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NBA News / Knicks X-Factor / May 18
New York Knicks to host Keion Brooks Jr. at free agent minicamp
While the New York Knicks will continue their NBA Playoff journey on Tuesday, kicking off Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the organization is also beginning to iron out its plans for the summer.
NBA News / Field Level Media / May 18
Knicks' Jalen Brunson, Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell square off in East finals
The fates of the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers - and especially Jalen Brunson and Donovan Mitchell - have been intertwined with one another since the summer of 2022, when the Knicks signed Brunson and tried trading for Mitchell before he landed with the Cavaliers.
Mike Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 18
Knicks HC Mike Brown reveals importance of setting the ECF tone early vs. Cavs
The New York Knicks enter the Eastern Conference Finals carrying significant momentum into Tuesday night’s series opener vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden.
The 'No. 2-scorers by NBA champion' quiz
How many "second fiddles" from every NBA champion in the post-merger era can you name in six minutes?
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / May 18
Knicks get major OG Anunoby update before Game 1 of ECF
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks are coming up on Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.
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.
OG Anunoby News / Hoops Rumors / May 18
Knicks’ OG Anunoby Probable For Tuesday’s Game 1
Knicks forward OG Anunoby (right hamstring strain) is officially considered probable to play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, tweets Steve Popper of Newsday.
Josh Hart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 18
Josh Hart toasts MSG before ECF: ‘Best atmosphere in the league’
The New York Knicks end their long layover officially on Tuesday. Josh Hart is among the Knicks who took the lengthy time off after sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 18
Cavaliers-Knicks ECF preview: Five keys that will decide who advances to NBA Finals
The New York Knicks found out who their Eastern Conference Finals opponent is on Sunday when the Cleveland Cavaliers blew out the Detroit Pistons in Game 7 of the East semifinals.
Jalen Brunson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 18
Jalen Brunson gets real on 2025’s impact on Knicks’ 2026 playoff run
The New York Knicks are red hot right now after the franchise punched its ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals with a 144-114 Game 4 win to finish the sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers.
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.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 18
Knicks Just Got a Valuable Heads-Up on Secret Cavs Weapon
One of the underrated advantages for the Knicks on Sunday was seeing what a desperate Cavaliers team would do to advance. With their backs up against the wall, Cleveland had to go to the very bottom of its bag of tricks.
New York Knicks News / The Lead / May 18
Knicks Have Asserted Themselves as the East’s Team to Beat
On May 10, the New York Knicks put the nail in the coffin by sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. For the Knicks, this was more than their average Semifinal playoff series win; it was a message to the NBA as a whole, showing they are the team to beat in the East.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 18
Knicks Notes: Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mike Brown, East finals
It didn’t look great early. Knicks forward Mikal Bridges struggled through the first three games against Atlanta and even had a scoreless outing in Game 3.
Mitchell Robinson News / New York Knicks on SI / May 18
Knicks May Have Put a Huge Weakness to Rest Before Cavs Game 1
There will be plenty of attention on the Knicks' frontcourt in the conference finals as they take on the Cavaliers' elite big man duo. Winning in and around the paint will be crucial for New York, which means backup Mitchell Robinson will be in the spotlight.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 18
Ranking the remaining NBA playoff teams heading into the conference finals
With one more series in each conference until the NBA Finals, the four remaining teams have a clear path to a title.
The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA players to lead the league in steals per game since the merger (1976-77) can you name in five minutes?
Carmelo Anthony News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 18
Carmelo Anthony drops truth bomb on what makes this New York playoff run so ‘different’
The Knicks have made their 2nd straight Eastern Conference finals and are the clear favorites heading into their matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 18
History Gives Knicks Every Reason to Push Through Game 1 Rust
The Eastern Conference Finals will run through Madison Square Garden thanks to the knocking off the top-seeded Pistons Sunday night in Game 7. The Knicks will become the first team seeded third or lower with home-court advantage in the first three rounds of playoffs since the 1990 Trail Blazers, per Josh Dubow of the Associated Press.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / May 18
Patrick Ewing gives Knicks advice for Eastern Conference Finals matchup with Cavaliers
Ewing was asked what he would say if he were given an opportunity to address the Knicks ahead of the matchup versus the Cavaliers.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 18
Knicks Conferences Finals Playoff Schedule: Dates, Times, TV Channel
After more than a week of waiting, the Knicks finally have their opponent for the Eastern Conference Finals, with the Cavaliers advancing. Now, New York can begin its ramp-up for the ECF with the opponent and schedule officially set.
New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / May 18
Play Donovan: Knicks to face Cavs in Eastern Conference Finals
Having tossed Toronto and downed Detroit, the Cleveland Cavaliers will now look to nix the New York Knicks. The wait is finally finally over for the Knicks, who at long last know who they’ll face in the Eastern Conference Finals.
OG Anunoby News / Hoops Rumors / May 16
OG Anunoby: Hamstring Injury “Wasn’t Like The Previous Ones”
No official announcement has been made on the status of OG Anunoby, but he’s back to being a full participant in practice and looks like he’ll be ready when the Eastern Conference finals start on Tuesday, Kristian Winfield of The New York Daily News writes in a subscriber-only piece.
New York Knicks News / Ball Exclusives / May 16
Ticket prices reach over $30,000 for Knicks’ ECF home opener
The New York Knicks have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA postseason so far. Time and time again, they’ve carved out enormous leads over their opponents through the first two rounds.
Mitchell Robinson News / Larry Brown Sports / May 16
Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson is being linked to one team in free agency
Mitchell Robinson may be able to parlay his team’s second straight Eastern Conference Finals run into a big payday elsewhere. The Sacramento Kings are seen as a threat to sign the New York Knicks center Robinson in free agency this summer, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reported this week.
Josh Hart News / Total Pro Sports / May 16
Josh Hart Has Hilarious Rant About Knicks Waiting 7 Days for Eastern Conference Finals
The New York Knicks are enjoying some downtime before the Conference Finals, but Josh Hart isn’t thrilled about the break. After a stunning playoff run, where they first took down the Atlanta Hawks in six games and then swept the Philadelphia 76ers 4-0, the Knicks are riding high on momentum.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 16
Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns will face new challenges in East finals
The Eastern Conference finals are next. For Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns, that means a new level of pressure and a different kind of test. He has seen a little bit of everything so far.
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