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Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns opens up about losing his mother

For as dominant as Karl-Anthony Towns has been for the New York Knicks, the defining force in his life has never been measured in statistics. Before the world knew him as a star, with the postseason runs, lucrative contracts, and All-NBA nods, he was his mother’s son first.

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Dave Portnoy Calls Knicks Out as Loser Franchise

The New York Knicks have a lot of fans, but they also have a lot of haters, and there might not be one bigger than Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy.

Jeremy Sochan News / New York Knicks on SI / February 13

Knicks' Jeremy Sochan Gets Friendly Warning From Former Teammate

The New York Knicks recently signed Jeremy Sochan to bolster their bench depth, and the young forward already has a challenge waiting for him. His former San Antonio Spurs teammate Stephon Castle has plans for when they meet on March 1 at Madison Square Garden.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / February 13

Brunson, Towns, and Houston to appear in Kia Shooting Stars competition

On Saturday, the Kia Shooting Stars competition returns after an 11-year break, and the Knicks have some dogs in the fight. The competition uses a two-round structure.

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New York Knicks News / Last Word On Sports / February 13

Knicks Depth Chart: New York’s Lineup After Adding Alvarado And Sochan

NEW YORK — The New York Knicks stayed aggressive around the trade deadline, acquiring Jose Alvarado via trade and claiming Jeremy Sochan off waivers. Sochan will clear waivers Saturday morning, at which point the Knicks will officially sign him.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / New York Knicks on SI / February 13

Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns Climbing List He'd Rather Avoid

Karl-Anthony Towns is second in the NBA with 11.9 rebounds per game and has been a force on the glass for the New York Knicks all season. But his name also appears near the top of another statistical category, one that's become a real problem for New York.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / February 13

Knicks Have Work To Do To Be Considered Eastern Conference Favorites

The New York Knicks have done a great job of getting their season back on track after a tumultuous stretch in which they lost nine out of 11 games. They have responded by winning 10 out of 12 games following that brutal stretch, once again looking like a contender.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / February 13

The Knicks are deeper than they were last year, but it’s deceiving

Last season, the Knicks were a pretty shallow team. Outside of their overly used starting five and key reserves Deuce McBride and Mitchell Robinson, they didn’t have any reliable pieces that would be ticketed for regular roles in Tom Thibodeau’s rotation.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / February 13

Knicks Star Has Helped Lead Team's Defensive Turnaround

When taking a look at the New York Knicks roster, there are a few players who stand out for their defensive abilities. OG Anunoby is considered one of the most versatile and best defenders in the NBA.

Jeremy Sochan News / Last Word On Sports / February 13

Why Jeremy Sochan’s Path To The Knicks Is One Of A Kind

NEW YORK — The New York Knicks head into the All-Star break unable to stop winning, both on and off the court. They are heading to Cabo after taking 10 of their last 12 games.

Guerschon Yabusele News / New York Knicks on SI / February 13

Knicks' Guerschon Yabusele Trade Continues Paying Dividends

Ever since the New York Knicks finally found a trade partner offering to absorb Guerschon Yabusele and his money, everything seems to have come up their way.

Mitchell Robinson News / New York Knicks on SI / February 13

Knicks' Mitchell Robinson Hilariously Trolls 76ers Fans

On Feb. 11, New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson pulled off one of the most brutal performances of the season, and it was far from just his rim protection that left the Philadelphia crowd in a rage.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / February 13

'You F***** Up': 31YO Star Flags NBA Betting Dangers After Heated Moment in Church

“Go k*** yourself,” Tyler Kolek received this message from a fan in his rookie season because one of his plays in a New York Knicks game cost the fan his parlay.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 12

Karl-Anthony Towns shares unexpected way he learned Jeremy Sochan joined Knicks

Karl-Anthony Towns had a hilarious reaction towards the New York Knicks signing of former San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan. Sochan revealed his decision to join the Knicks earlier this week.

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Jeremy Sochan News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 12

When is Jeremy Sochan expected to make Knicks debut?

The New York Knicks delivered a big NBA Free Agency move following the trade deadline. Jeremy Sochan chose the Knicks Thursday over 10 different NBA suitors per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.

Jose Alvarado News / Last Word On Sports / February 12

It Only Took Three Games For The Knicks To Learn How Dangerous Jose Alvarado Really Is

NEW YORK — The New York Knicks are riding the coattails of an eight-game winning streak heading into the All-Star break. They are flying high as they head to Cabo after a crushing 138–89 win over Philadelphia.

Jalen Brunson News / Fadeaway World / February 11

Knicks Breeze Past 76ers 138-89 Despite 8 Points From Brunson; 5 Key Takeaways From An Easy Night

The Knicks didn’t need Jalen Brunson to take over. They didn’t need late-game execution. They didn’t even need a competitive fourth quarter. New York steamrolled the 76ers 138-89 in a game that felt decided almost immediately.

Jose Alvarado News / Field Level Media / February 11

Jose Alvarado hits 8 3-pointers as Knicks crush 76ers

Jose Alvarado made eight 3-pointers and scored a season-high 26 points as the visiting New York Knicks rolled to a 138-89 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday in both teams' final game before the All-Star break.

New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / February 12

Knicks go into All-Star break with Philly special (Highlights)

The New York Knicks put up a Philly Special and then some in their final showing before the NBA All-Star break on Wednesday night. New York rendered a terrible Tuesday long forgotten with a 138-89 shellacking of the Philadelphia 76ers in each side’s last outing before the NBA’s mid-winter classic.

New York Knicks News / The SportsRush / February 11

Kendrick Perkins Argues Jalen Brunson Should Be Top-5 in MVP Conversations

Jalen Brunson has been the talk of New York ever since he joined the Knicks in 2022. He has played a massive role in their re-emergence as contenders and has already taken them to the Conference Finals for the first time in two decades.

New York Knicks News / Total Apex Sports / February 11

New York Knicks Get Good News On Defensive Anchor After Embarassing Loss To The Pacers

The New York Knicks have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA, building a reputation on tough, gritty defense. But on Tuesday night, that identity crumbled in a stunning 137-134 overtime loss at home to a depleted Indiana Pacers team.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / February 11

Real Beasts of East? Cavs, Sixers, Knicks aiming to make their claim

The Eastern Conference picture is starting to sharpen, but there are still a few pressure points worth watching entering the All-Star break. For ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, it starts in Cleveland.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Larry Brown Sports / February 11

Mike Breen had strong criticism for Karl-Anthony Towns

Karl-Anthony Towns certainly seems to be rubbing a lot of people around the New York Knicks the wrong way. Knicks play-by-play announcer Mike Breen briefly called out Towns during the team’s loss to the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.

OG Anunoby News / Field Level Media / February 11

Knicks F OG Anunoby (toe) out vs. 76ers

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby will sit out his fourth consecutive game Wednesday when he misses his team's contest versus the host Philadelphia 76ers.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Larry Brown Sports / February 11

Walt Frazier has harsh words for Karl-Anthony Towns during Knicks’ upset loss

Walt Frazier did not like what he was seeing from Karl-Anthony Towns during Tuesday’s game. Towns and the New York Knicks had an awful loss to the Eastern Conference-worst Indiana Pacers on Tuesday.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 9

Charles Bediako case takes another twist after latest ruling

Charles Bediako's NCAA eligibility case took another turn on Monday when an Alabama judge denied his preliminary injunction, ending the former NBA G-Leaguer's exploitation of a restrained NCAA's muddled eligibility requirements.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / February 6

Pistons cool off Jalen Brunson, snap Knicks' winning streak

When the New York Knicks arrived in Detroit, they were red-hot and looking to prove themselves even more. However, they ended up leaving Little Caesars Arena humbled and cooled off by the Pistons.

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