Karl-Anthony Towns has been one of the biggest reasons the Knicks are two wins away from an NBA championship. As it turns out, plenty of people in Minnesota are enjoying the ride, too.
Due to increased security with President Donald Trump set to be in attendance, there will be no watch party outside of Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night, the New York Police Department announced Sunday afternoon.
Mikal Bridges has been on both sides of an NBA Finals turnaround, which is why the Knicks veteran isn’t ready to celebrate a 2-0 series lead. Bridges was a member of the Suns team that won the first two games of the 2021 Finals before dropping four straight to the Bucks.
NEW YORK -- The New York Knicks being on the verge of an NBA title only feels unprecedented to the legions of fans who weren't born the last time it happened in 1973.
How many of the most recent players to score at least 30 points in an NBA Finals game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?NOTE: The Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, have never made the NBA Finals, while no Kings player scored 30 in their lone appearance (1951).
Despite Jalen Brunson shooting just 33.9% from the field in the NBA Finals, the Knicks hold a 2-0 lead on their way back to Madison Square Garden. With the help of Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, and OG Anunoby, New York hasn’t needed the Captain to play at his very best in the first three quarters.
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
The loudest I’ve ever heard Knicks fans at Madison Square Garden was May 16, 1997. Game 6, Knicks vs. Heat. 48 hours earlier, P.J. Brown lit the match that David Stern’s dumb de jure brain fanned into the fire that torched the ‘90s Knicks last shot at MJ and the Bulls, ergo their last shot at a title.
Less than a year ago, Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns found himself mentioned in trade rumors. Now, he may be on the verge of something much bigger.
Karl-Anthony Towns may win an NBA championship with the New York Knicks within a few days … but even that might not be enough to save him. The future of the Knicks star Towns will be in question this offseason even if they win the title, Sam Amick of The Athletic reported on Sunday.
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama's confidence level remains high, despite being down 2-0 in the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks.
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
Karl-Anthony Towns’ playoff dominance with the New York Knicks is beginning to create an uncomfortable conversation around the Minnesota Timberwolves. No, he’s not with the team that drafted him back in 2015.
New York Knicks owner James Dolan may be deeply unpopular among the team’s fans, but at least one of their celebrity supporters is a huge fan. Rapper Fat
Not even Hart is sure he would cough up the money needed to purchase a ticket for Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Before the 2026 NBA Finals tipped off last week in San Antonio, we wrote about what veteran guard Jordan Clarkson would have to do to get back into Mike Brown’s rotation after falling out of it during the Eastern Conference Finals.
With President Trump attending Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Monday night, the Knicks - and their fans - are being forced to change plans. New York is leading San Antonio, 2-0, heading into Game 3.
The New York Knicks are on the verge of winning the franchise’s first NBA championship in over 50 years as they hold a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, and with the next two games on their home court.
The New York Knicks are getting solid play from their bench in the playoffs, and Mitchell Robinson is one who has stood out the most. There’s no doubt that his inside presence has been key, and the Knicks are hoping that he can continue to do that beyond this season, with him being a free agent in the offseason.
Could a starring role in helping the Knicks secure their first title in over 50 years still not be enough to secure one star's future in New York.
The New York Knicks made their first appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals since 2000. Surely, these should have been enough signs to be content with the current roster and the head coach.
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks are up two games to none, which means they are two wins away from basketball immortality. New York’s wins in these NBA Finals haven’t been pretty, but winning on the biggest stage isn’t about style; it’s about getting it done.
Jalen Brunson's dad, New York Knicks assistant coach Rick Brunson, is facing some backlash for his behavior during the NBA Finals. The Knicks are leading the Spurs, 2-0, in the 2026 NBA Finals.
Landry Shamet's mark has already been made on the NBA Finals just two games in. Obviously, his strong three-point shooting is a much-appreciated element he's bringing to the table.
The New York Knicks are in a solid position following their Game 2 win in the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks as they head home to Madison Square Garden holding a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
The Knicks are -500 favorites at DraftKings to win the 2026 NBA title. Up 2-0 on the Spurs, they are two wins away from ending a 53-year championship drought.
Mitchell Robinson appears to be increasing his value ahead of unrestricted free agency, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), who reports that the Knicks‘ backup center is expected to receive “significant” external interest this offseason.
Unruly New York Knicks fans turned a reason to celebrate into chaos late Friday after their team opened a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.
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