
Steve Popper
Basketball Columniststeve.popper@newsday.comSteve Popper covers the Knicks for Newsday. He has spent nearly three decades covering the Knicks and the NBA, along with just about every sports team in the New York metropolitan area.
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- Knicks lose, but Towns shows Green he isn't ducking anybodySteve PopperMarch 15, 2025 11:16 pm
- Dolan, Thibs think Knicks have a strong foundation for futureSteve PopperMarch 15, 2025 9:20 pm
- Popper: If Green's using fighting words, Knicks aren't bitingSteve PopperMarch 14, 2025 6:58 pm
- Popper: Knicks, Bridges take a tumultuous day in strideSteve PopperMarch 13, 2025 12:09 pm
- Mikal Bridges hits game-winner in OT, Knicks beat BlazersSteve PopperMarch 12, 2025 5:32 pm
- Popper: Knicks' Anunoby strong on court, even if his celebrations need workSteve PopperMarch 11, 2025 5:04 pm
- Knicks shoot 22-for-40 from outside arc, beat Kings to end losing streakSteve PopperMarch 11, 2025 1:22 am
- Tucker wants to give Knicks toughness, voice of experienceSteve PopperMarch 10, 2025 5:19 pm
- Popper: McBride acclimating to role of Knicks' floor generalSteve PopperMarch 9, 2025 7:35 pm
- Popper: Knicks need Towns to step up in Brunson's absenceSteve PopperMarch 8, 2025 6:50 pm
- Popper: One thing is clear — Knicks need BrunsonSteve PopperMarch 7, 2025 7:08 pm
- Brunson leaves with ankle injury as Knicks lose to Lakers in overtimeSteve PopperMarch 7, 2025 1:33 am
- Knicks' Hart tries to balance taking care of knees and staying sharpSteve PopperMarch 6, 2025 7:37 pm
- Towns returns to Knicks after death of family friendSteve PopperMarch 6, 2025 6:09 pm
- Popper: Knicks keep focus on Lakers, not entire West tripSteve PopperMarch 5, 2025 8:30 pm
- Knicks can't contain Curry, fall to Golden StateSteve PopperMarch 4, 2025 10:25 pm
- Knicks' Brunson draws praise from Golden State's KerrSteve PopperMarch 4, 2025 8:08 pm
- Popper: Knicks look to 'Captain Clutch' to save daySteve PopperMarch 1, 2025 5:44 pm
- Anunoby's three-pointer with 4.3 seconds left lifts Knicks over GrizzliesSteve PopperFebruary 28, 2025 10:45 pm
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