Steve Popper
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Knicks writer and NBA columnist for @newsdaysports. I’ve done this for a long time at a lot of papers. Opinions are my own - no one else would claim them.
Knicks ready for first step under Mike Brown in preseason opener
The Knicks open the preseason on Thursday in Abu Dhabi, with new coach Brown looking to put his stamp on the team.
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The Knicks open the preseason on Thursday in Abu Dhabi, with new coach Brown looking to put his stamp on the team.
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Knicks ready to take first step with new coach Mike Brown
The Knicks open the preseason on Thursday with Brown looking to put his stamp on the team.
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October 2, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Knicks ready for first step under Mike Brown in preseason opener
The Knicks open the preseason on Thursday in Abu Dhabi, with new coach Brown looking to put his stamp on the team.
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The Knicks open the preseason on Thursday in Abu Dhabi, with new coach Brown looking to put his stamp on the team.
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Five things we've learned about the Knicks after Summer League
A look back at what we've learned about the Knicks' shift from the run to the Eastern Conference Finals to what's next.
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A look back at what we've learned about the Knicks' shift from the run to the Eastern Conference Finals to what's next.
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Five things learned about the Knicks after Summer League
A look back at what we've learned about the Knicks' shift from the run to the Eastern Conference Finals to what's next.
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July 17, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Five things we've learned about the Knicks after Summer League
A look back at what we've learned about the Knicks' shift from the run to the Eastern Conference Finals to what's next.
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A look back at what we've learned about the Knicks' shift from the run to the Eastern Conference Finals to what's next.
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Popper: Kolek's talking, and that's got others talking
Tuesday night's Summer League highlighted the Tyler Kolek the Knicks saw in college.
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Tuesday night's Summer League highlighted the Tyler Kolek the Knicks saw in college.
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Knicks' Tyler Kolek breaks out in Summer League
Tuesday night's Summer League highlighted the Tyler Kolek the Knicks saw in college.
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July 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Popper: Kolek's talking, and that's got others talking
Tuesday night's Summer League highlighted the Tyler Kolek the Knicks saw in college.
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Tuesday night's Summer League highlighted the Tyler Kolek the Knicks saw in college.
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Popper: Kolek's talking, and that's got others talking
Tuesday night's Summer League highlighted the Tyler Kolek the Knicks saw in college,
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Tuesday night's Summer League highlighted the Tyler Kolek the Knicks saw in college,
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Knicks' Tyler Kolek breaks out in Summer League with his play and swagger
Tuesday night's Summer League highlighted the Tyler Kolek the Knicks saw in college,
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July 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Popper: Kolek's talking, and that's got others talking
Tuesday night's Summer League highlighted the Tyler Kolek the Knicks saw in college,
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Tuesday night's Summer League highlighted the Tyler Kolek the Knicks saw in college,
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Raw rookie Diawara impresses Knicks in Summer League Mohamed Diawara's physical traits are reminiscent of a young OG Anunoby. www.newsday.com/sports/baske...
Raw 6-8 rookie Mohamed Diawara impresses Knicks in Summer League
At 6-8 and 200 pounds with a 7-4 wingspan, Mohamed Diawara's physical traits are reminiscent of a young OG Anunoby.
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July 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Raw rookie Diawara impresses Knicks in Summer League Mohamed Diawara's physical traits are reminiscent of a young OG Anunoby. www.newsday.com/sports/baske...
Knicks Kevin McCullar Jr. took long, winding road to NBA and Knicks. And after a year of rehab he is ready for what feels like a rookie season. www.newsday.com/sports/baske...
Kevin McCullar Jr. took long, winding road to NBA and Knicks
Kevin McCullar Jr. was drafted No. 56 in 2024, but injuries and surgery kept him out until the 71st game of the regular season.
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July 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Knicks Kevin McCullar Jr. took long, winding road to NBA and Knicks. And after a year of rehab he is ready for what feels like a rookie season. www.newsday.com/sports/baske...
Knicks using Summer League action to speed up their game New coach Mike Brown also saw with summer debut that it will take time to implement. www.newsday.com/sports/colum...
Knicks using Summer League action to speed up their game
New coach Mike Brown also saw with summer debut that it will take time to implement.
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July 13, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Knicks using Summer League action to speed up their game New coach Mike Brown also saw with summer debut that it will take time to implement. www.newsday.com/sports/colum...
Popper: Jordi Fernandez has seen Mike Brown evolve -- from the days Brown found him here in Vegas -- and knows one thing that the Knicks are getting www.newsday.com/sports/colum...
Jordi Fernandez has seen Knicks' Mike Brown evolve as an NBA coach
Brown gave Jordi Fernandez his NBA coaching start, and Fernandez shares his observations of Brown then and now.
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July 11, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Popper: Jordi Fernandez has seen Mike Brown evolve -- from the days Brown found him here in Vegas -- and knows one thing that the Knicks are getting www.newsday.com/sports/colum...
Popper: Mike Brown's philosophy as Knicks coach: Use whatever system works www.newsday.com/sports/colum...
Mike Brown's philosophy as Knicks coach: Use whatever system works
"I think you have a philosophy on both ends of the floor, but you have to make sure it fits with your personnel," Brown said. "So it's ever-evolving, and it will be here."
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July 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Popper: Mike Brown's philosophy as Knicks coach: Use whatever system works www.newsday.com/sports/colum...
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Popper: Knicks' front office must share pressure with new coach Brown Introduction of new coach seems to be severing the past and looking to the future. www.newsday.com/sports/colum...
Knicks' front office must share pressure with new coach Mike Brown
Introduction of Mike Brown seems to be severing the past and looking to the future.
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July 9, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Popper: Knicks' front office must share pressure with new coach Brown Introduction of new coach seems to be severing the past and looking to the future. www.newsday.com/sports/colum...
Popper: Knicks' front office must share pressure with new coach Brown Introduction of new coach seems to be severing the past and looking to the future. www.newsday.com/sports/colum...
Knicks' front office must share pressure with new coach Mike Brown
Introduction of Mike Brown seems to be severing the past and looking to the future.
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July 9, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Popper: Knicks' front office must share pressure with new coach Brown Introduction of new coach seems to be severing the past and looking to the future. www.newsday.com/sports/colum...
Knicks Sunday Insider (early holiday read): Star chase might not be over, but it's with a cautious approach -- Durant: no. LeBron: no. Giannis:?; Also, what can Mike Brown do for Knicks' offense: www.newsday.com/sports/baske...
Knicks need to pass on a trade for LeBron James
LeBron James still is a great player, but it makes no sense for them.
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July 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Knicks Sunday Insider (early holiday read): Star chase might not be over, but it's with a cautious approach -- Durant: no. LeBron: no. Giannis:?; Also, what can Mike Brown do for Knicks' offense: www.newsday.com/sports/baske...
Popper: Mike Brown brings a lot of Tom Thibodeau to the Knicks. And that's a good thing. www.newsday.com/sports/colum...
Mike Brown brings to Knicks what . . . Tom Thibodeau did
Coaches have similar track records; now, can Brown get them to next level?
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July 3, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Popper: Mike Brown brings a lot of Tom Thibodeau to the Knicks. And that's a good thing. www.newsday.com/sports/colum...
Knicks have found their next coach, finalizing a deal to make Mike Brown to guide the team www.newsday.com/sports/baske...
July 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Knicks have found their next coach, finalizing a deal to make Mike Brown to guide the team www.newsday.com/sports/baske...
Knicks add Yabusele from 76ers in free agency He likely will take the spot of free agent Precious Achiuwa. www.newsday.com/sports/baske...
NBA free agency: Knicks add 76ers' Guerschon Yabusele
The big man likely will take the place of free agent Precious Achiuwa.
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July 2, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Knicks add Yabusele from 76ers in free agency He likely will take the spot of free agent Precious Achiuwa. www.newsday.com/sports/baske...
Knicks may be in market for bargain in free agency The contracts of the Knicks' starting five limits the team's moves. www.newsday.com/sports/baske...
Knicks may be bargain hunting as free agency begins
Knicks are limited by contracts of team's starting five.
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June 30, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Knicks may be in market for bargain in free agency The contracts of the Knicks' starting five limits the team's moves. www.newsday.com/sports/baske...
Knicks Sunday Insider: Kidd to Knicks just won't go away And it won't as long as the Mavericks' coach is without an extension and the Knicks haven't hired someone else; summer notes and draft recap. www.newsday.com/sports/colum...
Jason Kidd to Knicks just won't go away
The Jason Kidd-to-Knicks thinking won't go away as long as the Mavericks' coach is without an extension and the Knicks haven't hired someone else.
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June 29, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Knicks Sunday Insider: Kidd to Knicks just won't go away And it won't as long as the Mavericks' coach is without an extension and the Knicks haven't hired someone else; summer notes and draft recap. www.newsday.com/sports/colum...
Knicks follow their blueprint in NBA Draft -- shifting spots and finding a friend www.newsday.com/sports/baske...
Knicks draft Mohamed Diawara, 6-8 forward from France
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June 27, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Knicks follow their blueprint in NBA Draft -- shifting spots and finding a friend www.newsday.com/sports/baske...
Popper: Knicks in coaching limbo as other teams improve The team is without a leader, a first-round pick in Wednesday's draft and the stockpile of assets is gone. www.newsday.com/sports/colum...
Knicks in coaching limbo as other teams make improvements
The team is without a leader, a first-round pick in Wednesday's draft and the stockpile of assets is gone.
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June 23, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Popper: Knicks in coaching limbo as other teams improve The team is without a leader, a first-round pick in Wednesday's draft and the stockpile of assets is gone. www.newsday.com/sports/colum...
Popper: Knicks need to get head coaching hire right After Thibodeau righted the ship, the Front office can't allow the franchise to slip back into chaos. www.newsday.com/sports/colum...
Knicks must get hiring of next head coach right
After Thibodeau righted the ship, the front office can't allow the franchise to slip back into chaotic state.
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June 14, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Popper: Knicks need to get head coaching hire right After Thibodeau righted the ship, the Front office can't allow the franchise to slip back into chaos. www.newsday.com/sports/colum...
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Knicks' Brunson, Hart offer praise for Thibodeau "The things he's done for me, individually, I'm so grateful for," Jalen Brunson said. ". . . Not enough things can be said about what he's meant to myself, my career." www.newsday.com/sports/baske...
In wake of firing by Knicks, players offer appreciation for Tom Thibodeau
"The things he's done for me, individually, I'm so grateful for," Jalen Brunson said. ". . . Not enough things can be said about what he's meant to myself, my career."
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June 13, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Knicks' Brunson, Hart offer praise for Thibodeau "The things he's done for me, individually, I'm so grateful for," Jalen Brunson said. ". . . Not enough things can be said about what he's meant to myself, my career." www.newsday.com/sports/baske...
Knicks' Brunson, Hart offer praise for Thibodeau "The things he's done for me, individually, I'm so grateful for," Jalen Brunson said. ". . . Not enough things can be said about what he's meant to myself, my career." www.newsday.com/sports/baske...
In wake of firing by Knicks, players offer appreciation for Tom Thibodeau
"The things he's done for me, individually, I'm so grateful for," Jalen Brunson said. ". . . Not enough things can be said about what he's meant to myself, my career."
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June 13, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Knicks' Brunson, Hart offer praise for Thibodeau "The things he's done for me, individually, I'm so grateful for," Jalen Brunson said. ". . . Not enough things can be said about what he's meant to myself, my career." www.newsday.com/sports/baske...
Knicks aren't in on Durant, source says, so what will they be next season as they search for a coach and clarify? www.newsday.com/sports/baske...
Knicks not interested in trade for Kevin Durant, source says
The Knicks reportedly were also denied permission to speak to Jason Kidd for their head coaching job.
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June 12, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Knicks aren't in on Durant, source says, so what will they be next season as they search for a coach and clarify? www.newsday.com/sports/baske...
Knicks Insider: Knicks' high bar for next coach a mark above Thibodeau's success So the Knicks have set the expectations at the NBA Finals — and maybe winning it is the only satisfactory result. www.newsday.com/sports/colum...
High bar for next coach somewhere beyond Tom Thibodeau's success
So the Knicks have set the expectations at the NBA Finals — and maybe winning it is the only satisfactory result.
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June 7, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Knicks Insider: Knicks' high bar for next coach a mark above Thibodeau's success So the Knicks have set the expectations at the NBA Finals — and maybe winning it is the only satisfactory result. www.newsday.com/sports/colum...
Popper: Thibs is gone, but what remains are big expectations One thing that any successor will face: Pressure to exceed what Thibodeau has accomplished. Quickly. www.newsday.com/sports/colum...
Tom Thibodeau is gone from the Knicks, but what remains are big expectations
One thing that any successor will face: Pressure to exceed what Thibodeau has accomplished. Quickly.
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June 4, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Popper: Thibs is gone, but what remains are big expectations One thing that any successor will face: Pressure to exceed what Thibodeau has accomplished. Quickly. www.newsday.com/sports/colum...