These aren't your Thibs-era Knicks. Is that a good thing? ESPN's NBA insiders dive into New York's uneven 4-3 start.

Kenny Smith has signed a multi-year ESPN deal featuring First Take appearances, NBA Countdown roles, and game analyst duties.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been cleared to return to the floor for Wednesday’s matchup against the New York Knicks ( 7:30 ET, ESPN ), the team announced. Edwards suffered a strained right hamstring on Oct. 26 and was expected to miss two weeks of action. He was cleared to resume on-court activities on Monday.

Timberwolves superstar guard Anthony Edwards will make his return on Wednesday night after missing essentially five games with a mild hamstring strain. He's good to go for Minnesota's marquee showdown with the Knicks at Madison Square Garden (6:30 p.m. CT, ESPN), according to insider Shams Charania.

Minnesota Timberwolves' star Anthony Edwards is questionable for tonight's game against the New York Knicks after a hamstring strain. He's progressed rapidly, returning to practice and shootaround. His return is crucial for the Timberwolves,

The New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable to play against his former team Minnesota Timberwolves, on Wednesday.

Anthony Edwards has missed the last four games for the Minnesota Timberwolves with a hamstring injury, but recently returned to on-court play.

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.