The Latest Breaking News from RJ Barrett

NEW YORK — Tom Thibodeau has already eclipsed the last 12 Knicks coaches in victories, an accomplishment that probably reflects more on the volatility of the position than his greatness through a short stint.

In the midst of the most impressive season the Knicks have had in a decade, Julius Randle, New York’s leading scorer and likely All-NBA forward, not only hit an impossible game-winning jumper against rival Miami in early March. He also plopped down a career-best 57 points on March 20 against…

CLEVELAND — If this was a preview of a first-round playoff matchup, expect a mountain of points and a thrilling battle of guards.

CLEVELAND — Jalen Brunson acknowledged the “terrible timing” of Julius Randle’s injury, but the point guard — along with teammate RJ Barrett — are confident the roster can handle the absence of the All-Star.