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Former Knicks No. 3 Overall Pick Could Be on Trade Block Again: Report

As the 2025-26 NBA season nears, many teams around the league are preparing for the start of training camp. Among those teams are the New York Knicks who are set to enter next season as one of the favorites to win the Eastern Conference after their run to the Eastern Conference Finals last season.

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Spike Lee Sends Clear Message to Timothee Chalamet About Passing Knicks’ Superfan Torch

The New York Knicks are coming off a successful season that saw them reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000 and with the East being weaker next season due to key injuries, they are expected to be one of the top teams in the conference once again.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / August 21

NBA insider shares update on the New York Knicks’ interest in signing Ben Simmons this offseason

Ben Simmons is a player who has attracted a lot of attention from NBA teams this offseason. The Australian played for the LA Clippers last season, and although he did not get a lot of important minutes, Ben Simmons showed that he could still be a valuable NBA player.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 21

Multiple Former Knicks Named Century’s Top Players

The New York Knicks have rediscovered the balance between league-wide relevance and approval, finally putting together a team worth of dancing with other NBA contenders entering the back-half of the 2020s.

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Knicks' Tyler Kolek reveals which veterans guided him through his rookie season · Sporting News

Knicks starting forward predicted to struggle next season under Mike Brown · Sporting News

Spike Lee talks passing 'Knicks celebrity superfan' torch to Timothée Chalamet · Sporting News

Insider gives $52.6 million reason for Knicks to avoid LeBron James trade · Sporting News

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Russell Westbrook News / New York Knicks on SI / August 21

Knicks Target Russell Westbrook Might Fall Out of NBA

Russell Westbrook is right there for anyone who wants him. The former MVP averaged 13.3 points and 6.1 assists off of the bench for a highly-capable Denver Nuggets team last season, placing seventh in Sixth Man of the Year voting for his one-and-done services to the team.

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Which NBA teams have the longest current championship droughts?

Some franchises have a few or several NBA titles. Of course, there will always be fans and pundits who feel, “Sure, but what have you done for me lately?” There are franchises with fresh titles, and franchises that haven’t won in so long they won the Walter A.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 21

NBA 2K Leaks Potential New Knicks Jersey

The New York Knicks are rocking new digital duds in the latest "NBA 2K" entry. With his Aug. 29 early access release approaching, promotion has ramped

Karl-Anthony Towns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 21

Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns’ early DPOY resume starts with camp rejections

Coming off of his first trip to the Eastern Conference Finals, New York Knicks All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns is very much dialed in ahead of a very important upcoming season.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 21

Knicks Star Duo Cracks 2K26’s Top 20 Players

New York Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns have earned some pixelated praises from the NBA's premier video game franchise. With the release of "NBA 2K26" looming, the 2K publisher continues to count down toward the top spot in the annual initial overall player rankings.

Tyler Kolek News / NBA Analysis Network / August 21

Tyler Kolek reveals which two New York Knicks’ veterans gave him modest ‘dreams’ to follow

The New York Knicks have no shortage of established, veteran talent, although Tyler Kolek thinks it was overlooked role players who offered more guidance than the All-Stars.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / August 21

Are people still sleeping on the Knicks too much?

There are still multiple questions surrounding this team. How successful will Mike Brown be in his first season as the Knicks’ coach? Can Mikal Bridges look more like the best version of himself?

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 21

Knicks Legend Snubbed From Century’s Top Players List

For as historic and famous of a franchise as the New York Knicks are, they've lagged well behind the majority of their NBA peers in translate that old legend to modern success.

New York Knicks News / NBA Draft on SI / August 21

Could Ariel Hukporti and Pacome Dadiet Feature for the Knicks Next Season?

The New York Knicks broke through their own long-lasting ceiling this past season, making the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in over two decades.

LeBron James News / Empire Sports Media / August 21

Knicks insider is strongly against idea of adding Lakers’ superstar forward

The New York Knicks have been tied with Los Angeles Lakers superstar and future Hall of Famer LeBron James throughout the summer. While it is unlikely that James will be moved before the start of the season, his future with them could be in doubt after he opted into his $52.6 million player option.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 21

Which Knicks Games Will Be Hardest?

The New York Knicks are dissecting their schedule and figuring out which games matter more in the long run. For a contender like the Knicks, Game 1 has just as much weight as Game 82 and some matchups will be more difficult to win than others.

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New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / August 21

How could former No. 1 overall pick help them next season?

The New York Knicks still have an open roster spot with just weeks until the start of training camp. Ben Simmons has been a free agent that they have stayed connected to since the beginning of free agency.

Tyler Kolek News / Empire Sports Media / August 21

Knicks promising sophomore guard hoping for expanded role in the 2025-26 season

New York Knicks point guard Tyler Kolek has a lot of promise as a possible long-term bench piece. The former second-round draft selection out of Marquette didn’t play a whole lot in his rookie season, but he is hoping to get an extended look with Mike Brown now as his head coach.

Jalen Brunson News / New York Knicks on SI / August 21

Knicks Star Snubbed From Top Lead Guard Tier

Jalen Brunson has come a long way since joining the New York Knicks, emerging as a fringe-All-Star with his new team before stacking together several MVP-caliber seasons.

Tyler Kolek News / New York Knicks on SI / August 21

Knicks Sophomore Guard Wants Bigger Role

The New York Knicks' Golden Eagle is ready to soar in year two. Marquette alum Tyler Kolek continues to generate a significant bit of hype as a diamond in the rough among Knicks fans.

New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Knicks Predicted to Have 3rd Straight 50-Win Season

The New York Knicks have kept their core players this offseason. There was no significant change to their roster, and they have only added a couple of role players.

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / August 20

Knicks lowballed in latest offseason ranking by The Athletic

The New York Knicks have had an eventful offseason, but not as eventful as last year. Rather than making a pair of blockbuster trades like they did last summer, they signed two free agents and hired a new head coach.

Ben Simmons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 20

Knicks insider casts doubt on Ben Simmons joining New York

The New York Knicks have spent the offseason retooling a roster already built to contend in the Eastern Conference, but talk of adding former All-Star Ben Simmons is not gaining traction.

New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / August 19

Knicks Linked to Champion Center to Bolster Frontcourt Depth in Free Agency

The New York Knicks are coming off an impressive season last year that saw them reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000 and they are looking to go even farther in the playoffs next season.

Jalen Brunson News / Athlon Sports / August 19

Watch: Knicks' Jalen Brunson Shines in Kobe, Nike Advertisement

It has been an interesting offseason thus far for the New York Knicks as they have made multiple additions to their roster to chase a championship next season.

New York Knicks News / The SportsRush / August 19

Karl-Anthony Towns Explains the Importance of Being Connected in Knicks’ Pursuit of a Championship

Last month, the New York Knicks appointed two-time NBA Coach of the Year Mike Brown as the man to lead them into the future. Brown replaced Tom Thibodeau as the head coach, who was let go at the end of last season even though he’d led the Knicks to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in a quarter of a century.

Jordan Clarkson News / Hardwood Heroics / August 18

'The Name to Watch' – Insider Flags New York Knicks Guard’s Uncertain Role Following Clarkson Signing

The New York Knicks entered the offseason looking to add more firepower, and they found it in Jordan Clarkson. The veteran guard, known for his instant offense and microwave scoring ability, is expected to provide an additional spark off the bench.