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ESNY’s Tuesday Morning Shootaround

ESNY’s Tuesday Morning Shootaround

Tab Bamford

Olympic hockey was the show in the middle of the night. Will Tuesday night’s home game against the Boston Celtics be the last stand for James Harden with the Nets? And will the Knicks figure something out in Denver? We’ve got a couple NBA games to watch tonight. Here’s what we’re watching tonight: NHL: Devils … Continued

The Athletic hates the Islanders’ prospect pipeline

Tab Bamford

There isn’t much talent coming to help the New York Islanders — or for them to use in a trade. Scott Wheeler at The Athletic is breaking down his rankings of all 32 NHL organizations’ prospect depth. He isn’t very high on the Islanders’ collection of young players. In fact, he ranked them 31st out … Continued

Kevin Durant out, LaMelo Ball in for the NBA All-Star Game

Tab Bamford

Brooklyn’s star is out injured, so the All-Star roster will include a bright young star. Kevin Durant was the leading vote recipient for the Eastern Conference this year, but he won’t be physically ready to go for the All-Star Game. On Monday, the league announced LaMelo Ball will replace Durant on the roster. Ball is averaging … Continued

Aaron Judge channels inner Derek Jeter, rewards young fan

Josh Benjamin

Aaron Judge’s effortless relationship with the fans is why he’s the perfect face of the New York Yankees. It’s impossible to dislike Aaron Judge at this point and anyone who does clearly isn’t paying complete attention. He launches home runs to infinity and beyond. His right field defense borders on elite. As a leader and … Continued

FanDuel NY Promo Code Powers Wild 56-1 Super Bowl Odds

Danny Small

Super Bowl 56 is almost here and the latest FanDuel NY promo code is upping the ante for the occasion. The Rams and Bengals are meeting in the biggest game of the year, which is coincidentally the biggest sports betting day of the year. New users can sign up and get 56-1 boosted odds without … Continued

Keith Law ranks the Mets’ top-heavy prospect group

Tab Bamford

How do the New York Mets‘ prospects stack up against the NL East? On Monday morning, Keith Law dropped his organizational rankings at The Athletic. Law ranked all 30 teams’ prospect depth. Law already offered his top 100 prospect list previously. The Mets had five players make that list. Here’s what he had to say … Continued

Keith Law isn’t high on Yankees’ organizational depth

Tab Bamford

How do the New York Yankees‘ prospects stack up against the AL East? On Monday morning, Keith Law dropped his organizational rankings at The Athletic. Law ranked all 30 teams’ prospect depth. Law already offered his top 100 prospect list previously. The New York Yankees had three players make that list. Here’s what he had … Continued

ESNY’s NHL Power Rankings: Midseason MVP Edition

Leen Amin

Who’s the MVP of each NHL team halfway through the 2021-22 season? The All-Star break means that the 2021-22 NHL season has reached its halfway mark. The season has been an exciting one, with unexpected teams thriving at the top and teams we thought would be contenders having a rough go of things. In this … Continued

ESNY’s Monday Morning Shootaround

Danny Small

Is James Harden going to stick around in Brooklyn? It was a quiet weekend in the New York sports scene, relatively. James Harden trade rumors continue to swirl despite Brooklyn’s eight-game losing streak. The Pro Bowl and the NHL All-Star Game were this weekend, but we won’t blame you if you missed out on those … Continued

Cam Reddish deserves better from the New York Knicks

Josh Benjamin

The New York Knicks aren’t using Cam Reddish despite trading a first-round pick to land him. Cam Reddish still exists, right? He does? Great. It seemed worth it to ask because, as someone who is paid to keep an eye on the New York Knicks, the former Duke Blue Devil hasn’t done much since being … Continued

Who should the Rangers target before the trade deadline?

Leen Amin

The Rangers could make a deep playoff run — but they need some help. The New York Rangers are in a better position heading towards the trade deadline than anyone would have expected heading into the season. They sit in first place in the Metro and are third in the entire league in points. They’re … Continued

ESNY’s New York Rangers midseason awards

Leen Amin

A look at the best and worst players on a Rangers team that’s taken the league by storm. The New York Rangers are one of the best teams in the league halfway through the 2021-22 season. Is that something you expected to read four months ago? This team isn’t perfect and has several holes to … Continued

ESNY’s New York Islanders midseason awards

Leen Amin

The good, the bad, and the ugly of an Islanders that’s seen it all go wrong. It’s not impossible, but through half of the 2021-22 season, it looks like the New York Islanders streak of making it to the Eastern Conference Final will end at two. It also looks like their playoff streak will end … Continued

ESNY’s New Jersey Devils midseason awards

Leen Amin

What players, both good and bad, have stood out on this disappointing Devils team? After a decent start to the season, the New Jersey Devils have fallen back down to earth and more. Halfway through 2021-22, they’re last in the Metropolitan Division and are one of the worst teams in the league. They take a … Continued

Caesars Sportsbook NY Releases Super Bowl Promos

Danny Small

Super Bowl 56 is right around the corner and the best bonuses are at Caesars Sportsbook NY. The Rams are favored entering Super Bowl 56, but we all know that anything can happen. New users who sign up with Caesars Sportsbook NY and uses promo code ESNYCLCZR can get up to $1,500 in Super Bowl … Continued

A Derrick Rose return can’t come soon enough

Josh Benjamin

The stumbling New York Knicks miss Derrick Rose and his leadership. For all the problems the New York Knicks have faced this season, Derrick Rose has remained the constant. Even as he’s sat since mid-December ankle surgery, the former MVP and No. 1 pick’s leadership has held steady. Kemba Walker may be the New Yorker … Continued

The Nets-Harden marriage is trending towards a breakup

Danny Small

The Nets are open to trade discussions surrounding James Harden. For the second consecutive season, the Brooklyn Nets might make the biggest splash on the trade market. A little more than one year after trading for James Harden, the Nets might be shipping him down I-95 to Philadelphia for Ben Simmons. According to Shams Charania … Continued

5 players to watch in the 2022 Reese’s Senior Bowl

Tab Bamford

Which players have the most to gain in this year’s senior showcase? The 2022 Reese’s Senior Bowl is today. Over the past week, players from across the country have worked out with NFL coaching staffs to show what they can do in an all-star showcase environment. If you’re watching the game — and any Giants … Continued

ESNY’s Friday Morning Shootaround

Danny Small

The NBA All-Star reserves were announced on Thursday. The NBA All-Star rosters are set and although there are no Knicks in the lineup, Nets fans might get to see two of their favorites. It’s a jam-packed weekend in the sports world despite the fact that it’s an off week in the NFL. There is NBA, … Continued

ESNY’s Mid-Season NHL Awards

Leen Amin

Who are the frontrunners for the major awards halfway through the season? Heading into the NHL’s All-Star weekend means that the 2021-22 season has reached its midway point. The first half of the season has been exciting, disappointing, surprising, fun, and eventful for every team. Teams and players alike have begun to make their mark … Continued

ESNY’s Thursday Morning Shootaround

Tab Bamford

A tough, winless night in New York. Last night wasn’t good for our teams. An ugly 0-3 with two losses to bad teams — the Sacramento Kings and Seattle Kraken — made for a rough Wednesday evening. And we’ve got nothing of note to watch tonight. Without any of our NBA or NHL teams in … Continued

Is Derek Jeter overrated in the eyes of ESPN’s analysts?

Tab Bamford

How do we feel about where they ranked Derek Jeter? Because there’s nothing to talk about in baseball right now because of the lockout, ESPN is ranking the top 100 baseball players of all-time. On Tuesday, they dropped nos. 26-50 on their list. A few Yankees appeared in this list, with one specifically driving some … Continued

Are you ready for the Washington… Commanders?

Tab Bamford

We’ve got a new name for the division rival. And it’s… something. The long-awaited day arrived on Wednesday. The artist formerly known as the Washington Football Team went all-out in their announcement of the new name for the organization. We’ve got a new Twitter handle, a new logo and a new team hashtag. The Washington … Continued

ESNY’s Wednesday Morning Shootaround

Tab Bamford

Ja Morant plays MSG tonight. The Nets comeback came up short. The Devils gave up seven goals on their home ice to the Maple Leafs. And Tom Brady retired. Thankfully, the Rangers showed up to play and won 5-2 against one of the best teams in the league, the Florida Panthers. But we’re all waiting … Continued