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Washington Square News

The 2021-2022 NBA season commenced on Oct. 19. With the start of the new season comes a lot of drama. (Staff Illustration by Ryan Kawahara, Images via Wikimedia Commons)

Keeping up with the NBA: the 75th anniversary

Recapping the best of the league’s drama and storylines as the 2021-22 NBA season continues.
Mitesh Shrestha, Sports Editor November 11, 2021

Phoenix Suns: Drama in the desert: Sarver’s last stand with the NBA The Phoenix Suns’ sudden accession last season caught the entire league by surprise. They ended a decade-long...

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

Monday Musings: On Melo’s Return, the Spurs’ Coaching Dilemma and Lamar Jackson

This week, our sports editor muses about Carmelo Anthony’s long-awaited return to the NBA, Gregg Popovich’s successor and Lamar Jackson’s case for MVP.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor November 18, 2019

Carmelo Anthony Is Back, Baby After a year away, former New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony will be making his return to the NBA — this time with the Portland Trail Blazers. Sure,...

Under the leadership of owner James Dolan, the Knicks have consistently made poor decisions in the offseason and missed the playoffs for the sixth straight season. (via flickr)

As the Knicks Wrap Up Worst-Ever Season, a Look at Owner James Dolan’s Legacy

Few sports team owners have caused as much damage to an organization as James Dolan, owner of the New York Knicks. Read one writer’s take on how it is time for the Knicks to move on.
Jake Lee, Contributing Writer April 8, 2019

James Dolan’s tenure as owner of the New York Knicks has been mired in controversy and filled with shocking and often ridiculous incidents, leaving many fans, including myself,...

Basketball in New York, both professional and in college, continues to see a decrease in quality playing.

The Sorry State of New York Basketball

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor March 6, 2017
These are trying times for fans of basketball in New York.
There are rumors that basketball player Carmelo Anthony is considering on leaving the Knicks.  With his career up in the air, his decision is creating tension within the already poorly performing team.

The Past, Present and Future of Carmelo Anthony

Trevor Francesconi, Contributing Writer February 15, 2017
Despite being an NBA scoring champion, nine-time NBA All-Star and three-time Olympic gold medalist, New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony's NBA career is in question.

Porzingis defies anti-Euro basketball bias

Charlie Lyttle, Contributing Writer December 3, 2015
Knicks phenom Kristaps Porzingis is attempting to put an end to preconceived notions of European rising basketball stars.
The Knicks still have a lot to prove after a solid offseason.

Basketball in the Big Apple: The 2015 Knicks and Nets

Brandon Herrera, Staff Writer October 29, 2015
With the NBA season now underway, the Knicks and Nets are fully in the glaring spotlight of New York City. Will both teams struggle again? Or will they find opportunities in the NBA's weak Eastern Conference?

Speculation over shut down of Carmelo Anthony

Bobby Wagner, News Editor February 19, 2015
Fans speculate about the reasons for the Knicks shutting down star player Carmelo Anthony.
Knicks’ pursuit of Jackson marks act of desperation

Knicks’ pursuit of Jackson marks act of desperation

March 9, 2014
The New York Knicks’ sit at 24-40 on the season.