The New York Knicks have acquired forward OG Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors, marking the beginning of the NBA trade season. Anunoby, who has been a player the Knicks' front office long coveted, was traded for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley (IQ), and a draft pick. Anunoby expressed excitement about joining the Knicks, noting he was a fan of the team growing up and believes he'll be a good fit in coach Tom Thibodeau's system. Surprised by the timing of the trade, Anunoby made an immediate impact in his debut, scoring 17 points, including his first shot as a Knick which was a 3-pointer, and had 6 rebounds. The Knicks' victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves with a final score of 112-106 improved their record to 18-15. Despite fouling out, Anunoby's performance was well-received, with many considering him a 'perfect fit' for the team.
Knicks cruise to victory over 76ers behind Jalen Brunson’s 29 points #JalenBrunson #NewYorkKnicks #Philadelphia76ers https://t.co/stQZMf9qyl
Jalen Brunson hit four 3-pointers and scored 29 points to lead the #Knicks to a victory over the 76ers on Friday night. https://t.co/h9CZxLJ831
OG Anunoby has a plus-minus of +74 in 106 minutes with the Knicks. They're also 3-0 since he's joined the team 🗽 https://t.co/WxwILvDsvu
OG Anunoby is now a +74 in the 106 minutes he’s played as a New York Knick. Unmatched impact. 🔥 (h/t @TommyBeer) https://t.co/otgkAbbNKd
Through three quarters, the Knicks lead the 76ers 93-76. • Brunson 25 pts • McBride 15 pts • DiVincenzo 14-2-3 • Hartenstein 13-6-3 • Hart 6-9-5 • Embiid 28 & 8
Halftime. Knicks lead the 76ers 75-55. • Brunson 21 pts, 4-6 3P • McBride 12 pts, 4-4 3P • DiVincenzo 11 pts, 3-3 3P • Hart 6-8-5 • Randle 6-4-4 Knicks are shooting 52% from the field, 62% (13-21) from 3.
New ESPN story: OG Anunoby’s arrival in New York is another step toward the Knicks fashioning themselves into a true Eastern Conference contender. But what comes next? https://t.co/RhPD4XVE8E
Randle, Brunson lead Knicks over Bulls, 116-100. https://t.co/HeB1uEy61K
Julius Randle scored 35 points, Jalen Brunson had 31 points and 13 assists and the #Knicks beat the Bulls 116-100 on Wednesday night. https://t.co/SgA03whzQe
Julius Randle, Jalen Brunson go off for big nights to lead Knicks in rout of Bulls https://t.co/7ShYPnfZ7x https://t.co/J1epLWf1aS
Final: Knicks 116, Bulls 100. Knicks improve to 19-15 on the season. • Randle 35-6-4 • Brunson 31-3-13 • Hartenstein 10 & 20, 5 blks • DiVincenzo 11-5-5 • DeRozan 28-3-4 Knicks with only three turnovers in the second half after recording 13 in the first.
Through three quarters, the Knicks lead the Bulls 86-78. • Randle 23-6-4 • Brunson 23 pts, 10 asts • DiVincenzo 11-5-5 • Hartenstein 4 & 16, 5 blks • DeRozan 23 pts, 4 asts
Halftime. Bulls lead the Knicks 55-51. • Brunson 18 pts, 5 asts • Randle 10-4-2 • DiVincenzo 8-4-4 • Hartenstein 2 & 10, 2 blks • DeRozan 19-2-2 Knicks have 13 turnovers.
Why OG Anunoby already looks like a 'perfect' fit with the Knicks even after just 1 game https://t.co/gHn2gtTAv8 https://t.co/IMIFF3gHPq
#PostSportsPlus: How OG Anunoby elevated the Knicks in all the subtle ways they hoped he would in his debut https://t.co/btzh4xGtJF https://t.co/04PsDsRWTX
OG Anunoby’s debut with the #Knicks was as advertised. His defensive impact was on full display, his three-point prowess (3 for 6) was on brand and his physical tools — power, motor — flashed. He had his teammates using similar phrases to describe him: “A perfect fit.” https://t.co/wWmLfPCjwd
How OG Anunoby elevated the Knicks in all the subtle ways they hoped he would in his debut https://t.co/5JVLQq1qvt https://t.co/V0ZWwJXvz3
Julius Randle’s 39-point explosion leads Knicks over Timberwolves #JuliusRandle #MinnesotaTimberwolves #NewYorkKnicks https://t.co/oGCUlsVl85
The back page: OG Anunoby helps Knicks to impressive win in debut https://t.co/ZiC419E5BV https://t.co/aasiRu8nIx
OG Anunoby made his Knicks debut in a win over the No. 1 seed in the West https://t.co/7Hl73BTmuP
OG Anunoby looks like ‘perfect piece’ for Knicks after just one game https://t.co/r9R3VBqRbJ https://t.co/izhhEaU5RZ
OG Anunoby impresses with 17 points in strong debut as Knicks beat Timberwolves It helped that Julius Randle dropped 39. https://t.co/BjWXM3GBLc
Knicks plug in Anunoby and defeat T-Wolves at Garden OG Anunoby, who scored 17 points, was in the starting lineup in his first game as a Knick. From @sportswatch https://t.co/LHJkqJbD82
Julius Randle scored 39 points, OG Anunoby had 17 in his first game with his new team and the #Knicks beat the Timberwolves on Monday. https://t.co/MX9bgtp84Y
New ESPN story: It took OG Anunoby no time at all to show the kind of impact the Knicks hope he can give them in a regular basis in a win over the West-leading Wolves in his debut. https://t.co/rhTI6u3vy8
Julius Randle scored 39 points to lead the Knicks to a 112-106 win over the Timberwolves, which snaps New York's three-game skid. OG Anunoby had a strong debut with the Knicks, scoring 17 and finishing the game plus-19. @Krisplashed https://t.co/BNBpHKUHRO
Knicks defeat Timberwolves 112-106 OG Anunoby talks about playing his first game with New York https://t.co/EOo4yzfd7f https://t.co/zQ0Qp7EU8O
Julius Randle, Knicks knock off West-leading Timberwolves in OG Anunoby’s strong debut https://t.co/klBL9kDTZC https://t.co/azMzmV7aJ2
OG Anunoby is confident he’ll seamlessly blend in with the Knicks #OGAnunoby https://t.co/FDQ4hHbGw2
Julius Randle helps Knicks outlast Timberwolves https://t.co/bgkOIUTa52 https://t.co/8YaqNoOdcW
Knicks got the W in OG Anunoby’s debut 💪 OG: 17 PTS, 6 REB https://t.co/xpi93ehLT7
Randle scores 39, OG Anunoby has 17 in strong debut as Knicks beat Timberwolves 112-106 (from @AP) https://t.co/wZjt8T1gTb
The Knicks take down the No. 1 in the West Timberwolves in OG Anunoby’s debut 🗽 https://t.co/Voa03qSfmB
Knicks fans are gonna like OG Anunoby
OG Anunoby in his Knicks debut vs. the Timberwolves: ▪️ 17 PTS ▪️ 7-12 FG ▪️ 6 REB New York gets the 112-106 win 🗽 https://t.co/3UOC0B2OgF
Julius Randle led the way as the Knicks take down the T-Wolves. 😤 https://t.co/p4LuEKfaNr
Julius Randle goes for 39 and 9 as the Knicks beat the Wolves, 112-106, and move to 1-0 in the OG Anunoby Era Jalen Brunson with 16 and 14 assists https://t.co/PZ8yKZgBzD
Final: Knicks 112, Wolves 106 Julius Randle goes for 39 and 8 to lead the Knicks to a win to begin 2024, as OG Anunoby goes for 17 and 6 in his New York debut. Anthony Edwards had 35 for Minnesota, which made a furious comeback before falling short late.
Final: Knicks 112, Timberwolves 106. Knicks improve to 18-15 on the season. • Randle 39 & 9, 14-24 FGs • Anunoby 17 & 6, 3-6 3Ps • Brunson 16 pts, 14 asts, 5-23 FGs • DiVincenzo 15 & 4 • Hartenstein 7-9-3, 3 stls, 3 blks
OG Anunoby's Knicks debut: 17 points 7-12 shooting 3-6 three 6 rebounds 3 offensive 1 steal +19 https://t.co/M4jgTWyW4z
OG Anunoby fouled out in his first game as a Knick 17 PTS 6 REB 7/12 FG (3/6 3PT) https://t.co/5iww6MJNq2
OG Anunoby in his Knicks debut: 17 Points 6 Rebounds 58% FG 50% 3P (📸 @nyknicks) https://t.co/yqNMufTWGw
OG Anunoby has fouled out with 4:12 to go and the Knicks up 103-97. He concludes his first game as a Knick with: • 17 points • 6 rebounds • 7-12 FGs • 3-6 3Ps • 35 mins
OG Anunoby fouls out with 17 points and 6 rebounds in 35 minutes in his Knicks debut. Donte DiVincenzo checks in for him with a little over four minutes to go and the Knicks clinging to a 6-point lead.
OG Anunoby fouls out of his Knicks debut with 17 points. Gets a nice hand as he leaves.
Through three quarters, the Knicks lead the Timberwolves 94-78. • Randle 27 & 7 • Brunson 14 pts, 12 asts • Anunoby 14 & 6 • DiVincenzo 14 pts • Edwards 31 & 4
OG Anunoby not forcing shots in his Knicks debut. Just making nice cuts and taking turns guarding Ant + KAT. He’s ready to play (and to get paid).
Halftime: Knicks 61, Wolves 49 New York outscores Minnesota 38-17 to take firm control of this one, with new-look second unit, in particular, playing great for the Knicks. Julius Randle has 21 for NYK, while Anthony Edwards has 16 (but 15 in the first) for the Wolves.
Halftime. Knicks lead the Timberwolves 61-49. • Randle 21 & 5 • Brunson 13 pts, 6 asts • Anunoby 7 & 4 • Hart 8 & 3 • Edwards 16 & 3 Knicks won the second quarter 38-17.
After 1: Wolves 32, Knicks 23 Anthony Edwards off to a hot start for Minnesota, scoring 15 points on 5-for-8 shooting while the Wolves went 11-for-19 from the floor. Julius Randle had 15 points on 5-for-8 for the Knicks, but the rest of the team was a combined 3-for-14.
Through one quarter, the Timberwolves lead the Knicks 32-23. • Randle 15 & 3 • Anunoby 3-1-1 • Edwards 15 pts • Towns 9 & 2
OG Anunoby scores his first points as a New York Knick 😮💨 (via @BallySports) https://t.co/UGRLXqz9tE
OG Anunoby hits a 3-pointer on his first shot as a Knick. Tough assignment on the other end guarding Anthony Edwards.
OG Anunoby has his first points as a New York Knick, a corner 3 from Jalen Brunson
First look at OG Anunoby in a New York Knick's uniform 🔥 https://t.co/DljJ1OWvZ2
OG Anunoby believes he’ll ‘fit right in’ with Knicks after stunning trade https://t.co/QJti09GwV2 https://t.co/HdjbaAH0sd
OG Anunoby says he's "really excited" to play at Madison Square Garden & believes he is a natural fit for this Knicks roster https://t.co/CQCWj2kdMZ
OG Anunoby: "When I found out it was the Knicks I was definitely excited. I’ve always liked the team, grew up being a fan of basketball so I’ve enjoyed watching the Knicks."
OG Anunoby says he was surprised by the timing of the trade to the Knicks, but said he was excited about the prospect of playing for the Knicks and thinks he’ll be a good fit in Tom Thibodeau’s system.
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The Raptors are trading OG Anunoby to the Knicks: https://t.co/VcqzL44Ce6
Knicks go big — send Barrett, IQ and pick to Raptors, obtain Anunoby OG Anunoby is a player long coveted by the Knicks' front office. https://t.co/JwmJqfCLZA
Who is OG Anunoby, the new star Knicks acquired from Raptors? https://t.co/Hv3e2gW21x https://t.co/yaqmkCy1no
Raptors deal OG Anunoby to Knicks, kick off NBA trade season. https://t.co/QNq6EcF5MF https://t.co/DXpvX1yXFg
Reports: Knicks acquire F OG Anunoby from Raptors https://t.co/PmzD5HyHNA https://t.co/a2y4un6EWI