The New York Knicks' two-way supporting cast meant to surround their superstar scoring tandem of point guard Jalen Brunson and center Karl-Anthony Towns has enjoyed success in 2024-25, as the trio of Josh Hart,

This affiliate content is not influenced by our advertising relationships, but AP and Data Skrive might earn commissions from our partners’ links in this content.

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby believes that he's worthy of 2025 Defensive Player of the Year recognition. "I think I should be on First Team All-Defense. I think I should win Defensive Player of the Year,” Anunoby said, per Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News. “I’ve always felt that way."

After two 10-day contracts in the 2024-25 campaign, the forward won’t be returning to the NBA G League this time.

Long viewed as one of the NBA’s top perimeter defenders, Anunoby has only been formally recognized for his performance on that end of the court once, when he was named to the All-Defensive second team in 2023.

The game was settled shortly after it began as the shorthanded Knicks dominated the Hawks in a 121-105 win at State Farm Arena.

Karl-Anthony Towns had 30 points and 11 rebounds, and the hot-shooting New York Knicks took command with 40 points in the second period and beat the Atlanta Hawks 121-105 on Saturday. OG Anunoby scored 24 points and Mikal Bridges added 20 for the Knicks,

Fadeaway World writer Eddie Bitar suggests a move that would send Cam Johnson to the rival New York Knicks for Josh Hart and a 2031 first-round pick. "Cameron Johnson's sharpshooting and versatility have made him a valuable asset for the Brooklyn Nets this season as he is posting a career-high 18.