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Another Prospect Knicks Took Close Look at Is Now Skipping Draft

As the New York Knicks wait to see who they will play in the NBA Finals, the team has been busy doing its homework on this year’s draft class. The Knicks, who have three picks in next month’s NBA draft, have been bringing in prospects for workouts over the last few weeks.

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Mike Brown’s Trust in Knicks’ Bench Has Been Pivotal to NBA Finals Run

One of the most important hallmarks of basketball is its collaborative nature; nothing can be accomplished alone. Teams may have stars entrusted by the organization to guide them to the top, but winning is a group effort.

New York Knicks News / The Spun / May 28

Knicks Announce They're Donating Hundreds Of NBA Finals Tickets

The New York Knicks have yet to learn their 2026 NBA Finals opponent. New York will be taking on the winner of the Western Conference Finals series between the Thunder and the Spurs.

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The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz

How many NBA Coach of the Year winners since the 1979-80 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

Jalen Brunson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 28

Details emerge of Knicks, Mavericks’ failed Jalen Brunson trade talks

As the New York Knicks prepare for their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, new details have emerged regarding failed 2022 trade discussions between the Knicks and the Dallas Mavericks involving star guard Jalen Brunson before he eventually signed in free agency later that offseason.

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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 / Yardbarker / May 28

Knicks reportedly make huge Mitchell Robinson, Landry Shamet decisions ahead of NBA Finals

Have the Knicks already made decisions regarding two key contributors?

Mike Brown says Knicks job felt like championship opportunity from start

'The Devil Wears Orange and Blue': Karl-Anthony Towns' streak continues

Shaquille O'Neal apologizes to New York after Knicks dominate Cavaliers

The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

New York Knicks News / The Spun / May 28

Ben Stiller Roasts Fox Sports 1 Host Danny Parkins About Knicks

Fox Sports host Danny Parkins has been firmly away from the New York Knicks bandwagon throughout the NBA playoffs. So after Parkins finally admitted to being wrong about the team's chances of even reaching the NBA Finals, Knicks fan and actor/producer Ben Stiller decided to have some fun with that.

New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / May 28

The Knicks’ Villanova trio has given New York a ready-made Finals identity

The Knicks are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, carried there by a level of lineup coherence that has defined the entire run. The Villanova core handed New York a structure that held up all the way to the championship round.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 28

Pope Leo seemingly gives Knicks his blessing before NBA Finals

Heading into the New York Knicks’ first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, the team needs all the luck and blessings they can get. Luckily, Chicago sports fan Pope Leo gave the Knicks a blessing ahead of the Finals.

New York Knicks News / HITC / May 28

KAT’s secret weapon turns Knicks into playmaking juggernaut — Cleveland had no answer

Karl-Anthony Towns averaged 15.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists across the series, though even those numbers don’t fully reflect how much he disrupted Cleveland’s defensive setup.

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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 / HITC / May 28

Donald Trump says New York Knicks have ‘suffered for years’ as US President makes decision on NBA Finals

Donald Trump says he expects to attend one New York Knicks game during the 2026 NBA Finals after the franchise ended its 27-year wait. The Knicks’ Finals run has become a national talking point.

New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / May 28

Reggie Miller Names Knicks As The Favorites To Win NBA Finals

Former Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller shocked a lot of NBA fans after openly saying he believes the New York Knicks are the favorites to win the NBA Finals despite his legendary rivalry with the franchise during the 1990s.

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The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz

The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

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

New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / May 28

Resurfaced Clip Shows Stephen A. Smith Calling Out Knicks Over Jalen Brunson Pursuit

After sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals, the New York Knicks are finally heading back to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / May 28

Knicks Owner James Dolan Makes Stunning Donation North of $1.8 Million Following NBA Finals Return After 27 Years

James Dolan is donating 250 free NBA Finals tickets per home game – a $1.8 million gesture as Knicks tickets hit historic highs. Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 28

Old clip of Stephen A. Smith dismissing Knicks’ Jalen Brunson resurfaces

The New York Knicks have seized the opportunity the downfall of their Eastern Conference peers have opened up, as they have made it all the way to the NBA Finals for the first since 1999.

Jalen Brunson News / AirJordanChronicles / May 28

'They (Are) The Better Team': Jeff Teague Favors Jalen Brunson Over SGA After Knicks’ Historic Playoff Push

The New York Knicks are in the NBA Finals for the first time in almost thirty years. But while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the reigning MVP, former NBA player Jeff Teague disagrees.

Mike Brown News / Hoops Wire / May 27

Mike Brown says Knicks job felt like championship opportunity from start

Mike Brown has experienced just about everything during his NBA coaching career. He’s won Coach of the Year awards. He’s been fired multiple times. And after being dismissed by the Sacramento Kings during the middle of last season, Brown admitted he wasn’t even sure another head coaching opportunity would come.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 27

Knicks to give 500 NBA Finals tickets in huge charitable move

For the first time in 27 years, the New York Knicks are back in the NBA Finals. After a dominant run through the Eastern Conference, New York has secured a spot in the Finals.

New York Knicks News / Field Level Media / May 27

Reports: NJ Transit won’t alter World Cup plans for NBA Finals

A confluence of sports fanatics in need of transportation is set to take place in New York in the coming days, but NJ Transit isn't planning to do any favors for the home fans.

Adam Silver News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 27

Adam Silver keeps it real about Knicks’ NBA Finals mania

The New York Knicks have plenty of reason to celebrate following their Game 4 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. The win punched the Knicks’ ticket to the NBA Finals, a place they have not been since the 1998-99 season.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 27

Zohran Mamdani highlights the Knicks’ long NBA Finals wait in wild throwback

There is a different energy in New York City, now that the New York Knicks have finally made it back to the NBA Finals. None other than New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani showed his excitement for what the Knicks have in store for their fans after the team won the swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Jalen Brunson News / Hoops Wire / May 27

Knicks’ long road to NBA Finals finally paying off around Jalen Brunson

The Knicks didn’t suddenly become a Finals team overnight. A lot of calculated swings, patient roster-building and smart decisions helped get them here.

Mike Brown News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26

Mike Brown used clever tactic to light a fire in the Knicks

Mike Brown played the role of motivator to a tee as his New York Knicks look to continue their torrid postseason run. The Knicks have had lengthy waits before each of their last two series.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / May 26

Shaq apologizes to New York after Knicks dominate Cavaliers

Shaquille O'Neal apologizes to New York after Knicks dominate Cavaliers

Shaq is one of the NBA voices who doubted the Knicks. Now, he's eating his words and offering an apology to the Knicks and New York for how he doubted this team's abilities.

Why historic nature of Knicks' playoff run extends far beyond drought

Spike Lee has the perfect name for the 2026 Knicks

Knicks' team-oriented approach takes them to NBA Finals

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

Jeff Van Gundy News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26

Jeff Van Gundy has bold take on Knicks’ playoff run

Jeff Van Gundy coached the New York Knicks the last time they made a run to the playoffs, but he thinks what the current team is doing far surpasses that.