CONFIRMED NOW Knicks’ Hope Alive – First Take’s Take on Brunson, Heat Beatdown, and Randle’s Injury!

CONFIRMED NOW Knicks’ Hope Alive – First Take’s Take on Brunson, Heat Beatdown, and Randle’s Injury!

Back to the hardwood where we’re seeing Trends in the NBA with the Heat Nicks heat has lost five in a row Knicks have won five in a row All Rise Aaron judge in attended for Rivals week now Jaylen Brunson may not be an All-Star starter but he gets the Highlight getting off

Buckets and one time winding in the third presses aoua can’t get that one to go Kevin Love rebounding Outlet hands off Jimmy don’t touch Jimmy this is all part of a 17 to4 run for Miami Butler in a committed relationship with his shoes 4 seconds left in the quarter

3 2 1 for Randall he’s got it that’s a triple at the buzzer New York up three after three and New York went Bonkers in the fourth they shot 72% their second highest in the fourth All Season Brunson had 30 a scary moment for Nicks fans Randall driving to the rim fouled hard

By hakz Jr and he is holding that right shoulder he’s calling over to the bench Tom Tibido said they knew it was serious because Randall plays through everything it’s a dislocated right shoulder x-rays didn’t show much he’s doe for an MRI Nicks up 19 later an anobi all by

Himself Nicks are 12- two since that trade Spike Lee loving it 125 109 at six in a row for the arena did not show much damage but there’s an MRI looming tonight for Julius Randle they’ll know much more about the extent of the injury and then a possible timeline for a

Return after they get the results of that MRI so Stephen A the Knicks were up by 17 points when this injury occurred look this guy’s a Workhorse he usually doesn’t miss games I remember last year played the first 77 games before he went down the last five of the

Regular season he’s as tough as they come I hope that he is okay if he is not okay you’re going to see an entirely different Stephen A Smith on the air somebody that’s going to be incredibly depressed and mortified at the thought of the New York Knicks continuing this

Season without him I don’t even want to think about it I’d rather y’all talk and just take it from here I just don’t even want to think about and is is that didn’t we just say before he got injured that the New York Knicks have looked better than they’ve looked in years yes

Yeah this this this just can’t be happening yeah yeah it’s going to happen now is probably the time to have it happen you got half the season like listen he not his team is no different than anybody else’s team you don’t go through uninjured you don’t go through

With seven people playing 82 games oh guess what nobody plays 82 games just just pipe I’m just talking about stay calm I actually feel bad for Stephen I mean it’s the first emotion first time I’ve actually felt some empathy towards you which is which is which is which is

Kind of crazy by itself but um they’re peing and this is they’re on they’re on a rooll and to have a guy it’s going to be disruptive the hope is that like w said uh it’s nothing too bad but when you’re trying to build something like the Knicks are trying to build these

Type of setbacks can be disruptive um but you know let’s look on the bright side I don’t want to see Stephen A pouting the rest of the season so let’s get Randall back quick and let’s get you know I don’t want to see it the rest of the season yeah there there’s more

Concern for Julius Randall than Stephen A right now but good MRI tonight uh in New York and then we will have a better idea to the extent of this injury let’s give Stephen A something to smile about here because the New York Knicks they did win this game and they looked good

While doing it here’s how it went down we’re going to pick this one up in the third quarter here this is when Miami was trying to make things interesting and OG and anobi throws it down blaz listen this guy we know what he can do defensively I’m seeing a nice mid-range

Game there plus he attacks the basket he can score too JLA Brunson but not like that the Knicks get the win 125 109 so see we turn things around a little bit for you here Stephen look yall you know W is absolutely right as usual there’s far more concerned about

Julius Randle than me I get it I get it but I am speaking on behalf of Nick fans everywhere I mean this this you can’t make this up okay I mean it’s almost like they’re becoming basketball’s version of the Dallas Cowboys I’m just saying something Julius he’s going to be

All right I’m just going to think positive just going to think positive 24 points game 249 I’m going to think positive you know I I’m not I have no skin in the game here but I need Julius Randle back now I mean I’m really can

You keep me posted when you hear Ro on the MRI can you just text me because I got to see I’m concerned about Julius Rand but I don’t have to see Julius Randle as much as I the conference Championship I think they’re a threat to make the Conference Finals I certainly

Wouldn’t get them to the NBA finals but it’s almost by default to some degree doggy but I’m not going to take credit away from Leon Rose and management for the New York Knicks and some of the deals that they’ve made you lose Mitchell Robinson for the season obviously that’s a defensive starward

For you Isaiah hartenstein comes in he’s been an energized a bunny from you his basketball IQ has appeared on top and so we like that you acquire LG an anobi you trade away RJ Barrett who needed to go he just wasn’t a fit with Jaylen Brunson

And Julius Randall he was more of a volume shooter and and too sporadic and not Dependable enough as a shooter to get in the way of the offensive efficiencies Brunson and Julius Randle are cap capable of giving you you acquire a guy in OG and anobi that elevates their defensive prowess we know

That’s necessary come postseason time he’s a big body that can defend four at the very least four positions on the basketball court and if you go small he can defend all five positions on the basketball court that’s how versatile OG anobi is defensively which upgrades the Knicks defensively in a very significant

Fashion which is something that Tom tiido would love then we take into account what’s trans firing in the rest of the Eastern Conference by default this kid Hami HZ in Miami this guy’s going to make the all rookie team he’s very impressive so considering him with

Butler bam out Bay and those guys and the fact that they bounc the New York Knicks out you’ve got to give them the edge but it’s not like they can’t be beat we look at Milwaukee who the hell are they defensively they appear to be a shell of themselves they got smoked four

Times in five tries against the Indiana Paces for crying out loud they don’t seem to be the same team uh with Adrien Griffin as their coach instead of Mike buen hoser who always had them as one of the top rated defensive teams okay so we got to take that into consideration then

We look at the Philadelphia 76ers well James Harden is gone you got Maxi you got Joel embi but who else can you definitively say is going to be relied upon to step up and really do something for you so Philly is a question mark as well and they’ve been struggling as late

I look at it from that perspective understanding Boston is my favorite and I say could we find ourselves in a situation if the New York Knicks can squee squeeze themselves into a top three seed cuz they were seven and now they’re four could they get to a top

Three seed and not have to play the Boston Celtics before the Conference Finals could I see the Knicks potentially pulling something off yeah uh Leon Roose has done a great job with the team Brunson of course was a great signing he’s put a lot of those pieces

Together he’s made them as good as he could possibly make them without having a huge star on a team and I don’t think he’s ever going to get that star necessarily but he’s done a very good job of putting together a roster that’s going to win 47 48 games they are not a

Conference finalist okay I’m sorry Miami is better in a big situation I know Milwaukee’s defense and erratic and Indiana did score a million points against them in Milwaukee’s a better team I take Yiannis and Lillard over anybody in the Knicks and in a big series I would take them I’m still going

To take embiid and Maxi over say Randall and and Brunson and obviously the Celtics are all by themselves in Miami we just spent 20 minutes telling you how great SP is the Knicks are no better than the fifth place team in a conference they should win a first round

Playoff series but do I think the Knicks right now can get out of the semis in the East I do not I think the GM’s done a tremendous job I think the franchise is on the right track but they are still in push comes to shove no better than

The fifth best team in the conference so no they cannot be a conference finalist well again again they I I agree with you there I I you know listen I think they could be a top four team in the Eastern Conference what I’m saying to you is

That what I’m seeing from the team like for example I’m not saying you’re better than jannis Cent dumo and Daman Lillet what I’m saying is because of what I see them lacking on the defensive side of the ball could they potentially get knocked off yes you look at Miami you

Didn’t go out there and get that primary score and what have you Jimmy Butler’s not getting any younger hakz is really impressive Tyler herro is balling is that going to continue There question marks with outside of Boston Milwaukee Philly and Miami you can make an argument that somebody will get knocked

Off which would pave the way for the New York Knicks needing to beat just one of them before you go up against Boston that’s what I’m trying to say you can make the argument because you’re basically making the argument though Steve anti The Big Three instead of pro-

Knicks you’re saying that the Bucks heat and Philly have issues and maybe the Knicks can take advantage I’m looking at this as a Nick scenario have they gotten to a point where I can consider them a conference finalist being better than those three need and I I don’t think

They can they need another piece they need another piece because before we can say that but they could still end up in the Conference Finals because those other three teams I mentioned I having they having problem but 22 and 15 fourth in the East not be in the midst of NBA

Trade rumors the New York Knicks have already made significant moves this season notably acquiring OG and nuni in a trade that sent Emanuel quickley and RJ Barrett to the Toronto Raptors as trade talks continue the Knicks are now linked to potential up up grades in their point guard rotation with Alec

Burks emerging as a standout option former Nicks GM Scott Perry weighed in on the trade speculation suggesting that the Knicks should focus on acquiring a bench scorer capable of putting up 20 points when needed without compromising defensive Integrity Perry highlighted Burks as a seamless fit emphasizing his familiarity with the teens locker room

Dynamics in coach Tom Tibido system Burks who was part of the Knicks in the 2021 postseason is currently with the Detroit Pistons at averaging around 12 points five rebounds and three assists per game in the 2023 to 24 season Perry sees Burks as a player who can create his own shot offering offensive

Versatility at a reasonable cost with the Knicks prioritizing a known quantity that fits seamlessly into their system Burks becomes an intriguing option while trade rumors suggest that Detroit may not actively shop Burks the Pistons believe they have a chance to retain him in free agency next summer however the possibility of of

Acquiring him before the trade deadline could be considered if the Knicks present an attractive offer potentially involving draft assets as the trade deadline approaches the Knicks face decisions about potential reunions and strategic moves to enhance their roster for the playoff push the New York Knicks are actively exploring options to

Bolster their Center position ahead of the trade deadline given Mitchell Robinson’s ongoing absence due to ankle surgery recovery Isaiah hartenstein who has been shouldering the load in Robinson’s absence is currently grappling with a ankle in response to their Center shortage the Knicks are reportedly eyeing Washington Wizard center Daniel

Gafford according to Matt Moore of the Action Network both the Knicks and the Dallas Mavericks have expressed interest in Gafford recognizing the need to add depth in the absence of a definitive timetable for Robinson’s return despite acquiring precious aaya in a recent trade lackluster performances have

Forced the Nick to rely heavily on OG and nuni and hartenstein making the pursuit of a backup big man a sensible move Gafford a 25-year-old Center standing at 6′ 10 in brings strong Rim protection and efficient scoring to the table in 36 games with the Wizards this season he

Boasts averages of 10.4 points 7.6 rebounds 68.5% field goal shooting second in NBA and defensive contributions with 2.1 blocks in nearly a steal per game adding Gafford to the roster would provide the Knicks with another reliable big man easing the burden on Haren Stein’s minutes while addressing the center position is a

Priority the Knicks recognized the need for an additional shot Creator to reinforce their bench unit especially after the departure of Emanuel quickley in the anun deal as the trade deadline approaches the Knicks are poised to make strategic moves and the pursuit of Daniel Gafford remains a key Focus for a

Team looking to strengthen its roster for the second half of the Season Nicks guard Josh hark had the last laugh over Dennis Smith Jr in their 108 to 103 win over the Nets in a thrilling match of to kickoff Rivals week the New York Knicks secured a significant 108 to 103 victory

Over the struggling Brooklyn Nets following the Net’s disappointing performance against the Los Angeles Clippers the Knicks capitalized on the opportunity to assert themselves as the dominant team in the state backup point guard Dennis Smith Jr played a pivotal role infusing much needed energy into the Nets with his Fearless drives to the

Rim and active defense one standout moment occurred in the second quarter when Smith converted a tough contested layup flexing on opponent Josh Hart after the play however the game took a dramatic turn in the final minutes when Josh Hart seeking Redemption blocked Dennis Smith Jr’s attempt at the rim with the game

Tied at 101 Julius Randle punctuated the sequence with a dunk securing a lead to Nicks wouldn’t relinquish Hart clearly motivated by Smith’s earlier Flex expressed his determination to prevent lightning from striking twice in the the postgame press conference the Knicks defense led by Hart and complimented by Og and nun’s

Crucial block thwarted the Net’s attempts to take the lead solidifying the Nicks victory for Nicks fans this win holds extra significance as it reinforces their team superiority in the state rivalry the net struggles in the Eastern Conference standings add to the satisfaction for Nick supporters as they relish the opportunity to celebrate

Their team’s success over their cross town Rivals the New York Knicks might need to reassess their strategy for the NBA trade deadline due to an injury to starting center Isaiah hartenstein after leaving a recent game against Toronto early with a left Achilles tendonopathy hartenstein did not play in Tuesday’s win in Brooklyn

ESPN’s Bobby marks has suggested a trade for veteran big man Kelly olenik from the Utah Jazz in light of Haren Stein’s injury the proposed deal includes sending Evan forier a 2025 second round pick originally owned by Brooklyn and the Knicks owned second round rounder in 2027 to the Jazz the concern over Haren

Stein’s Achilles injury despite the term left Achilles tendonopathy raises questions about the team’s front Court depth Jericho Sims stepped into the starting lineup on Tuesday while newcomer precious aaya recorded an impressive 11 rebounds after Haren Stein’s early exit over the weekend while initial trade talks focused on replacing Emmanuel quickley scoring Off

The Bench parten Stein’s injury might shift the Knicks attention to addressing front Court needs where olenic could be a valuable addition Kelly olenic turning 33 in April is currently averaging eight points per game for the Jazz in a relief role ol enck’s ability to space the floor differently than hartenstein and

His potential to serve as a backup power forward align with the Nicks needs the proposed trade involving second round picks in for’s salary to match seems fair especially considering olix impending free agency in the summer this trade could provide an immediate solution for the Knicks while allowing

Them to retain their key assets for potential larger deals in the future the decision May ultimately hinge on Haren Stein’s long-term Health as the trade deadline approaches

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