Orestis Rantis

Orestis Rantis

Beat Writer at HoopsHabit.com covering the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks. Been watching the league since I was tall enough to reach and grab the remote control. Currently studying medicine in Greece.

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 28: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and his son LeBron James Jr., on the court after the Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers basketball game at Staples Center on December 28, 2018 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 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

The New York Knicks’ blueprint for LeBron James and Bronny

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 12: Obi Toppin #1 of the New York Knicks looks up at the scoreboard late in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks as he stands by teammates Quentin Grimes #6 and RJ Barrett #9 at Madison Square Garden on January 12, 2022 in New York City. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

3 changes the New York Knicks can make to save the season

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Apr 3, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (4) dribbles the ball during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

What a Derrick Rose return means for the struggling Knicks

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DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 15: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers plays the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on January 15, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: 3 panic trades for the New York Knicks to avoid

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Jan 12, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (13) goes up for a shot in front of New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (9) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Trades: 3 point guard trade targets for the Knicks

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Feb 14, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) hugs Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) after the game at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

5 superstar NBA players that desperately need help

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 20: Derrick Rose #4 of the New York Knicks dribbles during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Madison Square Garden on April 20, 2021 in New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

New York Knicks: 3 players who deserve more playing time

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 30: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks reacts after scoring a basket during the fourth quarter of a NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on October 30, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

New York Knicks: 3 players off to the hottest starts in 2021-22

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Kemba Walker #8 of the New York Knicks reacts with RJ Barrett #9 and Mitchell Robinson #23 during the first half against the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2021 in New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

New York Knicks: Please, stay away from any trade talk

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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 23: New York Knicks' Derrick Rose, left, fouls Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young (11) as he drives to the basket during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series on May 23, 2021 in New York City. The Hawks defeated the Knicks 107-105. 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 Seth Wenig - Pool/Getty Images)

New York Knicks: Who are their 3 biggest rivals in 2021-22?

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PORTLAND, OREGON - DECEMBER 06: LeBron James #23 and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers speak during a time out in the second half of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on December 06, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. The Lakers won 136-113. 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 Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 bold predictions for the 2021-22 season

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Feb 28, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (9) and forward Julius Randle (30) walk off the court after the game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

New York Knicks: 3 bold predictions for the coming season

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 25 (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

New York Knicks: Kemba Walker’s fit with Julius Randle and NYK

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 27: Jared Butler #12 and Davion Mitchell #45 of the Baylor Bears react in the second half of their Sweet Sixteen game against the Villanova Wildcats in the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse on March 27, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

New York Knicks: 5 best options for the No. 19 pick in the NBA draft

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PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 24: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers passes the ball against Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks in the third quarter at Moda Center on January 24, 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)

Knicks: 3 bold predictions for the offseason (including a trade for Dame)

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New York Knicks: How many awards could they win?

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