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Stephen A Smith News / AirJordanChronicles / May 26
'We Ain’t Finished!': Stephen A. Smith Gets Off After Knicks Reach First NBA Finals in 27 Years
Monday night was more than just a basketball game for Stephen A. Smith, a lifelong, vocal fan of the New York Knicks. He had spent 27 years waiting for this celebratory occasion.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / May 26
Spike Lee has the perfect name for the 2026 Knicks
For the first time in the 21st century, the Knicks are going to the NBA Finals.
Landry Shamet News / HITC / May 26
Knicks bench weapon Landry Shamet achieves rare NBA feat before Finals test
The Knicks’ return to the NBA Finals was not built on one player carrying the load. Jalen Brunson led the way and earned Eastern Conference Finals MVP, but New York also needed major contributions from Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges.
The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz
How many of the players to score 30 points the most time in one playoff run for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?
Mike Brown News / Athlon Sports / May 26
Mike Brown's Unconventional Strategy Before Conference Finals Fired Up the Knicks
The New York Knicks are going to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, and the road there looked nothing like anyone expected. After sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday night, New York has now won 11 straight playoff games and put up a plus-272 point differential during that run.
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
New York Knicks News / HITC / May 26
NBA Finals ticket prices reveal Knicks effect before the matchup is even confirmed
The Knicks have brought New York back to the NBA Finals, and the market is already reacting before the full matchup is even confirmed. They secured their place on Monday by sweeping the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals, closing the series with a dominant 130-93 road win.
New York Knicks News / Stadium Rant / May 26
Can The New York Knicks Actually Compete With Whoever Comes Out The West?
The New York Knicks have been unstoppable this postseason, especially in their last 11 games, winning all. Not only haven’t they lost a game in that stretch, but they have been blowing out the competition.
New York Knicks News / HITC / May 26
Knicks fans all feel the same about Timothee Chalamet’s viral celebration after reaching NBA Finals
Timothee Chalamet became the face of New York Knicks joy after the New York Knicks reached the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years. This was not a celebrity trying to borrow the spotlight.
New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / May 26
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Calls for Emergency Service After Knicks Sweep Cavs to Reach NBA Finals
The New York Knicks, on the back of a franchise-record 11 consecutive playoff victories, reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Fans continue to storm the streets while NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani had choice words on social media.
Dwyane Wade News / AirJordanChronicles / May 26
Dwyane Wade’s January Knicks Praise Gains New Context After NBA Finals Run
Some opinions take months to make sense. Back in January, a former NBA superstar shared a surprising take about the modern New York Knicks. Dwyane Wade’s January praise for the New York Knicks now looks prophetic after the team clinched an NBA Finals berth.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
New York Knicks News / Total Apex Sports / May 26
New York Knicks Crowned Eastern Conference Champions, Headed To NBA Finals On One Of the Greatest Playoff Runs In NBA History
The New York Knicks completed a dominant four-game sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals, securing their spot in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
NBA News / FortyEightMinutes / May 26
Knicks Complete Dominant 4-0 Sweep of Cavaliers with 130-93 Blowout in Game 4, Advance to NBA Finals for First Time Since 1999
The New York Knicks delivered a strong statement performance on the road. They completely dismantled the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals to complete a 4-0 series sweep.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 26
Donovan Mitchell responds to LeBron James chatter after Knicks sweep Cavaliers in ECF
James turned 41 years old this past December and is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
New York Knicks News / HITC / May 26
Two NBA legends’ leadership reminds Mike Brown of Knicks star Jalen Brunson
Mike Brown believes New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson carries the kind of leadership that helps explain why the Knicks have reached the NBA Finals. This is the real weight behind Brown’s comparison.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 26
Karl-Anthony Towns sends warning to Thunder, Spurs after Knicks clinch trip to NBA Finals
Towns addressed the team's mindset after advancing to the franchise's first NBA Finals since 1999.
NBA News / Posting and Toasting / May 26
Knicks 130, Cavaliers 93: “Mike Breen wants to wild out on Seventh Avenue” 
When the humid shadows hover over all the starry spheres And the melancholy darkness gently weeps in rainy tears, What a bliss to press the pillow Of a cottage-chamber bed And lie listening to the patter of the soft rain overhead — Coates Kinney Last night in Ohio, the Knicks were the five fingers, the Cavaliers the face.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 26
Landry Shamet is soaking in Knicks fan love, including all the memes
Landry Shamet has emerged as quite the favorite for the New York Knicks fanbase that could not be any more ecstatic that their team is headed to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 after thrashing the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, 130-93, to complete the sweep.
Jose Alvarado News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 26
Knicks’ Jose Alvarado gives Pelicans quick jab after clinching NBA Finals berth
The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals. Reserve guard Jose Alvarado made sure to enjoy every second of the moment with a playful jab at his former team.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 26
Adorable Jalen Brunson picture from 1999 Finals emerges after Knicks clinches 2026 berth
The New York Knicks are headed back to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Somehow, the basketball gods managed to deliver the perfect emotional subplot for the city’s long-awaited return.
New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26
Knicks set the most unreal record in run to the NBA Finals
The New York Knicks have reached levels of dominance the NBA has never seen before. The Knicks emerged as the victors of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday in yet another massive blowout, throttling the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 in Game 4 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
New York Knicks News / Total Pro Sports / May 26
Jalen Brunson’s NBA Cup Flashbacks Spark Funny Josh Hart Moment at ECF MVP Ceremony
The New York Knicks have reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. It’s time for a celebration, right? Maybe not too much, at least for Jalen Brunson.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 25
Jalen Brunson makes Knicks history with Eastern Conference Finals MVP win
The New York Knicks successfully swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals in Game 4 on Monday, with a final score of 130-93, cementing Jalen Brunson and the team in NBA history.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 25
Knicks roll into first NBA Finals since 1999
The Knicks came into Cleveland for Games 3 and 4 and looked even more comfortable than they did back home at Madison Square Garden. That’s just the way these playoffs have gone for New York.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 25
Everyone made the same joke after Knicks blitzed Cavaliers in Game 4
The New York Knicks dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first half of Monday’s Game 4 by the traditional metrics. But fans still need to confirm what the analytics say.
Mitchell Robinson News / Larry Brown Sports / May 25
Knicks player going through mental health episode after ‘upsetting experience’
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is dealing with some personal issues off the court. Robinson took to social media on Saturday to announce that he was “deleting all apps” after going through a “very upsetting experience” earlier in the week.
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