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Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks are in a strange position: The more they win, the more they'll be connected to trade rumors involving Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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I don’t want Giannis on the Knicks for four reasons (at least)

In the early hours after Kevin Durant became a Brooklyn Net, I wrote that the Knicks were lucky to have missed out on a 30-year-old generational superstar: For the first time, there will be expectations and the heat of the Gotham spotlight.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 29

Paul Pierce sends Karl-Anthony Towns trade advice to Knicks

The New York Knicks have climbed back into second place in the Eastern Conference after winning four straight games. The Knicks and Boston Celtics are both 29-18 on the season and six games back on the Detroit Pistons for the top seed.

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The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / January 29

Key Takeaways from Knicks Impressive Defensive Showing vs. Raptors

The game lasts 48 minutes. It takes a lot of energy and focus for a team to stay locked in. Especially when on the road in a hostile environment in another country.

Miles McBride News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

Miles McBride Showcasing Underrated Aspect of His Game

Miles McBride can light it up from beyond the arc, but his vision and decision-making remain underrated. McBride has played most of his minutes swapped with Josh Hart or OG Anunoby.

Mikal Bridges News / Athlon Sports / January 29

Knicks Starter: ‘I Was Feeling Too Entitled’

Mikal Bridges had some blunt words following the New York Knicks’ commanding 119-92 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. He scored 30 points on 12-for-15 shooting, which anchored one of New York’s most complete performances of the season.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / January 29

Knicks Internal Issues Could Make Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade More Likely

Ever since the summer, there's been rumors swirling that the relationship between Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks has been degrading. First he was named as the biggest trade chip in a deal to get Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, now obvious tension is emerging between the center/ forward and new head coach Mike Brown.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 29

OG Anunoby could be key to Knicks trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes are well underway, and the New York Knicks could figure to play a big part in them. Although the rumors surrounding a potential Antetokounmpo trade to the Knicks have swirled — with varying strengths — for a few years, the chatter increased significantly over the offseason.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / January 29

Knicks Trade Deadline Big Board: 7 Targets Ranked by Fit, Cost, and Urgency

The New York Knicks are always a team to look out for ahead of the trade deadline, especially as they sit in second place in the Eastern Conference standings behind the Detroit Pistons.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / January 29

Knicks Bulletin: ‘I’m not worried about what anybody got to say’

The Knicks seemingly cannot lose a game these days. Remember when New York was closer to tanking the season than winning the East like, three days ago?

Jalen Brunson News / New York Knicks on SI / January 29

Jalen Brunson Is Underrated Compared To Other Knicks Greats

When ranking players as far as their greatness, the core aspects that surround that discussion are individual accomplishments (MVPs, DPOYs, scoring titles, All-NBA teams, All-Stars, etc.), team success (championships, deep playoff runs, high regular-season seeds), and dominance with longevity.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 29

Why Knicks must throw caution to wind and push for Giannis Antetokounmpo trade right now

It would be unfair to deem the New York Knicks’ pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo as “back on,” because of the implication that it had ever stopped. The Milwaukee Bucks are finally ready to listen to offers on their superstar.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 29

New York Knicks Use Second Half Surge to Cruise to Victory Over Toronto Raptors

Fresh off a decisive victory against the Sacramento Kings yesterday, the New York Knicks handily defeated the Toronto Raptors in a 119-92 final to notch their fourth straight win and move to 29-18 on the season.

Mitchell Robinson News / New York Knicks on SI / January 29

Mitchell Robinson's Strong Impact Impossible to Ignore for Knicks

For years, the rap with Mitchell Robinson was that as talented as he is on defense and on the boards, he has to be treated with the utmost caution during the regular season.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / January 29

Knicks Rotation Change Leading to Turnaround in One Defensive Area

The New York Knicks endured a tough stretch from the end of 2025 through the first few weeks of 2026, losing nine out of 11 games. That prompted head coach Mike Brown to make a change with his rotation.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / January 29

Do Knicks Need A Starting Lineup Change?

At Mike Brown’s New York Knicks introductory press conference, he was asked about last year’s much discussed starting lineup. "I'm looking forward to putting a plan in place and working with those guys on both ends of the floor,” Brown said back in July, per SNY.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 28

Knicks continue dominance of Raptors with blowout win

Mikal Bridges scored 19 of his 30 points in the third quarter on Wednesday night, helping the visiting New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 119-92.

Mike Brown News / Last Word On Sports / January 28

Examining the Knicks’ New Philosophy Under Mike Brown

The Knicks are under Mike Brown for their first season, and reactions to his coaching have been both positive and negative. The Knicks are a high-powered offense that has a shooting hierarchy led by Jalen Brunson.

Jalen Brunson News / Athlon Sports / January 28

Knicks Announce Jalen Brunson News on Wednesday

The New York Knicks are entering Wednesday’s matchup with the Toronto Raptors looking to win a fourth consecutive game. While the team has been inconsistent at times this season, they are beginning to regain their rhythm as they try to stay near the top of the Eastern Conference.

New York Knicks News / The SportsRush / January 28

Paul Pierce Urges Knicks GM to Not Make a ‘Dumb’ Move by Trading Karl-Anthony Towns Mid-Season

The New York Knicks have been experiencing a bit of a rough patch as of late, and Karl-Anthony Towns has been catching a lot of strays for it. The Knicks entered the 2025-26 NBA season with championship expectations, especially in a relatively open Eastern Conference.

New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / January 28

NY Knicks expected to make ‘aggressive’ offer for Giannis (Report)

After months upon months of speculation, it appears that the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes are finally kicking into full gear—and New York Knicks fans can expect their team to be involved.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Hoops Rumors / January 28

Karl-Anthony Towns Benched In Crunch Time Amid Trade Rumors

The Knicks closed out a win without Karl-Anthony Towns for the second time in four days, writes Jared Schwartz of The New York Post. On Saturday against

Mitchell Robinson News / Larry Brown Sports / January 28

Mitchell Robinson admits Knicks’ plan was tough to accept

The New York Knicks are rolling again, having won three games in a row after a four-game losing skid. Their latest victory was a Tuesday 103-87 demolition of the visiting Sacramento Kings at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y., with Mitchell Robinson playing a notable role in the win.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 27

Report: Knicks are targeting Giannis Antetokounmpo’s former co-star

The New York Knicks are doing everything that they can to position themselves for The Greek Freak. New York is eyeing Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday ahead of the Feb.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Hoops Wire / January 27

Knicks may not be trying to trade Karl-Anthony Towns, but likely listening

The Karl-Anthony Towns trade chatter in New York is officially in that familiar space between smoke, mirrors, and strategic leaking. Steve Popper of Newsday reported last week that the Knicks have discussed Towns in trade talks with multiple teams.