Brian Abate

I grew up in Brooklyn, New York, rooting for the Rangers, Yankees, Giants, and Knicks. When my dream of playing shortstop for the Yankees fell short, I started writing about sports instead. I'm a proud graduate of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland.

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Knicks make it nine wins in a row

The Knicks ended the Raptors' four-game winning streak to win their ninth consecutive game. New York was 25-27 when the streak began but since...

Shorthanded Nets stay hot

The Brooklyn Nets beat the Pacers 124-115 in Indiana. It is their 14th win in their last 15 games. The Nets have been without Kevin...

James Harden leads Nets to wild comeback victory in Phoenix

With Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant out injured, James Harden stepped up for the Brooklyn Nets, who came from down 24 to beat the...

Nets set franchise record with 27 3-pointers in victory

The Brooklyn Nets set a franchise record as they made 27 3-pointers in their 136-125 road victory against the Sacramento Kings. Kyrie Irving scored 40...

Knicks’ Julius Randle scores 44 in victory

Julius Randle led the New York Knicks to a 123-112 home win over the Atlanta Hawks tonight. The Knicks got off to a hot...

Linsanity took over Toronto on this day nine years ago

Linsanity, which was sweeping through New York hit Toronto as Jeremy Lin's spectacular play continued on the road. The Knicks trailed the Raptors by 12...

Immanuel Quickley continues to impress

Immanuel Quickley showed off his range and ability to finish around the basket tonight. He scored 22 points in 21 minutes as the Knicks...

Heat get back on track with sweep of Knicks

The Miami Heat beat the New York Knicks 109-103 at Madison Square Garden on Sunday and tonight beat them once again, 98-96, this time...

Knicks’ Julius Randle thriving with Tom Thibodeau

Julius Randle had a disappointing first season with the New York Knicks as the young team struggled to find leadership. Tom Thibodeau is...

Knicks’ offseason shows team has finally committed to rebuild

For the first time in a long time, the New York Knicks appear to be committed to a rebuild. They didn't fall into the...

Woj: Rockets trading Russell Westbrook for John Wall

According to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards have agreed to a blockbuster trade. Both players were reported unhappy and asked...

Obi Toppin’s mom shares childhood photo of him in Knicks jersey

Obi Toppin got choked up when he talked about playing for the Knicks because they're his hometown team. He was born in Brooklyn, New...

Brandon Jennings dropped 55 on Steph Curry and the Warriors on this date in 2009

Brandon Jennings had a game for the ages on this date in 2009. He dropped 55 points as a rookie and led his Milwaukee...

Klay Thompson hit 14 3-pointers in a game on this date in 2018

Klay Thompson set an NBA record as he knocked down 14 3-pointers for the Warriors in a 149-124 victory against the Bulls. Thompson scored 52...

Nate Thurmond recorded the NBA’s first quadruple double on this date in 1974

Nate Thurmond made history in his first game with the Chicago Bulls. He recorded the first quadruple double in NBA history and led his...

Rumors tie Knicks to multiple star point guards

Rumors are once again swirling around the New York Knicks, as the team looks to finally land a franchise point guard. They could try to...

Rick Barry made his NBA debut on this date in 1965

Rick Barry began his Hall of Fame career on this date in 1965. His San Francisco Warriors lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 122-115...

Anthony Davis helps deliver championship in first season with Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers traded for Anthony Davis with tremendous expectations and he delivered in his first year with them. Davis formed chemistry with LeBron...