Steve Popper
@stevepopper.bsky.social
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 injury report for tomorrow.
March 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Knicks injury report for tomorrow.
Knicks injury report — OG, Mitch and Precious all questionable.
March 6, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Knicks injury report — OG, Mitch and Precious all questionable.
Tribute and a moment of silence at MSG for Al Trautwig.
February 27, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Tribute and a moment of silence at MSG for Al Trautwig.
Brunson in print in today’s Newsday.
February 16, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Brunson in print in today’s Newsday.
Injury report for Saturday night vs. Celtics - No Holiday for Boston; Anunoby doubtful, Hart and Towns probable.
February 8, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Injury report for Saturday night vs. Celtics - No Holiday for Boston; Anunoby doubtful, Hart and Towns probable.
Jalen Brunson in the 3 point competition.
February 7, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Jalen Brunson in the 3 point competition.
Jalen Brunson was a nominee.
February 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Jalen Brunson was a nominee.
OG Anunoby downgraded to OUT tonight vs. Houston.
February 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
OG Anunoby downgraded to OUT tonight vs. Houston.
The Eastern Conference backcourt voting - Brunson gets second spot by ranking 2nd in media and player voting, third in fan vote.
January 24, 2025 at 1:40 AM
The Eastern Conference backcourt voting - Brunson gets second spot by ranking 2nd in media and player voting, third in fan vote.
Donte DiVincenzo is OUT for return to MSG tomorrow after scoring 28 last night. KAT remains questionable for tomorrow.
January 16, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Donte DiVincenzo is OUT for return to MSG tomorrow after scoring 28 last night. KAT remains questionable for tomorrow.
Knicks put a name on the KAT injury - questionable with a sprained right thumb tomorrow in Philly.
January 14, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Knicks put a name on the KAT injury - questionable with a sprained right thumb tomorrow in Philly.
Jalen Brunson is questionable for tonight's game vs. Detroit with right shoulder soreness.
January 13, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Jalen Brunson is questionable for tonight's game vs. Detroit with right shoulder soreness.
Before heading to MSG today wandered into downtown Freehold and it was 1970 again with Jeremy Allen White and Bruce Springsteen hanging out for filming of Springsteen bio pic.
January 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Before heading to MSG today wandered into downtown Freehold and it was 1970 again with Jeremy Allen White and Bruce Springsteen hanging out for filming of Springsteen bio pic.
Second round of fan voting is in.
January 9, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Second round of fan voting is in.
Anyway, don't be the leading scorer for Orlando tonight if you want to avoid injury. Skeleton crew for Orlando tonight at MSG.
January 6, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Anyway, don't be the leading scorer for Orlando tonight if you want to avoid injury. Skeleton crew for Orlando tonight at MSG.
Thibodeau was a nominee
January 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Thibodeau was a nominee
KAT gets player of the week.
January 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM
KAT gets player of the week.
First returns on fan voting and it’s, well, weird. KAT third among front court. Brunson a distant fourth in guards behind…see for yourself.
January 2, 2025 at 6:08 PM
First returns on fan voting and it’s, well, weird. KAT third among front court. Brunson a distant fourth in guards behind…see for yourself.
How it’s going in Minnesota
December 20, 2024 at 3:37 AM
How it’s going in Minnesota
The bigger emotional picture for Karl-Anthony Towns as he returns to Minnesota for the first time -- with the snow welcoming him...
December 19, 2024 at 6:42 PM
The bigger emotional picture for Karl-Anthony Towns as he returns to Minnesota for the first time -- with the snow welcoming him...
Julius Randle putting it in perspective:
What’s the biggest difference playing here than New York?
It’s cold.
It’s cold in New York, too?
It’s -4.
What’s the biggest difference playing here than New York?
It’s cold.
It’s cold in New York, too?
It’s -4.
December 18, 2024 at 8:07 PM
Julius Randle putting it in perspective:
What’s the biggest difference playing here than New York?
It’s cold.
It’s cold in New York, too?
It’s -4.
What’s the biggest difference playing here than New York?
It’s cold.
It’s cold in New York, too?
It’s -4.