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Knicks' Mikal Bridges Stepping Up With Elite Production

There is immense pressure on New York Knicks wing Mikal Bridges, mostly because of how much it cost to acquire him from the Brooklyn Nets. The Knicks agreed to trade six first-round draft picks and a second-round pick to the Nets to bring him aboard.

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Why Mike Brown thinks Knicks’ post-NBA Cup flop primes them for playoff success

NEW YORK – Peaks and valleys tell the story of the New York Knicks’ season thus far. Their path to the NBA Finals was open and clear when they were 2025 NBA Cup Champions in Las Vegas.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / February 19

Knicks' Championship Push Begins Now

The New York Knicks have fallen short of reaching Phil Jackson's "40-20" theory, which maintains team's that win 40 games before losing 20 are the only true title contenders - only four champions since 1980 have reached the 20 loss benchmark first.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / February 19

Knicks Newest Addition Brings Right Mentality To Beat Pistons

Every team is different. Some bring valuable aspects to the table, which can pose them as a real threat to certain opponents. This season, the New York Knicks, who are currently a top-three seed in the Eastern Conference, have struggled against the team they took out last year in the first round of the playoffs, which are the Detroit Pistons.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most made three-pointers by NBA season' quiz

The '2025-26 NBA All-Stars' quiz

The 'NBA Slam Dunk Contest winners' quiz

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / February 19

Knicks Bulletin: ‘One hundred percent, I sacrificed for the team’

Knicks basketball is back as New York takes on Detroit for a third and final time this season. The Pistons won the first two meetings easily, but they have their two brutes—Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart—suspended for Thursday.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

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The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

How many of the players to score 40 or more points at least 10 times in one season since the NBA/ABA merger (1976-77) can you name in six minutes?

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / February 19

Knicks Legend Sends Striking Message To Future Immigrant Players

Life revolves around opportunities, simple as that, and New York Knicks legend Patrick Ewing has made that clear. The United States of America affords a way of life where individuals around the world have the chance to make a better way for not only themselves, but also their families.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Athlon Sports / February 19

Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns Addresses Potential Future Move to NBA Europe

The New York Knicks' mercurial big Karl-Anthony Towns is open to a future move to NBA Europe, should it come to fruition. Towns was one of the players who spoke to The Athletic on the subject of NBA players considering their futures in NBA Europe, and it looks like the five-time NBA All-Star wouldn't mind plying his trade there.

Mike Brown News / New York Knicks on SI / February 19

Mike Brown Foreshadows Potential Change to Knicks Frontcourt Rotation

The New York Knicks headed into the All-Star break on a high note, blowing out the Philadelphia 76ers for their 10th win in 12 games. A historic performance was put together by the Knicks’ deadline acquisition, Jose Alvarado.

New York Knicks News / Total Pro Sports / February 19

Ben Stiller is Already Sold on Jeremy Sochan After His Knicks Transformation

In the high-octane NBA realm, a splash of color is always a welcome change. Back in 2025, Jaylen Brown was famously caught using an artificial spray to enhance his hairline.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / February 19

Three Bold Predictions for Knicks vs. Pistons

With‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ the New York Knicks having demolished the Philadelphia 76ers 138-89 in the final game before the All-Star break, they are undoubtedly a well-aligned team and their fans can expect a statement from them.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Jeremy Sochan News / New York Knicks on SI / February 18

Knicks HC Outlines Ideal Role for Jeremy Sochan

Jeremy Sochan couldn't stick it out on the San Antonio Spurs, who once drafted him ninth-overall in 2022, eventually slipping out of their rotation as they snowballed from lottery regulars into threatening title contenders.

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The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Posting and Toasting / February 18

The Knicks need to match the Pistons’ intensity to open the second half

Does the regular season matter? Well, you need to win enough games in the regular season to make the playoffs and get a favorable seed in the playoffs.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 18

Knicks’ Jeremy Sochan didn’t see ‘eye-to-eye’ with Spurs’ Mitch Johnson

Former San Antonio Spurs power forward Jeremy Sochan is yet to make his debut for the New York Knicks. However, he has plenty to say about his former home, recently revealing that he may not have seen eye-to-eye with Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson on certain issues.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 18

Karl-Anthony Towns among 3 issues Knicks must figure out before championship push

The New York Knicks are entering the post-All-Star break period on strong footing. They’ve won eight of their last 10 games. And they’ve seemingly struck a strong balance, demonstrating an above-average defense in the recent past, which includes holding the Philadelphia 76ers to 66 points in a recent win.

OG Anunoby News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 18

Knicks’ OG Anunoby drops painful revelation about toenail removal – ‘It’s an open wound’

The New York Knicks have been playing some much improved basketball of late, heading into the NBA trade deadline with a nearly 50-point win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

James Dolan News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / February 18

James Dolan reveals plan for MSG to possibly split up Knicks, Rangers

There is a chance that Madison Square Garden Sports CEO James Dolan might be making moves to split up the New York Knicks and Rangers, the city’s NBA and NHL teams, into two separately publicly traded companies.

Jalen Brunson News / Total Pro Sports / February 18

Jalen Brunson Makes 'Sacrifice' Admission While Pushing Case for Knicks Contract Extension

Everything comes with a cost, and so does Jalen Brunson’s NBA contract. And seems like he has come to understand how hefty it is going to be in his pocket. The star guard is only months into his four-year, $156.5 million extension with the New York Knicks, but the franchise cornerstone is already framing the long-term implications of that deal.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / February 17

Knicks' Jalen Brunson sends strong message about next contract

Guard Jalen Brunson isn't planning to give the New York Knicks another discount when negotiating his next contract.

The all-time leading rebounder for every NBA franchise

The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / February 16

One-Time NBA Champion Makes Bold Knicks Claim

The New York Knicks are currently third in the Eastern Conference with a 35-20 record. They are one of the favorites to make the 2026 Finals out of the Eastern Conference, and the stats back them up.