New York Knicks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Knicks are re-signing 1 key player from their championship team

The New York Knicks are officially giving it another go with Grand Theft. Knicks guard Jose Alvarado is finalizing a new three-year, $14-plus million contract to return to the team, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Friday.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Mitchell Robinson linked to Knicks rival in free agency

Mitchell Robinson appears all but certain to leave the Knicks, but he might not have to leave New York. The Brooklyn Nets have early interest in Robinson, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

Landry Shamet News / The Lead / June 26

Landry Shamet Went from Question Mark to Knicks Playoff Hero

When the New York Knicks signed Landry Shamet before the 2024-25 season, expectations were modest. He was viewed as a veteran shooter who could provide depth off the bench, not someone who would eventually become one of the most important role players on a championship contender.

Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players with the most career triple-doubles for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

The '30-point, 10-assist game leaders by team' quiz

The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / June 26

Knicks Bulletin: ‘Jesus, Martin Luther King Jr., and LeBron’

As we patiently wait to know more about Jose Alvarado’s decision, it looks like Mitchell Robinson we’ll be gone within a week. Sad day in this crib. On the bright side of things, here are a bunch of quotes from and about the two newest Knickerbockers.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Posting and Toasting / June 26

Knicks summer league schedule announced

The New York Knicks’ 2026 NBA Summer League schedule in Las Vegas features four preliminary matchups starting July 10. All 30 NBA teams participate in the 11-day showcase.

Josh Hart News / New York Knicks on SI / June 26

Josh Hart Interview: Knicks Champ Talks Finals, Offseason, Beyond Immerse Partnership

The Knicks ended the 2025-26 campaign as champions, and guard/forward Josh Hart was essential to that run. His do-it-all talents once again proved to be huge for New York during the regular season as it eventually captured the No.

James Dolan News / The Spun / June 26

James Dolan, Knicks Front Office At Odds Over Free Agency Strategy

Now that most of reveling in their first NBA title in five decades is over, the New York Knicks are back to the business of building a team for the 2026-27 NBA season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 26

Lakers catch big break with two major free-agency targets

The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off their offseason by getting one of their most crucial deals done. Now what?

Lakers Free Agent Target Mitchell Robinson ‘Unlikely’ To Return To Knicks

NBA Rumors: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Pistons, Jalen Duren, Spurs

Lakers, Knicks, Mavericks, Suns officially complete four-team draft trade

The 'Active 20-REB NBA game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

New York Knicks News / The Spun / June 26

Knicks Expected To Lose 2 Key Members From Championship Roster

The New York Knicks won't be running back the same roster for the 2026-27 season. After the Knicks secured their first title since 1973, owner James Dolan made it clear that he's not interested in going into the second apron just to keep his championship core intact.

Landry Shamet News / Fadeaway World / June 26

What’s Next For Landry Shamet? 4 Potential Landing Spots For The Underrated Guard

In their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, the New York Knicks delivered an NBA title to the city, marking an end to a 53-year-long championship drought.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 26

New York Knicks expected to lose key piece from title-winning team in 2026 NBA free agency

New York Knicks’ owner James Dolan’s unwillingness to go into the NBA’s second apron will likely cost the champions a key rotational player. Dolan made it clear in a recent interview that he will not entertain the Knicks’ salary cap potentially going into the second apron this offseason.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26

Roman Reigns’ heartfelt gesture to Knicks’ Jalen Brunson goes viral after NBA Finals

We know that Roman Reigns respects Jalen Brunson, and he once again acknowledged him after he led the New York Knicks to an NBA Finals win. Brunson revealed that Reigns gifted him an autographed Knicks-themed championship belt.

Mitchell Robinson News / New York Knicks on SI / June 26

Knicks' 3 Biggest Threats to Steal Mitchell Robinson in Free Agency

With how the Knicks operated during the NBA draft, many are bracing for the possibility that Mitchell Robinson has played his last game as a Knick. The homegrown center is the team's longest-tenured player, but he's also set to become an unrestricted free agent.

Tyler Nickel News / EssentiallySports / June 26

'Jesus, Martin Luther King Jr. & LeBron': Knicks Rookie Tyler Nickel Delivers Wild Answer to Reporter’s Question

Jesus Christ. Martin Luther King Jr., LeBron James. Let alone the NBA prospects and rookies, even established stars often won’t mention those three names in the same sentence.

Mitchell Robinson News / Hoops Rumors / June 25

Mitchell Robinson Unlikely To Return To Knicks

The Knicks‘ longest-tenured player may soon be on his way out of New York. Mitchell Robinson is an unrestricted free agent, and despite previous reports that he could be “very open” to re-signing with the Knicks, it would appear that attempts to retain him could be threatened by owner James Dolan‘s edict that the team avoid the second apron.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 26

Knicks are not expected to bring back two notable players from their title team

The New York Knicks may now be coming back to reality after their NBA championship victory. New York is not expected to bring back center Mitchell Robinson or guard Landry Shamet this offseason, Shams Charania of ESPN reported this week.

Pacome Dadiet News / New York Knicks on SI / June 25

Pacome Dadiet Trade Could Still Be in Knicks' Cards After Draft

Reducing cost was clearly on the Knicks' mind in the draft, as they traded out of their top two picks at No. 24 and 31. However, another avenue New York could've explored during the event was dealing a player currently on its roster.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 25

Knicks’ Josh Hart goes out of pocket with reaction to Jalen Brunson mag cover

The New York Knicks are nearly two weeks removed from winning the 2026 NBA championship, the franchise’s first title since the 1973 season. Since then, the Knicks have been on a celebration tour, appearing on talk shows, throwing out first pitches, and attending their parade in New York City.

Skip Bayless News / HITC / June 25

Skip Bayless claims the Knicks got the ‘steal’ of the NBA Draft in the second round

The New York Knicks’ second-round selection of Vanderbilt forward Tyler Nickel has received the seal of approval from Skip Bayless. With the 47th selection in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Knicks secured the rights to 22-year-old Nickel to potentially be a rotational contributor for the Knicks’ title defense campaign next season.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / June 25

Knicks' Leon Rose reflects on replacing Tom Thibodeau with Mike Brown

At the time, New York Knicks team president Leon Rose choosing to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau in early June 2025 was a controversial move that was criticized by pockets of fans and media members. Of course, the decision worked out quite well for Rose, as replacement Mike Brown ultimately guided the Knicks to their first NBA title since 1973.

Becky Hammon won't back down from terrible Jalen Brunson take

Karl-Anthony Towns trade looking disastrous for Timberwolves

Lakers, Knicks, Mavericks, Suns officially complete four-team draft trade

Five biggest surprises from the first round of the NBA Draft

The 'NBA Finals-winning coaches' quiz

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 24

Lakers, Knicks, Mavericks, Suns officially complete four-team draft trade

The Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns have officially finalized the complicated draft-night trade that shuffled several first-round picks and ultimately sent three prospects to new homes.

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

New York Knicks News / Total Pro Sports / June 24

NYPD Makes Final Decision On JPMorgan Chase Exec Who Was Caught Stealing Knicks-Themed Trash Can At Parade

A New York Knicks fan who went viral for taking a Knicks-themed public trash can during the team’s championship celebration will not face action from the NYPD.

New York Knicks News / The Spun / June 24

Punishment Announced for Knicks Fan Caught Stealing Championship Trash Can

The City of New York has issued an official punishment to the Knicks fan caught stealing a championship-themed trash can during the NBA Finals parade. The Knicks fan, identified by the New York Post as 40-year-old Angie Báez, was publicly identified on Tuesday.