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NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / July 16

3 Ways the Knicks Can Hide Andre Drummond's Flaws

The Knicks shouldn't be looking at Andre Drummond as a Mitchell Robinson replacement. Robinson, even with his historic free throw woes, is a significantly better player.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / July 16

Karl-Anthony Towns facing roadblock in Knicks contract extension

The New York Knicks are on top of the world right now, and Karl-Anthony Towns has plenty to do with that. But that might not be enough to keep him in New York long term.

Karl-Anthony Towns takes a swipe at Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson during ESPYs

Knicks' Jalen Brunson reveals when wrist pain started during NBA championship run

Jalen Brunson wins ‘Best Championship Performance’ at 2026 ESPY Awards

The 'Most 20-point, 10-rebound seasons' quiz

New York Knicks News / The Lead / July 16

What Will It Take for the Knicks to Repeat as NBA Championships?

The New York Knicks have already climbed the mountain. Now, they must survive a stronger conference, a league built on parity, and the pressure that comes with defending a championship.

NBA News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The 'Oldest 4 3-pointer playoff games' quiz

The 'No. 3-scorer by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'NBA Finals leading scorers' quiz

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / July 16

These Two Knicks Rookies are Reminding Fans to Trust The Process with the Front Office

When the Knicks traded back from the 24th and 31st selections in the NBA Draft, many people felt the Knicks didn’t prioritize acquiring young talent, preferring to maintain cap space.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

Jalen Brunson News / Posting and Toasting / July 16

Thursday Posted & Toasted Notes: Brunson’s injury reveal, OG’s speech, LBJ’s Decision Today?

In the absence of a SummerKnicks game, ESPN gave Knicks fans some content to enjoy with their annual ESPY Awards ceremony. I know nobody watched, so here’s your links and notes related to that and more.

Mohamed Diawara News / New York Knicks on SI / July 16

Why Knicks Fans Shouldn't Worry About Mohamed Diawara's Summer League Struggles

Mohamed Diawara figures to be an important part of the Knicks' plans moving forward. New York re-signing the 21 year-old to a four-year, $11.2 million contract is proof that they think highly of him and believe not only in the player he is now, but the player he can become.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 16

3rd-year Knicks star really wants Tom Brady to join Timothée Chalamet on celebrity row

If third-year New York Knicks guard Tyler Kolek has his way, NFL legend Tom Brady will be sitting with Timothée Chalamet on celebrity row. Speaking to Page Six at the 2026 ESPYs, Kolek revealed his desire to have Brady sitting on celebrity row.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 16

Knicks’ Landry Shamet earns 2nd ring with dreamy Italy proposal

After playing a crucial role in the New York Knicks’ championship, three-point marksman Landry Shamet got engaged after proposing to his girlfriend in Italy, earning his second ring in the last few months.

New York Knicks News / HITC / July 16

Jalen Brunson takes hilarious dig at Josh Hart as NY Knicks win best team at ESPY awards

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks were crowned the best team in sports, but Josh Hart was still made the butt of the joke. The Knicks wrapped up their stellar year with a celebratory evening at the 2026 ESPYs, where they took home several awards, with Jalen Brunson earning several plaudits.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / July 16

Knicks Bulletin: ‘My wrist is starting to feel weak’

Even if the Knicks didn’t play, the Knicks swept. New York’s mob attended the ESPY Awards and racked up trophy after trophy, all of them starting with Best.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Jeremy Sochan News / New York Knicks on SI / July 16

Door for Jeremy Sochan to Re-Sign With Knicks Is Still Wide Open

The Knicks have spent much of free agency re-signing many of their own contributors. However, one notable piece from this NBA Finals team still on the market is Jeremy Sochan.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / July 16

Knicks' Jalen Brunson reveals when wrist pain started during NBA championship run

Brunson revealed when he first began playing through discomfort during the team's NBA championship run.

Jalen Brunson wins ‘Best Championship Performance’ at 2026 ESPY Awards

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star starting pitchers' quiz

The 'NBA blocks champions' quiz

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / July 16

Knicks dominate the 2026 ESPYs

I’m not one to watch the ESPYs most years. The last thing I want to watch is a bunch of players I don’t like be honored, plays that involve my team losing being shown, and jokes being made at my team’s expense.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 16

Karl-Anthony Towns takes a swipe at Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson during ESPYs

Karl-Anthony Towns produced some good banter at this week’s ESPY Awards. The New York Knicks star Towns was in attendance during Wednesday’s ESPYs at David H.

Jalen Brunson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 16

Knicks star Jalen Brunson recalls alarming moment wrist started feeling weak

Jalen Brunson’s wrist injury never announced itself with one clear moment. It just crept up on him in the middle of a championship run. The New York Knicks star and NBA Finals MVP opened up about when the pain in his left wrist first surfaced, revealing there was no specific play he could point back to.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 16

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson gets hilarious ‘nepotism’ stray at ESPYs

Jalen Brunson has cemented himself as a New York sporting legend after he led the Knicks to a championship in 2026 — snapping a 53-year title drought for the franchise.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 16

Knicks fans will love Jalen Brunson’s Best Male Athlete ESPY speech

New York Knicks star point guard Jalen Brunson is king of New York once again on Wednesday — sort of. The former Villanova Wildcats star added not one, not two, but three awards to his trophy case after collecting multiple awards at the 2026 edition of the ESPYs, which was held at the Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 15

What Karl-Anthony Towns said after Knicks’ Best Team ESPY win

New York Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns credited the city’s support after the Knicks received the ESPY for Best Team on Wednesday night. The honor recognized the franchise’s championship season and added another major achievement to its historic 2025-26 campaign.