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Christmas gift! First bits of New York Knicks schedule revealed

Tuesday was literally a banner day for New York Knicks fans. The first stages of the Knicks’ road to a repeat have officially been revealed: The quest begins on Oct.

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Knicks Have Just One More Hurdle to Clear With Tyler Nickel Now

It appears that the Knicks are adding rookie sharpshooter Tyler Nickel to their 2026-27 season roster after much uncertainty. According to The New York

Josh Hart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 11

Josh Hart immediately drops snarky response to Opening Night schedule

For the first time in 53 years, the New York Knicks will start the season as Champions. To make things even more interesting, the Knicks will tip off against the Philadelphia 76ers on Oct.

New York Knicks News / HITC / August 11

‘It doesn’t mean it’s over’ – Jalen Brunson reveals his mindset heading into new season after Knicks title

Jalen Brunson’s life has changed drastically since becoming an NBA champion and Finals MVP with the New York Knicks. Brunson leading the Knicks to their first title in 53 years is arguably one of the greatest sporting feats of the 21st century.

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The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

The '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 11

Exclusive: Jalen Brunson predicts aura of Knicks Opening Night vs. LeBron James, 76ers compared to NBA Finals Game 4

There was something special in the air as the New York Knicks and Jalen Brunson made their comeback from being down as many as 29 points in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, but in a couple of months, they will host LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers on Opening Night on Oct.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

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

NBA Just Did Knicks a Huge Favor With 3 Announced Games for 2026-27

NBA Schedule Release Week officially kicked off on Tuesday, and the Knicks were right at the center of the excitement. The league announced games for Opening Night, the first Friday of the season, and Christmas, all of which will feature New York.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / August 11

NBA Announces Knicks’ Ring Night, Christmas Opponents

The two biggest regular season games of the defending champion New York Knicks’ schedule have been released, as the NBA revealed Tuesday morning on Good

Jalen Brunson News / Yardbarker / August 11

Jalen Brunson opens up about recovering from wrist injury

Jalen Brunson has spent the summer recovering from the minor procedure he needed to repair a tendon issue in his dominant left wrist.

Victor Wembanyama thinks he can break one iconic NBA record

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

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

The Knicks Are Built to Make More History Next Season, No Matter the Odds

We’re now two months removed from the Knicks winning Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals and becoming NBA champions for the first time in 53 years. However, we’re now less than three months away from the 2026-27 NBA season tipping off.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 11

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson finally explains viral meme at Donovan Mitchell’s wedding

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson is having the absolute summer of his life. After leading his squad to the 2026 NBA Championship and taking home Finals MVP honors, he’s been thoroughly enjoying a well-deserved offseason.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / HITC / August 11

New York Knicks reporter expects Karl-Anthony Towns to sign $45 million contract extension

Despite not getting the $272 million supermax contract extension from the New York Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns is likely to stay with the team. Towns was instrumental in helping the Knicks win their first NBA championship in 53 years, playing elite defense against Victor Wembanyama throughout the NBA Finals.

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The 'Most 400-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Rushing TD leaders by season' quiz

The '2026 CFB preseason Coach's Poll' quiz

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 10

Knicks rookie’s decision comes into focus amid college return option

The New York Knicks drafted Tyler Nickel with the 47th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but his path to Madison Square Garden did not become a certainty on draft night.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 10

Knicks’ Old Ben Simmons Interest Is Now More Relevant Than Ever

At one point, Ben Simmons was on top of the world. Years later, the most you ever hear about him is when anybody brings up the clip of Colin Cowherd telling LeBron James that the league is going to be okay because Simmons was around.

New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / August 10

Banner night: Ranking Knicks’ potential opening night opponents

NBA basketball’s out for the summer, and New York Knicks fans perhaps couldn’t be more annoyed. The Knicks’ expansive fanbase has no doubt shown full appreciation for the team’s first championship in five decades.

New York Knicks News / HITC / August 9

‘No other place’ – Josh Hart makes bold Knicks claim as celebrity list including Taylor Swift emerges

New York Knicks star Josh Hart has explained what separates Madison Square Garden from the other 29 NBA arenas. MSG is widely considered one of the greatest venues in sports and entertainment, hosting concerts, boxing matches and more.

OG Anunoby News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 9

Knicks’ OG Anunoby drops mic on NBA Finals game-winner – ‘I’m over it’

The New York Knicks have had a wonderful summer, after taking home the 2026 NBA championship. It is the first time in more than 50 years that the Knicks won the title.

Jack Kayil News / Hoops Rumors / August 7

Knicks Second-Rounder Jack Kayil Signs With ALBA Berlin

Knicks second-round pick Jack Kayil will become a draft-and-stash prospect, according to Rupert Fabig of the Hamburger Abendbatt, who reports that the German point guard has signed a five-year contract with ALBA Berlin (hat tip to Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops).

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / August 6

Jalen Brunson may cost the Knicks Karl-Anthony Towns

Towns was eligible for a max deal last offseason, but the team couldn't get a deal done, and that might not change this time around.

The 'Most 20-point playoff games by team' quiz

New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / August 6

The New York Knicks last five first round NBA Draft picks – Where are they now

The New York Knicks lifted the NBA Championship in 2026 for the first time since 1973. The Knicks‘ title triumph came from a roster constructed through free agency and trades, rather than the NBA Draft.

Donald Trump News / Netflix Junkie / August 6

Cooper Hoffman Recalls How Father Philip Seymour Hoffman Sparked His Love for the Knicks

Cooper Hoffman has inherited more than a famous surname from his father, the late Philip Seymour Hoffman. He has also followed him into acting, building an impressive career in films such as Licorice Pizza and The Long Walk.

Tyler Nickel News / Fadeaway World / August 5

Knicks Draft Pick Tyler Nickel Could Return To College Due To Massive NIL Opportunity

The New York Knicks could find themselves in a rather troubling situation before training camp even begins, as second-round pick Tyler Nickel is reportedly considering a return to college instead of signing his first NBA contract.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / August 5

'I Was Super Depressed': Knicks Icon Stephon Marbury Reveals Why He Left the NBA for China

The renaissance of the New York Knicks has been bringing one of their icons, Stephon Marbury, around the Empire State much more often. But for a while, NBA fans worried if they had lost one of the most charismatic players to China.

Gersson Rosas News / Hoops Rumors / August 3

Executive Gersson Rosas Departs Knicks

Knicks senior vice president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas is no longer with the organization, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link), who notes that the veteran NBA executive hinted at his departure in a recent Instagram post.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / August 1

Shaq claims the Knicks got lucky in winning the NBA title

The New York Knicks are the latest ones that Shaquille O’Neal refuses to give credit to. O’Neal, the legendary Basketball Hall of Famer, spoke this week on the latest episode of his “The Big Podcast with Shaq.” During the episode, O’Neal addressed the Knicks’ championship victory and said that he believes they got lucky in winning it all.