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Kevin Durant admits Knicks left him stunned after he doubted them through their wildest Finals comeback

Kevin Durant has admitted that even he did not believe the New York Knicks would win the NBA championship until the final game of their remarkable Finals series against the San Antonio Spurs.

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Liam Robbins's Chances of Knicks Return Keep Going Up

Another week, another potential center target off the board for the Knicks. This time it's Nick Richards, who was the only big man left available in free agency worth giving a guaranteed contract.

Jalen Brunson News / Total Pro Sports / August 28

Kevin Durant Reveals Why He Wouldn’t Have Made The Same Decision As Jalen Brunson

Kevin Durant is arguably one of the most unstoppable scorers in NBA history. And due to his talent in putting the ball in the basket, he’s frequently paid in accordance with his skill set. But he can’t help but lament that other superstars like him are severely underpaid.

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The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

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New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / August 28

Friday Posted & Toasted Notes: International Knicks, KD & Dray & T-Mac talk too much

I let everybody down not publishing notes in a week, thinking there was nothing happening around the League but still saving clippings into a document that ended up growing monstrous.

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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.

Donte DiVincenzo News / New York Knicks on SI / August 28

Unlikely Knicks-Donte DiVincenzo Reunion Dream Has New Life

Earlier in the week, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Jonathan Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with the Timberwolves. If you're wondering what this has to do with the New York Knicks, well the signing could possibly be the first domino to fall regarding a possible Donte DiVincenzo return.

Josh Hart News / Fadeaway World / August 28

Josh Hart Makes Bold Recovery Choice Ahead Of Knicks’ Championship Defense

New York Knicks forward Josh Hart played the entire 2025-26 NBA season with a splint on his right ring finger, and it looks like that might remain the case for the rest of his career.

New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / August 28

Max Kellerman Picks Jalen Brunson Over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 'He’s More Valuable'

Max Kellerman thinks Jalen Brunson did something against the San Antonio Spurs that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could not, and he believes it makes the New York Knicks star a more valuable player.

New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / August 28

Knicks’ Plans For 14th Roster Spot Revealed

The New York Knicks entered the 2026 offseason on the back of a historic playoff run that ended a 53-year-long title drought. While this would typically suggest a promising outlook for the next campaign, with aspirations to repeat championship success, the Knicks have been quiet this summer.

New York Knicks News / Kicks on SI / August 28

Penny Hardaway's Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4 'Knicks' Drops Soon

The New York Knicks did more than snap a 53-year NBA Championship drought; they set off a summer of New York-inspired sneaker drops. Nike has capitalized on the Knicks' resurgence.

Chris Boucher News / New York Knicks on SI / August 28

Chris Boucher Could Be a Strong Fit With Knicks for a Few Reasons

The Knicks might need to get creative ahead of training camp to find a third-string center solution. Given their attempts to acquire a more premium name have failed, New York could now go the route of trying out different veterans who remain available and seeing which one emerges in a camp competition.

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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.

New York Knicks News / HITC / August 28

Collector finds 1-of-1 Roman Reigns and Jalen Brunson dual autograph card

One lucky collector has found the 1-of-1 Roman Reigns and Jalen Brunson trading card, which includes a special message from the New York Knicks star. The Knicks won their first championship in 53 years earlier in 2026, and Brunson was then invited to WWE to celebrate their success alongside Reigns.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Posting and Toasting / August 28

What should the Knicks do with a Karl-Anthony Towns extension?

As we go deeper into the dog days of the offseason, the Knicks are a team with relatively few questions. After all, they just won the title (still feels great to say that) and returned almost all of their production from that title run, but there are still things to discuss as we patiently wait for more basketball on our screens.

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New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / August 27

Kevin Durant Opens Up On Knicks Title Run And Jalen Brunson’s $100 Million Pay Cut

For the first time in 53 years, the New York Knicks became NBA champions this summer, and it’s not a moment anyone will soon forget. Even with so much depth and chemistry, few predicted the Knicks would beat out the competition, but they took care of business in epic fashion, prompting a wave of reactions across the NBA world.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 27

8 Best Free Agents Left for Knicks With Nick Richards Off the Board

Thursday afternoon, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that big man Nick Richards has agreed to a one-year deal with the Miami Heat. The New York Knicks have long been tied to the CAA client, who leaves a mostly barren big man free agent landscape for the Knicks to dig around as they seek to add one more serviceable center into the fold.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 27

Knicks rumors: What are plans to round out roster after NBA’s latest flurry of signings

The 2026-27 New York Knicks roster remains incomplete as a few spots remain open. One NBA insider explained what has been going on with the franchise this summer New York experienced an unforgettable title run throughout the 2025-26 season.

Kelly Olynyk News / New York Knicks on SI / August 27

Latest Kelly Olynyk Development Could Help Set Up a Knicks Tryout

The current list of free-agent centers isn't very appealing for the New York Knicks, especially considering the other names they've attempted to add but fell short.

New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / August 26

Which Knicks Star Should Be Traded To Keep Their Championship Roster Together?

The New York Knicks might soon be in a weird spot after they finally won the championship, went 53-29 during the regular season, and then completely dominated the playoffs at 16-3, but the roster is quickly becoming too expensive to maintain without moving some pieces on the board.

Josh Hart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 25

Josh Hart makes obvious retirement wish ahead of potential contract extension

The New York Knicks are looking to repeat as NBA champions. At the same time, Josh Hart is eligible for a new contract extension. He became eligible for a four-year, $132 million deal on Aug.

Josh Hart News / The Lead / August 24

Could Josh Hart Be the Next Knick to Get an Extension?

The New York Knicks have already made one important decision regarding their extension-eligible players this offseason. Now, Josh Hart could be next. Hart became eligible for a contract extension on Aug.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / August 23

How Much Might Josh Hart Earn On Potential Extension?

As James L. Edwards III of The Athletic writes, Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart became eligible on August 10 for a contract extension worth up to $132MM over four years.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 22

International Signings: Besson, Carey, Canaan

Free agent guard Hugo Besson has officially signed with ASVEL in his native France, the team announced in a press release. The 58th overall pick in the 2022 draft, Besson has yet to sign his first NBA contract, having continued to play overseas since he was selected late in the second round four years ago.

OG Anunoby News / Hoops Wire / August 19

OG Anunoby on Knicks defending title: ‘You want to peak toward the end’

The Knicks finally reached the top. OG Anunoby already is thinking about how they stay there. Coming off New York’s first NBA championship in 53 years, Anunoby told Mark Medina of Fadeaway World that the Knicks can’t simply try to recreate their playoff intensity from October through April.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Larry Brown Sports / August 17

Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods are married

Karl-Anthony Towns’ big year got even bigger on Saturday. Towns and longtime girlfriend Jordyn Woods were married in Malibu, Calif. on Saturday, according to the New York Post.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / August 15

Charles Oakley's lawsuit against MSG dismissed by judge

A federal judge has dismissed former New York Knicks forward Charles Oakley’s remaining claims against Madison Square Garden for a third time, ending a legal battle that stretched more than nine years.

NYC cafe trolls Victor Wembanyama with hilarious choking-hazard sign

New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / August 13

New York Knicks schedule: Full 2026-27 slate released

The path to a New York Knicks repeat has officially been revealed. The NBA unveiled the full schedule for its 2026-27 season on Thursday, the latest landmark in the countdown to the Knicks’ title defense is official.