Improved Knicks staring down even tougher Eastern Conference gauntlet after NBA free agency
NY Post
The Knicks have improved themselves this offseason. There’s no debating that.
They added an elite 3-and-D wing in Mikal Bridges while keeping their other standout wing, OG Anunoby, to pair with star guard Jalen Brunson.
The problem has nothing to do with the projected roster, though there is now a hole behind Mitchell Robinson at center in the wake of Isaiah Hartenstein departing for the Thunder, and dwindling options left on the free-agent market.
The issue is the rest of the Eastern Conference. It has gotten better at the top.
The 76ers added nine-time All-Star Paul George — giving themselves a big three of George, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey that might be the best trio in the entire NBA.
They also signed veterans Andre Drummond and Eric Gordon, and brought back defensive-minded wing Kelly Oubre Jr. — three moves that will improve their depth.
JUPITER, Fla. — A.J. Minter isn’t prepared to declare himself ready for the Opening Day roster, but he took a significant step in that direction on Wednesday.
Patrick Mahomes’ contract continues to provide valuable salary cap relief.
We’ll soon learn how much Falcons owner Arthur Blank values $10 million in cold, hard cash.
TAMPA — Add one more quirk to a Yankees rotation that has become quirky: Without their No. 1 starter, their No. 2 starter likely will not shift ahead in the order.
The Jets were quiet on Day 2 of free agency after adding a new quarterback Monday.
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Brett Berard has displayed both a fiery passion and an admirable patience in the last six months of his hockey career, which reached the NHL level for the first time at the end of November.
PORT ST. LUCIE — The baseball calendar says the Mets have about two weeks until Opening Day, but Francisco Lindor’s mind is on another timetable as these dog days of spring training pass.
The man with the best nickname on the team is one of the few Knicks who has made it this far relatively unscathed in the court of public opinion.
For a guy who seemingly is always headed out the door, Darius Slayton has a way of never leaving.
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The Rangers stood by their defensive structure in the immediate aftermath of their Weekend of Missed Opportunities, in which they had two chances to capture the top wild-card spot in the East and failed to do so in such disappointing fashion.
PORT ST. LUCIE — Luis Torrens helped inject life into the Mets’ season last year but now faces even larger responsibilities with the team.
The Jets are having a Fields Day.
SACRAMENTO — P.J. Tucker understands his reputation as a hard-nosed player who is willing to vocalize displeasure.