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New York Times
14 hours ago
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- New York Times
Knicks fan survey: Is this season championship-or-bust?
I'd imagine there hasn't been a better time than now — at least in the last 30 years — to be a New York Knicks fan. The franchise is coming off its first Eastern Conference finals appearance in 25 years. The core players are locked up and still in their prime. The East, heading into the 2025-26 season, is as weak and unproven as it has been in some time. For New York, it feels now is the time to capture the elusive NBA championship. Advertisement A lot has changed over the last calendar year. The Knicks have made two of the biggest trades in recent franchise history. They fired their most successful coach this century. They have a star in Jalen Brunson who puts 'the man' in Manhattan. With all that said, it feels like New York is entering a pivotal year in franchise history. The front office made multiple all-in moves over the last 1 1/2 years, sending the message that anything short of a championship in the coming years is a disappointment. The table is set for, at the very least, an entertaining season. As we do annually here at The Athletic, I want to check the fan base's temperature before the start of the new season. We'd like fans to share their opinion on the franchise by answering 10 questions. Is 2025-26 a championship-or-bust season for the Knicks? Did you agree with Tom Thibodeau's firing? You get the gist. This is your chance to tell us what you think, and to find out how other fans are feeling. The results of the fan survey will be posted later this week, along with my commentary. You can find the survey below. (NOTE: Readers using our app on an Android device may need to use two fingers to scroll through the survey. If you have trouble, use this link to participate in the survey.) Loading… (Photo of Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson: Brian Babineau / NBAE via Getty Images) Spot the pattern. Connect the terms Find the hidden link between sports terms Play today's puzzle
Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic shows off new physique in Men's Health
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic looks like he will arrive at training camp in a couple of months in the best shape of his professional basketball career. Clips of Donic's new-look physique have been posted on social media, and on Monday, July 28, Men's Health posted a feature story plus two sidebars detailing Doncic's diet and fitness routine. In photos, Doncic appears to have shed weight and added muscle. "Just visually, I would say my whole body looks better," Doncic told the magazine. As Doncic has become one of the best players in the NBA, he has also been criticized for his weight and conditioning. Working closely in the offseason with a training staff that that includes a physiotherapist and nutritionist, Doncic wants to be in the best shape of his life for the 2025-26 season. His dietary regimen includes fasting nearly 16 consecutive hours a day while consuming a high-protein, low-carb nutritional program that includes whey protein shakes. His workout plan includes weight lifting, resistance-band routines, agility and on-court drills. "This summer was just a little bit different," Doncic said in the story. "It kind of motivated me to be even better." Doncic, 26, played in just 50 games last season, the lowest of his career, and he did not make the All-Star or All-NBA team for the first time since 2020. He averaged 28.2 points 8.2 rebounds and 7.7 assists, but the Lakers, who acquired Doncic from Dallas last season in a much-scrutinized deal at the February trade deadline, were eliminated from the playoffs in the first round. The Lakers are trying to maximize a championship window with LeBron James alongside Doncic while preparing for a future with Doncic as the centerpiece of the roster. Doncic plans to play for Slovenia at Eurobasket, which runs from Aug. 27-Sept. 14. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Luka Doncic Men's Health story shows Lakers star's new physique
