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Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns drops $60,000 on John Cena wrestling card

Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns drops $60,000 on John Cena wrestling card

The New York Knicks made everyone see that they are a serious contender after bodyslamming the Philadelphia 76ers in four games in their second-round series in the playoffs.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / The Lead / May 13
Karl-Anthony Towns Has Helped Save Knicks From Disaster

Karl-Anthony Towns Has Helped Save Knicks From Disaster

When the New York Knicks fell behind the Atlanta Hawks 2-1 in the first round of the playoffs, disenchanted fans were ready to demand change. “Fire Mike

Josh Hart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 13
Josh Hart reveals what’s bothering him amid ECF wait

Josh Hart reveals what’s bothering him amid ECF wait

Josh Hart and the New York Knicks swept their second round series against the Philadelphia 76ers, winning in relatively dominating fashion. But the victory, however, now gives them at least one week off before the start of the Eastern Conference Finals, especially as the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers will have at least a six-game series.

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The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

How many of the active players in the NBA with at least 100 double-doubles in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 20-point playoff games by team' quiz
The 'Active 5 3s, 5 steals NBA games leaders' quiz
The 'Active 20-point, 10-rebound games' quiz
Mitchell Robinson News / New York Knicks on SI / May 13
Knicks Rival Is Helping Make Mitchell Robinson Richer This Offseason

Knicks Rival Is Helping Make Mitchell Robinson Richer This Offseason

Mitchell Robinson enjoying playoff success is significant in more ways than one for the Knicks. Of course, his athletic presence has helped get the team to the Eastern Conference Finals.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 best rookie seasons in NBA history

The 25 best rookie seasons in NBA history

Rookies are exciting for teams and their fans because they represent potential, hope for the future. While it can take years to see how a prospect will pan out, sometimes it clicks right away.

Jalen Brunson News / Total Pro Sports / May 13
Jalen Brunson Makes Unexpected Admission About His Star Status

Jalen Brunson Makes Unexpected Admission About His Star Status

When it comes to the New York Knicks’ spirited playoff run, all eyes are on Jalen Brunson, who is once again proving to be a game-changer. The Knicks kicked off the 2026 playoffs by dispatching the Atlanta Hawks in six games and made headlines by sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers 4-0 in the conference semifinals.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / May 13
Knicks provide big OG Anunoby update before conference finals

Knicks provide big OG Anunoby update amid lengthy break before conference finals

Anunoby is the Knicks' second-leading scorer during postseason play.

Does Steve Kerr think Mike Brown can lead Knicks to NBA championship?
The '25 points in less than 30 minutes' quiz
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 13
Knicks' Unpredictable Playoff Run May Take Another Turn Wednesday

Knicks' Unpredictable Playoff Run May Take Another Turn Wednesday

Every twist and turn in the Pistons-Cavaliers series now directly impacts the Knicks, who face either team in the conference finals. There are major implications for New York depending on which squad advances, making each development relevant as these squads slug it out.

New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / May 13
The Knicks swept Philadelphia by turning the series into a three-point avalanche

The Knicks swept Philadelphia by turning the series into a three-point avalanche

The Knicks did not need a dramatic closeout to finish Philadelphia. They needed one game that showed the gap between the teams at its clearest, and Game 4 gave them exactly that.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 best No. 2 overall draft picks in NBA history

The 25 best No. 2 overall draft picks in NBA history

The No. 1 pick is the prize of the draft. That's obvious, but sometimes, the second pick can be almost, or even more, valuable. These are the greatest No.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 13
Donald Trump’s Knicks declaration has fan thinking of him ‘mowing down’ burgers with Mitchell Robinson at White House

Donald Trump’s Knicks declaration has fan thinking of him ‘mowing down’ burgers with Mitchell Robinson at White House

Like him or not, President Donald Trump is a New Yorker, and he is still a fan of the Knicks after advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. During an interview with Sid Rosenberg on TalkRadio 77 WABC, Trump was asked if he is still a Knicks fan as they head into the Eastern Conference Finals.

New York Knicks News / The Spun / May 13
President Trump Confirms He's Rooting For Knicks During NBA Playoffs

President Trump Confirms He's Rooting For Knicks During NBA Playoffs

President Donald Trump is apparently keeping a close eye on the 2026 NBA playoffs. On Tuesday afternoon, Trump spoke to Sid Rosenberg of 77 WABC about a plethora of topics, including the New York Knicks' dominant playoff run.

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The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz
 The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz
The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz
 The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz
The 'Active playoff scoring leaders' quiz
 The 'Active playoff scoring leaders' quiz
The 'Most 25-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
 The 'Most 25-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 13
Knicks' Long Rest Is About More Than Just the Days Off

Knicks' Long Rest Is About More Than Just the Days Off

All we heard heading into the Knicks’ semifinal matchup with the 76ers was how they’d have a decidedly important rest advantage in Game 1 following the Sixers needing seven games to vanquish Boston.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 13
Does Steve Kerr think Mike Brown can lead Knicks to NBA championship?

Does Steve Kerr think Mike Brown can lead Knicks to NBA championship?

Kerr discussed Brown's performance this season and if the latter can lead the Knicks all the way to the title.

Steve Kerr in favor of radical NBA rule change that would upset Steph Curry
Why Karl-Anthony Towns is the key to the Knicks' playoff dominance 
The 'NBA head coaching wins leaders' quiz
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 13
Knicks star Mitchell Robinson’s Joel Embiid poster crashes NY’s heartwarming ‘dad duty’ post

Knicks star Mitchell Robinson’s Joel Embiid poster crashes NY’s heartwarming ‘dad duty’ post

During the team’s off days, the New York Knicks celebrated dads Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart with a heartfelt post before a fan made a meme out of Mitchell Robinson’s poster dunk over Joel Embiid.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 13
Post-Lottery Knicks Mock Draft: New York Adds a Top Shooter From This Class

Post-Lottery Knicks Mock Draft: New York Adds a Top Shooter From This Class

With the NBA Draft Lottery finalized, we finally know the order of the first 14 picks. It may not directly impact who the Knicks could pick on draft day, but we now have a bit better of an idea of who teams may select with where they are picking official.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 11
Nick Nurse's overuse of stars led to Knicks sweep

Nick Nurse's overuse of stars led to Knicks sweep

The  Sixers may have been overmatched against the Knicks, but the team would have certainly extended the series had their stars not been exhausted.

Sixers to evaluate Daryl Morey, Nick Nurse after playoff sweep
76ers' Tyrese Maxey has strong reaction to Knicks fans taking Philadelphia over
Joel Embiid sounded like a broken man after 76ers were swept by Knicks
The '3 3's-per-game NBA seasons' quiz
New York Knicks News / Total Pro Sports / May 11
New York Knicks Dancer Is Stealing The Show For Obvious Reasons

New York Knicks Dancer Is Stealing The Show For Obvious Reasons

A New York Knicks dancer was drawing all sorts of attention during Game 4 of their series vs. the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday.  The Knicks blew the Sixers out by 30 on the day, sending them home at the very first opportunity with a 4-0 sweep while punching their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Stephen A Smith News / Total Pro Sports / May 11
Stephen A. Smith Goes All-In On Knicks With Bold Championship Prediction

Stephen A. Smith Goes All-In On Knicks With Bold Championship Prediction

You could even make an absurd claim, and chances are that still would suffice, but when it comes to Stephen A. Smith, no one’s going to take a guarantee on his words.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 11
Knicks Notes: Karl-Anthony Towns, Miles McBride, Jalen Brunson

Knicks Notes: Karl-Anthony Towns, Miles McBride, Jalen Brunson

The Knicks didn’t get their celebration at home after finishing off a sweep of the Sixers on Sunday. Felt like it anyway. Plenty of New York fans filled Xfinity Mobile Arena and watched a 144-114 rout.

New York Knicks News / EasySportz / May 11
The Knicks Look Unstoppable And Could Win It All

The Knicks Look Unstoppable And Could Win It All

The New York Knicks do not just look like contenders anymore. They look like the best team left in the NBA playoffs. After completing a humiliating sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Knicks suddenly feel like a team destined for a championship run.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 11
Joel Embiid sounded like a broken man after 76ers were swept by Knicks

Joel Embiid sounded like a broken man after 76ers were swept by Knicks

Following Sunday's blowout at the hands of the Knicks, Philadelphia big man Joel Embiid spoke like a player with no real answers regarding all that's gone wrong for the 76ers since he was drafted by the club in 2014. 

Tying three-point record adds to historic nature of Knicks' entire playoff run 
Josh Hart takes dig at Philadelphia fans after Knicks fan takeover
Knicks' three-point barrage in Game 4 sends 76ers home
The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 10
Knicks sweep past Sixers, carrying momentum into East finals

Knicks sweep past Sixers, carrying momentum into East finals

This one was decided early. Maybe even before tipoff. The Knicks handled the 76ers in Game 4, pulling away quickly and cruising to a 144-114 win to complete the sweep and advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the second straight year.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / May 10
Knicks’ OG Anunoby Out For Sunday’s Game 4

Knicks’ OG Anunoby Out For Sunday’s Game 4

Knicks forward OG Anunoby will miss his second straight game on Sunday due to a right hamstring strain, head coach Mike Brown told reporters, including Stefan Bondy of The New York Post (Twitter link).

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 10
Knicks Notes: Jordan Clarkson, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby

Knicks Notes: Jordan Clarkson, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby

There was a time when Jordan Clarkson looked like he might be an afterthought for the New York Knicks. Out of the rotation. Deadline came and went. No complaints.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8
Josh Hart, Jeremy Sochan do a drug-themed gesture in Knicks' Game 3 win

Josh Hart, Jeremy Sochan do a drug-themed gesture in Knicks' Game 3 win

The New York Knicks are feeling themselves right now in the NBA playoffs. New York took a commanding 3-0 series lead on Friday with a win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3.

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