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Karl-Anthony Towns Motivated To Sign Potential $150 Million Knicks Contract Extension

The Knicks did not extend Karl-Anthony Towns’ contract before the October 20 deadline as he entered what could be his second-to-last season in New York.

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New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Player Stats, Box Score and Game Recap (Dec 2, 2025) – 2025–26 NBA Season

As the Boston Celtics hosted the New York Knicks tonight, it was the battle of the top scorers in the league. Jaylen Brown has kept the Celtics alive as the 9th ranked scorer in the league right now.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / December 2

Knicks' Fourth-Quarter Comeback vs. Celtics Ends in Heartbreak

The New York Knicks dropped a tough road matchup against the Boston Celtics, falling 123-117 at TD Garden. Despite Mikal Bridges' season-high 35 points and Karl-Anthony Towns' 29-point effort, the Knicks couldn't overcome Jaylen Brown's dominant 42-point performance for Boston.

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The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 50-point NBA games' quiz

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The '30-piont, 20-rebound NBA playoff games' quiz

NBA News / Posting and Toasting / December 2

Celtics 123, Knicks 117: Scenes from the 500th game between two rivals

On a chilly night in Massachusetts, the New York Knicks (13-7) crushed the first quarter behind scorching shooting from McBride and Hart, but the Celtics (12-9) stormed back with a dominant second period and rode Jaylen Brown to a 58–52 halftime score.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Josh Hart News / Last Word On Sports / December 2

Josh Hart’s Elite Rebounding Is Historic

Last season, Josh Hart’s elite rebounding resulted in 34 double-doubles. The team was 23-11 in those games, including 8-1 in games where Hart had a triple-double.

New York Knicks News / Last Word On Sports / December 2

The Knicks Should Be Taking The NBA Cup Seriously

The Knicks get a taste of playoff atmosphere in the NBA Cup. They compete in the knockout rounds against contenders in the East and West. The NBA Cup is in its third year.

Danilo Gallinari News / Knicks X-Factor / December 2

Knicks draft pick, basketball veteran Danilo Gallinari announces retirement

New York Knicks draft pick Danilo Gallinari has bid “arrivederci” to professional basketball. Gallinari, the sixth overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft, officially announced his retirement from the pros on Tuesday, ending a career that began on Madison Square Garden’s floors in Manhattan.

OG Anunoby News / Scoop B / December 2

From T-Mac Fan to Knick Anchor: OG Anunoby’s Career Path Reflects a Historic NBA ‘What If’

The career path of two-way forward OG Anunoby highlights the interconnected history of the Eastern Conference, tying his development to the legends of

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / December 2

Knicks Still Expected to Cross Major Threshold

The 2025-26 NBA regular season has crossed into December, meaning that every team is approaching the quarter-mark of their respective campaigns. The early-fall

Mikal Bridges News / Posting and Toasting / December 2

Breaking down Mikal Bridges’ impressive defensive season

Mikal Bridges’ inaugural season as a member of the New York Knicks was disappointing in a lot of different ways. Bridges had a few bright spots highlighted by his Christmas Day explosion and the pair of game-winning defensive plays he made against the Celtics in the second round of the playoffs.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / December 2

Former Knicks First-Round Pick Retires After 16 Seasons

Former New York Knicks draft pick Danilo Gallinari has officially hung up his sneakers. The Italian forward who spent his early NBA years at Madison Square Garden is stepping away after a long professional career that included 16 seasons in the NBA.

Jalen Brunson News / Posting and Toasting / December 2

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson named NBA Player of the Week

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson, along with his old Mavericks running mate and current Los Angeles Lakers leader Luka Doncic, has been named NBA Player of the Week for Week 6 of the 2025–26 season, putting a strong finish on the month of November for the Knicks.

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The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

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The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / December 2

Knicks' Jalen Brunson Trolls Josh Hart Over Watch Robbery

The New York Knicks' dynamic duo of Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart have turned a serious robbery into the NBA's funniest ongoing joke, with their playful banter captivating fans everywhere.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 1

Jalen Brunson, Jaylen Brown face off in Knicks, Celtics clash

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson said he likes the way his team has been playing lately, and he'll try to help New York extend its winning streak to five games when the Knicks visit the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 1

Luka Doncic, Jalen Brunson named Players of Week

Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Knicks guard Jalen Brunson have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to NBA Communications (Twitter links).

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Field Level Media / November 30

Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks surge past Raptors for 4th straight win

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 22 points as the New York Knicks notched their fourth straight victory, beating the visiting Toronto Raptors 116-94 on Sunday.

OG Anunoby News / Hoops Rumors / November 30

Knicks' OG Anunoby making progress in hamstring recovery

Knicks forward OG Anunoby has been cleared for controlled contact work and 3-on-3 scrimmaging as he continues to make progress from a left hamstring strain, Kristian Winfield of The New York Daily News writes.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 29

Miles Bridges, Colin Sexton help Hornets snap Raptors' win streak

Miles Bridges, Colin Sexton help Hornets snap Raptors' winning streak

Heading into Saturday night, the Toronto Raptors had the NBA's second-longest winning streak at nine games.

Three teams linked to trade rumors regarding Hornets' LaMelo Ball

Pistons nearly relinquish big lead, halt Heat's win streak

Pascal Siakam's buzzer-beater propels Pacers past Bulls

Behind Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks top Nets, end losing streak

Timberwolves overcome Jaylen Brown's big game to top Celtics

Mike Brown News / Hoops Wire / November 28

Knicks’ Mike Brown: NBA Cup gets you ready for playoff pressure

The Knicks can clinch their NBA Cup group on Friday night, and they’re treating it like something that matters. Beat Milwaukee and New York finishes on top of its bracket, becoming the only team to reach the knockout round in all three years of the tournament.

Guerschon Yabusele News / Larry Brown Sports / November 26

Knicks player responds to the criticism over his weight

One New York Knicks player is definitely not a fan of all of the jolly jokes going around at his expense. Knicks forward Guerschon Yabusele spoke this week to Stefan Bondy of The New York Post.