Run it back: Suns push for NBA title with same nucleus
The Phoenix Suns were close to bringing a title to the desert last seasonOCTOBER 12, 2021 • Associated Press
ELFRID PAYTON
3.5 PPG •
3.3 RPG •
6.9 APG
3.5 PPG
3.3 RPG
6.9 APG
Suns Ink Guard Elfrid Payton To One-Year Deal ' SLAM After a couple of successful seasons in New York with the Knicks, Elfrid Payton is headed to the Phoenix Suns for the 2021-22 season.
AUGUST 11, 2021 • SLAMONLINE.COM
Elfrid Payton set for second run with Phoenix Suns after helping New York Knicks return to playoffs Phoenix Suns announced Monday the signing of Elfrid Payton, who reportedly agreed to a one-year deal after playing last two seasons with N.Y...
AUGUST 11, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Hear me out, Knicks need to start Elfrid Payton over Derrick Rose to beat Hawks Knicks fans have been fed up all season with Tom Thibodeau’s insistence on keeping Elfrid Payton in the starting lineup. After two absolutel...
JUNE 2, 2021 • DEADSPIN.COM
The Knicks have found the sweet spot – becoming good, yet without expectations
The New York Knicks have found the sweetest spot in sports: winning without expectations, Charlotte Wilder writes.MAY 28, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Mike Vorkunov: Elfrid Payton will start tonight for the Knicks... - The Athletic Elfrid Payton will start tonight for the Knicks in Game 2 as Tom Thibodeau sticks with the same starting lineup. His reasoning: "It’s a two...
MAY 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Doc Rivers baffled by continued criticism of Ben Simmons
Doc Rivers can’t fathom criticism of Ben Simmons, especially after the three-time All-Star became just the sixth player in NBA history to have at least 15 rebounds and 15 assists i...MAY 25, 2021 • Associated Press
They're back: Knicks, Hawks to return with big playoff crowd
It’s being hyped as the largest indoor event in New York since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, with a crowd of 15,000 expected at Madison Square GardenMAY 22, 2021 • Associated Press
Payton hasn't been producing and minutes are dwindling. The Knicks head into the postseason as one of the hottest teams in the NBA, soaring to the No. 4 seed and homecourt advantage in their first...
MAY 20, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM
Thibodeau defends play of embattled Payton Even as the noise and distractions grow louder at this time of the season, Tom Thibodeau is oblivious to it, tuning out, in particular, the...
MAY 19, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM
It’s getting tougher to justify Elfrid Payton’s starting position It’s the Elfrid Payton conundrum.
MAY 15, 2021 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
Mike Vorkunov: Elfrid Payton has played two 4th quarter... - The Athletic Elfrid Payton has played two 4th quarter minutes in the last six games for the Knicks before tonight. Why is he still a starter and do start...
MAY 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Knicks fans absolutely love their team … except for Elfrid Payton You'd think Elfrid Payton stole the lunch money off New York Knicks fans the way they really don't like the veteran point guard. Every team...
APRIL 25, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
Payton gets opportunity to shine offensively in Garden While MVP chants rain down from the rafters at Madison Square Garden for Julius Randle and there have been more than a few for RJ Barrett, t...
APRIL 13, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM
Randle leads Knicks over Lakers and back above .500
Julius Randle had 34 points and 10 rebounds against his former team and the New York Knicks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-96 for their third straight victoryAPRIL 13, 2021 • Associated Press
Knicks recover after blown lead to beat Raptors 102-96
Julius Randle scored 26 points and the New York Knicks recovered after blowing an 18-point lead to beat the Toronto Raptors 102-96APRIL 12, 2021 • Associated Press
Knicks rally late, snap Grizzlies' 4-game win streak in OT
RJ Barrett scored 20 points, making a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:15 left in overtime, and the New York Knicks used a late rally to stun the Memphis Grizzlies 133-129APRIL 10, 2021 • Associated Press
Randle stars as New York Knicks pound Detroit Pistons 125-81
Julius Randle scored 20 of his 29 points in the first quarter, and the New York Knicks pounded the Detroit Pistons 125-81APRIL 4, 2021 • Associated Press
Edwards leads Timberwolves' rally past Thibs, Knicks 102-101
Anthony Edwards scored 12 of his 24 points over the final eight minutes to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves' rally for a 102-101 victory over the New York KnicksAPRIL 1, 2021 • Associated Press
New York plays Miami, aims for 4th straight win
New York plays Miami looking to prolong its three-game win streakMARCH 28, 2021 • Associated Press
Antetokounmpo and the Bucks host the Knicks
Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee into a matchup against New York averaging 28.3 points per gameMARCH 27, 2021 • Associated Press
Randle scores 37, Knicks rout Wizards 131-113
Julius Randle scored 37 points to spark the New York Knicks to a 131-113 rout of the Washington WizardsMARCH 24, 2021 • Associated Press
Beal, Wizards set for matchup against the Knicks
Bradley Beal leads Washington into a matchup with New York averaging 32.1 points per gameMARCH 22, 2021 • Associated Press
