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Tom Thibodeau Reunites With Knicks Protege

The Tom Thibodeau college tour continues and he's bringing a fellow former New York Knick home. Thibodeau, who continues to surface on college campuses and fleeting public appearances since his ousting from Manhattan, is said to have made it to the University of Houston according to Joe Tipton of On3 Sports.

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Spike Lee Recalls Kobe Bryant’s Message to Him After Dropping 61 at MSG

Kobe Bryant didn’t just torment his opponents; he also featured in many a nightmare for rival fans. However, there were some who could would talk trash to him and could get away with it.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / September 18

Knicks may make trade to keep both Malcolm Brogdon, Landry Shamet

The Knicks aren’t just kicking the tires on Malcolm Brogdon and Landry Shamet. According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, the front office would actually like to keep both guards on the 15-man roster when the season tips — which means a trade is probably coming.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / September 18

Depth will once again be a strength for the Knicks

It wasn’t that long ago that the #1 thing the Knicks could hang their hats on was their depth. Go back to the 2022-23 season. The team had a good starting lineup of Jalen Brunson, RJ Barrett, Quentin Grimes, Julius Randle, and Mitchell Robinson, but that lineup didn’t gel that much.

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Knicks guard says things got 'a little bit stagnant' under former head coach Tom Thibodeau · Sporting News

Knicks trade proposal moves on from Josh Hart in deal with Nuggets for 3-players and more · Sporting News

Knicks trade idea cuts ties with youngster to clear roster space for Malcolm Brogdon, Landry Shamet · Sporting News

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New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 18

3 New York Knicks trade targets to keep an eye on in 2025-26 NBA season

The New York Knicks are riding the wave of newfound relevance. After two decades of frustrations, missteps, and false dawns, they finally broke through last season by advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000.

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

New York Knicks News / Hardwood Heroics / September 18

'They Will Have to Trade One of Them' – New York Knicks Face a Guard Dilemma After Free Agent Acquisitions

The New York Knicks bolstered their guard depth this summer with the free agent acquisitions of Jordan Clarkson, Malcolm Brogdon, and Landry Shamet to back up Jalen Brunson.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / September 18

Jalen Brunson: Knicks can’t just assume another deep playoff run

The Knicks look like one of the East’s elite — but Jalen Brunson isn’t about to let anyone in that locker room get comfortable. “Hopefully we don’t have that mindset going into the season where we think we’re just going to jump back into the Eastern Conference Finals,” Brunson told Games Hub (via Kristian Winfield of the New York Post).

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / September 18

Knicks Front Office Earns Solid Offseason Grade

For once, the New York Knicks spent a summer offseason by playing it safe. They may not have gotten as far as they hoped in the 2025 playoffs, falling in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers, but they finally got some confirmation that an NBA championship was within their grasp with the core of players they'd accumulated.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / September 17

Knicks Star Was Surprised By Tom Thibodeau Firing

Tom Thibodeau is no longer the alpha of New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns' wolfpack. Over three months have passed since the Knicks shockingly relieved Thibodeau of duty, giving the basketball world a bit of an opportunity to process the news.

New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / September 17

New York Knicks waive the youngest G League player in NBA history

The New York Knicks focused on adding depth this offseason, making some solid additions to their second unit. After falling short to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks knew they had to add to their bench unit.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / September 17

Knicks Insider Doubtful of Preseason Trade Scenario

The New York Knicks spent months mulling over how to finish building their roster, holding tight to their final remaining veteran's minimum contract. The majority of the offseason's prizes had already been scooped up, leaving them to decide which role players would get invites to assist in the team's upcoming championship hunt.

Dwight Howard News / NBA Analysis Network / September 17

New York Knicks strike deal with player who models himself on Dwight Howard

The New York Knicks continue building their roster depth as the new season approaches. They recently signed forward Tosan Evbuomwan, who once drew comparisons to NBA legend Grant Hill, to an Exhibit 10 contract.

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Carmelo Anthony News / New York Knicks on SI / September 17

Knicks Have Strong Support to Retire Carmelo Anthony's Number

Seven could well ascend to New York Knicks heaven in due time. Answer fan questions in a mailbag post, SNY Knicks insider Ian Begley notes that there's "strong support" in the Knicks organization to see Carmelo Anthony receive the ultimate metropolitan athletic honor and have his number retired at Madison Square Garden.

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / September 17

Knicks ranked No. 3 in future power rankings forecast

The New York Knicks are headed for a strong future due to the new players they’ve added this summer. ESPN forecasted the Knicks to have the third-best

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Empire Sports Media / September 17

Knicks’ All-Star center opens up about criticism for lack of defense

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns is one of the most gifted players in the league. However, defense has been the one area he has been criticized for the most.

Mike Brown News / Empire Sports Media / September 17

Knicks backup guard looking forward to revamped offense under Mike Brown

The New York Knicks will look a bit different on the court next season. For the first time in five years, Tom Thibodeau will not be leading the group as head coach.

New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / September 17

John Wall says New York Knicks could now face Jalen Brunson problem after Tom Thibodeau firing

The move to the New York Knicks transformed Jalen Brunson’s career trajectory. Jalen Brunson evolved from a secondary player behind Luka Doncic in Dallas to the Knicks’ primary star, elevating his production to 20+ points per game while earning All-Star and All-NBA recognition.

New York Knicks News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

Knicks Roster Now Complete Ahead Of 2025-26 Season

Though he originally agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract, the New York Knicks will sign forward Tosan Evbuomwan to a two-way contract, per SNY reporter Ian Begley.

New York Knicks News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

Knicks Finalize Training Camp Roster After Flurry Of Signings

NEW YORK — The Knicks have acted with urgency all summer. Every move has reflected their championship-or-bust approach. With Media Day set for September 23, the Knicks training camp roster is officially locked in.

New York Knicks News / The Lead / September 16

Knicks’ Three New Signings Spell Trouble for Tyler Kolek

The New York Knicks made a few key signings late in the offseason, bringing in Landry Shamet, Malcolm Brogdon, and Garrison Mathews to compete for their “final roster spot.” All three players are on non-guaranteed contracts, which means the Knicks have the flexibility to waive them without incurring any cap hit.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / September 16

Three big questions new-look Knicks must answer after shocking coaching change

Firing head coach Tom Thibodeau probably wasn't the start to the summer most New York Knicks fans expected. The veteran head coach had just led the franchise to the Eastern Conference Finals.

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Matt Ryan News / Hoops Wire / September 16

Knicks signing Matt Ryan to training camp deal

Free agent wing Matt Ryan has agreed to a non-guaranteed training camp contract with the Knicks, per Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. Ryan, 28, spent most of last season with New York, first on a non-guaranteed deal and later a two-way before being waived on March 1.