounded offensive game.

During his six years in the NBA, Hart has played for four teams. He began his career with the Los Angeles Lakers before making the switch to the New Orleans Pelicans after two seasons. Following three seasons in New Orleans, Hart played two season in Portland before arriving in New York.

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Multiple reports have confirmed that the New York Knicks have decided not to renew the contract of general manager Scott Perry. This comes after Knicks returned to the NBA playoffs after a season absence with a 5th-place finish in the Eastern Conference.

Perry has been the general manager of the Knicks since the 2017-18 season. This year, Perry worked closely alongside Knicks President Leon Rose and executive vice president William Wesley in an effort to improve on the Knicks’ disappointing 11th-place finish in the Eastern Conference the previous season.

The search for a new general manager is the latest in a series of pressing questions that the franchise will look to address this postseason. The Knicks do not have a first-round draft pick this year, making their search for fresh talent more challenging, however, they do possess four first-rounders from prior deals that they could leverage to broker a deal. The team also has other young talent that could be enticing to other teams, such as Immanuel Quickley, Mitchell Robinson, RJ Barrett, and Quentin Grimes.

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The New York Knicks announced on Thursday afternoon that center Mitchell Robinson underwent successful surgery on his right thumb and is expected to return in three weeks.

Robinson injured his thumb during the Knicks’ 116-105 loss to the Washington Wizards, thereby prompting him to leave the court during the first half of play. The team initially labeled his injury as a right thumb sprain before Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau announced that the center would undergo further evaluations on Thursday in order to better determine the extent of the injury.

At 24 years of age, Robinson has proved himself to be a vital player in the Knicks roster, averaging 7.2 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. His average of 4.3 offensive boards a night is the second most in the league behind Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams.

Robinson’s absence will be felt greatly by the Knicks over what will be a crucial three weeks ahead. Currently, the Knicks are tied with the Miami Heat in sixth place on the Eastern Conference standings, making their upcoming games against the Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors, and the Cleveland Cavalier’s must-wins.

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New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau has made a rather surprising decision in attempts to get his team back on track. Speaking with reporters earlier this week, Thibodeau confirmed that All-Star guard Kemba Walker won’t be part of the Knicks’ rotation moving forward.

Walker had a promising start of 2021-22, but his numbers have significantly dropped as the season progressed. He particularly struggled with shooting in November, prompting Thibodeau to limit his minutes on the floor. When this didn’t help, Thibodeau opted to try an even more drastic approach.

“It’s a tough decision to make, but you always have to do what you think is best for the team,” Thibodeau said about the decision. “I view Kemba as a starter, and so it’d be tough to play three small guards together. I gave it consideration, and I’ve got great respect for who Kemba is as a person and all he’s accomplished in this league.”

With Walker out of the rotation, the Knicks will rely on journeyman Alec Burks as their starting point guard. They have veteran Derrick Rose as a backup.

Kemba Walker signed a two-year, $20 million deal with the Knicks after being waived by the Oklahoma City Thunder in early August. It was a chance for Walker to start fresh with his hometown team, but things are not looking well at the moment. Before being removed from the rotation, the 31-year-old was averaging career-lows in points (11.7), rebounds (2.6), and assists (3.1).

Meanwhile, the Knicks find themselves barely holding onto a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. They are seventh with an 11-9 record and sit just half a game in front of the Philadelphia 76ers, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Atlanta Hawks, and the Boston Celtics.

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