Alec Burks was not expected to play ample minutes in the 2024 NBA Playoffs for the New York Knicks, but with his team suffering a rash of injuries, he was able to see the floor a lot, especially in the second round versus the Indiana Pacers.
According to an NBA insider, New York is expected to be aggressive in upgrading its roster.
Quinn Cook — who appeared in seven games for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2020-21 regular season — said on X (previously Twitter) that Alec Burks never got an opportunity to receive consistent minutes for the New York Knicks because of NBA politics.
The Pacers arrived at Madison Square Garden for Game 7 of their conference semifinal series against the Knicks prepared to dominate, and they did just that.
The New York Knicks have found an unexpected spark in Alec Burks during their playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. Burks, who has been a vital part of the Knicks’ rotation, has recently elevated his game, delivering standout performances off the bench.
Every NBA team needs a player who stays ready off the bench in the playoffs. Alec Burks was exactly that for the New York Knicks in Games 4 and 5 of their second-round series against the Indiana Pacers.
New York Knicks veteran guard Alec Burks could have had a better start to his second stint with the franchise. He was acquired along with Bojan Bogdanovic from the Detroit Pistons ahead of the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline.
Knicks 121, Pacers 91: Knicks Hartenstein dominates Turner and Brunson dominates everybody in a commanding Game Five win. There’s no place like home. After two losses in Indiana, the New York Knicks return to Madison Square Garden tonight to face the Pacers in Game Five of the 2024 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals.
The New York Knicks found themselves in treacherous waters as they saved their worst showing of the season for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
It’s not wrong to say that Stephen A. Smith is the perfect barometer to assess how the New York Knicks fan base feels toward the team’s performances. The popular sports broadcaster has been in a generally happy mood throughout the 2023-24 season as his Knicks were playing exciting basketball the entire campaign.
Pacers 121, Knicks 89: With less than 48 hours rest since their Game Three loss, the depleted Knicks ran out of gas fast. The New York Knicks let a win slip through their fingers on Friday night, and instead of being up 3-0 against the Indiana Pacers in today’s Game Five of the 2024 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals, they led the series 2-1.
The New York Knicks were forced to rely on their bench in Game 3 with so many key players out of the lineup due to injuries. The Knicks ultimately fell short, however, their role players stepped up and contributed quality minutes in the contest.
Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant and agent Jim Tanner have parted ways, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski tweets. Morant has been represented by Tanner since he declared for the 2019 draft.
The last few weeks of the NBA season have been a war of attrition for the New York Knicks. They are dealing with injuries to several key members of their lineup, as Mitchell Robinson, Julius Randle and OG Anunoby are all dealing with long-term injuries.
The Eastern Conference has been viewed as a two-horse race this season, as the Celtics and Bucks are expected to compete in the conference finals.
One of the bigger trades made ahead of the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline was the New York Knicks acquiring Alec Burks and Bojan Bogdanovic from the Detroit Pistons.
The New York Knicks’ standing in the NBA’s Eastern Conference is in peril after they suffered a loss to the Atlanta Hawks in a poor showing. In the loss, it has become apparent that Alec Burks has been a disappointment.
The New York Knicks have expanded their deal with the Detroit Pistons. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowskiski, the Knicks are acquiring Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks.
According to NBA insider Ian Begley of SNY, the New York Knicks want to acquire Alec Burks from the Detroit Pistons. Burks played for the Knicks from 2020-21 to 2021-22.
In a season marred by historic losing streaks, including an NBA record-tying 28-game skid, the Detroit Pistons demonstrated resilience and unwavering effort with a 129-117 victory against the Washington Wizards on Monday.
Detroit Pistons guard Alec Burks could make for an ideal (and familiar) fit for the New York Knicks ahead of the trade deadline.
The Detroit Pistons are a mess. That much we know for sure, as they’ve set a franchise record with 16 straight losses and sit at 2-17. What we think we know is they are looking to unload some veterans because of it.
The Rockets cut ties with Kevin Porter Jr. by agreeing to trade the troubled guard and two future second-round picks to the Thunder for injured guard Victor Oladipo and big man Jeremiah Robinson-Earl.
The Pistons appear likely to pick up the $10.5 million team option on guard/forward Alec Burks, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype and James L. Edwards III of The Athletic.
Knicks guard Alec Burks recently underwent foot surgery, according to Fred Katz of The Athletic (Twitter link), who reports that Burks is expected to be available for the start of training camp in the fall.
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