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Shaquille O’Neal Picks Knicks Only if Karl-Anthony Towns Plays Like a ‘Tiger,’ Not a ‘Cat’

In 2024, the New York Knicks risked it all. They traded for Karl-Anthony Towns and stood $300,000 below the second apron. That leap of faith showed results throughout the playoffs and culminated in the Conference Finals.

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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns are figuring it out at perfect moment

NEW YORK – Much has been expected of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns as a duo from the moment the New York Knicks paired them together. At the end of their second season as Knicks teammates, it looks like they’re just beginning to realize their offensive potential.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / April 11

Knicks Bulletin: ‘Tonight was a good night’

Postseason clinched. No. 3 seed locked. That’s your New York Knickerbockers. On not hiding anything against Toronto: “We just play and try to win. When

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / April 11

All Knicks’ playoff scenarios heading into Sunday’s finale

It’s that time of the year. That time of the year when we come up with a thousand possibilities, anxiously think about this and that and the other thing… only for everything to unfold and be resolved by itself in 24 hours.

Cade Cunningham News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

How many of the players to lead the No.1 seed in each conference in points per game since the 2006-07 playoffs can you name in five minutes?

The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA franchise leading scorers' quiz

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / April 11

Knicks Playoff Rotation Becomes Clear: Who’s In, Who’s Out, What it Means

The Knicks have one more game in the regular season. Their playoff seed and first-round opponent remain unclear. Their playoff rotation isn’t. At least

NBA News / Yardbarker

25 NBA players who were ahead of their time

NBA history is full of players who were perfectly of their era, possessing the right skills and attributes to thrive during their time. There are also plenty of guys whose careers might have played out differently had they been born years later.

New York Knicks News / Hardwood Heroics / April 11

New York Knicks Extend Winning Streak to 5 Games to Lock the Third Seed After Rout of Potential First-Round Foe

The New York Knicks have built momentum in the past few days, as they’ve won their fifth straight game following a 112-95 home victory against the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 11

Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns credits Magic Johnson for playmaking passion

The New York Knicks are peaking at the right time. At the center of it all is Karl-Anthony Towns. He has not just been a dominant interior force, but also an unlikely playmaking engine.

NBA News / Knicks X-Factor / April 11

Knicks tear Toronto as postseason fate is sealed (Highlights)

The New York Knicks have officially clawed their way onto a spot on the NBA playoff bracket following a win over the Toronto Raptors. New York prevailed in its penultimate game of the 2025-26 regular season on Friday night, tearing Toronto by a 112-95 final at Madison Square Garden.

Jordan Clarkson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 11

Knicks’ Jordan Clarkson has NY bench ready to continute in playoffs

As the New York Knicks gear up for the postseason, much of the attention remains fixed on their star core. Inside the locker room, though, the tone is being set by Jordan Clarkson.

OG Anunoby News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Knicks Announce OG Anunoby News After Leaving Raptors Game

The New York Knicks have solidified their positioning as the third seed in the Eastern Conference and are preparing for another run in the NBA playoffs.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 10

Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns help Knicks clinch No. 3 seed

As the NBA playoff field takes shape in the final days of the regular season, the New York Knicks now officially know their place.

Celtics tie their own NBA record

Watch: LeBron James becomes fourth NBA player to reach 12,000 career assists

LeBron makes NBA history with son Bronny in Lakers' win

Nuggets win 11th straight despite resting starters vs. Thunder

'Where's Woj?': Doc Rivers calls out Shams Charania over reporting

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 10

Knicks rout Raptors, wrap up East's No. 3 seed

Jalen Brunson scored 14 of his game-high 29 points in the third quarter as the New York Knicks clinched the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 112-95 victory over the visiting Toronto Raptors on Friday.

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The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 10

Why Kendrick Perkins is still not buying the Knicks after win over Celtics

Former NBA champion with the Celtics and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins was on Friday's edition of "First Take" and made it clear he is still not a believer in the Knicks overtaking the Celtics in the Eastern Conference.

Josh Hart's clutch shooting lifts Knicks over Celtics

Lakers, Celtics among teams linked to potential Giannis pursuit

Giannis Antetokounmpo praise Joe Mazzulla but Celtics not in trade picture

NBA teams that play slower trending up, report shows

The 'Season triple-double record by team' quiz

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Season triple-double record by team' quiz

How many of the players to record the most triple-doubles in one season since the NBA/ABA merger for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / April 9

Westchester Knicks’ Dink Pate Commits To Providence

Former G League Ignite guard/forward Dink Pate, who played for the Westchester Knicks this season, has committed to Providence, agent Sam Permut tells Jeff Borzello of ESPN (Twitter link).

NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 9

Knicks Deliver In The Clutch To Defeat Celtics In Huge Eastern Conference Showdown; 5 Key Takeaways

In a game that felt like a playoff preview, the New York Knicks executed down the stretch and took down the Boston Celtics 112-106 behind poise, efficiency, and timely shot-making.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / April 10

Watch: New York Knicks take down Boston Celtics in gritty MSG battle

The New York Knicks had a strong all-around performance against the Boston Celtics at home on Thursday to secure a 112-106 victory. The Knicks hit the ground running and jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the first quarter.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 9

Josh Hart's clutch shooting lifts Knicks over Celtics

Josh Hart had 26 points and Jalen Brunson added 25 points and 10 assists as the New York Knicks extended their home winning streak to six games by beating the visiting Boston Celtics 112-106 Thursday night.

Jose Alvarado News / Knicks X-Factor / April 9

Why the Knicks’ playoff rotation must include Jose Alvarado

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks play on Thursday night. As for Jose Alvarado, well, when he’ll play has become more of a question mark. The once promising midseason addition for Mike Brown and company has lost his playing time down the stretch.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / April 9

New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics Preview: Can The Knicks Steal One From The Celtics?

The New York Knicks will return to New York to play their final three games of the regular season at home in Madison Square Garden, beginning tonight, April 9, 2026, against their longtime rivals, the Boston Celtics.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / April 9

Why 52 Wins Wouldn't Silence Knicks Fans' Concerns

The New York Knicks have 50 secured wins for the third straight year, marking just the third instance of such a streak in franchise history. One more victory sets a new high of 52 for the Jalen Brunson era.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / April 9

Knicks' Playoff Seeding Scenarios Taking Shape as Paths Dwindle

The New York Knicks are squarely in the middle of a heated race for playoff seeding over the final three games of the regular season. Where they finish in the standings will determine the difficulty of their postseason path, and that only heightens the meaning for this closing trio of matchups.

Stephen A Smith News / Hoops Wire / April 7