Nets Beat Writer

Kristian Winfield

Kristian Winfield is an NBA reporter for the Daily News. He covers not just the Knicks and Nets, but the entire league from a national perspective. Kristian joined this team in July 2019 after three seasons covering the league at SB Nation. From Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, he is a proud graduate of Benjamin Banneker HS and Hampton University.

New York Kincks guard Jalen Brunson, right, drives past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort,

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Thunder expose Knicks’ glaring flaws in clash of NBA title contenders

January 4, 2025 at 8:23 a.m.

The Knicks loss laid bare the areas that require urgent improvement if New York is serious about challenging the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers for a shot at the Eastern...

Mikal Bridges scored a team-high 24 points and guarded OKC’s MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who finished with a game-high 33 points and seven assists.

Knicks winning streak ends in OKC with 117-107 loss to Thunder

January 3, 2025 at 10:40 p.m.

Mikal Bridges scored a team-high 24 points and guarded OKC’s MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who finished with a game-high 33 points and seven assists.

New York doesn't need a star. The city needs finishing touches.

Jimmy Butler trade to Knicks shouldn’t be a discussion. Super-sizing should be

January 3, 2025 at 6:32 p.m.

New York doesn't need a star. The city needs finishing touches.

The NBA All-Star Game starters have always been decided by a fan-driven popularity contest.

Kristian Winfield: NBA All-Star votes or win shares? Jalen Brunson is about the latter

January 2, 2025 at 4:45 p.m.

The NBA All-Star Game starters have always been decided by a fan-driven popularity contest.

The Knicks enter 2025 with the same mission they’ve carried for decades: to end their championship drought and raise a banner to the rafters at Madison Square Garden.

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Knicks by the Numbers: New York ranks high entering New Year, but there’s a catch

January 1, 2025 at 2:23 p.m.

The Knicks enter 2025 with the same mission they’ve carried for decades: to end their championship drought and raise a banner to the rafters at Madison Square Garden.

Knicks top Wizards, extend winning streak to 8 games, but slow starts remain a concern

Knicks extend winning streak to 8 games, but slow starts remain a concern

December 30, 2024 at 9:39 p.m.

Slow starts, porous interior defense, and inconsistent bench scoring remain concerns for the Knicks, even amid a stretch of dominance. These issues were evident again during their 126-106 victory over...

Mitchell Robinson is inching closer to a return, a development the Knicks will be watching closely as they navigate the challenges of the season.

Mitchell Robinson injury update: Knicks center making progress but not running yet

December 30, 2024 at 7:38 p.m.

Mitchell Robinson is inching closer to a return, a development the Knicks will be watching closely as they navigate the challenges of the season.

Brunson did not score at all in the second quarter but erupted for 19 third-quarter points, plus another 14 in the fourth before scoring nine of the Knicks’ 17 points in overtime.

Jalen Brunson scores 55 in come-from-behind OT win over Wizards

December 28, 2024 at 10:01 p.m.

Brunson did not score at all in the second quarter but erupted for 19 third-quarter points, plus another 14 in the fourth before scoring nine of the Knicks’ 17 points...

Other top teams in the Eastern Conference also have multiple players vying for All-Star recognition.

2025 NBA All-Star Weekend: Can the Knicks send 3 stars to San Francisco?

December 28, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Other top teams in the Eastern Conference also have multiple players vying for All-Star recognition.

The Magic had their moments, fueled by a hot start from Jalen Suggs, who scored 27 points on 10-of-20 shooting.

Knicks rout physical Orlando Magic team to extend winning streak to 6 games

December 27, 2024 at 9:55 p.m.

The Magic had their moments, fueled by a hot start from Jalen Suggs, who scored 27 points on 10-of-20 shooting.

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