Kristian Winfield
@krisplashed.bsky.social
New York Knicks beat writer for The New York Daily News.
I gotta use this app more frequently I’m sorry guys 💔
Huge shout-out to @krisplashed.bsky.social for tipping the need to use Delon Wright BEFORE last night's Knicks win.
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Kristian Winfield: Why Delon Wright minutes could save Knicks championship hopes
When Delon Wright shared the court with Mitchell Robinson, the Knicks posted a plus-13.9 net rating.
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May 28, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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ATLANTA — Tom Thibodeau is no longer a figure in Pat Riley’s rearview. The Knicks’ head coach just passed him on the road.
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Tom Thibodeau passes Pat Riley for 4th-most wins in Knicks history
The next rung on the ladder is Jeff Van Gundy, Thibodeau’s longtime friend, who sits in third place with 248 wins.
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April 6, 2025 at 12:02 AM
ATLANTA — Tom Thibodeau is no longer a figure in Pat Riley’s rearview. The Knicks’ head coach just passed him on the road.
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ATLANTA — State Farm Arena must have run out of chicken. The only menu item was barbecued hawk.
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Knicks barbecue Hawks, 121-105, for win No. 49
The No. 3 Knicks improved to 3.5 games ahead of the fourth-seeded Indiana Pacers, who face MVP candidate Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Sunday.
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April 6, 2025 at 12:01 AM
ATLANTA — State Farm Arena must have run out of chicken. The only menu item was barbecued hawk.
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With Jalen Brunson returning Delon Wright knows his role will change -- if it even still exists after today in Atlanta.
"I won't get my hopes up," he told @NYDailyNews "The team’s gonna look different and I’ll have to reinvent a certain role for myself."
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"I won't get my hopes up," he told @NYDailyNews "The team’s gonna look different and I’ll have to reinvent a certain role for myself."
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Delon Wright bracing for role change with Jalen Brunson returning to Knicks
Wright called it “surreal” to start for the Knicks, especially after spending his first month in New York parked at the end of the bench.
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April 6, 2025 at 12:01 AM
With Jalen Brunson returning Delon Wright knows his role will change -- if it even still exists after today in Atlanta.
"I won't get my hopes up," he told @NYDailyNews "The team’s gonna look different and I’ll have to reinvent a certain role for myself."
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"I won't get my hopes up," he told @NYDailyNews "The team’s gonna look different and I’ll have to reinvent a certain role for myself."
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Delon Wright has been among the league leaders in deflections each year since leading the NBA in the category his sophomore season. He doesn’t address the Knicks’ biggest need, but he’s a player Thibs can trust on defense — and trust goes a long way www.nydailynews.com/2025/02/06/j...
Jericho Sims trade for Delon Wright doesn’t address Knicks’ biggest need
And while Wright brings defensive tenacity, his addition doesn’t necessarily address New York’s most pressing issue: a lack of size on the wings beyond starters OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges.
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February 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Delon Wright has been among the league leaders in deflections each year since leading the NBA in the category his sophomore season. He doesn’t address the Knicks’ biggest need, but he’s a player Thibs can trust on defense — and trust goes a long way www.nydailynews.com/2025/02/06/j...
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with the story of the night (shared on X)
Knicks owner James Dolan made a rare locker room appearance to share words of encouragement with Hukporti after his play in yesterday’s win.
“It’s extra motivation. He’s paying attention.”
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with the story of the night (shared on X)
Knicks owner James Dolan made a rare locker room appearance to share words of encouragement with Hukporti after his play in yesterday’s win.
“It’s extra motivation. He’s paying attention.”
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Knicks rookie Ariel Hukporti gets surprise visit from James Dolan: ‘It’s extra motivation. He’s paying attention’
For a franchise owner who hardly ever steps foot in the locker room, let alone to speak with a rookie who’s mostly been glued to the bench, the moment spoke volumes for Hukporti
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February 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Thunder expose subtle, yet glaring #Knicks flaws in epic 4th quarter meltdown of clash between NBA title contenders.
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Thunder expose Knicks’ glaring flaws in clash of NBA title contenders
The Knicks loss laid bare the areas that require urgent improvement if New York is serious about challenging the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers for a shot at the Eastern Conference throne.
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January 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Thunder expose subtle, yet glaring #Knicks flaws in epic 4th quarter meltdown of clash between NBA title contenders.
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LaMelo Ball is the king of highlights. Jalen Brunson is the king of New York.
One’s got the All-Star fan votes.
The other's got the #Knicks 14 games over .500.
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One’s got the All-Star fan votes.
The other's got the #Knicks 14 games over .500.
My column for @NYDailyNews/@NYDNSports www.nydailynews.com/2025/01/02/n...
Kristian Winfield: NBA All-Star votes or win shares? Jalen Brunson is about the latter
The NBA All-Star Game starters have always been decided by a fan-driven popularity contest.
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January 2, 2025 at 10:15 PM
LaMelo Ball is the king of highlights. Jalen Brunson is the king of New York.
One’s got the All-Star fan votes.
The other's got the #Knicks 14 games over .500.
My column for @NYDailyNews/@NYDNSports www.nydailynews.com/2025/01/02/n...
One’s got the All-Star fan votes.
The other's got the #Knicks 14 games over .500.
My column for @NYDailyNews/@NYDNSports www.nydailynews.com/2025/01/02/n...
The Knicks have won 15 of their last 19 games. Many of those wins have come against teams with poor records.
“We had to execute against some teams people wanna say are [bad], but we’re in the best league. We’ve had some dogfights.”
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“We had to execute against some teams people wanna say are [bad], but we’re in the best league. We’ve had some dogfights.”
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Knicks OK with stacking wins against losing teams: ‘These are NBA teams, the best of the best’
The Knicks can only play the teams on their schedule.
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December 25, 2024 at 10:12 PM
The Knicks have won 15 of their last 19 games. Many of those wins have come against teams with poor records.
“We had to execute against some teams people wanna say are [bad], but we’re in the best league. We’ve had some dogfights.”
More: www.nydailynews.com/2024/12/25/k...
“We had to execute against some teams people wanna say are [bad], but we’re in the best league. We’ve had some dogfights.”
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All the Knicks wanted for Christmas was a five-game winning streak.
At Madison Square Garden, Santa Claus wore No. 25.
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At Madison Square Garden, Santa Claus wore No. 25.
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Mikal Bridges erupts for 41 points, Knicks stave off Wemby, Spurs for 5th straight win
All the Knicks wanted for Christmas was a five-game winning streak. At Madison Square Garden, Santa Claus wore No. 25.
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December 25, 2024 at 9:40 PM
All the Knicks wanted for Christmas was a five-game winning streak.
At Madison Square Garden, Santa Claus wore No. 25.
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At Madison Square Garden, Santa Claus wore No. 25.
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The Knicks have won 12 of their last 16 games. They have a chance to run off 7 more in a row entering the New Year.
But the schedule is brutal in January and beyond, underscoring why this holiday stretch is vital for a team with an eye on the standings.
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But the schedule is brutal in January and beyond, underscoring why this holiday stretch is vital for a team with an eye on the standings.
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The Knicks have an easy holiday schedule. They will need the cushion in the New Year
For now, the Knicks are taking it one game at a time.
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December 21, 2024 at 9:47 PM
The Knicks have won 12 of their last 16 games. They have a chance to run off 7 more in a row entering the New Year.
But the schedule is brutal in January and beyond, underscoring why this holiday stretch is vital for a team with an eye on the standings.
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But the schedule is brutal in January and beyond, underscoring why this holiday stretch is vital for a team with an eye on the standings.
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This version of Mikal Bridges is the player you bet the farm on.
Bridges leads the #Knicks in scoring since the Dec. 1 Pelicans game.
It’s a moment the Knicks knew would come—so long as Bridges tuned out the outside noise:
“He’s a star in this league:”
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Bridges leads the #Knicks in scoring since the Dec. 1 Pelicans game.
It’s a moment the Knicks knew would come—so long as Bridges tuned out the outside noise:
“He’s a star in this league:”
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This version of Knicks’ Mikal Bridges is worth 5 draft picks: ‘He’s a star in this league’
Mikal Bridges scored 29 points on an efficient 12-of-18 shooting from the field and 4-of-8 from beyond the arc, adding six rebounds and six assists in the Knicks’ 133-107 victory over the Wolves on…
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December 20, 2024 at 5:03 PM
This version of Mikal Bridges is the player you bet the farm on.
Bridges leads the #Knicks in scoring since the Dec. 1 Pelicans game.
It’s a moment the Knicks knew would come—so long as Bridges tuned out the outside noise:
“He’s a star in this league:”
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Bridges leads the #Knicks in scoring since the Dec. 1 Pelicans game.
It’s a moment the Knicks knew would come—so long as Bridges tuned out the outside noise:
“He’s a star in this league:”
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The Knicks are stuck. Hard-capped with limited trade options and few draft assets, the NBA's new CBA is testing their title hopes.
Here’s why Dec. 15 could be the lifeline they need.
It's the day most free agent signings become trade-eligible. www.nydailynews.com/2024/12/13/k...
Here’s why Dec. 15 could be the lifeline they need.
It's the day most free agent signings become trade-eligible. www.nydailynews.com/2024/12/13/k...
2024 NBA Trade Moratorium: Why Dec. 15 is important, and what it means for the Knicks
The NBA’s new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) has transformed trades into intricate puzzles.
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December 13, 2024 at 10:10 PM
The Knicks are stuck. Hard-capped with limited trade options and few draft assets, the NBA's new CBA is testing their title hopes.
Here’s why Dec. 15 could be the lifeline they need.
It's the day most free agent signings become trade-eligible. www.nydailynews.com/2024/12/13/k...
Here’s why Dec. 15 could be the lifeline they need.
It's the day most free agent signings become trade-eligible. www.nydailynews.com/2024/12/13/k...
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A defense that needs fixing. An offense struggling with physicality. And a team racing the clock to build chemistry to compete for a title.
The Atlanta Hawks took advantage of all three to eliminate the Knicks from the NBA Cup.
Where NYK must go from here:
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The Atlanta Hawks took advantage of all three to eliminate the Knicks from the NBA Cup.
Where NYK must go from here:
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Hawks expose glaring Knicks weaknesses in disappointing NBA Cup Quarterfinal elimination
If there’s a formula for derailing the Knicks’ high-powered offense, it’s becoming increasingly clear: disrupt the flow, push the physical limits, and dare the officials to call it tight.
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December 12, 2024 at 8:33 PM
A defense that needs fixing. An offense struggling with physicality. And a team racing the clock to build chemistry to compete for a title.
The Atlanta Hawks took advantage of all three to eliminate the Knicks from the NBA Cup.
Where NYK must go from here:
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The Atlanta Hawks took advantage of all three to eliminate the Knicks from the NBA Cup.
Where NYK must go from here:
www.nydailynews.com/2024/12/12/h...
A defense that needs fixing. An offense struggling with physicality. And a team racing the clock to build chemistry to compete for a title.
The Atlanta Hawks took advantage of all three to eliminate the Knicks from the NBA Cup.
Where NYK must go from here:
www.nydailynews.com/2024/12/12/h...
The Atlanta Hawks took advantage of all three to eliminate the Knicks from the NBA Cup.
Where NYK must go from here:
www.nydailynews.com/2024/12/12/h...
Hawks expose glaring Knicks weaknesses in disappointing NBA Cup Quarterfinal elimination
If there’s a formula for derailing the Knicks’ high-powered offense, it’s becoming increasingly clear: disrupt the flow, push the physical limits, and dare the officials to call it tight.
www.nydailynews.com
December 12, 2024 at 8:33 PM
A defense that needs fixing. An offense struggling with physicality. And a team racing the clock to build chemistry to compete for a title.
The Atlanta Hawks took advantage of all three to eliminate the Knicks from the NBA Cup.
Where NYK must go from here:
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The Atlanta Hawks took advantage of all three to eliminate the Knicks from the NBA Cup.
Where NYK must go from here:
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Stayed up all night and rewatched every defensive possession from an embarrassing first quarter in the #Knicks' loss to the Pistons.
It was worse on film.
"We ain’t that good to just pick and choose when we want to play defense."
No, they're not. www.nydailynews.com/2024/12/08/w...
It was worse on film.
"We ain’t that good to just pick and choose when we want to play defense."
No, they're not. www.nydailynews.com/2024/12/08/w...
‘Whose man is this?’: Inside Knicks’ defensive woes in embarrassing first quarter vs. Pistons
In their 120-111 loss, the Knicks’ first-quarter collapse was a microcosm of a larger issue.
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December 8, 2024 at 6:32 PM
Stayed up all night and rewatched every defensive possession from an embarrassing first quarter in the #Knicks' loss to the Pistons.
It was worse on film.
"We ain’t that good to just pick and choose when we want to play defense."
No, they're not. www.nydailynews.com/2024/12/08/w...
It was worse on film.
"We ain’t that good to just pick and choose when we want to play defense."
No, they're not. www.nydailynews.com/2024/12/08/w...
Jalen Brunson’s job description has changed—kind of. He’s always done what it takes to win. Last season, it was scoring. This time around? It’s orchestrating the NBA’s most potent offense. The #Knicks have had all 5 starters score 10+ PTS 14x this season.
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Jalen Brunson’s job description has changed, and it’s leading the Knicks to new heights
Brunson’s role this time around is different from the one he played last season.
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December 6, 2024 at 8:37 PM
Jalen Brunson’s job description has changed—kind of. He’s always done what it takes to win. Last season, it was scoring. This time around? It’s orchestrating the NBA’s most potent offense. The #Knicks have had all 5 starters score 10+ PTS 14x this season.
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Cam Payne sees the jokes about his shooting form. But before you call it ugly, make sure to call it cash.
"You wanna talk about my shot? At the end of the day, it goes in. I work on, I guess, an ugly shot."
Story on Payne's hot shooting in Year 1 with #Knicks
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"You wanna talk about my shot? At the end of the day, it goes in. I work on, I guess, an ugly shot."
Story on Payne's hot shooting in Year 1 with #Knicks
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Cameron Payne’s ‘ugly’ jump shot helps fuel league-best Knicks offense: ‘At the end of the day, it goes in’
It may not be pretty, but Payne’s shot is a thing of beauty where it counts most: on the scoreboard.
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December 6, 2024 at 1:43 AM
Cam Payne sees the jokes about his shooting form. But before you call it ugly, make sure to call it cash.
"You wanna talk about my shot? At the end of the day, it goes in. I work on, I guess, an ugly shot."
Story on Payne's hot shooting in Year 1 with #Knicks
www.nydailynews.com/2024/12/05/c...
"You wanna talk about my shot? At the end of the day, it goes in. I work on, I guess, an ugly shot."
Story on Payne's hot shooting in Year 1 with #Knicks
www.nydailynews.com/2024/12/05/c...
OG Anunoby is putting on a defensive clinic tonight against the Hornets. At halftime, he has 2 steals and tons of deflections and contested shots. He’s dominating the game despite only having scored 8 points. #Knicks lead, 65-62.
December 6, 2024 at 1:39 AM
OG Anunoby is putting on a defensive clinic tonight against the Hornets. At halftime, he has 2 steals and tons of deflections and contested shots. He’s dominating the game despite only having scored 8 points. #Knicks lead, 65-62.
It’s the league’s No. 1 offense vs Orlando’s top-ranked defense.
The Knicks and Magic tipoff soon with the winner advancing in the NBA Cup.
The Magic have won 12 of their last 13 games without All-Star Paolo Banchero.
“This will be a good test for us.”
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The Knicks and Magic tipoff soon with the winner advancing in the NBA Cup.
The Magic have won 12 of their last 13 games without All-Star Paolo Banchero.
“This will be a good test for us.”
www.nydailynews.com/2024/12/02/k...
Knicks’ top-ranked offense faces real challenge in elite Orlando Magic defense: ‘This’ll be a good test for us’
The Knicks’ NBA Cup dreams hinge on Tuesday night’s showdown against the Orlando Magic, and while the Knicks are hot, winners in 8 of their last 11 games, the Magic are scorching.
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December 3, 2024 at 11:02 PM
It’s the league’s No. 1 offense vs Orlando’s top-ranked defense.
The Knicks and Magic tipoff soon with the winner advancing in the NBA Cup.
The Magic have won 12 of their last 13 games without All-Star Paolo Banchero.
“This will be a good test for us.”
www.nydailynews.com/2024/12/02/k...
The Knicks and Magic tipoff soon with the winner advancing in the NBA Cup.
The Magic have won 12 of their last 13 games without All-Star Paolo Banchero.
“This will be a good test for us.”
www.nydailynews.com/2024/12/02/k...
Knicks erupt for 76 more first half points in Phoenix against the Suns. Jalen Brunson has 23 points and 7 assists, and it’s target practice for a Knicks team teeing off from downtown. What a showing.
November 21, 2024 at 4:12 AM
Knicks erupt for 76 more first half points in Phoenix against the Suns. Jalen Brunson has 23 points and 7 assists, and it’s target practice for a Knicks team teeing off from downtown. What a showing.
That may have been the Knicks’ most beautiful defensive stand. Rotation after rotation forces a 30 foot Booker three. We are watching this team grow in real time.
November 21, 2024 at 4:01 AM
That may have been the Knicks’ most beautiful defensive stand. Rotation after rotation forces a 30 foot Booker three. We are watching this team grow in real time.
So that’s back-to-back 40-point first quarters for the Knicks, who are finding their offensive stride right on time to begin a 5-game road trip with a 44-28 lead entering Q2.
The Suns are shorthanded (no KD, or Beal), but the Knicks are playing their best basketball.
Both can be true.
The Suns are shorthanded (no KD, or Beal), but the Knicks are playing their best basketball.
Both can be true.
November 21, 2024 at 3:41 AM
So that’s back-to-back 40-point first quarters for the Knicks, who are finding their offensive stride right on time to begin a 5-game road trip with a 44-28 lead entering Q2.
The Suns are shorthanded (no KD, or Beal), but the Knicks are playing their best basketball.
Both can be true.
The Suns are shorthanded (no KD, or Beal), but the Knicks are playing their best basketball.
Both can be true.
New app, same Knicks. Who’s up watching the game?
November 21, 2024 at 3:34 AM
New app, same Knicks. Who’s up watching the game?
Yall go follow Big Mo #KnicksSky
Is there a Knicks Starter Pack on here? I like to keep tabs on how the fans are feeling.
November 19, 2024 at 7:22 PM
Yall go follow Big Mo #KnicksSky