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Charles Barkley says Jalen Brunson can become the greatest free agent signing in NBA history

Charles Barkley believes Jalen Brunson can turn a mocked Knicks gamble into the greatest free agent signing the NBA has ever seen. That sounds extreme until the full New York context is considered.

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Knicks Bulletin: ‘You never know what’s going to happen’

You wake up one morning and all of a sudden the Knicks have won 12 consecutive games… … the latest of them, Game 1 of the freaking NBA Finals. Here’s more Bulletin material than I’ve ever put together in a single piece.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 5

New York Knicks superfan Timothee Chalamet shares a glimpse of ‘wear and tear’ on a fan after Game 1 win

Timothée Chalamet turned the New York Knicks’ Game 1 win into a perfect fan moment after joking that the playoffs had taken a real toll on his body. The actor was at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Wednesday, June 3, as the Knicks opened the 2026 NBA Finals with a 105-95 road win over the Spurs.

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The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 30 points in an NBA Finals game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?NOTE: The Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, have never made the NBA Finals, while no Kings player scored 30 in their lone appearance (1951).

The '600-point NBA postseasons' quiz

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'NBA Finals-winning coaches' quiz

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / June 5

Should The Knicks Play Fast Or Slow In The Finals?

By all intents and purposes, the Knicks have already done their job by taking Game 1 in San Antonio in a thrilling opener to the 2026 NBA Finals. Home court advantage has been flipped, the first punch has been thrown, they’re now -134 to win the series on FanDuel, and the get-in price for Game 3 at Madison Square Garden is up to $8,782.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 5

New York faces World Cup and Knicks traffic test on same day

New York officials are preparing for a rare sporting overlap on June 16, when France vs Senegal is due to take place at MetLife Stadium and a possible Knicks vs Spurs NBA Finals Game 6 could follow later at Madison Square Garden.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 5

Spike Lee chooses between Knicks championship or another Oscar

Would longtime New York Knicks superfan Spike Lee be willing to give up winning another Oscar in favor of them winning an NBA Finals and championship? Appearing on CBS Mornings, Lee was given several hypotheticals.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 5

The Knicks Are Already Capitalizing on Wemby's Biggest Weakness

Though the Knicks entered the NBA Finals hearing all about Victor Wembanyama's greatness, they looked more than up to the challenge in Game 1. The generational talent was limited to 6-of-21 shooting by New York's hounding defense, and his Spurs-high 26 points were mostly carried by a friendly whistle that led to 12 made free throws.

Jalen Brunson News / AirJordanChronicles / June 5

Gary Payton Ranks Two Current NBA Players Over Jalen Brunson

If there was any doubt left about how elite Jalen Brunson is, his clutch performance on Wednesday might have put the debate to rest. For NBA legend Gary Payton, the New York Knicks star had already cracked the list of the top three current NBA players.

Kendrick Perkins News / HITC / June 5

Kendrick Perkins hails former lawyer who is the defensive ‘mastermind’ of the New York Knicks

Kendrick Perkins used the NBA Finals spotlight to praise Darren Erman, the former lawyer who has become one of the Knicks’ most important defensive voices.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 5

Knicks legends beefing: Charles Oakley calls Patrick Ewing a ‘coward’

Charles Oakley has reignited his longstanding feud with former New York Knicks teammate Patrick Ewing, labeling him a “coward” during a recent TMZ Sports interview.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Jalen Brunson News / Total Pro Sports / June 5

Jalen Brunson Refuses to Take Part in Larry O’Brien Trophy Photos Ahead of NBA Finals Series

Jalen Brunson has been looking superb in his approach. Throughout the postseason, the star player has shown grit and determination, guiding the New York Knicks to the NBA Finals.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 5

Charles Oakley exposes Adam Silver’s massive lie about Michael Jordan over James Dolan feud

Former New York Knicks forward Charles Oakley has accused NBA commissioner Adam Silver of twisting Michael Jordan’s role in the long-running James Dolan feud.

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The 'Most 1,400-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz

The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

NBA News / Fadeaway World / June 5

Jalen Brunson Explains How Karl-Anthony Towns Stopped Victor Wembanyama In Game 1

A pivotal part of the Knicks’ pulling off a surprising 105-95 win against the Spurs on the road in Game 1 of the NBA Finals was stopping Victor Wembanyama.

Charles Oakley News / HITC / June 5

Charles Oakley rips apart ‘coward’ Patrick Ewing, reveals ‘last straw’ in their relationship

Former New York Knicks forward Charles Oakley has made it clear that his relationship with Patrick Ewing has broken down far beyond a normal teammate disagreement.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 5

Knicks rumors: 2 intriguing New York draft targets emerge amid NBA Finals

After a stunning performance in Game 1, the New York Knicks will look to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs when they battle in Game 2 at Frost Bank Center on Friday.

Josh Hart News / HITC / June 5

New York Knicks star Josh Hart takes a brutal dig at Arsenal during NBA Finals

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart used the NBA Finals spotlight to twist the knife after Arsenal’s Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain. Hart has been deep in his own title chase with the Knicks, but his Chelsea loyalty still found room for a football jab.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / June 5

Knicks' Landry Shamet is already winning the NBA Finals

Eight months ago, Shamet was facing NBA unemployment. Wednesday, he played 33 minutes in an NBA Finals game.

Josh Hart, Knicks present unique challenge for Spurs in Game 2

Jalen Brunson gives injury updates after leading Knicks to Game 1 NBA Finals win over Spurs

Winners, losers from Game 1 of NBA Finals: 'Brunson barrage' lifts Knicks to win

The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / June 5

Knicks Ticket Prices For The NBA Finals Start At $7,650; Almost 100% More Expensive After Resilient Win

The New York Knicks stunned the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals with a resilient 105-95 win despite being down by as many as 14 points in the second half.

James Dolan News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 4

MSG owner James Dolan believes Knicks will bring NBA Championship home

James Dolan has faith in the New York Knicks. The Madison Square Garden owner shared that he believes this Knicks team has enough skill to bring the NBA Championship home and beat the San Antonio Spurs.

Jalen Brunson News / Larry Brown Sports / June 4

Jalen Brunson has an unusual superstition during the NBA Finals

Jalen Brunson is trying his absolute best not to test the basketball gods. The New York Knicks star point guard Brunson has developed an unusual superstition during this year’s NBA Finals.

New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Knicks Fan Arrested by Police After Game 1 Celebration

The City of New York has been wild during its 2026 NBA playoffs run. The New York Knicks are currently on a 12-game postseason winning streak. They traveled to the Frost Bank Center to face the San Antonio Spurs for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday.