Larry Hammonds

Larry Hammonds

33 years old, born and raised in The Bronx, New York. Father of two beautiful daughters. Full-time Physical Therapy Assistant, part-time writer, and podcaster. Knicks, NY Giants, Mets, Penguins fan.

New York Knicks v Charlotte Hornets

Can the Knicks make noise in the next round of the in-season tournament?

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Houston Rockets v Philadelphia 76ers

5 breakout candidates for the 2023–24 NBA Most Improved Player Award

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 07: DeAndre Jordan #9 and James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers in action against the Chicago Bulls at the Wells Fargo Center on March 7, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Bulls 121-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

James Harden, DeAndre Jordan, and the floundering Philadelphia 76ers

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 08: Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after making a three-point shot against the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center on October 08, 2021 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole is lighting the league on fire

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Russell Westbrook #0, LeBron James #6 and Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers check on teammate Anthony Davis #3 after an injury in the second quarter against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena on February 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Anthony Davis ankle injury could mean the end of the Lakers’ season

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Dec 4, 2021; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) and head coach Tom Thibodeau talk during the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

New year, same New York Knicks: Plenty of people to blame in 2022

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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 17: Kemba Walker #8 and Evan Fournier #13 of the New York Knicks pose for a photo after a press conference at Madison Square Garden on August 17, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Grading the New York Knicks offseason moves so far

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 18: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers sits during player introductions prior to game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on June 18, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Philadelphia 76ers: Should the Sixers send Ben Simmons home?

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 17: Head coach Stephen Silas of the Houston Rockets calls a play during the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on February 17, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Houston Rockets: Why Stephen Silas is the right coach for this team

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NBA Playoffs: 4 superstars that will be back in the Conference Finals next year

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Jul 29, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Keon Johnson (Tennessee) walks off the stage after being selected as the number twenty-one overall pick by the New York Knicks in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

New York Knicks: 5 restricted free agents to target this offseason

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 02: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) New York Knicks president Leon Rose (C) watches his team play against the Houston Rockets at Madison Square Garden on March 02, 2020 in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Rockets 125-123. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

New York Knicks: Realistic targets in NBA free agency

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 29: A detail view of a New York Knicks hat during the 2021 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on July 29, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

2021 NBA Draft: New York Knicks address shooting needs and build for future

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Head Coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns holds the Western Conference Championship trophy as his team looks on after the Suns defeated the LA Clippers in Game Six of the Western Conference Finals at Staples Center on June 30, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

NBA Playoffs: Top five players without a playoff appearance

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant(L) and Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan(R) talk during a free-throw attempt during the fourth quarter 17 December at the United Center in Chicago. Bryant, who is 19 and bypassed college basketball to play in the NBA, scored a team-high 33 points off the bench, and Jordan scored a team-high 36 points. The Bulls defeated the Lakers 104-83. AFP PHOTO VINCENT LAFORET (Photo by VINCENT LAFORET / AFP) (Photo credit should read VINCENT LAFORET/AFP/Getty Images)

Greatest NBA Player to wear each jersey number 00-99

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PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 10: Enes Kanter #11 of the Portland Trail Blazers and Isaiah Stewart #28 of the Detroit Pistons battle for a rebound in the first quarter at Moda Center on April 10, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Portland Trail Blazers: Enes Kanter has career night against the Pistons

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