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5 Big Notes From Knicks’ 1st Official Preseason Practice

The Knicks are finally back together again after an offseason celebrating their title. The team's ramp-up to the 2026-27 campaign began on Monday with Media Day and continued on Tuesday as New York held its first official practice ahead of its inaugural preseason contest on Oct.

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LeBron James Makes Shocking New York Knicks Admission

LeBron James said he once pictured ending his career in a New York Knicks uniform at Madison Square Garden. Then the Knicks won the NBA championship, and the vision disappeared.

Andre Drummond News / New York Knicks on SI / September 29

Andre Drummond’s Knicks Arrow Is Pointing Way Up After Media Day

Andre Drummond joins the New York Knicks with big questions surrounding him. There's the matter of how he'll perform compared to Mitchell Robinson, but there are also availability and age concerns that could get in the way of this being an easy fix for the departure of a beloved player.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / September 29

Knicks Bulletin: ‘That’s going to help us, but that can also hurt us’

Here’s the second Bulletin covering Media Day with everything else that I couldn’t find yesterday. Apologies in advance for any repeated quotes, but hey, y’all can’t have it all.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

The '20-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

Josh Hart News / Fadeaway World / September 29

Josh Hart Hints Knicks Future Could Become ‘Different Conversation’ If Extension Isn’t Done By February

Josh Hart wants to remain with the New York Knicks, but the veteran guard made it clear on Knicks media day that uncertainty surrounding his contract could become a much bigger issue if it lasts deep into the season.

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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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

Knicks superfan Ben Stiller drops ‘lucky’ reaction to viral OG Anunoby Media Day moment

After a moment involving OG Anunoby at Media Day went viral, New York Knicks superfan Ben Stiller reiterated his belief in the star player. Speaking to

New York Knicks News / HITC / September 29

Josh Hart gives hilarious honest assessment of Jalen Brunson’s SNL hosting appearance

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson was recently the host of Saturday Night Live, and one of his teammates, Josh Hart, has now commented on how he fared.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / HITC / September 29

‘I thought my wife…’ – Karl-Anthony Towns shuts down massive weight loss discourse

Karl-Anthony Towns emphatically answered questions about his weight loss during NBA Media Day on Monday. After helping the New York Knicks win their first championship in 53 years, and marrying his girlfriend Jordyn Woods, Karl-Anthony Towns would have been forgiven if he put on a little weight this summer.

New York Knicks News / HITC / September 29

‘Wow’ – Jalen Brunson fanboys over Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s MSG wedding on SNL

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson had a memorable reaction to Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s wedding. After leading the New York Knicks to their first NBA Championship in 53 years, Jalen Brunson became the talk of the town during the offseason.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 28

Knicks star Jalen Brunson’s Media Day was very predictable, including the customary Josh Hart jab

The New York Knicks had their Media Day on Monday, and that signals just how close they are to beginning their title defense for the 2026-27 season. All offseason long, the Knicks basked in the glory of winning their first championship in 53 years — with Jalen Brunson being a legend in the city and even drawing the moniker of “king”.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / September 28

3 Biggest Takeaways From Knicks' 2026-27 Media Day Remarks

Media day has come and gone, and while there’s still training camp and a preseason before the real games, a few comments made today might have revealed some of what New York Knicks fans can expect this season.

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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.

LeBron James News / EasySportz / September 28

LeBron to New York Was REAL? Lebron Reveals What Changed Everything

LeBron James is officially a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, but on Monday he revealed that his NBA future nearly took a very different path. During 76ers media day, James told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin that he had envisioned finishing his legendary career with the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Jalen Brunson News / Field Level Media / September 28

Knicks, Jalen Brunson ready for next journey after ending title drought

After the briefest of summer vacations, the New York Knicks are back to work, now with "NBA champions" attached to their name. Whether they are called the reigning or defending champions matters little to Jalen Brunson.

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The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

Josh Hart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 28

Josh Hart hoping for Knicks contract extension miracle despite pessimistic prediction

The New York Knicks enter the 2026-27 NBA season with a handful of questions as the defending NBA champions. Aside from questions about replacing Mitchell Robinson and Karl-Anthony Towns’ extension talks, Josh Hart is dealing with his own contract situation.

New York Knicks News / The Lead / September 28

Training Camp Will Massively Improve the New York Knicks’ Depth

Early predictions, media days, and roster adjustments are all signals that the 2026-27 NBA season is right around the corner. For the defending champion New York Knicks, training camp will provide an opportunity to figure out what works to address the roster’s depth.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / September 28

Knicks Bulletin: ‘We’re going to hit adversity… and we’re going to embrace it’

The New York Knicks were back in the spotlight Monday morning during Media Day. Everybody sat at the desk and discussed this and that the other thing, so I had plenty to go through for a first gathering of quotes before I dig deeper to offer more comprehensive bulletins in the next few days.

LeBron James News / HITC / September 28

“Y’all wouldn’t have…’ – LeBron James reveals reason why he did not join the New York Knicks after leaving Lakers

LeBron James has made a major revelation about his free agency move to the Philadelphia 76ers. During the media day press conference, James revealed that he wanted to play for the New York Knicks.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / September 28

Knicks’ Towns, Hart Address Extension Talks At Media Day

At Monday’s media day, Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns was asked about a potential contract extension, per James L. Edwards III of The Athletic (Twitter link).

Jalen Brunson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 28

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson still needs time before answering question about SNL hosting gig

Even a couple of days after hosting Saturday Night Live (SNL) for the first time, New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson hasn’t processed it. Speaking to reporters at the Knicks’ 2026 Media Day, Brunson was asked about his favorite sketch from the show.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 28

Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns breaks silence on contract talks, and please don’t ask Mike Brown about 2nd apron

For the most part, the New York Knicks’ offseason following their NBA Finals victory has gone well. While the team did lose Mitchell Robinson, most of the core is back.

New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / September 28

Knicks Sign Tyler Nickel, Kevin McCullar Jr. To Two-Way Deals; Examining New York’s Latest Additions

The New York Knicks took an intriguing approach to roster-building this summer. Because of the significant pressure to remain below the second apron, the Knicks have had to make some tough decisions while signing veterans to team-friendly deals.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / September 27

Knicks sign Kevin McCullar Jr., Tyler Nickel to two-way deals

The Knicks have filled two of their three open two-way spots, signing Kevin McCullar Jr. and rookie Tyler Nickel, the team announced Sunday. McCullar is back for a third season on a two-way deal.

Miles McBride News / Yardbarker / September 26

Knicks may have to make uncomfortable choice on Miles McBride

It appears that the Knicks are at risk of losing another key player from their title run in the form of Miles McBride, whose extension talks with the team have apparently stalled.

Knicks' Jalen Brunson 'fully cleared' after wrist surgery

Buddy Hield gets traded for the second time in four days

Stephen Curry closer to ending career with Warriors after contract extension

Stephen Curry sends clear message to Warriors with contract extension

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

Miles McBride News / Hoops Rumors / September 26

Knicks’ McBride ‘A Little Disappointed’ By Extension Talks

Knicks guard Miles McBride is entering the final season of his contract, which will pay him a little under $4MM in 2026/27. He’s also eligible for an extension, but it sounds like those talks haven’t gone the way he hoped.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Yardbarker / September 22

Tyrese Haliburton breaks his silence on rival Knicks winning the championship

The rivalry between Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks has been one of the spicier ones the league has seen in recent years.

Knicks expected to keep just one of veteran camp invitees

The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz