“I’m an elite defender,” he said after collecting three blocks in the Knicks’ 125-119 overtime win. “I don’t think I got to say that.” With Karl-Anthony Towns shelved because of an injured thumb, Achiuwa, the Knicks’ lone frontcourt reserve behind starter Jericho Sims, played all but a few seconds of the fourth quarter and overtime.

The Philadelphia 76ers put up a solid effort in their 118-102 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, trailing by only six heading into the fourth quarter of a game that did not feature Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey,

Kevin Garnett suggested the Knicks stars take a similar approach with Thibodeau. “My only problem with a lot of the traditional stuff, it doesn’t download the latest update. Our league is

Nov 12, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) controls the ball against New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The New York Knicks ruled All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns out of Wednesday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night due to a sprained right thumb.

Tyrese Maxey and Paul George were late additions to the injury report for the 76ers' matchup with the Thunder.

The New York Knicks ruled All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns out of Wednesday ... 1-4 with the lone victory over Washington. Forward Paul George (ankle), point guard Tyrese Maxey (hand) are ...

But Detroit (21-10) is eighth in the East this time around. Former Oklahoma State star Cade Cunningham has a chance to earn an All-Star selection, and new additions such as Malik Beasley and Tim Hardaway Jr. have added some much-needed 3-point shooting.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder have each thrived so far this season, while the Philadelphia 76ers need to show improvement.

George Kalinsky, the legendary photographer who captured everything happening at Madison Square Garden for more than five decades, has died. He was 88.

Karl-Anthony Towns missed his second straight game because of a sprained right thumb, sitting out against his former team when the New York Knicks hosted Minnesota on Friday night.