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Knicks busted by Boston in landmark rivalry showdown

Revenge was a dish best served green for the Boston Celtics against the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. Boston took a landmark meeting in the lasting rivalry, earning a 123-117 decision over the Knicks at TD Garden.

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Celtics 123, Knicks 117: Scenes from the 500th game between two rivals

On a chilly night in Massachusetts, the New York Knicks (13-7) crushed the first quarter behind scorching shooting from McBride and Hart, but the Celtics (12-9) stormed back with a dominant second period and rode Jaylen Brown to a 58–52 halftime score.

Josh Hart News / Last Word On Sports / December 2

Josh Hart’s Elite Rebounding Is Historic

Last season, Josh Hart’s elite rebounding resulted in 34 double-doubles. The team was 23-11 in those games, including 8-1 in games where Hart had a triple-double.

New York Knicks News / Last Word On Sports / December 2

The Knicks Should Be Taking The NBA Cup Seriously

The Knicks get a taste of playoff atmosphere in the NBA Cup. They compete in the knockout rounds against contenders in the East and West. The NBA Cup is in its third year.

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The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

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Danilo Gallinari News / Knicks X-Factor / December 2

Knicks draft pick, basketball veteran Danilo Gallinari announces retirement

New York Knicks draft pick Danilo Gallinari has bid “arrivederci” to professional basketball. Gallinari, the sixth overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft, officially announced his retirement from the pros on Tuesday, ending a career that began on Madison Square Garden’s floors in Manhattan.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / December 2

Knicks Still Expected to Cross Major Threshold

The 2025-26 NBA regular season has crossed into December, meaning that every team is approaching the quarter-mark of their respective campaigns. The early-fall

Mikal Bridges News / Posting and Toasting / December 2

Breaking down Mikal Bridges’ impressive defensive season

Mikal Bridges’ inaugural season as a member of the New York Knicks was disappointing in a lot of different ways. Bridges had a few bright spots highlighted by his Christmas Day explosion and the pair of game-winning defensive plays he made against the Celtics in the second round of the playoffs.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / December 2

Former Knicks First-Round Pick Retires After 16 Seasons

Former New York Knicks draft pick Danilo Gallinari has officially hung up his sneakers. The Italian forward who spent his early NBA years at Madison Square Garden is stepping away after a long professional career that included 16 seasons in the NBA.

OG Anunoby News / New York Knicks on SI / December 2

Knicks Get Major Update on OG Anunoby Return

The New York Knicks finally have the news they've been waiting for. Star forward OG Anunoby has a target return date, and it's coming sooner than expected.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / December 2

Knicks' Jalen Brunson Trolls Josh Hart Over Watch Robbery

The New York Knicks' dynamic duo of Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart have turned a serious robbery into the NBA's funniest ongoing joke, with their playful banter captivating fans everywhere.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / December 2

Looking Ahead at Knicks' December Schedule

The New York Knicks are gearing up for 13 games throughout the month of December. The Knicks are currently the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, but they have a chance to get to No.

Jalen Brunson News / New York Knicks on SI / December 2

Knicks' Jalen Brunson Earns Eastern Conference Weekly Honor

The New York Knicks are strolling into December looking about as confident in themselves as they have all season. They've won four straight, propelling them to a 13-6 record for the sixth-best mark in the league, and the respected scorer leading the charge has fully settled right back into his usual groove.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / December 1

Jalen Brunson, Jaylen Brown face off in Knicks, Celtics clash

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson said he likes the way his team has been playing lately, and he'll try to help New York extend its winning streak to five games when the Knicks visit the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 1

Luka Doncic, Jalen Brunson named Players of Week

Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Knicks guard Jalen Brunson have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to NBA Communications (Twitter links).

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Field Level Media / November 30

Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks surge past Raptors for 4th straight win

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 22 points as the New York Knicks notched their fourth straight victory, beating the visiting Toronto Raptors 116-94 on Sunday.

OG Anunoby News / Hoops Rumors / November 30

Knicks' OG Anunoby making progress in hamstring recovery

Knicks forward OG Anunoby has been cleared for controlled contact work and 3-on-3 scrimmaging as he continues to make progress from a left hamstring strain, Kristian Winfield of The New York Daily News writes.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 29

Miles Bridges, Colin Sexton help Hornets snap Raptors' win streak

Miles Bridges, Colin Sexton help Hornets snap Raptors' winning streak

Heading into Saturday night, the Toronto Raptors had the NBA's second-longest winning streak at nine games.

Three teams linked to trade rumors regarding Hornets' LaMelo Ball

Pistons nearly relinquish big lead, halt Heat's win streak

Pascal Siakam's buzzer-beater propels Pacers past Bulls

Behind Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks top Nets, end losing streak

Timberwolves overcome Jaylen Brown's big game to top Celtics

Mike Brown News / Hoops Wire / November 28

Knicks’ Mike Brown: NBA Cup gets you ready for playoff pressure

The Knicks can clinch their NBA Cup group on Friday night, and they’re treating it like something that matters. Beat Milwaukee and New York finishes on top of its bracket, becoming the only team to reach the knockout round in all three years of the tournament.

New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / November 27

Mikal Bridges Raised The Red Flag; Contributed To Tom Thibodeau Losing Knicks Job, Says Stephen A. Smith

The Knicks’ decision to part ways with Tom Thibodeau remains a questionable move in the minds of their fans. The Knicks’ fanbase strongly believes that the head coach, who built a solid team and took them to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in multiple decades, should not have been fired at the end of last season.

Guerschon Yabusele News / Larry Brown Sports / November 26

Knicks player responds to the criticism over his weight

One New York Knicks player is definitely not a fan of all of the jolly jokes going around at his expense. Knicks forward Guerschon Yabusele spoke this week to Stefan Bondy of The New York Post.