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Knicks' Mental Edge Over Hawks Already Shining Through Before Game 1

The Knicks enter their first-round matchup versus the Hawks as the favorite to move on in the playoffs. New York has the more experienced roster, more recent playoff history (as well as success), and the superior talent.

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Five most important Knicks in the opening round

It goes without saying, but this team, especially in the postseason, needs Jalen Brunson to be at his best. New York has had games, especially in the first round of the last couple of playoffs, where they have won, even when Brunson has had off nights.

Mikal Bridges News / New York Knicks on SI / April 15

Knicks’ Mikal Bridges' Iron Man Streak Deserves No Naysayers

During the Knicks final regular season tune-up before the playoffs get rolling, coach Mike Brown sat all of his starters with the third seed locked up, except for Mikal Bridges.

Josh Hart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 15

Knicks’ Josh Hart’s ‘crazy’ reaction to Heat-Hornets play-in thriller goes viral

The recent NBA play-in game between the Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets was wild, ending in overtime, and New York Knicks guard Josh Hart was locked in.

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The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the 39 players in NBA history to average at least 25 points-per-game in at least five seasons can you name in six minutes?

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Mitchell Robinson News / Fadeaway World / April 15

Mitchell Robinson Catches Snake In His Backyard: 'I Gonna Name Ya Jeff'

Mitchell Robinson gave fans an unexpected moment off the court this week, posting a viral video of himself catching a snake in his backyard and casually calling it ‘Jeff.’ The New York Knicks center shared the clip on Snapchat, where he showed the small snake he nearly stepped on before picking it up.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

New York Knicks News / EasySportz / April 15

New York Knicks Fans Are Delusional As Hell

NEW YORK, N.Y. — The New York Knicks enter their first-round matchup with the Atlanta Hawks as one of the more heavily favored teams in the Eastern Conference bracket, with Vegas listing them around -300 to advance.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / April 14

Knicks Pre-Draft Workout Tracker 2026: All the Prospects NY Has Met With

With three picks in their current arsenal, the Knicks are already ahead of the game for the 2026 NBA Draft. Hitting at least one selection, and ideally multiple, would be a game-changer for a franchise that's boxed in with so many highly paid starters, making outside acquisitions difficult.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / April 14

‘The Office’ Star Rainn Wilson Reacts to Knicks’ Josh Hart Dressing as Dwight Schrute

When a diehard New York Knicks hooper turns up to an NBA arena dressed like Dwight Schrute, you just know the iconic Rainn Wilson is going to have something to say about it.

Mike Brown News / EssentiallySports / April 14

'Heads Will Roll': Mike Brown Gets Brutal Verdict on Knicks Future if New York Underperform

The New York Knicks saw their 2025 Eastern Conference Finals run fall apart after blowing double-digit leads and shooting 43% below in the last three games.

Josh Hart News / Total Pro Sports / April 14

Josh Hart’s Eric Collins Comment Draws Attention to NBA Playoff Broadcast Changes

Josh Hart is doing everything right on the court and still finding time to call out what’s off it. Fresh off a clutch fourth-quarter takeover that powered the New York Knicks past the Boston Celtics, Hart’s voice carried beyond the box score.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Mohamed Diawara News / New York Knicks on SI / April 14

Deck Stacked Against Mohamed Diawara for Knicks' Playoff Run

The New York Knicks enter the 2026 NBA playoffs with some lingering rotation uncertainty. Suddenly healthy on every front again, Mike Brown is tasked with figuring out how he'll deploy his second unit given his expensive and minutes-heavy starters are all 100%.

New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / April 14

Paul Pierce Claims Knicks Need A Better Player Than 6’2″ Jalen Brunson To Win A Championship

Paul Pierce has sparked debate with a blunt assessment of the New York Knicks and their championship ceiling. Speaking on the No Fouls Given podcast, Pierce argued that a team led by a 6-foot-2 star faces structural limits when chasing a title.

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New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / April 14

Knicks Star Says Shaquille O’Neal Backed Him on Private Call After Fight That Cost $62,069

If there were one rule in today’s NBA that Shaquille O’Neal would change, it would be to “let them fight.” This is the same mantra he passed on to the New York Knicks guard who lost a good chunk of his money because of the suspension.

Mitchell Robinson News / New York Knicks on SI / April 14

Mitchell Robinson Should Ease Worries About Knicks Drawing Hawks in First Round

The New York Knicks completed the arduous 82-game marathon known as the NBA regular season and will now prepare for the next phase, the NBA playoffs. The Knicks, who are the No.

Jordan Clarkson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 13

Why New York Knicks’ Jordan Clarkson is due for a big playoff series

The New York Knicks are playoff-bound. They successfully secured the third seed in the Eastern Conference for the 2026 NBA Playoffs and will face the Atlanta Hawks in the first-round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs..

NBA News / Knicks X-Factor / April 13

Hawkward? Knicks face Atlanta in 2026 playoff opener

For the second time in this decade, NYC will face ATL in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. The dust on the 2026 bracket has settled with the New York Knicks (53-29) in the third seed.

NBA News / Knicks X-Factor / April 12

Backup Knicks fall to Charlotte in futile finale (Highlights)

There wasn’t much buzz for the New York Knicks in their regular season finale against the Charlotte Hornets. New York reserves, at the very least, made sure that the die-hards gathered at Madison Square Garden for the 82nd game were entertained.

OG Anunoby News / Hoops Wire / April 12

NBA Notes: Knicks, OG Anunoby, Nets, Tre Scott, Kings

The Knicks appear to have avoided a worst-case scenario with OG Anunoby. Anunoby exited Friday’s win over Toronto after suffering an ankle injury and sat out Sunday’s game against Charlotte, but the team is treating him as day-to-day, per Stefan Bondy of the New York Post.

New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / April 12

Final Injury Report for Hornets-Knicks: Will Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns Play?

The New York Knicks are at home on Sunday night as they host the Charlotte Hornets in an Eastern Conference showdown. New York enters Sunday’s game with a 53-28 record after defeating the Toronto Raptors at home on Friday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 10

Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns help Knicks clinch No. 3 seed

As the NBA playoff field takes shape in the final days of the regular season, the New York Knicks now officially know their place.

Celtics tie their own NBA record

Watch: LeBron James becomes fourth NBA player to reach 12,000 career assists

LeBron makes NBA history with son Bronny in Lakers' win

Nuggets win 11th straight despite resting starters vs. Thunder

'Where's Woj?': Doc Rivers calls out Shams Charania over reporting

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 10

Why Kendrick Perkins is still not buying the Knicks after win over Celtics

Former NBA champion with the Celtics and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins was on Friday's edition of "First Take" and made it clear he is still not a believer in the Knicks overtaking the Celtics in the Eastern Conference.

Josh Hart's clutch shooting lifts Knicks over Celtics

Lakers, Celtics among teams linked to potential Giannis pursuit

Giannis Antetokounmpo praise Joe Mazzulla but Celtics not in trade picture

NBA teams that play slower trending up, report shows

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