Knicks set for Cam Payne-Tyler Kolek encore as Miles McBride injury lingers
NY Post
The point guard rotation of Cam Payne and Tyler Kolek probably will get another opportunity.
Miles McBride, who sat out Saturday’s victory over the Wizards with a groin contusion, likely will miss Tuesday’s contest against the Mavericks as well, an NBA source said.
With Jalen Brunson still recovering from his ankle sprain, Tom Thibodeau started Payne, who scored 13 points in 30 minutes, and gave backup minutes to Kolek, who dished out a team-high eight assists Saturday.
It also was a season-high 18 minutes for Kolek and his first meaningful playing time in months, as the second-round rookie flashed the type of vision and playmaking skills that have the fan base thirsty for more.
“It was good to see,” Thibodeau said. “He’s done a good job for us.”
Added Payne: “He was ready for his opportunity. That’s what it’s about in this league.”
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They have already spoken. Soon enough, the Giants need their star wide receiver, Malik Nabers, and their new quarterback, Russell Wilson, to turn their words into action and exploits.
The stakes on Wednesday night were aptly laid out by Hudson Fasching after the Islanders finished their morning skate.
HOUSTON — Clay Holmes opened the season last year in Houston.
Trey Lance could take his talents north of the border.
LeBron James used ESPN airwaves to address a feud with one of the network’s biggest stars.
HOUSTON — The Mets roster is fairly set for Opening Day, and barring something unforeseen, that means they’ll have to make a decision on outfielder Alexander Canario.
This is one of the lures, isn’t it? This is one of the reasons we keep coming back, even as the seasons seem to grow longer, because there are no scripts in sports (despite the occasional official/referee/umpire conspiracy theories that arise from time to time). There is no plan.
The Giants swung for the fences — and settled for a sacrifice fly.
LOS ANGELES — Last year’s Capitals established the eastern conference’s 82-game low-bar standard since 2005-06, when the guaranteed victory and losers’ point were introduced to the NHL, by qualifying for the final playoff spot with 91 points
The Celtics just saw their entire season flash before their eyes.
The Yankees are first. No doubt. No team took a worse injury beating this spring.
All year long, the Islanders have been vexed by the way goaltender interference is called.
PORT ST. LUCIE — Juan Soto appreciated his opportunity to reunite with “brothers” on Monday in the Mets’ final Grapefruit League game.