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One Non-Center Signing the Knicks Could Still Make This Offseason

As August winds down, the Knicks don't just have a main roster signing to make. In fact, New York's three two-way contract spots remain open, providing a valuable path for the team to take on developmental talent at other positions besides center.

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Friday Posted & Toasted Notes: Hungry KAT, paid Hart, talkative Shaq

Not the strongest of posts, but better than none. Here’s the latest I’ve gathered from across the interwebs in the past few days. Enjoy and comment! Karl-Anthony Towns is making it clear one championship has only increased his appetite for another.

Josh Hart News / Larry Brown Sports / August 20

Details emerge on Josh Hart's expected new contract with the Knicks

Josh Hart’s post-championship payday may end up being a fairly modest one. The New York Knicks veteran swingman Hart is expected to receive a contract for three years and in the range of $60-$62 million, James L.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / August 20

The definitive top Knicks head coaches of all-time

One of the many high points of X-Men ‘97 comes late in season one, after Charles Xavier condescends to Magneto one time too many. It’s a theme the show

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The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

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New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 20

Another Knicks Center Trade Option Has Seemingly Gone Up in Smoke

With the Knicks' potential center trade options dwindling throughout this offseason, attention had turned to how the team could acquire Ryan Kalkbrenner from the Hornets.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 20

Nick Richards' Latest Activity Says a Lot About Potential Knicks Signing

Throughout this offseason, the Knicks and Nick Richards have appeared to be a strong match on paper given New York's center hole and Richards remaining on the market.

Tom Thibodeau News / Posting and Toasting / August 20

Tom Thibodeau’s parting gift to the Knicks might go a long way towards a repeat

Tom Thibodeau is an unfortunate tale in modern basketball when you think about it. He joined a fraternity of coaches that includes Mark Jackson and Dwane Casey of being someone who helped build the foundation of a champion, only for the organization to look elsewhere for someone to get them over the top.

Josh Hart News / Fadeaway World / August 20

Potential Price Tag For Josh Hart’s Next Knicks Contract Revealed

Josh Hart is now eligible for another contract extension with the New York Knicks, and there seems to be a big gap between the maximum he can receive and what his next deal will likely look like.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 20

Jalen Brunson Is a 'Bigger Star' Than Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic & More NBA Superstars, Says Ex-ESPN Journalist

Jalen Brunson has spent the summer in a very different place than where he started it. After leading the New York Knicks to their first championship in 53 years, the guard has gone from franchise star to one of the biggest names in the NBA.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / August 20

From Willis and Patrick to Modern Glory: The Knicks Center Mt. Rushmore Debate

Floor generals and shooters provided flash, while power forwards added bruises, but the center position is the bedrock of Knicks history. To understand New York’s basketball DNA is to understand the titans who ruled MSG’s paint.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 19

Biggest High Point and Low Point for Knicks During 2026 Offseason

Winning a championship does a lot for morale as far as offseasons are concerned. The New York Knicks shocked the basketball world by beating the heavily favored Spurs 4-1 in the NBA Finals, and by the time the offseason rolled around, there wasn't this desperate bid to feel like drastic changes needed to be made.

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The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

Karl-Anthony Towns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 19

Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns’ wedding proves he’s ultimate NBA Cup Respecter

While a lot of the attention has been on the New York Knicks’ 2026 championship, Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods’ wedding featured a nod to another accomplishment: the team’s NBA Cup title.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / August 19

Knicks' 2 Early Games vs. 76ers Present a Major Opportunity

Basketball's offseason is nearing its end, causing fans to look ahead at the upcoming calendar. The Knicks will face the 76ers twice in their first six games of the 2026-27 NBA season, opening up the season on Ring Night at Madison Square on Oct.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 19

Knicks star OG Anunoby’s reaction to Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods’ wedding is exactly what you expect

Among the many in attendance at Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods’ wedding was one of his teammates, New York Knicks star OG Anunoby, who finally broke his silence on the nuptials in the most fitting way possible.

OG Anunoby News / Larry Brown Sports / August 19

OG Anunoby had a telling remark about the new-look 76ers

OG Anunoby and the New York Knicks are the team to beat in the 2026-27 NBA season, thanks to their shiny new crown. The Philadelphia 76ers are also considered among the chief contenders for the Larry O’Brien Trophy after a huge offseason by the Knicks’ Atlantic Division rivals, and Anunoby agrees that they will be a team to watch.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / August 19

Knicks Executive Breaks Silence on Missing Karl-Anthony Towns’ Wedding as He Offers Advice: 'It’s a Battle'

Karl-Anthony Towns had plenty of familiar faces around him when he married Jordyn Woods. Several NBA stars and Hollywood celebrities attended the Malibu ceremony.

OG Anunoby News / Hoops Wire / August 19

OG Anunoby on Knicks defending title: ‘You want to peak toward the end’

The Knicks finally reached the top. OG Anunoby already is thinking about how they stay there. Coming off New York’s first NBA championship in 53 years, Anunoby told Mark Medina of Fadeaway World that the Knicks can’t simply try to recreate their playoff intensity from October through April.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Fadeaway World / August 19

Jordyn Woods Reveals How She Met Karl-Anthony Towns, Shows Off Custom Diamond Ring After Wedding

Two days after the Knicks fans went gaga over Jordyn Woods’ lavish wedding ceremony with Karl-Anthony Towns in Malibu, the newlywed couple gave their first interview.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 18

Knicks’ OG Anunoby On Keys To Defend NBA Title; React To LeBron James And Jaylen Brown Joining 76ers

It seems inevitable that New York Knicks fans will want to enjoy the championship glow with OG Anunoby. They will likely want to celebrate the Knicks’ first NBA title in 53 years just as they did during the team’s parade.

New York Knicks News / HITC / August 17

The gift bag OG Anunoby was spotted with leaving Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods wedding

New York Knicks center and forward Karl-Anthony Towns’ wedding to Jordyn Woods, a model and influencer, continues to make headlines as OG Anunoby’s departure from the couple’s wedding with a Fanatics goodie bag has sparked interest.

James Dolan News / EssentiallySports / August 17

Report Reveals Knicks’ Historic Gains From NBA Finals Run as James Dolan’s Private Business Booms

For 53 years, Madison Square Garden had no Knicks championship to celebrate. When that finally changed, the celebration did not stay inside the arena.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Larry Brown Sports / August 17

Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods are married

Karl-Anthony Towns’ big year got even bigger on Saturday. Towns and longtime girlfriend Jordyn Woods were married in Malibu, Calif. on Saturday, according to the New York Post.

New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / August 13

New York Knicks schedule: Full 2026-27 slate released

The path to a New York Knicks repeat has officially been revealed. The NBA unveiled the full schedule for its 2026-27 season on Thursday, the latest landmark in the countdown to the Knicks’ title defense is official.