It’s not something he dwells on, but Landry Shamet agrees that his strong health is validation for not getting surgery.

The New York Knicks started the season with a lot of optimism. That optimism came about after the incredible offseason they had netting Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns via trades.

The second-year guard is set to miss his third consecutive game on Thursday against Kings due to a lower back injury.

GAME SITUATION: With 3.4 seconds left in overtime and the Knicks trailing two points, Josh Hart caught the inbound pass and shoveled the ball to Bridges, who took one dribble before rising at the top ...

Mikal Bridges hit a 25-foot 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the New York Knicks a 114-113 overtime win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.

Portland, Oregon, USA; New York Knicks small forward Mikal Bridges (25) celebrates with point guard Miles McBride (2) after the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit ...

In a potential NBA Finals preview, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tossed in 34 points and Chet Holmgren added 23 points and 15 ...

The Knicks almost let one slide against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, but a last-second three-pointer in ...

A game-winning buzzer-beater from Mikal Bridges and the New York Knicks survive a testy interconference thriller.

Mikal Bridges stunned the Moda Center late on Wednesday night. Bridges expertly drained a 3-pointer from the top of the key ...

Mikal Bridges scored 33 points and drilled the winning 3-pointer as time expired in overtime to give the New York Knicks a ...