James L. Edwards III
@jledwardsiii
Senior writer at The Athletic, covering the Knicks. 2021 NSMA sportswriter of year. From Flint, MI. Only reporter on League Fits. PBWA. Sneakerhead. Rap snob.
The night Jalen Brunson — an NBA champion and Finals MVP — became the greatest Knick of all-time. My (free) story about a tale that’ll be told for eternity: www.nytimes.com/athletic/735...
Assuming OG Anunoby’s injury isn’t serious (no new info either way yet), the Knicks won’t be a 76ers comeback victim like the Celtics. Column: www.nytimes.com/athletic/726...
In the 3Q, after another dominant stint, KAT walked past his bench to chants & cheers from the Knicks fans beside him, working them like a babyface wrestler making a come back. People keep wanting to make him a heel, but he performs when it mattes most: www.nytimes.com/athletic/723...
There’s irony that, in a post-Thibs era, the Knicks still need an abundance of Hart to have a chance. My column on why they need even more Josh Hart minutes to survive as he’s made the Hawks’ two best players appear mortal: www.nytimes.com/athletic/722...
Last night, Jalen Brunson had a 1Q performance for the ages. Coincidentally, it was on the 4-year anniversary of the night he introduced himself to the NBA world. “It was his coming-out party,” then-opp Jordan Clarkson told me. Brunson hasn’t left: www.nytimes.com/athletic/720...
The Knicks aren’t NBA Final-or-bust because the public said they were. The owner expects that. My column on how this postseason will either take these Knicks to new heights or put the franchise at a crossroads: www.nytimes.com/athletic/719...
If you have a size 17, TB Black and White Kyrie 3, Jarrett Allen is in the hunt. He’s run out of pairs of the only shoe he’s worn for every one of his 620 career games.
Jalen Brunson is questionable tomorrow with a pair of injuries/management
In the same system that he’s tussled with, from the same spots and same coach, Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns has started to look like the player we all know over the last few games. Only one thing has changed. On the curious season of KAT: www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...
The Knicks keep losing, and a big trade feels even more necessary as the days go on. My column on why the magnifying glass needs to hover over the suits/roster before the coach on the sideline, again: www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
Jrue Holiday and Robert Williams have been upgraded to probable against the Knicks. Just like in PHX, New York faces a hot Portland team (7-3 last 10 games, b2b wins over Houston) that can be very physical defensively. Good opportunity to steer the ship back in right direction.
Another day, another long road trip for the Knicks… Phoenix is one of the hottest teams in the NBA. Should be a fun one.
New Knicks season, still same issues. This 10-game stretch and 4-game losing streak has brought back many of NY’s core problems to the light. This isn’t a funk: “It’s a bad, bad time.” Column on a team, once again, acknowledging something isn’t right: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
Full injury report for Knicks-Cavs tomorrow. Nothing surprising other than Mobley potentially returning a few days before he was projected to:
Knicks reveal what they’ll do with NBA Cup money: ‘I’m going to pay my rent’ www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
I’ll say the quiet part out loud (*ducks and closes app*)… Jalen Brunson, pound for pound, is the best scorer in the NBA. “I love the fact we get to play him four times a year. I’ve gotten better from our battles.” My column: www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
Kevin McCullar watches himself back on video between reps. Tyler Kolek said everything is done with intention. Josh Hart is talking smack to NBA head coaches. How Knicks shooting coach Peter Patton is leaving his mark: www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
How good of a scorer is Jalen Brunson? Well, after earning Clutch Player of Year last season, he’s 1 of 3 players this year to average double-figure scoring in first quarters — only Luka averages more. “I put him in same convo as Luka and Jokic” Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
A legit case could be made that OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges are two of the best three or four vets in the NBA to never be All-Stars. An equally strong case could be made that, if what they’re doing holds, they both should end that this year. My column: www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
Mike Brown’s willingness to collaborate was a big reason how he ended up in New York. My story on how he does it with everyone, from players to coaches and front office. “He might like this and that, but if it doesn’t work for us, he might sub it out.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
Jalen Brunson is even more unguardable. My column on the Knicks star who isn’t being talked about enough to stay the season: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...