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NBA News / Ball Exclusives / May 19
What the ECF means for the Knicks and Cavaliers
Will the Cleveland Cavaliers or New York Knicks come out on top to make the NBA Finals and shift the narratives of their franchises? The Knicks and the Cavs face off tonight in Madison Square Garden for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / May 19
Knicks Bulletin: ‘We always want the fans to have some fun’ 
Most important day of the Knicks season is here, fellas. As will be the case again on Thursday, Saturday, and all the way every other day through mid-June.
Michael Wilbon News / The Spun / May 19
Michael Wilbon Takes Shot At Knicks vs. Cavs Before Game 1
The New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers have a tall act to follow after Monday's captivating start to the Western Conference Finals. Michael Wilbon doesn't see the Eastern Conference coming close.
The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA players to lead the league in steals per game since the merger (1976-77) can you name in five minutes?
OG Anunoby News / NBA Analysis Network / May 19
O.G. Anunoby is expected back for Game 1 and that changes how the Knicks can defend Donovan Mitchell
The Knicks are set to open the Eastern Conference Finals with O.G. Anunoby expected to return to the lineup after missing the final two games of the Philadelphia series with a right hamstring strain.
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.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 19
Why Knicks should be thrilled to face Cavs instead of Pistons with NBA Finals trip on line
The New York Knicks’ Eastern Conference Finals opponent is finally set. And with a matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers, New York is likely feeling good about their immediate future.
New York Knicks News / HITC / May 19
Discover wild Knicks ticket prices for ECF at MSG
The New York Knicks host the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night, and the ticket market has already made the point before tip-off.
Landry Shamet News / New York Knicks on SI / May 19
Landry Shamet Isn't the Only Knick Who Will Be Fighting for ECF Playing Time
With the Knicks finally playing basketball again, on-court hypotheticals carry more weight again. One of the hypotheticals the team must consider deeply is who among the reserves will play, especially if star OG Anunoby comes back in top form for Game 1.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 19
Dave Portnoy takes Met Gala jab at Knicks superfan Ben Stiller after ECF hype video
Ahead of the Eastern Conference Finals (ECF), New York Knicks superfan Ben Stiller narrated a hype video for the Big Apple, and Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy didn’t let his previous no-show at a game in favor of the Met Gala go unnoticed.
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 / HITC / May 19
Knicks aim to break historic curse in Eastern Conference Finals
The New York Knicks begin the Eastern Conference Finals tonight with a chance to move closer to ending one of the NBA’s longest waits. New York have not reached the NBA Finals since 1999, when their surprise postseason run ended against the San Antonio Spurs.
NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / May 19
5 Advantages Knicks Have Over Cavaliers Entering Game 1
The Knicks, well rested after eight full days off, begin their Eastern Conference Finals matchup against a good, but exhausted Cavaliers team. This gap in energy, combined with where Cleveland struggles and New York excels, creates clear weakness for the Cavs that the Knicks can use to advance.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 19
Cavs at Knicks, Game 1: Preview, matchup, what to expect
No time to breathe now. The Cavaliers survived two seven-game fights, walked into Detroit for Game 7, and absolutely handled business. A series that looked shaky more than once suddenly ended with Cleveland looking confident, connected, and very much alive.
NBA News / Knicks X-Factor / May 18
New York Knicks to host Keion Brooks Jr. at free agent minicamp
While the New York Knicks will continue their NBA Playoff journey on Tuesday, kicking off Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the organization is also beginning to iron out its plans for the summer.
NBA News / Field Level Media / May 18
Knicks' Jalen Brunson, Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell square off in East finals
The fates of the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers - and especially Jalen Brunson and Donovan Mitchell - have been intertwined with one another since the summer of 2022, when the Knicks signed Brunson and tried trading for Mitchell before he landed with the Cavaliers.
Mike Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 18
Knicks HC Mike Brown reveals importance of setting the ECF tone early vs. Cavs
The New York Knicks enter the Eastern Conference Finals carrying significant momentum into Tuesday night’s series opener vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / May 18
Knicks get major OG Anunoby update before Game 1 of ECF
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks are coming up on Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.
Josh Hart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 18
Josh Hart toasts MSG before ECF: ‘Best atmosphere in the league’
The New York Knicks end their long layover officially on Tuesday. Josh Hart is among the Knicks who took the lengthy time off after sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 18
Cavaliers-Knicks ECF preview: Five keys that will decide who advances to NBA Finals
The New York Knicks found out who their Eastern Conference Finals opponent is on Sunday when the Cleveland Cavaliers blew out the Detroit Pistons in Game 7 of the East semifinals.
New York Knicks News / The Lead / May 18
Knicks Have Asserted Themselves as the East’s Team to Beat
On May 10, the New York Knicks put the nail in the coffin by sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. For the Knicks, this was more than their average Semifinal playoff series win; it was a message to the NBA as a whole, showing they are the team to beat in the East.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 18
Knicks Notes: Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mike Brown, East finals
It didn’t look great early. Knicks forward Mikal Bridges struggled through the first three games against Atlanta and even had a scoreless outing in Game 3.
Mitchell Robinson News / New York Knicks on SI / May 18
Knicks May Have Put a Huge Weakness to Rest Before Cavs Game 1
There will be plenty of attention on the Knicks' frontcourt in the conference finals as they take on the Cavaliers' elite big man duo. Winning in and around the paint will be crucial for New York, which means backup Mitchell Robinson will be in the spotlight.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / May 18
Patrick Ewing gives Knicks advice for Eastern Conference Finals matchup with Cavaliers
Ewing was asked what he would say if he were given an opportunity to address the Knicks ahead of the matchup versus the Cavaliers.
New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / May 17
Courtside Seats for NBA Finals Skyrocket to $102,608 as Knicks Begin Game 1 Ticket Sale
In May 2025, when the Knicks hosted the Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Madison Square Garden, the cheapest ticket in the building went for $704, and courtside seats peaked at $54,500.
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New York Knicks News / Ball Exclusives / May 16
Ticket prices reach over $30,000 for Knicks’ ECF home opener
The New York Knicks have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA postseason so far. Time and time again, they’ve carved out enormous leads over their opponents through the first two rounds.
New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 16
Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson is being linked to one team in free agency
Mitchell Robinson may be able to parlay his team’s second straight Eastern Conference Finals run into a big payday elsewhere. The Sacramento Kings are seen as a threat to sign the New York Knicks center Robinson in free agency this summer, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reported this week.
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