Knicks Analysis 2016

Breaking down the Knicks week by week

Michael Margolis

Mar 8, 2017

Diamonds in the Rough?

Taking Advantage of the Knicks’ Best Asset: Player Development

Michael Margolis

Feb 12, 2017

Why is Nobody Talking About Willy Hernangomez?

Michael Margolis

Jan 31, 2017

Trading Carmelo Anthony

What would it look like?

Michael Margolis

Jan 16, 2017

Escaping the Doldrums: Where the Knicks Go From Here

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Michael Margolis

Jan 2, 2017

Diagnosing the Knicks Defensive Woes

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Michael Margolis

Dec 19, 2016

The Many Talents of Kristaps Porzingis

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The Knicks went 2–3 on their road trip but hold steady in the Eastern Conference. Circumstances…

Michael Margolis

Dec 6, 2016

Looking at Derrick Rose and Justin Holiday

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Since my last piece, the Knicks are 4–2. Derrick Rose is averaging 19.8 ppg on 48% shooting, 5 rebounds and 5 assists per game and he has shot 6 free throws per game, double his season average. Holiday has…

Michael Margolis

Nov 24, 2016

Knicks Analysis Part Three — Identifying areas of improvement

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This week, I’m going to focus on the specific points of emphasis in which the Knicks lag behind the rest of the NBA. They currently sit at 7–7, good for the seven seed in the…

Michael Margolis

Nov 15, 2016

New York Knicks Analysis — Part Two

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Since looking at the Knicks almost two weeks ago, the team has improved slightly across the board. Their defensive rating is down 1.5 points per 100 possessions at 107.5, but remains the worst in the league. Their net…

Michael Margolis

Nov 5, 2016

New York Knicks Analysis — Part One

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Through five games, the Knicks are 2–3 and have a -7.2 NetRtg, good for fourth worst in the NBA, in front of only the 76ers, Wizards and Magic. They are 15th in the league in Offensive Rating at 101.9 and fourth worst in…