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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.

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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 / 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.

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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?

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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 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.

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.

Don Nelson News / Knicks X-Factor / August 9

Former New York Knicks head coach Don Nelson dies at 86

Per longtime NBA insider Marc Stein, former New York Knicks head coach Don Nelson has passed away at the age of 86. Nelson served at the helm of the Knicks for part of a single season, amassing a 34-25 record.

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.

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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.

Jack Kayil News / Field Level Media / August 7

Knicks' draft acquisition Jack Kayil to play in Germany

Jack Kayil, the No. 39 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, is returning to play with his team in Germany. Alba Berlin, in a social media post on Friday, said the club had signed the 20-year-old point guard to a five-year contract through the 2030-31 season.

Tyler Nickel News / New York Knicks on SI / August 7

Knicks' Tyler Nickel Drama Could Suddenly Lead to a Trade

The Knicks' Tyler Nickel situation is finally seeing some movement. First, The Athletic's James Edwards reported Friday morning that New York did, in fact, extend Nickel a rookie tender, which was necessary to secure his draft rights if he goes back to college.

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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).

Josh Hart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 6

Knicks’ KAT reacts to Josh Hart’s massive praise for heroic Finals play

It’s been two months, and New York Knicks fans still haven’t come down from their championship high. That’s what winning your first ring in 53 years does to you.

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.

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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.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 5

Knicks star Jalen Brunson’s debut book drastically moves up release date

Just over a month after Jalen Brunson announced his debut book following the New York Knicks’ championship win, the release date has been moved up. In the initial announcement, a release date wasn’t shared, but the 2026 NBA Finals MVP said it’d come out “next year” in 2027.

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.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / August 4

'On to the Next Chapter': Knicks’ Top Executive Steps Down After NBA Championship

Fresh off ending a 53-year championship drought, the New York Knicks are already facing a significant change in their front office. Gersson Rosas, the

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.

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