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NBA’s second apron rules may crush the Knicks’ dynasty dreams

The New York Knicks are just days away from beginning their championship defense, but a frustrating roster reality may be creeping in. The Knicks are already in contract negotiations with star Karl-Anthony Towns, but those negotiations have reportedly stalled, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

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Knicks' New Center N'Faly Dante Brings Exciting Upside to the Table

The Knicks recently signed center N’Faly Dante to an Exhibit 10 contract, which means he'll be around for training camp. He presents an interesting case as a mostly inexperienced but towering young big.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / HITC / September 30

NY Knicks talks with Karl-Anthony Towns reportedly stalled over ‘unreasonable’ $76 million paycut

Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks have been trying to come to terms on a new contract, but find themselves far apart at the negotiation table.

New York Knicks News / HITC / September 30

Mike Brown gives update on New York Knicks visiting Donald Trump at White House

As the reigning NBA champions, the New York Knicks were invited to be the first team to visit the White House and meet with President Donald Trump. Meeting the President of the United States at the White House had become a tradition in the NBA for many years.

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Josh Hart News / Fadeaway World / September 30

NBA Champion Josh Hart Reveals Surgery To Fix Injury Could End His Basketball Career

Josh Hart has chosen to live with a painful reality as long as it lets him extend his basketball career as long as he wants. The 31-year-old guard, who won the 2026 NBA championship with the Knicks, had originally injured his right ring finger against the Celtics in the 2025 playoffs.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / September 30

Knicks Propose ‘Unreasonable’ Offer to Karl-Anthony Towns Despite Agreeing to Jalen Brunson-Like Paycut: Report

Karl-Anthony Towns wants to stay in New York. The Knicks want the same thing. Yet the money separating the two sides has turned what should be a straightforward extension into an uncomfortable opening to the defending champions’ season.

Jalen Brunson News / Fadeaway World / September 30

Jalen Brunson Reflects On Winning Title With Knicks And Earning Respect From Fellow NBA Stars

Fresh off winning his first NBA championship, New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson still remembers the feeling of victory. Besides overwhelming joy, he felt a sense of pride, as he gave the fanbase the experience they had waited decades for.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / September 29

Knicks' title defense threatened by Karl-Anthony Towns saga

Knicks' championship defense threatened by tense Karl-Anthony Towns talks

Towns is a very big part of the Knicks' success. Without him, defending the title is impossible.

Knicks' desired pay cut for Karl-Anthony Towns has been revealed

Knicks, Jalen Brunson ready for next journey after ending title drought

Knicks undecided on White House visit

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Karl-Anthony Towns News / Larry Brown Sports / September 29

Knicks' desired pay cut for Karl-Anthony Towns has been revealed

The New York Knicks are hoping that Karl-Anthony Towns is willing to leave around $75 million on the table. New York would be “far more” interested in giving Towns a new contract of four years and $200 million, Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reported on Tuesday.

Mike Brown News / New York Knicks on SI / September 29

Mike Brown’s Knicks Media Day Comments Should Be Turning Heads

Almost all the headlines from Knicks Media Day were centered on the players. Between contract drama, discussions of Mitchell Robinson's exit, and new arrivals like Andre Drummond, there were plenty of player-related remarks to focus on.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

NBA News / Field Level Media / September 29

Knicks undecided on White House visit

The reigning NBA champion New York Knicks have not decided whether to visit the White House and President Donald Trump this season, according to coach Mike Brown on Tuesday.

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Karl-Anthony Towns News / Fadeaway World / September 29

Karl-Anthony Towns Extension Talks Sour As Knicks Demand 'Unreasonable' Pay Cut

When Jalen Brunson accepted a four-year, $156.5 million contract extension with the Knicks in July, he left roughly $113 million on the table to help his team preserve cap flexibility.

J.R. Smith News / Viral Sports News / September 29

Former New York Knicks Star Has Been Arrested

J.R. Smith’s name still lands among New York Knicks fans with a particular kind of echo. For three seasons, he was a Knick in the most Knick way possible: streaky, loud, capable of winning a night by himself, and just as capable of making a gym hold its breath.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / September 29

5 Big Notes From Knicks’ 1st Official Preseason Practice

The Knicks are finally back together again after an offseason celebrating their title. The team's ramp-up to the 2026-27 campaign began on Monday with Media Day and continued on Tuesday as New York held its first official practice ahead of its inaugural preseason contest on Oct.

NBA News / Viral Sports News / September 29

LeBron James Makes Shocking New York Knicks Admission

LeBron James said he once pictured ending his career in a New York Knicks uniform at Madison Square Garden. Then the Knicks won the NBA championship, and the vision disappeared.

Andre Drummond News / New York Knicks on SI / September 29

Andre Drummond’s Knicks Arrow Is Pointing Way Up After Media Day

Andre Drummond joins the New York Knicks with big questions surrounding him. There's the matter of how he'll perform compared to Mitchell Robinson, but there are also availability and age concerns that could get in the way of this being an easy fix for the departure of a beloved player.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 28

Knicks star Jalen Brunson’s Media Day was very predictable, including the customary Josh Hart jab

The New York Knicks had their Media Day on Monday, and that signals just how close they are to beginning their title defense for the 2026-27 season. All offseason long, the Knicks basked in the glory of winning their first championship in 53 years — with Jalen Brunson being a legend in the city and even drawing the moniker of “king”.

Jalen Brunson News / Field Level Media / September 28

Knicks, Jalen Brunson ready for next journey after ending title drought

After the briefest of summer vacations, the New York Knicks are back to work, now with "NBA champions" attached to their name. Whether they are called the reigning or defending champions matters little to Jalen Brunson.

Josh Hart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 28

Josh Hart hoping for Knicks contract extension miracle despite pessimistic prediction

The New York Knicks enter the 2026-27 NBA season with a handful of questions as the defending NBA champions. Aside from questions about replacing Mitchell Robinson and Karl-Anthony Towns’ extension talks, Josh Hart is dealing with his own contract situation.

New York Knicks News / The Lead / September 28

Training Camp Will Massively Improve the New York Knicks’ Depth

Early predictions, media days, and roster adjustments are all signals that the 2026-27 NBA season is right around the corner. For the defending champion New York Knicks, training camp will provide an opportunity to figure out what works to address the roster’s depth.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / September 27

Knicks sign Kevin McCullar Jr., Tyler Nickel to two-way deals

The Knicks have filled two of their three open two-way spots, signing Kevin McCullar Jr. and rookie Tyler Nickel, the team announced Sunday. McCullar is back for a third season on a two-way deal.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / September 26

Knicks may have to make uncomfortable choice on Miles McBride

It appears that the Knicks are at risk of losing another key player from their title run in the form of Miles McBride, whose extension talks with the team have apparently stalled.

Knicks' Jalen Brunson 'fully cleared' after wrist surgery

Buddy Hield gets traded for the second time in four days

Stephen Curry closer to ending career with Warriors after contract extension

Stephen Curry sends clear message to Warriors with contract extension

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New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / September 26

Knicks’ McBride ‘A Little Disappointed’ By Extension Talks

Knicks guard Miles McBride is entering the final season of his contract, which will pay him a little under $4MM in 2026/27. He’s also eligible for an extension, but it sounds like those talks haven’t gone the way he hoped.