New York Knicks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Dwight Howard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 18

The scenario that will have Dwight Howard ’embarrassed’ for Knicks after nixing NBA Cup banner

On Tuesday evening, the New York Knicks won the 2025 NBA Cup by defeating the San Antonio Spurs in comeback fashion in Las Vegas. After the game, the Knicks

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / December 18

Knicks Surprisingly Outranked by Spurs Despite NBA Cup Win

The New York Knicks are coming off of about as strong of a reputation-builder as a team can ask for at this early point in the NBA's regular season. Despite

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How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

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Paul Pierce News / NBA Analysis Network / December 18

Why Paul Pierce thinks the New York Knicks’ NBA Cup win is a dead end

The New York Knicks are the first team to lift silverware in the 2025-26 season, but by no means have they accomplished their season-long goal. Winning the NBA Cup is an achievement for the New York Knicks that put them in the conversation with all-time great players and former championship-winning teams.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Mike Brown News / EssentiallySports / December 18

Insider Reveals Knicks’ Next Move After Dismissing Mike Brown’s NBA Cup Banner Wish

The New York Knicks had the option to shake Madison Square Garden. Their NBA Cup conquest in Las Vegas could have been cemented with a banner. For the first time in over 50 years, the ardent Knicks fanbase would have a cause for celebration.

New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / December 18

Insider: Lakers could follow in Knicks’ banner footsteps

The New York Knicks apparently didn’t need to wait until Fashion Week to start a trend. Insider Chris Haynes has theorized that the Knicks have started a movement among NBA Cup champions.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / December 18

Knicks’ Decision on Jalen Brunson–Giannis Antetokounmpo Possible Trade

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Buckscontinues to spark speculation, as the superstar remains out injured and multiple franchises, including the New York Knicks, are expected to enter the race to acquire him before the trade deadline.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / December 18

Knicks Bulletin: ‘In many ways, it requires predicting the future’

Just in case you’re still celebrating the NBA Cup victory, just remember the Knicks are back on the schedule today with a matchup against the NBA Finals losers Indiana Pacers, no less!

Karl-Anthony Towns News / New York Knicks on SI / December 18

Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns Donating NBA Cup Winnings to Incredible Cause

The bank accounts for the New York Knicks players and coaches all grew on Tuesday night. They defeated the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup Championship, which meant a nice payday for all involved.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / December 18

Knicks Young Guard Among Top Trade Assets

As far as buyers go, the New York Knicks aren't armed with a wide variety of small pieces to offer in margin deals. Most of the primary pieces they've

Jordan Clarkson News / New York Knicks on SI / December 18

Knicks Get Throwback Performance From Jordan Clarkson

Jalen Brunson’s first words following the New York Knicks victory over the San Antonio Spurs 124-113 in the third annual NBA Cup was a shoutout to his teammates.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Athlon Sports / December 17

Knicks Announce Karl Anthony-Towns News After NBA Cup Win Against Spurs

On Tuesday, the New York Knicks extended their winning streak to five games en route to winning the NBA Cup against the San Antonio Spurs by a final score of 124–113.

New York Knicks News / Total Apex Sports / December 17

New York Knicks To Break Protocol Celebrating NBA Cup Victory

Madison Square Garden isn’t just an arena. It is a cathedral. It is where legends are made, dreams are crushed, and history hangs from the rafters. So,

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New York Knicks News / Field Level Media / December 17

Report: Knicks won't hang banner for NBA Cup title

The New York Knicks will take a pass when it comes to raising a banner in the rafters of Madison Square Garden following their NBA Cup title on Tuesday, ESPN reported.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / December 17

Knicks balancing contention, cap limits and superstar temptation

Fresh off an NBA Cup title, the Knicks are walking a very thin financial line — and Bobby Marks of ESPN suggests that reality could quietly shape everything they do between now and the trade deadline.

New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / December 17

Jackpot: How the Knicks can, will make most of NBA Cup experience

The New York Knicks know when to hold them, fold them, walk away, and run. Heck, recent reports suggest they won’t even count their money no matter how far they are away from the table.

Dwight Howard News / Larry Brown Sports / December 17

Dwight Howard thinks Knicks are making a mistake

Dwight Howard thinks the New York Knicks are making a mistake with their approach to winning the NBA Cup. The Knicks on Tuesday beat the San Antonio Spurs 124-113 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., to win the NBA Cup.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / December 17

Knicks Notes: NBA Cup, Josh Hart, Mike Brown, Mitchell Robinson

The Knicks won the NBA Cup on Tuesday. They just won’t be hanging a banner for it. According to Stefan Bondy of The New York Post, the team has decided against raising an in-season tournament banner at Madison Square Garden, reversing a plan that had been discussed internally.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / December 17

Why Are the Knicks Not Raising NBA Cup Banner in Madison Square Garden?

The New York Knicks have made it clear after winning the NBA Cup that there won’t be a new banner joining the rafters at Madison Square Garden. Instead, the Knicks are choosing a more grounded approach.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / December 17

Knicks have simple explanation for not raising an NBA Cup banner

The New York Knicks do not plan to raise a banner to commemorate their NBA Cup win, though it is not because they think the event was pointless. The Knicks plan to celebrate the team’s NBA Cup triumph on Friday when they host the Philadelphia 76ers.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / December 17

Knicks make Madison Square Garden banner decision after NBA Cup win

The Knicks won this season's edition of the NBA Cup via a 124-113 come-from-behind victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night.

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New York Knicks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active non-American NBA scoring leaders' quiz

Can you name the active players in the NBA that weren't born in the United States of America that have scored the most points in their career?

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / December 17

The Knicks Players Who Benefited Most From NBA Cup Prize Money

The Knicks‘ team salary this season is nearly $208MM, which is the second-highest figure in the NBA, behind only the Cavaliers ($228MM+). However, five of the 14 players on New York’s standard roster are on minimum-salary contracts, while a sixth is earning just slightly above the minimum.