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‘Unfair spotlight’ – Karl-Anthony Towns tipped to make Jalen Brunson-style sacrifice after Knicks title

Karl-Anthony Towns might face a difficult decision when he enters contract negotiations with the New York Knicks. The Knicks have already lost Mitchell Robinson since winning the NBA title and will be desperate to keep Towns.

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The New York Knicks last five first round NBA Draft picks – Where are they now

The New York Knicks lifted the NBA Championship in 2026 for the first time since 1973. The Knicks‘ title triumph came from a roster constructed through free agency and trades, rather than the NBA Draft.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 6

Knicks’ Patience at Center Already Looks Like It Could Pay Off

A lot of names have come across the Knicks' table this offseason as they search for center help. One who likely drew some consideration was Micah Potter after the Pacers released him on July 8.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / August 6

Knicks Small Forward Mt. Rushmore: Buckets, Hardware, and Chaos

Over the past few weeks, both the point guard and shooting guard Mt. Rushmore have sparked a lot of great conversation and insight. Shifting our attention to the small forwards, I expect this rendition of the mountain to do the same.

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The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Hustle Award winners' quiz

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The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

New York Knicks News / HITC / August 6

OG Anunoby teams up with London’s Mayor to refurbish basketball courts where he was born

New York Knicks forward and championship hero OG Anunoby returned to his birthplace in London, for a noble cause. Anunoby, with assistance from the NBPA, has teamed up with London Mayor Sadiq Khan to help improve public basketball infrastructure in his birthplace.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Nick Richards News / New York Knicks on SI / August 5

Examining Why the Knicks Haven't Signed Nick Richards Despite Center Need

The speculation and theories around the Knicks' center situation only continue to grow the longer the third-string job remains empty. If New York were in a hurry to patch up this hole, it could turn to Nick Richards, who's the best affordable big man left in free agency and whom the team's had interest in before.

New York Knicks News / HITC / August 5

Ben Stiller says goodbye to ‘really good looking’ New York Knicks champion after free agency exit

Ben Stiller has sent a goodbye message to former New York Knicks player Trey Jemison after he moved teams in free agency. The famous actor is a diehard Knicks fan and regularly tweets about them to his five million X followers.

Jalen Brunson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 5

Knicks star Jalen Brunson’s debut book drastically moves up release date

Just over a month after Jalen Brunson announced his debut book following the New York Knicks’ championship win, the release date has been moved up. In the initial announcement, a release date wasn’t shared, but the 2026 NBA Finals MVP said it’d come out “next year” in 2027.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / August 5

P&T pop quiz: Hypothesizing if the Knicks had lost the Finals

You have the entire class period to complete the quiz. Answers should be neatly written in the comment section. Do not fill in the “DO NOT FILL IN” section.

Tyler Nickel News / Fadeaway World / August 5

Knicks Draft Pick Tyler Nickel Could Return To College Due To Massive NIL Opportunity

The New York Knicks could find themselves in a rather troubling situation before training camp even begins, as second-round pick Tyler Nickel is reportedly considering a return to college instead of signing his first NBA contract.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

New York Knicks News / HITC / August 5

‘Oh my goodness’ – How Jalen Brunson reacted to meeting his favourite WWE superstar Rhea Ripley

Jalen Brunson has met a couple of WWE superstars in the aftermath of the New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals this year. Wrestler Danhausen ‘uncursed’ the Knicks during their Finals run and attended some games at Madison Square Garden.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 5

Three Knicks Whose Stocks Are Up, Two Whose Are Down to Start August

While it hasn't been an explosive offseason for the Knicks, it has been a transformative summer for many of their players. Bringing an NBA championship to New York for the first time in 53 years has seen stocks, reputations and legacies of those involved rise.

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The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

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Tyler Nickel News / Posting and Toasting / August 5

Tyler Nickel situation emerges as Knicks shape 2026-27 roster

The New York Knicks found a couple of promising young players in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft one day after moving entirely out of the first round to preserve some cap space and avoid stepping into second-apron territory.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / August 5

'I Was Super Depressed': Knicks Icon Stephon Marbury Reveals Why He Left the NBA for China

The renaissance of the New York Knicks has been bringing one of their icons, Stephon Marbury, around the Empire State much more often. But for a while, NBA fans worried if they had lost one of the most charismatic players to China.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 5

Draymond Green Still Thinks Jalen Brunson’s $113 Million Sacrifice Was A Mistake; Explains Harmful Effect

Days after his resurfaced comments from two years ago about Jalen Brunson leaving $113 million on the table during his 2024 contract extension, Draymond Green got into it with Brunson’s teammate, Josh Hart.

Taj Gibson News / New York Knicks on SI / August 4

Taj Gibson Emerging as a Cut Candidate Could Interest Knicks

As the Knicks' quest to sign a third center drags on, it seems more apparent the team is waiting for someone it fancies to become available. But with there being resistance on the trade market, New York may have to settle for signing a big man who's released during the preseason.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 4

Raptors, Trey Jemison Agree To Two-Way Deal

Free agent center Trey Jemison has agreed to terms on a two-way contract with the Raptors, league sources tell NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link).

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / August 4

'On to the Next Chapter': Knicks’ Top Executive Steps Down After NBA Championship

Fresh off ending a 53-year championship drought, the New York Knicks are already facing a significant change in their front office. Gersson Rosas, the

Gersson Rosas News / Hoops Rumors / August 3

Executive Gersson Rosas Departs Knicks

Knicks senior vice president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas is no longer with the organization, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link), who notes that the veteran NBA executive hinted at his departure in a recent Instagram post.

Mitchell Robinson News / Stadium Rant / August 3

The Knicks Underestimated Mitchell Robinson’s Value, And It Could Cost Them

The New York Knicks lost Mitchell Robinson in free agency this offseason, which majorly impacts the chances of them winning back-to-back championships.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 2

Knicks’ Mikal Bridges joins in on hilarious viral Jalen Brunson wedding moment

Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones’ star-studded wedding produced no shortage of memorable NBA moments. One lighthearted moment involving the New York Knicks’ Villanova contingent quickly became a social media sensation.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / August 1

Shaq claims the Knicks got lucky in winning the NBA title

The New York Knicks are the latest ones that Shaquille O’Neal refuses to give credit to. O’Neal, the legendary Basketball Hall of Famer, spoke this week on the latest episode of his “The Big Podcast with Shaq.” During the episode, O’Neal addressed the Knicks’ championship victory and said that he believes they got lucky in winning it all.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / July 31

Knicks owner James Dolan has one prediction for the fans

For the first time in more than five decades, the Knicks will enter the NBA season as defending champions.

LeBron's decision might force Knicks' Jalen Brunson to do the unthinkable

The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz

Karl-Anthony Towns News / EssentiallySports / July 31

Karl-Anthony Towns Urged to Sacrifice as Knicks Star Pushes for Clarity Over Future

Madison Square Garden has celebrated plenty of superheroes over the decades. Karl-Anthony Towns may have just written himself into that conversation after helping deliver the franchise’s first title since 1973.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / July 30

Knicks Among Several Teams With Two-Way Openings

You can check out our glossary entry to learn more about two-way contracts, but in short, two-way deals allow NBA teams to carry three extra players in addition to the 15 on their regular season roster.

New York Knicks News / Stadium Rant / July 29

NBA Rumors: Knicks Turn Down Basketball Legend In Favor Of Chemistry

The New York Knicks just completed one of the greatest postseason runs of the 2020s, and statistically, one of the greatest in league history. New York finished the playoffs 16-3, won 12 games by double digits and lost its three games by only six combined points.