James Edwards III: Monty on Cade playing off ball against Knicks: “I’m learning about this group as we go along, and I believe we can have more balance with Cade on and off the ball ..read more

The backup forward reeled off 15 consecutive Knicks points to end the third quarter, alternating between jumpers and lay-ins to provide the visitors a 90-77 lead heading into the final period. The Raptors (9-11) never recovered. “Oh I had no idea [I was scoring that much],” Hart said. “I wish I did. Boy, I would’ve started jacking. I would’ve tried to make it 20 or 25. I felt like I had the hot hand a little bit. But I didn’t know until after the game when somebody told me [it was 15 straight ..read more

“I’m not really disgruntled. Trying to find my spots, get my rhythm,” he said. “I feel like I’m doing a better job of that the last several games. It’s just about coming out and being aggressive and when the guy finds me open just let it fly and find my game ..read more

“I think the only reason we really won today is we got Josh Hart’s usage up,” Randle said, smiling. “When his usage is up we win. That’s it ..read more

Randle is among the league leaders in minutes since joining the Knicks. “[I’ll play] all the time. You all should know that by now,” Randle said. “I think it’s more we just love to play. It’s not really about load management. We just love to play basketball. Me personally, I love to play basketball, so if I can play I’m going to play ..read more

Stefan Bondy: Asked Raptors coach about Knicks lawsuit: “We explained what happened or what did not happen. I know who I am, I know my integrity, I know who I represent. …I’m really looking forward for this to be solved and everybody to find out the truth. I’ve got nothing to worry about ..read more

Vivek Jacob: Gradey Dick is ruled out of tonight’s game against the Knicks due to illness ..read more

Tommy Beer: The Knicks are listing Julius Randle as questionable for tonight’s game vs. Toronto due to right knee inflammation ..read more

Mitchell Robinson: great offensive rebounder, better friend. Robinson invited his high school coach, Butch Stockton, to live with him in New York after Stockton’s wife, Dawn, passed away in September. “He said, ‘Coach there’s no reason for you to stay in Louisiana anymore. You come to New York with me and enjoy yourself,'” Stockton told MSG Network’s Rebecca Haarlow on Thursday. “Get your mind back straight because you know how much you loved your wife. I loved your wife ..read more

Robinson plans to host Stockton for the entire season. “He’s a great guy, he helped me get to where I’m at,” Robinson said Thursday night. “…. So it works out for the best. I can help him out like he helped me.” Robinson said he and Stockton watch movies together. Stockton also cares for Robinson’s dogs. “That’s my guy,” Robinson said. “…. He looked out for me. He helped me get to where I’m at, I feel like, so it’s the least that I can do. It’s been cool ..read more