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Karl-Anthony Towns leads Knicks offensive explosion past Wizards

Karl-Anthony Towns posted a 26-point, 16-rebound double-double and seven Knicks scored in double-figures as New York rolled to its sixth straight win with a 145-113 rout of sputtering Washington on Sunday.

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Knicks 145, Wizards 113: Scenes from a Manhattan mauling

When the NBA conducts its annual draft lottery in May, the Knicks will get screwed out of a top-10 for the second time in three years. In 2024 Dallas pissed away a postseason shot to avoid sending the Knicks a lottery pick that year; the basketball gods have since exacted vengeance upon the Mavs.

Josh Hart News / Athlon Sports / March 22

Knicks Announce Josh Hart Injury Update for Wizards Game

Josh Hart has been integral to the New York Knicks’ success this season. The 30-year-old forward-guard has made 56 appearances for his team in 2025-26, including 42 starts.

Jalen Brunson News / New York Knicks on SI / March 22

Jalen Brunson Is Good but the Knicks Need Great

New York Knicks fans have seen a lot of heartbreak over the decades. So when Jalen Brunson arrived from Dallas in 2022 and started putting up numbers nobody expected from a second-round pick, the city embraced him completely.

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NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 22

Final Injury Report for Wizards-Knicks: Will Josh Hart, Trae Young Play?

The New York Knicks are at home on Sunday night as they host the Washington Wizards in an Eastern Conference matchup. New York enters Sunday’s game with a 46-25 record after defeating the Brooklyn Nets on the road on Friday night.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / March 22

Knicks vs Wizards Predictions: Injury Chaos Gifts Easy Win

Madison Square Garden hosts one of the most lopsided matchups of the season tonight as the New York Knicks (46-25) welcome a Washington Wizards team (16-54).

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Knicks X-Factor / March 22

Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns challenged publicly, with a heavy heart

A lot has happened in the life of Karl-Anthony Towns in the last 48 hours. Towns spoke about his father recovering from a medical procedure after the New York Knicks’ less-than-comfortable 93-92 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / New York Knicks on SI / March 22

Knicks Could Get Real Advantage In Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Talks

All of last offseason, the trade rumors swirled around Giannis Antetokounmpo. The February deadline came and went, and he was still a Milwaukee Buck. Now, the summer chatter is picking back up, and a new report from ESPN may actually work in the New York Knicks' favor.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 22

Winning, losing streaks collide when Knicks host Wizards

The New York Knicks will look to extend their five-game winning streak on Sunday night when they host the woeful Washington Wizards. New York (46-25) heads

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

New York Knicks News / Total Pro Sports / March 22

Knicks Injury Report: Will Jalen Brunson & Karl-Anthony Towns Play Tonight vs. Wizards?

The New York Knicks are currently seeded third in the East. Having already clinched the play-in position, the team is now looking to make a strong playoff push.

Mitchell Robinson News / New York Knicks on SI / March 22

Knicks' Mitchell Robinson Sends Message After Another Slow Start

The Brooklyn Nets walked into the last game with 17 wins and nothing to lose. The New York Knicks barely noticed, and that was the problem. A 93-92 final against a team that is sitting 13th in the Eastern Conference standings should raise red flags for a contending team like the Knicks.

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Trae Young News / New York Knicks on SI / March 22

Knicks Miss Out on Season's Final Trae Young Matchup

The New York Knicks can expect a relatively-simple close to their 2025-26 regular season. They've spent nearly 70 games fighting through the weeds of the top-heavy Western Conference and the surprisingly-deep eastern field, and can now look forward to several matchups against uncompetitive on-court operations.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / March 21

Shaquille O’Neal Says He’s 'Disappointed' With Knicks Star After Underwhelming Interaction

Even as the New York Knicks build momentum for the playoffs, Shaquille O’Neal isn’t impressed with everyone on the roster, and a recent conversation with one of their stars only deepened his disappointment.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / New York Knicks on SI / March 21

Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns Reveals Reason Behind Questionable Tag

Karl-Anthony Towns was listed as questionable ahead of the New York Knicks' matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. Instead, KAT showed up, delivered 26 points and 15 rebounds, and helped the Knicks survive an ugly 93-92 victory, before revealing the deeply personal reason behind his decision to play.

Mike Brown News / New York Knicks on SI / March 21

Mike Brown Points Out Knicks' Flaws After Close Nets Win

The New York Knicks are 46-25 and sitting third in the Eastern Conference, but their 93-92 win over the Brooklyn Nets on the road was a lot closer than it had any right to be.

New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / March 22

The simple reason Knick fans shouldn’t worry about ugly win streak

This was supposed to be a “soft” portion of the New York Knicks’ schedule. If you only look at the win-loss column, New York has taken care of business in this supposedly easy slate of games.

Jalen Brunson News / Field Level Media / March 20

Jalen Brunson prevents Knicks meltdown in narrow win over Nets

Jalen Brunson hit two critical baskets down the stretch to help the New York Knicks withstand late shaky play and hang on for a 93-92 victory over the host Brooklyn Nets on Friday.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 20

New York Knicks-Brooklyn Nets Preview, Battle of the Boroughs

The New York Knicks will go down the block to take on the Brooklyn Nets tonight March 20, 2026, at the Barclays Center. After having two days of rest, the Knicks will look to put the Nets away early as they have won 13 consecutive games against them, including a franchise-record 54 point blowout back in January.

Josh Hart News / Total Apex Sports / March 18

New York Knicks Josh Hart Compared To 4-Time NBA Champion After Monster Performance

When an NBA team loses its primary offensive engine, the remaining players must immediately elevate their game to fill the void. The New York Knicks faced this exact challenge against the Indiana Pacers with star guard Jalen Brunson sidelined due to an ankle injury.

New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / March 18

'He Can’t Handle No Basketball': Jose Alvarado Trolls Josh Hart As Knicks Guard Shines Without Jalen Brunson

The Knicks’ backcourt was shorthanded tonight, but still managed to pull off a 136-110 win over the lottery-bound Pacers at Madison Square Garden. After the game, Jose Alvarado spoke to the media and hilariously poked fun at Josh Hart’s exceptional 33-point performance.