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Pope Leo XIV Appears To Bless The New York Knicks
It's well-known that Pope Leo XIV, formerly Robert Prevost, is a diehard Chicago White Sox fan. But as the NBA Finals approach, it appears he's giving his papal seal of approval to the New York Knicks.
New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / May 28
And We’re Gonna Party Like it’s 1999 
1999… Twenty-seven years ago. Nine years before the first iPhone. Social media didn’t exist yet. Netflix was still delivering DVDs via a bicycle rider.
The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz
How many NBA Coach of the Year winners since the 1979-80 season can you name in five minutes?
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 28
Knicks' Leon Rose Trusted His Process and Built a Contender Brick by Brick
From 1999-2020, the New York Knicks lost more games than any other team in the NBA. They were a punchline and arguably the most dysfunctional franchise in all of sports.
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.
Mike Brown News / The Lead / May 28
Mike Brown’s Trust in Knicks’ Bench Has Been Pivotal to NBA Finals Run
One of the most important hallmarks of basketball is its collaborative nature; nothing can be accomplished alone. Teams may have stars entrusted by the organization to guide them to the top, but winning is a group effort.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 28
Knicks Mikal Bridges’ sage advice to teammates on dealing with NBA Finals media hubbub
Ahead of New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges’ second NBA Finals appearance, he offered advice to his teammates regarding dealing with the media. Bridges, who competed for a title in 2021 as a member of the Phoenix Suns, wants his team to sustain its focus throughout the best-of-7 series.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 28
Why Knicks should be praying for Spurs matchup in 2026 NBA Finals
The New York Knicks await answers in terms of who they’ll face in the 2026 NBA Finals. The Knicks have played incredibly well over the past 11 games, and maybe it doesn’t matter who they face.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 28
Knicks’ Finals run has Zohran Mamdani, Donald Trump agreeing
The New York Knicks’ run to the NBA Finals has pushed excitement across the city and into the political conversation, where an unlikely moment of overlap surfaced Thursday morning.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 28
Another Prospect Knicks Took Close Look at Is Now Skipping Draft
As the New York Knicks wait to see who they will play in the NBA Finals, the team has been busy doing its homework on this year’s draft class. The Knicks, who have three picks in next month’s NBA draft, have been bringing in prospects for workouts over the last few weeks.
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 / The Spun / May 28
Knicks Announce They're Donating Hundreds Of NBA Finals Tickets
The New York Knicks have yet to learn their 2026 NBA Finals opponent. New York will be taking on the winner of the Western Conference Finals series between the Thunder and the Spurs.
Jalen Brunson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 28
Details emerge of Knicks, Mavericks’ failed Jalen Brunson trade talks
As the New York Knicks prepare for their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, new details have emerged regarding failed 2022 trade discussions between the Knicks and the Dallas Mavericks involving star guard Jalen Brunson before he eventually signed in free agency later that offseason.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / May 28
Knicks reportedly make huge Mitchell Robinson, Landry Shamet decisions ahead of NBA Finals
Have the Knicks already made decisions regarding two key contributors?
New York Knicks News / The Spun / May 28
Ben Stiller Roasts Fox Sports 1 Host Danny Parkins About Knicks
Fox Sports host Danny Parkins has been firmly away from the New York Knicks bandwagon throughout the NBA playoffs. So after Parkins finally admitted to being wrong about the team's chances of even reaching the NBA Finals, Knicks fan and actor/producer Ben Stiller decided to have some fun with that.
New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / May 28
The Knicks’ Villanova trio has given New York a ready-made Finals identity
The Knicks are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, carried there by a level of lineup coherence that has defined the entire run. The Villanova core handed New York a structure that held up all the way to the championship round.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 28
Pope Leo seemingly gives Knicks his blessing before NBA Finals
Heading into the New York Knicks’ first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, the team needs all the luck and blessings they can get. Luckily, Chicago sports fan Pope Leo gave the Knicks a blessing ahead of the Finals.
New York Knicks News / HITC / May 28
KAT’s secret weapon turns Knicks into playmaking juggernaut — Cleveland had no answer
Karl-Anthony Towns averaged 15.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists across the series, though even those numbers don’t fully reflect how much he disrupted Cleveland’s defensive setup.
New York Knicks News / HITC / May 28
Donald Trump says New York Knicks have ‘suffered for years’ as US President makes decision on NBA Finals
Donald Trump says he expects to attend one New York Knicks game during the 2026 NBA Finals after the franchise ended its 27-year wait. The Knicks’ Finals run has become a national talking point.
New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / May 28
Reggie Miller Names Knicks As The Favorites To Win NBA Finals
Former Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller shocked a lot of NBA fans after openly saying he believes the New York Knicks are the favorites to win the NBA Finals despite his legendary rivalry with the franchise during the 1990s.
Mike Brown News / Hoops Wire / May 27
Mike Brown says Knicks job felt like championship opportunity from start
Mike Brown has experienced just about everything during his NBA coaching career. He’s won Coach of the Year awards. He’s been fired multiple times. And after being dismissed by the Sacramento Kings during the middle of last season, Brown admitted he wasn’t even sure another head coaching opportunity would come.
New York Knicks News / Field Level Media / May 27
Reports: NJ Transit won’t alter World Cup plans for NBA Finals
A confluence of sports fanatics in need of transportation is set to take place in New York in the coming days, but NJ Transit isn't planning to do any favors for the home fans.
New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 27
Zohran Mamdani highlights the Knicks’ long NBA Finals wait in wild throwback
There is a different energy in New York City, now that the New York Knicks have finally made it back to the NBA Finals. None other than New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani showed his excitement for what the Knicks have in store for their fans after the team won the swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Jalen Brunson News / Hoops Wire / May 27
Knicks’ long road to NBA Finals finally paying off around Jalen Brunson
The Knicks didn’t suddenly become a Finals team overnight. A lot of calculated swings, patient roster-building and smart decisions helped get them here.
Mike Brown News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26
Mike Brown used clever tactic to light a fire in the Knicks
Mike Brown played the role of motivator to a tee as his New York Knicks look to continue their torrid postseason run. The Knicks have had lengthy waits before each of their last two series.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / May 26
Shaquille O'Neal apologizes to New York after Knicks dominate Cavaliers
Shaq is one of the NBA voices who doubted the Knicks. Now, he's eating his words and offering an apology to the Knicks and New York for how he doubted this team's abilities.
New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26
Jeff Van Gundy has bold take on Knicks’ playoff run
Jeff Van Gundy coached the New York Knicks the last time they made a run to the playoffs, but he thinks what the current team is doing far surpasses that.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / May 26
Spike Lee has the perfect name for the 2026 Knicks
For the first time in the 21st century, the Knicks are going to the NBA Finals.
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