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NBA News / Ball Exclusives / June 5
Knicks take 2-0 Finals lead with gritty Game 2 win over Spurs
The New York Knicks held on late Friday night to take down the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 and take a 2-0 Finals lead. Game 1 was certainly competitive, but Friday’s matchup was significantly more physical.
The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz
How many of the most recent players to score at least 30 points in an NBA Finals game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?NOTE: The Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, have never made the NBA Finals, while no Kings player scored 30 in their lone appearance (1951).
New York Knicks News / HITC / June 5
Mitchell Robinson compares himself to Allen Iverson after Donald Trump confirms Game 3 attendance
Mitchell Robinson has added a playful twist to Donald Trump’s expected appearance at Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The New York Knicks are already heading into one of their biggest home games in decades.
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.
Josh Hart News / Larry Brown Sports / June 5
Josh Hart hit with flagrant foul for dirty move in Game 2
Josh Hart was assessed a flagrant foul for his attempt to trip an opponent in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The New York Knicks forward was bringing the ball up with about five minutes left in the first half at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.
New York Knicks News / HITC / June 5
Donald Trump names two ‘fantastic’ stars as his favorite New York Knicks players
Donald Trump is fully invested in the New York Knicks’ NBA Finals run, but he kept his praise focused on the team rather than building everything around one player.
New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 5
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson reacts to Donald Trump NBA Finals Game 3 appearance
Robinson went viral on Friday for a comment that he posted from his official TikTok page.
Donald Trump wants NBA fans to watch Knicks’ Game 3 ‘on TV’ after driving get-in price to over $8000
Donald Trump had a blunt answer for NBA fans priced out of New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs Game 3 at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks’ first home NBA Finals game in 27 years was already one of the hottest tickets in sports.
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 / Yardbarker / June 5
Charles Barkley has bold prediction on Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals outcome
The New York Knicks took out the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday in Game 1 of the NBA Finals with a 105-95 final score, and NBA legend Charles Barkley is
Jalen Brunson News / Total Pro Sports / June 5
Jalen Brunson’s Former Coach Uses Iconic Movie Reference to Describe His Clutch Playoff Performances
We are not talking about just Jalen Brunson anymore. He is now the playoff Brunson. The same player, but with a completely different personality. A personality that even the people who knew him before the spotlight are going above and beyond to describe.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / June 5
Knicks Notes: Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart
Karl-Anthony Towns may have been the biggest reason the Knicks walked away with a Game 1 victory. While Jalen Brunson grabbed most of the headlines after scoring 30 points, Towns quietly controlled large portions of the game at both ends of the floor.
Jose Alvarado News / New York Knicks on SI / June 5
Jose Alvarado Is Making the Most of His New York Homecoming
The talk of the town after the New York Knicks theatrical 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals has rightfully been about Jalen Brunson’s fourth-quarter heroics.
Charles Oakley News / AirJordanChronicles / June 5
'Throwing Michael Jordan Under the Bus': Charles Oakley Blasts NBA Commissioner Over Knicks Feud Remarks
Charles Oakley was the heartbeat of Madison Square Garden for a number of years, but now that the Knicks are pursuing their first title in years, he still cannot walk through the arena.
NBA News / Action Network / June 5
NBA Finals Same Game Parlay for Knicks vs Spurs Game 2
Despite being down 14 points in the second quarter, the Knicks rallied for a 105-95 victory in Game 1 to snatch away home-court advantage. Jalen Brunson led the way, scoring 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter.
NBA News / Action Network / June 5
NBA Finals Game Leader Props: 4 Plus-Money Wagers for Friday, June 5
The New York Knicks got the clutch points when they mattered most, as they rallied from a 14-point deficit to defeat the Spurs on the road. San Antonio even held a 95-94 lead with 2:16 remaining in the fourth quarter, but could only watch as New York scored the game’s final 11 points to wrap things up.
New York Knicks News / HITC / June 5
New York faces World Cup and Knicks traffic test on same day
New York officials are preparing for a rare sporting overlap on June 16, when France vs Senegal is due to take place at MetLife Stadium and a possible Knicks vs Spurs NBA Finals Game 6 could follow later at Madison Square Garden.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 5
The Knicks Are Already Capitalizing on Wemby's Biggest Weakness
Though the Knicks entered the NBA Finals hearing all about Victor Wembanyama's greatness, they looked more than up to the challenge in Game 1. The generational talent was limited to 6-of-21 shooting by New York's hounding defense, and his Spurs-high 26 points were mostly carried by a friendly whistle that led to 12 made free throws.
Kendrick Perkins News / HITC / June 5
Kendrick Perkins hails former lawyer who is the defensive ‘mastermind’ of the New York Knicks
Kendrick Perkins used the NBA Finals spotlight to praise Darren Erman, the former lawyer who has become one of the Knicks’ most important defensive voices.
New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 5
Knicks legends beefing: Charles Oakley calls Patrick Ewing a ‘coward’
Charles Oakley has reignited his longstanding feud with former New York Knicks teammate Patrick Ewing, labeling him a “coward” during a recent TMZ Sports interview.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 5
Knicks rumors: 2 intriguing New York draft targets emerge amid NBA Finals
After a stunning performance in Game 1, the New York Knicks will look to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs when they battle in Game 2 at Frost Bank Center on Friday.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / June 5
Knicks' Landry Shamet is already winning the NBA Finals
Eight months ago, Shamet was facing NBA unemployment. Wednesday, he played 33 minutes in an NBA Finals game.
James Dolan News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 4
MSG owner James Dolan believes Knicks will bring NBA Championship home
James Dolan has faith in the New York Knicks. The Madison Square Garden owner shared that he believes this Knicks team has enough skill to bring the NBA Championship home and beat the San Antonio Spurs.
New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / June 4
Knicks Fan Arrested by Police After Game 1 Celebration
The City of New York has been wild during its 2026 NBA playoffs run. The New York Knicks are currently on a 12-game postseason winning streak. They traveled to the Frost Bank Center to face the San Antonio Spurs for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday.
Josh Hart News / Field Level Media / June 4
Josh Hart, Knicks present unique challenge for Spurs in Game 2
SAN ANTONIO -- Jalen Brunson displayed plenty of grit in the New York Knicks' Game 1 victory in the NBA Finals, but second on the Most Valuable list in the early stages of the series is do-it-all veteran Josh Hart.
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