The New York Knicks spent much of December offering evidence they are serious contenders to win their first NBA title in more than 50 years. The last day of the month (and the year) served as a reminder the Knicks are still a work in progress.
New York City got a new mayor on New Year's Day, and Jalen Brunson became an unexpected talking point. Zohran Mamdani took office as the city's 112th mayor with an inauguration speech that held up the New York Knicks star as the standard of excellence.
New York Knicks rookie Mohamed Diawara experienced every young player's dream and nightmare when he discovered his NBA 2K avatar. The French forward's hilarious reactions to his virtual performance captured the emotional rollercoaster of watching yourself play video game basketball.
The New York Knicks might have stumbled onto their solution by accident. During their 130-125 road win over New Orleans on December 29, they watched a potential trade target put on a clinic against them.
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
The New York Knicks' three-game winning streak came to a painful end on New Year's Eve, falling 134-132 to the San Antonio Spurs after surrendering a commanding lead.
New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet revealed encouraging progress in his shoulder recovery, speaking publicly for the first time since his dislocation on November 22 and confirming he has cleared for basketball activities, but is awaiting clearance for contact before a potential return in January.
The New York Knicks look about as comfortable as any team in the game entering the new year. They've asserted themselves as the regular season powerhouse
The Knicks decided it was better to finish 2025 on a losing note, so karma balances out in 2026 and they can win the championship. One step backwards, two steps forward.
The New York Knicks face a crucial decision point against the San Antonio Spurs on December 31. With multiple starters sidelined, a victory would signal organizational depth that eliminates the need for panic trades.
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby knows how good he is on defense. In a recent interview with The Athletic's James Edwards III, Anunoby opened up about his challenges as a defender in high school, before breaking out in college and slowly becoming the defender he is now.
The New York Knicks continue to battle through a depleted roster as Tyler Kolek joins the growing injury list ahead of New Year's Eve. Already managing multiple key absences, the second-year point guard's sore right ankle threatens further complications.
Out of all the guys on the New York Knicks, OG Anunoby has stood out not just in terms of talent but also in terms of boastfulness. After the Knicks won the NBA Cup, he said they were a real contender from then on. He has grown in ways thanks to the mentorship of NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki.
The New York Knicks can build on a three-game winning streak and produce a repeat result of the NBA Cup final when they visit the suddenly struggling San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday in a clash between two of the league's best teams.
Although the NCAA has granted four years of college eligibility to 2023 second-round pick James Nnaji, who recently enrolled at Baylor, players who have signed NBA contracts will remain ineligible to play college basketball.
What’s clicking for the Knicks as they finish off their December stretch? Currently 10-3 this month, the Knicks aim to replicate their November record of 11-3 in their final regular-season matchup with the Spurs tomorrow.
The New York Knicks defeated the struggling New Orleans Pelicans 130-125 in a thrilling offensive battle, extending their win streak to three. Jalen Brunson led the team with 28 points and dished out 10 assists.
It wasn’t always pretty, and it certainly wasn’t easy, but the New York Knicks found a way to grind out a victory in New Orleans on Monday night. In a game that felt like a heavyweight prize fight—lots of scoring early, followed by a gritty defensive slugfest late—New York escaped the Smoothie King Center with a 130-125 win over the Pelicans.
OG Anunoby scored the go-ahead basket on a dunk with 1:48 left Monday night for the visiting New York Knicks, who overcame a 10-point third-quarter deficit to edge the New Orleans Pelicans 130-125.
New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns wants to be part of the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. The big man has put up All-Star caliber stats in his 29-game appearance in the 2025-26 season.
Greatness, W.H. Auden wrote, has a habit of happening while everyone else is looking the other way. Sounds a lot like New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson.
Karl-Anthony Towns knows the math, and he knows the problem. The Knicks big man leads the league in charges by a wide margin, and it has already cost him stretches of games.
Jeremy Lin has been flattened by time into a highlight reel and the "Linsanity" catchphrase, but the myth omits the context that made it happen. Jeremy Lin didn't emerge in a vacuum.