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Knicks best positioned to benefit from NBA Cup win

Welcome to the NBA Cup, where the value’s made up and the (championship game) points don’t matter. The New York Knicks have accomplished plenty so far in this young season, viewed by many as their most legitimate championship chance in quite some time.

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Knicks Giannis Antetokounmpo Pursuit Getting More Complicated

The dream of Giannis Antetokounmpo in a New York Knicks jersey is still alive, but the road to making it happen has become much tougher. The Knicks remain interested, the star has shown intrigue in New York before, yet the landscape around a possible deal has clearly shifted.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / December 9

NBA Defends Knicks' OG Anunoby With Brutal Fine

The NBA has officially stepped in to defend the New York Knicks against unsportsmanlike conduct. After a tense altercation involving guard Desmond Bane and Knicks defensive star OG Anunoby, the league office delivered a swift punishment that proves disrespect won't be tolerated.

Mikal Bridges News / New York Knicks on SI / December 9

Knicks' Mikal Bridges Pacing Towards NBA History after Hot Start

The New York Knicks were on the buttend of a lot of jokes when it was announced that they acquired Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets for a massive trade package.

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The 'NBA Assist Champions since 1976-77' quiz

How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?

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Jalen Brunson News / HITC / December 9

Jalen Brunson reacts to injury setback, warning Knicks will be missing ‘a huge piece’

The Knicks will be aiming for their fourth consecutive win when they go up against the Raptors. New York is also looking to secure a spot in the NBA Cup semifinals with a win.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / December 9

Knicks Duo Could Make Joint All-Star Debuts

The New York Knicks, approaching the two-month mark of the NBA season with one of the league's best records, have been presented with a unique opportunity.

Carmelo Anthony News / NBA Analysis Network / December 8

Carmelo Anthony says he would have won a championship in New York if the Knicks did this one thing

The New York Knicks have been in a major NBA Championship drought. The New York Knicks haven’t won the NBA Championship since 1973. They haven’t made the NBA Finals since 1999.

Jalen Brunson News / NBA Analysis Network / December 8

Jalen Brunson says the Knicks will be ‘missing a huge piece’ as bad injury news emerges

The New York Knicks will be seeking their fourth straight win when they take on the Toronto Raptors. The New York Knicks will also be looking to advance to the semifinals of the NBA Cup.

New York Knicks News / Field Level Media / December 8

Knicks own nine straight over Raps entering NBA Cup quarterfinal

The visiting New York Knicks can advance to the East semifinals of the NBA Cup Tuesday night by maintaining their mastery of the Toronto Raptors. The Knicks have defeated the Raptors nine consecutive times entering their NBA Cup quarterfinal in Canada.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 8

Knicks reserves flash potential in Karl-Anthony Towns’ absence vs. Magic

The New York Knicks defeated the Orlando Magic on Sunday 106-100. That’s significant because of the stature of the Magic. It’s also significant because it was done without Karl-Anthony Towns.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 20 biggest 'what if?' careers in NBA history

Most of the time, things in the NBA go as people expect. Here and there, though, some players, for one reason or another, just don't meet expectations, whether it's due to injury or other situational pitfalls.

Mike Brown News / NBA Analysis Network / December 8

Mike Brown shares how he really feels about the NBA Cup before Knicks quarterfinal

The New York Knicks will play against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday in the NBA Cup quarterfinals. They finished top of East Group C, winning three of their four group games, and will be confident of advancing to the final four.

Desmond Bane News / Knicks X-Factor / December 8

Desmond Bane fined five figures for incident vs. Knicks

Desmond Bane’s aggressive toss against the New York Knicks turned out to be anything but a free throw. The NBA announced on Monday that the Orlando Magic star would be fined $35,000 for forcibly flinging the ball at Knicks forward OG Anunoby during the day prior’s visit to Madison Square Garden.

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The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'SEC football champions since 1992' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

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Miles McBride News / Knicks X-Factor / December 8

Deuce McBride’s leap is a testament to the Knicks’ identity shift

Teams having identities in sports is what helps to establish parity. And parity is what defines championships, eras, and how teams are remembered. But following their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 25 years, the New York Knicks wagered their identity when they fired head coach Tom Thibodeau.

NBA News / The Predictors / December 8

Knicks edge Magic 106-100, advance to NBA Cup quarterfinal

Jalen Brunson scored 30 points and dished out nine assists, while Josh Hart added a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds, leading the New York Knicks to a 106-100 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 8

How Knicks fans convinced Antetokounmpo to want to play in NYC

How Knicks fans convinced Giannis Antetokounmpo to want to play in New York

While Antetokounmpo hasn't publicly requested a trade yet, he and his camp will reportedly discuss that possibility.

Bucks should be in no hurry to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo

Antetokounmpo trade to Cavs would be a match made in heaven

Pistons' Isaiah Stewart takes a shot at Bucks during interview

Magic forward Desmond Bane receives major fine by NBA

Magic F Franz Wagner could miss weeks with ankle injury

Sans Wagner, Magic take on Heat in NBA Cup quarters

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / December 7

Josh Hart dumped his son off to Knicks teammate in hilarious scene

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart is not going to win any Parent of the Year awards after Sunday’s game against the Orlando Magic. Hart checked out of the game as his Knicks led the Magic 104-92 with 1:35 left at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y.