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Knicks set to make $10 million contract decision on 2025 draft pick

The New York Knicks are riding high after winning the NBA Finals in five games over the San Antonio Spurs. However, it’s time to start thinking about the 2026-27 season with the NBA Draft almost here and free agency right around the corner.

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Knicks, Mohamed Diawara Agree To Multiyear Contract

The Knicks and restricted free agent forward Mohamed Diawara have agreed to a multiyear contract worth $10MM+, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / June 22

Knicks, Jose Alvarado Agree To Push Back Option Decision Date

Knicks guard Jose Alvarado has agreed to push back his option decision date from June 22 to June 26, sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link).

New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Knicks NBA Champions 2026: Which Cards Already Peaked and What to Sell Before the Market Cools

Hey, Knicks fans, we know you are going crazy since that title win. The historic victory triggered a massive Knicks championship card market boom, showing unprecedented sales data.

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The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 41 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?

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New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 22

6 Landry Shamet Alternatives Should Knicks Let Him Walk in Free Agency

A few weeks back, ESPN’s Tim Bontemps reported that Mitchell Robinson and Landry Shamet—the Knicks' top two unrestricted free agents—will likely return to New York.

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 22

Bill Simmons names free agent signings that were ‘bigger’ than Jalen Brunson to the Knicks

Jalen Brunson’s championship run with the New York Knicks has dragged his 2022 free agent signing into an all-time debate. Brunson capped the title with a 45-point performance in Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs, ending a 53-year wait for the franchise.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 22

Knicks fan in hot water after stealing themed NYC trash can

In a wild turn of events, following the New York Knicks’ championship win, a fan has stolen one of the themed trash cans that were in the city. A video first surfaced of the fan dumping the garbage in the Knicks-themed trash can onto the sidewalk in New York City.

New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Knicks Star Josh Hart Sends 'House of the Dragon' Warning

New York Knicks star Josh Hart has established himself as one of the best role players in the NBA today. The 6-foot-5 forward entered the NBA as the last pick of the first round in the 2017 draft.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / June 22

Know the Knicks draft prospect: Jayden Quaintance

The Knicks enter this week’s NBA Draft with the 24th, 31st, and 55th selections. Provided Leon Rose & Co. decide to use those picks, and depending on how the board falls, Jayden Quaintance could be available when our World Champions are on the clock.

OG Anunoby News / HITC / June 22

Expert predicts how much OG Anunoby tip ball from NBA Finals Game 4 will sell for at auction

Years from now, when the New York Knicks reflect on their championship run, one passage of play from Game 4 of the NBA Finals will stand as the defining image — and the ball at the center of it is heading to auction.

Mike Brown News / HITC / June 22

‘Who Let The Dogs Out’ singers respond to Mike Brown repping song during NBA title celebrations

Mike Brown turned a 2000 pop hook into one of the funniest side stories of the Knicks’ championship run, and the Baha Men are fully on board. The song followed Brown from Finals media day to the title celebration.

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Jose Alvarado News / New York Knicks on SI / June 22

Latest NBA Signing Could Help Knicks Keep Jose Alvarado

Summer is officially here, meaning the NBA offseason is about to get busier. The 2026 NBA Draft will begin on Tuesday night before this year's free agency period begins exactly one week later, meaning there will be a lot of moving parts for Knicks fans to keep track of in the coming weeks.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 22

The text Jalen Brunson sent Mikal Bridges during ‘the best live in the history of IG’ after NBA Finals win

Mikal Bridges took his New York Knicks title celebration straight to Instagram Live after Game 5, and not even Jalen Brunson could talk him out of it. The Knicks had just ended a 53-year wait, beating the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win the franchise’s first championship since 1973.

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New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 21

Knicks’ Josh Hart issues hilarious threat to fans before show’s season premiere

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart is the king of his own world right now. After helping the Knicks end their 53-year title drought, Hart has been enjoying the perks of being a champion.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / AirJordanChronicles / June 22

'Their dream becomes yours': Karl-Anthony Towns’ fiancée Jordyn Woods shares why the Finals win is important to her

When Karl-Anthony Towns lifted the 2026 NBA championship trophy, it wasn’t just a win with the Knicks. It was a special moment for his fiancée, Jordyn Woods, who opened up about the title run during an appearance on TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle. The interview took place in mid-June on the famous New York television set.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 21

Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns trolls Josh Hart’s ‘Throne’ declaration

Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart are having a troll-fest on social media following the New York Knicks’ championship celebrations this year. The Knicks finally returned to the mountaintop for the first time since 1973.

Mohamed Diawara News / New York Knicks on SI / June 21

Knicks' Hidden Mohamed Diawara Agenda Going Just as Hoped

Mike Brown made the Knicks' bench a much more prevalent part of the team's playoff run this postseason, and it worked out to the team's advantage. Mitchell Robinson, Landry Shamet and Jose Alvarado all provided a spark in times of need, which played a role in the team capturing the title.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / June 22

Knicks Legend Jeremy Lin Sends Subtle Message to Owner James Dolan Over Jalen Brunson and Co’s Future

The New York Knicks finally ended a 53-year championship drought. Now comes the harder task: keeping a title-winning roster together in an NBA increasingly designed to break contenders apart.

Josh Hart News / Total Apex Sports / June 21

Josh Hart Calls Out Spurs for Lack of Respect After Knicks Win NBA Finals

The New York Knicks are celebrating their first NBA championship in more than five decades, but not everyone in the organization has moved on from the intensity of the Finals.

New York Knicks News / The Spun / June 21

Police Release Statement on Death at Madison Square Garden Sunday

In the same week that the New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA championship in more than 50 years, tragedy struck Madison Square Garden this weekend.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 20

Knicks players confront Stephen A. Smith about his terrible Jalen Brunson take

Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart got to confront Stephen A. Smith face-to-face for some of the things he said about Brunson several years ago. Hart and Brunson hosted a live version of their “The Roommates Show” at Madison Square Garden on Friday as part of the New York Knicks’ championship celebration.

New York Knicks News / Total Pro Sports / June 20

Female Knicks Fan Who Saved Unconscious Man While Being Grabbed And Forcibly Kissed Reveals This Wasn’t The First Time It’s Happened

When Simone Kelly revived an unresponsive man during the New York Knicks’ championship parade, the moment that went viral wasn’t just the rescue itself.