Over the summer, the New York Knicks lost big men Mitchell Robinson and Ariel Hukporti in free agency. The center depth behind Karl-Anthony Towns was depleted, yet took a further hit with the loss of two-way free agent Trey Jemison III, who joined the Raptors in early August on the same kind of pact.
A torn pectoral muscle will sideline Drew Eubanks for an “extended period of time” and will take him out of the race for the Knicks’ third center spot, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that New York intends to waive the big man.
A former six-time NBA All-Star is now pursuing a post-playing career that Shaquille O’Neal did, having described it as a ‘childhood dream’. Life after the NBA looks very different for various players.
The New York Knicks ended their 53-year title drought in style in 2026 by taking down the San Antonio Spurs in five games in the NBA Finals. Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson took home Finals MVP honors for his heroics against the Spurs, but LeBron James claimed on his Mind the Game podcast that OG Anunoby was the real MVP.
After 53 years largely defined by disappointments, doubts, and setbacks, the New York Knicks ended their title drought with one of the most impressive postseason runs in recent history.
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Anyone expecting the New York Knicks to come out like gangbusters in their title defense this preseason may be a bit disappointed. Through four preseason games, the Knicks sit at 0-4, fresh off a 148-98 shellacking from the Toronto Raptors on a second night of a back-to-back (they do that in preseason?) in which all of the Knicks’ starters sat.
Expectations following a franchise’s first championship in 53 years are bound to be through the roof, and those largely responsible for making such a historic mark will be under a microscope as the team looks to repeat.
Karl-Anthony Towns’ contract uncertainty has prompted Cedric Maxwell to deliver a simple reminder to the New York Knicks: remember who helped bring home the title.
The Knicks have one roster spot left to fill, and it will more than likely go to a third center. James Wiseman fits that profile. At 25 years old, he's showing that he can handle the role, and the film backs it up.
“If you can’t beat em’, join em’.” And if you can’t join em’, don’t stop talking about em’. This summer has been the summer of the New York Knicks. There have been talk show appearances, endorsements, and podcasts abound.
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.
The Knicks announced Friday that they were tabling extension talks with all eligible players. Karl-Anthony Towns told reporters after Sunday’s practice, “It was news to me,” per Eurohoops.
Fresh off their historic title run, the New York Knicks are running it back with mostly the same roster. Led by Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, and Josh Hart, the defending champions remain one of the deepest teams in the league, and they are poised for another strong season.
The New York Knicks' penultimate preseason game was a 50-point loss in Toronto. Let's look at what grades were earned by the baker's dozen of Knicks who cooked up quite a fiasco with the main contributors resting.
Kendrick Perkins is already skipping the regular season hype and calling his NBA champion shot. The New York Knicks actually pulling off the 2026 title was great, beating the Spurs in five games to finally end that 50-year drought was something else.
Many would argue that the first step in defending your title is keeping everyone who helped get you there. Outside of big men Ariel Hukporti and Mitchell Robinson, the New York Knicks have done just that this summer.
Since winning the 2026 NBA Championship, the New York Knicks have inspired countless sneaker drops throughout the summer and fall. The excitement around the basketball and sneaker capital of the world continues today with exciting news.
The New York Knicks are currently facing contract-related issues with two of their championship-winning stars, and Stephen A. Smith is pointing the finger at owner James Dolan.
The writing may be on the wall for one longtime New York Knicks player. Knicks guard Miles McBride is expected to be a candidate for trade this season, according to a report this week by veteran NBA writer Marc Stein.
Mike Brown sees three NBA players fighting for what figures to be one job. That’s good for the Knicks’ training camp. It’s less encouraging for the two centers who could end up looking for work.
New York has a championship to defend, but a controversial front-office decision has added a new twist to their offseason. Contract talks with Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Miles McBride, and Tyler Kolek have been postponed, leaving all four players waiting for clarity on their futures.
Before the testimony of a 53-year drought ending decorates the rafters, Madison Square Garden will host a different kind of event. New York Knicks owner James Dolan is leveraging his iconic venue for a high-stakes political fundraiser.
The New York Knicks recently announced via a team spokesperson that they have paused all contract negotiations as the organization shifts its focus to the upcoming NBA season.
Josh Hart sounds a little more relaxed about his contract situation than he did a month ago. The Knicks announced Friday that they are pausing extension talks with eligible players until later in the season, a group that includes Hart, Karl-Anthony Towns and Miles McBride.
The New York Knicks were engaged on multiple fronts all summer long with regard to contract extensions with their key contributors, but it appears that they are choosing to sit on the fence for now.