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‘I wasn’t expecting’ – Jalen Brunson reveals what surprised him most about the Knicks’ championship win

Jalen Brunson has revealed the unexpected reality of life after winning a championship with the New York Knicks. Brunson led the Knicks on an incredible run to the NBA Finals, where they defeated Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs in five games.

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Jalen Brunson opens up about recovering from wrist injury

Jalen Brunson has spent the summer recovering from the minor procedure he needed to repair a tendon issue in his dominant left wrist.

Victor Wembanyama thinks he can break one iconic NBA record

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 11

The Knicks Are Built to Make More History Next Season, No Matter the Odds

We’re now two months removed from the Knicks winning Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals and becoming NBA champions for the first time in 53 years. However, we’re now less than three months away from the 2026-27 NBA season tipping off.

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The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Hustle Award winners' quiz

The 'WNBA 20-point, 10-assist games' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 11

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson finally explains viral meme at Donovan Mitchell’s wedding

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson is having the absolute summer of his life. After leading his squad to the 2026 NBA Championship and taking home Finals MVP honors, he’s been thoroughly enjoying a well-deserved offseason.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / HITC / August 11

New York Knicks reporter expects Karl-Anthony Towns to sign $45 million contract extension

Despite not getting the $272 million supermax contract extension from the New York Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns is likely to stay with the team. Towns was instrumental in helping the Knicks win their first NBA championship in 53 years, playing elite defense against Victor Wembanyama throughout the NBA Finals.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 10

Knicks rookie’s decision comes into focus amid college return option

The New York Knicks drafted Tyler Nickel with the 47th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but his path to Madison Square Garden did not become a certainty on draft night.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 10

Knicks’ Old Ben Simmons Interest Is Now More Relevant Than Ever

At one point, Ben Simmons was on top of the world. Years later, the most you ever hear about him is when anybody brings up the clip of Colin Cowherd telling LeBron James that the league is going to be okay because Simmons was around.

New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / August 10

Banner night: Ranking Knicks’ potential opening night opponents

NBA basketball’s out for the summer, and New York Knicks fans perhaps couldn’t be more annoyed. The Knicks’ expansive fanbase has no doubt shown full appreciation for the team’s first championship in five decades.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / August 10

R.I.P Don Nelson

When the New York Knicks needed a new head coach after the 2020 season, they didn’t merely replace David Fizdale — fired after a 4-18 start gave way to interim Mike Miller.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 10

3 Big Wild Cards for Knicks as Training Camp Grows Closer

At this point in the offseason, the Knicks' roster is nearly set, and a third center is the only big item left on the checklist. However, despite there being plenty of returning faces and little overall changes for the defending champs, there's still a few question marks that remain as the preseason inches closer to tipping off.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

New York Knicks News / HITC / August 10

Josh Hart reacts to New York Knicks’ incredible celebrity row list during NBA Finals

New York Knicks forward Josh Hart was reminded of the cultural impact of their 2026 championship win after glancing at the list for ‘celebrity row’ during Game 4 at MSG.

NBA News / Posting and Toasting / August 9

Sunday Posted & Toasted Notes: Tired OG, rookie deals, no third big

Nearly a week to put together a large enough amount of links and notes; that’s how it goes… Jalen Brunson continues to embrace his status as King of New York, appearing at the famed Rucker Park during Nike’s NYvsNY streetball tournament in early August, Thanos-cast and all included.

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The 'Rushing TD leaders by season' quiz

The '2026 CFB preseason Coach's Poll' quiz

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

The 'Most TDs by NFL franchise' quiz

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / August 8

Knicks Domino Effects: What if Julius Randle never gets injured?

Most of the time, you don’t know when a singular moment can define a franchise. I don’t think any of us expected that when the Knicks signed Jalen Brunson

Mohamed Diawara News / New York Knicks on SI / August 8

New Info on Knicks’ Preseason Just Adds Pressure for Mohamed Diawara

It's been less than two months since the Knicks last took the court, but many are itching to see the champs suit up again, especially as they look to defend their title.

NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / August 8

Draymond Green Raises Red Flag Over Jalen Brunson’s $113 Million Pay Cut

Money makes things happen in the NBA, but in the opinion of Golden State Warriors player Draymond Green, the contract of New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson has quietly set the price for a whole championship team, and Green is now raising a red flag over exactly that pattern.

Liam Robbins News / New York Knicks on SI / August 8

Liam Robbins's Knicks Return Chances Look Even Better Now

The New York Knicks have been on the search for another big man ever since they signed Andre Drummond. There is one option they can look to whom they have some experience with, and that's Liam Robbins, a standout from the team's otherwise unimpressive Summer League roster.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / August 7

Jack Kayil headed overseas; Tyler Nickel expected to go pro

The Knicks’ two second-round picks remain without NBA contracts, but each appears to have a clear path forward. The first, Jack Kayil, announced Friday that he’ll spend the 2026-27 season with Alba Berlin rather than join New York immediately.

Jack Kayil News / Hoops Rumors / August 7

Knicks Second-Rounder Jack Kayil Signs With ALBA Berlin

Knicks second-round pick Jack Kayil will become a draft-and-stash prospect, according to Rupert Fabig of the Hamburger Abendbatt, who reports that the German point guard has signed a five-year contract with ALBA Berlin (hat tip to Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops).

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / August 6

Jalen Brunson may cost the Knicks Karl-Anthony Towns

Towns was eligible for a max deal last offseason, but the team couldn't get a deal done, and that might not change this time around.

The 'Most 20-point playoff games by team' quiz

New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / August 6

The New York Knicks last five first round NBA Draft picks – Where are they now

The New York Knicks lifted the NBA Championship in 2026 for the first time since 1973. The Knicks‘ title triumph came from a roster constructed through free agency and trades, rather than the NBA Draft.

Donald Trump News / Netflix Junkie / August 6

Cooper Hoffman Recalls How Father Philip Seymour Hoffman Sparked His Love for the Knicks

Cooper Hoffman has inherited more than a famous surname from his father, the late Philip Seymour Hoffman. He has also followed him into acting, building an impressive career in films such as Licorice Pizza and The Long Walk.

Tyler Nickel News / Fadeaway World / August 5

Knicks Draft Pick Tyler Nickel Could Return To College Due To Massive NIL Opportunity

The New York Knicks could find themselves in a rather troubling situation before training camp even begins, as second-round pick Tyler Nickel is reportedly considering a return to college instead of signing his first NBA contract.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / August 5

'I Was Super Depressed': Knicks Icon Stephon Marbury Reveals Why He Left the NBA for China

The renaissance of the New York Knicks has been bringing one of their icons, Stephon Marbury, around the Empire State much more often. But for a while, NBA fans worried if they had lost one of the most charismatic players to China.

Gersson Rosas News / Hoops Rumors / August 3

Executive Gersson Rosas Departs Knicks

Knicks senior vice president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas is no longer with the organization, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link), who notes that the veteran NBA executive hinted at his departure in a recent Instagram post.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / August 1

Shaq claims the Knicks got lucky in winning the NBA title

The New York Knicks are the latest ones that Shaquille O’Neal refuses to give credit to. O’Neal, the legendary Basketball Hall of Famer, spoke this week on the latest episode of his “The Big Podcast with Shaq.” During the episode, O’Neal addressed the Knicks’ championship victory and said that he believes they got lucky in winning it all.