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Josh Hart Considers Victor Wembanyama Matchup a Badge of Honor

New York Knicks forward Josh Hart is unfazed by the possibility of being defended by San Antonio superstar Victor Wembanyama in the 2026 NBA Finals. Hart is embracing the challenge of going up against the 7-foot-4 Frenchman in defensive sequences on the grandest stage in basketball.

New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / June 1

Knicks' Mike Brown Shares Mitchell Robinson Update Before NBA Finals vs. Spurs

The New York Knicks keep getting ready for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, but questions remain about the availability of one of their key frontcourt players.

New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / June 1

Trophy case: Knicks’ NBA Finals court makeover revealed

Thanks to the New York Knicks, the Larry O’Brien Trophy has sprouted at Madison Square Garden. With the NBA Finals between the Knicks and San Antonio Spurs looming, the Association revealed the respective courts that the participants will traverse starting on Wednesday night (8:30 p.m.

Julian Champagnie News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to make at least 10 three-pointers in the same game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / June 1

Knicks Bulletin: ‘I know there’s something there, but I can’t tell you what’

Can Wednesday come soon enough? No, it seems it cannot. Here’s the latest from Sunday’s practice at Tarrytown and elsewhere. On Mitchell Robinson’s status during Sunday’s practice: “I know there’s something there (on his hand), but I can’t… I can’t tell you what.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Josh Hart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 1

Knicks’ Josh Hart hilariously downplays NBA Cup lesson vs. Spurs

The stage is set for the 2026 NBA Finals clash between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. This matchup could not be any more poetic for the Knicks, as this was the same team they faced in the Finals the last time they made it this far in the playoffs, back in 1999.

Mike Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 1

Knicks’ Mike Brown gets brutally honest about facing Spurs in NBA Finals

He may not openly admit it, but New York Knicks coach Mike Brown probably would have wanted a different opponent in the NBA Finals aside from the San Antonio Spurs.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 31

Old Victor Wembanyama quote goes viral before Spurs-Knicks NBA Finals

The San Antonio Spurs knocked the Oklahoma City Thunder out of the NBA playoffs over the weekend, and now, it's the Spurs against the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals.

WCF winners, losers: Victor Wembanyama, SGA rise to the occasion, Chet Holmgren goes missing in Game 7 flop

Victor Wembanyama sends strong message to NBA after Spurs reach Finals

Victor Wembanyama's dunk made Chet Holmgren disappear in Game 7

Jalen Brunson poised to make NBA history in Knicks-Spurs Finals

The 'NBA active 50-point scorers' quiz

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / May 31

NBA reveals long-awaited court designs for 2026 Finals

With the San Antonio spurs and New York Knicks matched up in the 2026 NBA Finals, the league officially revealed the long-awaited designs for both courts that will be used throughout the series.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 31

NBA Notes: Knicks, Mitchell Robinson, Spurs, Julian Champagnie, Kings

The Knicks are still awaiting clarity on Mitchell Robinson‘s availability for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, coach Mike Brown said Robinson participated in individual work during practice but did not provide a firm update on his status after the backup center recently underwent surgery on his pinkie.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 31

Mike Breen compares Jalen Brunson’s mental toughness to Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant

Jalen Brunson has led the Knicks to their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999. According to longtime Knicks and ESPN broadcaster Mike Breen, that’s no accident.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Yardbarker / May 31

Jalen Brunson poised to make NBA history in Knicks-Spurs Finals

The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs are slated to duke it out in the NBA Finals, and the series will put the spotlight on Brunson.

Youthful Spurs favored over red-hot Knicks in NBA Finals

Knicks' Mitchell Robinson reportedly has NBA Finals plan after finger injury

Garrett Wilson, Aaron Glenn want Jets to follow in Knicks' footsteps

The 'NBA active 50-point scorers' quiz

Mitchell Robinson News / New York Knicks on SI / May 31

Knicks' Mitchell Robinson Could Have Rough Time Against Spurs in Finals

The 2025-26 NBA Finals are officially set, as the Knicks' final postseason opponent has been set. After outlasting the defending champion Thunder in an

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 31

Josh Hart’s hilarious twist on being guarded by Victor Wembanyama

Josh Hart has been playing a pivotal role for the New York Knicks in their run to the NBA Finals, but they’ll need everything he’s got left in the tank when they take on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 31

Dave Portnoy hates to say ‘real ball knowers’ know Knicks will beat Spurs

Fans of the New York Knicks have been going wild as their team has pushed through to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. The Knicks now have a chance to defeat the San Antonio Spurs and claim their first championship since 1973.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Larry Brown Sports / May 31

Karl-Anthony Towns’ shirt for his Knicks debut foreshadowed the NBA Finals

NBA fans noticed something cool about the shirt Karl-Anthony Towns wore to his first New York Knicks game in 2024 in light of the NBA Finals matchup. The San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday to clinch a berth in the Finals against the Knicks.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 31

The Knicks' Medical Staff Led by Casey Smith Has Quietly Been Their Ace in the Hole

Much of the talk in recent days surrounding the Knicks is centering on the injured pinky of Mitchell Robinson. Head coach Mike Brown was adamant that the big man didn’t suffer the injury during a game or practice (h/t @KnicksBeast).

Mikal Bridges News / New York Knicks on SI / May 31

Mikal Bridges' Finals Experience Already Coming in Handy for Knicks

While the Knicks' main rotation features many veteran players brought in as outside additions, the Finals are uncharted territory for most of them. In fact, only Jordan Clakrson and Mikal Bridges have played for the title before.

NBA News / Knicks X-Factor / May 31

OK, see ya! Knicks to face Spurs in NBA Finals rematch

It’s said that everything’s bigger in Texas. The New York Knicks certainly hope revenge is included on that list. The Knicks finally know who they’ll face in the upcoming NBA Finals after the San Antonio Spurs took a 111-103 decision from the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night’s Western Conference Finals finale.

Jalen Brunson News / Ball Exclusives / May 30

Jalen Brunson is already a top five Knick of all time

Star point guard Jalen Brunson is a large part of why the New York Knicks are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. As the main engine of a potent offense, Brunson has been as clutch as ever in this postseason, although the Knicks haven’t allowed many teams to make it close.