Even though the New York Knicks were widely regarded as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference coming into the season, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green isn't ready to put them in that tier of contender.

The New York Knicks have dropped three games in a row (all on the road) heading into Sunday’s matchup at Madison Square Garden against the undefeated Chicago Bu

Simply, he wants the Knicks to attempt more 3-pointers than their opponents every game. They might at times lose the efficiency battle, but by sheer volume of 3s compared to 2-point field goals, he believes it will leave them on the right side of the scoreboard way more often than not.

The Knicks are back oh-so-back. Also, it seems like New York only knows how to operate in streaks—winning two, dropping three, and now again winning two consecutive games. Anyway, here’s what your superheroes and a certain Melo had to say yesterday.

The United States flag hangs in the northeastern corner of the Knicks’ practice facility in Tarrytown. To its left, running horizontally across the wall, two banners read 1969-70 and 1972-73 — the

Atkinson completely restructured Cleveland’s game plan last season, allowing more pace and space, elevating their offense to the league’s highest-scoring average (121.9 ppg). Starting point guard Darius Garland stepped into his own, while frontcourt assets Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen benefited from a healthy dose of pick-and-roll action.

One prominent doubter has emerged in the Western Conference, as four-time NBA Champion and Golden State Warriors icon Draymond Green has cast serious doubts over the Knicks’ ability to be credible title challengers this season after how opening week has gone for them.

Both the New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks lost on Sunday for the first time this season, and now they’ll face off on Tuesday night in Milwaukee. Giannis Ante

Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden in New York City, where the Knicks went 27-14 last season. New York is a 3.5-point favorite in the latest Celtics vs. Knicks odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 230.

The New York Knicks open their season on Wednesday in a clash with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Knicks’ season a year ago ended on a sour note after reaching the franchise’s first Eastern Conference Finals since 2000. Unfortunately, they saw their season end after being swept 4-2 by the eventual runner-up Indiana Pacers.

Kings sign former Knicks big man, six-year NBA veteran originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. ESPN's Shams Charania is reporting that the Sacramento Kings are signing former New York Knicks big man Precious Achiuwa.