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New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / June 25

The Knicks hold draft rights to 17 players. Meet the Stash Squad!

You might or might not like what the New York Knicks did in the 2026 NBA Draft. Hell, you might or might not like the draft entirely, because there were 30 second-round picks and only one of them wasn’t traded among all the cap maneuvering and asset stockpiling across the Association.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 25

Knicks 2026 NBA Draft grades for every pick

The New York Knicks’ 2026 NBA Draft was about as unorthodox as can be expected. They entered the first round with the 24th overall pick. They also owned the 31st and 55th overall picks in the second round.

Skip Bayless News / HITC / June 25

Skip Bayless claims the Knicks got the ‘steal’ of the NBA Draft in the second round

The New York Knicks’ second-round selection of Vanderbilt forward Tyler Nickel has received the seal of approval from Skip Bayless. With the 47th selection in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Knicks secured the rights to 22-year-old Nickel to potentially be a rotational contributor for the Knicks’ title defense campaign next season.

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New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 25

Knicks' First Post-Draft Roster Move Becoming Clear

The 2026 NBA Draft is officially in the books for the NBA champion New York Knicks. The Knicks made multiple trades over the course of the two-day extravaganza, which wasn’t a surprise, given James Dolan has made his thoughts on the second apron clear.

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

New York Knicks News / The Spun / June 25

Jalen Brunson, James Dolan Saying Different Things About White House Visit

Will the New York Knicks visit the White House later this year to celebrate their NBA title? We're not sure, but it sounds like the champions have some issues to sort out behind the scenes.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 25

Knicks-themed trash can stolen by ex-JPMorgan employee returns ‘home’

After one of the New York Knicks-themed trash cans was stolen by a woman, who was later identified as a JPMorgan employee after being fired, it has been returned, and NYC’s Sanitation department is overjoyed.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / June 25

Knicks' Leon Rose reflects on replacing Tom Thibodeau with Mike Brown

At the time, New York Knicks team president Leon Rose choosing to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau in early June 2025 was a controversial move that was criticized by pockets of fans and media members. Of course, the decision worked out quite well for Rose, as replacement Mike Brown ultimately guided the Knicks to their first NBA title since 1973.

Becky Hammon won't back down from terrible Jalen Brunson take

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Lakers, Knicks, Mavericks, Suns officially complete four-team draft trade

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New York Knicks News / HITC / June 25

John Turturro jokes that he’s ‘related’ to look-a-like New York Knicks NBA Championship winner

John Turturro can’t hide from the much-discussed resemblance shared by him and New York Knicks swingman Landry Shamet. Turturro is well-known for his contributions to projects like The Big Lebowski, Do the Right Thing, and more, but he’s also become well-known amongst NBA fans as one of the many celebrity Knicks fans.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 25

Knicks' Top Agenda Item After Draft Is Abundantly Clear

The Knicks are putting a bow on an extremely active NBA draft. Though the event isn't totally over after Wednesday night, as there'll be undrafted rookies to sign for tryouts or Summer League, it does represent the first big offseason milestone being cleared.

Jalen Brunson News / HITC / June 25

Jalen Brunson’s old ‘woman crush’ admission about Beyonce has NBA fans laughing

An old tweet of New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson leads to hilarious NBA fans’ reactions. Jalen Brunson has constantly been in the headlines after leading the New York Knicks to an NBA Championship for the first time in 53 years.

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 25

Barack Obama crowns Jalen Brunson the ‘King of New York’ and explains what makes Knicks star special

Former US President Barack Obama drops huge praise on New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson. Jalen Brunson played a pivotal role in finally making the New York Knicks an NBA champion for the first time since 1973.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24

Barack Obama praises Knicks’ ‘king of New York’ Jalen Brunson

Barack Obama approves of Jalen Brunson’s new title. The former president is impressed by the New York Knicks captain who led the team to its first NBA championship in 53 years.

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New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24

Knicks’ Jack Kayil reveals why he fits perfectly with the NBA champions

The New York Knicks did not get any player in the first round of the NBA Draft on Tuesday after trading down three times, possibly due to financial constraints.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 25

Zohran Mamdani warns World Cup fans in New York of ‘scammers’ with quirky video

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has issued a major warning amid the FIFA World Cup. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has made several headlines outside of politics over the last month or so, primarily for being an active supporter of the New York Knicks.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 24

Jordyn Woods ‘lucky bag’ set to go on display in historic New York museum after Knicks NBA title

Jordyn Woods’ lucky bag seemingly played a role in the New York Knicks’ historic NBA title. For most fans, the likes of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns played crucial roles in ending the New York Knicks’ 53-year NBA Championship drought.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 24

Lakers, Knicks, Mavericks, Suns officially complete four-team draft trade

The Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns have officially finalized the complicated draft-night trade that shuffled several first-round picks and ultimately sent three prospects to new homes.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 25

Lakers, Knicks, Mavs, Suns make four-team trade official

The Lakers, Knicks, Mavericks, and Suns have officially completed three separate draft-night deals as a single four-team trade, according to press releases from Dallas and Phoenix.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 24

Sergio De Larrea to Mavericks at No. 25

10:38 pm: De Larrea won’t stick with the Knicks after all. According to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link), New York agreed to trade the Spanish guard to the Mavericks in exchange for the No.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 23

Becky Hammon won't back down from terrible Jalen Brunson take

Hammon won't apologize or even back down from her take. If anything, she'll double down on it.

Karl-Anthony Towns trade looking disastrous for Timberwolves

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Hawks continue to shore up roster with shrewd Aaron Wiggins trade

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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 23

Karl-Anthony Towns trade looking disastrous for Timberwolves

The Karl-Anthony Towns trade looked bad for the Minnesota Timberwolves when their former star won an NBA championship with the New York Knicks. It looked even worse when the team got negative value for Julius Randle.

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