Steve Popper
@StevePopper
Knicks writer and NBA columnist for @newsdaysports. I've done this for a long time at a lot of papers. Opinions my own, not usually ones anyone else would claim
Arrivé en provenance de Paris à l’été 2024 et récemment médaillé d’or à l’Euro U20 avec l’Équipe de France, Mohamed Diawara avait un objectif clair : rejoindre la NBA. 🎯 C’est désormais chose faite : Mo a été sélectionné en 51ème position de la Draft NBA 2025 par les New York…
If the TBA guest isn’t Thibodeau forget it.
Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson podcast will be at Central Park for a second straight year. Event is Sept. 6 at 6 pm. Tickets start at $80 and go on sale July 25 at 10 am at this website roommateslive.com. You can preregister for tickets now.
Five things we've learned about the Knicks after Summer League A look back at what we've learned about the Knicks' shift from the run to the Eastern Conference Finals to what's next. newsday.com/sports/basketb…
Also, out of action: Me (flew home yesterday -- and landed safely after circling over Virginia for a half hour and barely avoided diverting to Harrisburg, PA). Still have some stories coming the rest of the week before vacation finally begins.
Knicks out of action today: Pacome Dadiet left big toe sprain Kevin McCullar Jr nasal contusion Ariel Hukporti left knee sprain Mohamed Diawara left ankle sprain
Knicks out of action today: Pacome Dadiet left big toe sprain Kevin McCullar Jr nasal contusion Ariel Hukporti left knee sprain Mohamed Diawara left ankle sprain
Yudai Baba gets the start tonight - in his very brief game 2 appearance he had the fans chanting his name.
Popper: Kolek's talking, and that's got others talking Tuesday night's Summer League highlighted the Tyler Kolek the Knicks saw in college. newsday.com/sports/columni…
Knicks announce Josh Hart underwent a procedure to his right ring finger due to an injury sustained in the playoffs. He will resume basketball activities later in the summer. He dislocated it in the final game and it was ugly as he talked about his struggles.
Popper: Kolek's talking, and that's got others talking Tuesday night's Summer League highlighted the Tyler Kolek the Knicks saw in college, newsday.com/sports/columni…
Knicks center Hukporti might play himself into bigger role Hukporti could be in line for bigger things if Knicks decide to move Mitchell Robinson. newsday.com/sports/basketb…
Smoltz is a great announcer but raving that was the greatest clutch performance he’s ever seen — hitting middle homers off a batting practice pitcher in an almost meaningless game seems over the top.
Diawara just missed on a lob dunk that would have been the highlight of the game - lob from Kolek and Diawara athletically reached back with his left hand as he was moving full speed on the baseline. Not numbers, but he's been impressive.
LIttle different showing for Kolek -- after 1-for-13, 5 turnover game Sunday he's got 23 points in the first half, along with 4 steals and 3 assists. And would have about 7 if anyone else could shoot.
Kolek scores in the lane and is 2-for-3 after 1-for-13 Sunday.