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Knicks Had Reasons Aside From Money to Let Mitch Robinson Walk

It was fitting that the New York Knicks clinched their first championship in 53 years with a Mitchell Robinson offensive board. That turned out to be the lasting image of the longest-tenured Knick in orange and blue.

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Knicks' Major Draft Blunder Looks Even Worse to Begin Free Agency

In just a few hours, the Knicks' center situation has turned bleak. It began with the news that Ariel Hukporti would be leaving for the 76ers. Then it was Mitchell Robinson breaking hearts by agreeing to join the Celtics.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 1

Mitchell Robinson cashes in after playoff success by signing with new team

The New York Knicks built their championship roster to counter the Boston Celtics. Now that they've won a title, the Knicks' Atlantic Division rivals are poaching one of their most valuable reserves.

Important piece of Knicks championship joining Eastern Conference rival

Knicks get discount to keep key championship role player in New York

Celtics get bad news about potential Jaylen Brown trade

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

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The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

How many NBA Rookie of the Year winners from the lottery era (1985 to present) can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Playoff scoring-record by team' quiz

The '30 PPG in the regular season' quiz

The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

Jalen Brunson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1

Knicks star Jalen Brunson reveals moment when he knew Madison Square Garden was ‘different’

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson has played on some of basketball’s biggest stages, but one playoff series at Madison Square Garden convinced him there is nothing quite like postseason basketball in New York.

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 1

Knicks Now Facing 2 Flawed Paths to Solve Massive Center Problem

The New York Knicks are running out of options to address their center situation in free agency. At the time of this writing, the Knicks have just one center on their roster: Karl-Anthony Towns.

Jose Alvarado News / Knicks X-Factor / July 1

New York Knicks 2025-26 season review: Jose Alvarado

The shot has been tipped in, the countdown has finished, and the confetti has flown — the New York Knicks are NBA champions for the first time in 53 years.

New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / July 1

3 Free Agent Centers Knicks Could Target After Losing Mitchell Robinson, Ariel Hukporti

The New York Knicks are coming off a championship-winning season, and while they have largely kept their core intact to begin the offseason, they have lost two key bench pieces.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / July 1

Knicks drawn into suspicious East Group B for 2026 NBA Cup

In an odd development, as it coincided with the start of free agency, the NBA officially unveiled the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup groups, schedule, and a new championship venue on Tuesday.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

NBA News / Posting and Toasting / July 1

Toronto welcomes back former Finals MVP, look to challenge the Knicks atop the conference

The Knicks and Raptors haven’t been good at the same time very often. In the late ’90s, when the Knicks made regular appearances deep into the playoffs, the Raptors were a young expansion team getting their feet wet, focused on building a foundation and a fan base.

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The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1

Why Bill Simmons’ dad is ‘delirious’ over Celtics stealing Mitchell Robinson from Knicks

Fresh off helping the New York Knicks win their first NBA title in 53 years, the Boston Celtics acquired center Mitchell Robinson with a three-year, $47.4 million contract.

Mitchell Robinson News / Larry Brown Sports / July 1

Knicks lose Mitchell Robinson to Eastern Conference contender in free agency

The New York Knicks entered NBA free agency with some questions, and the NBA champions just lost a big piece of the puzzle. On Wednesday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that center Mitchell Robinson agreed to a three-year deal with the Boston Celtics.

Mitchell Robinson News / Yardbarker / July 1

Important piece of Knicks championship joining Eastern Conference rival

A key member of the Knicks' championship squad is heading to a conference rival.

Celtics get bad news about potential Jaylen Brown trade

Knicks get discount to keep key championship role player in New York

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown reportedly frustrated as trade rumors linger

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 1

Celtics, Mitchell Robinson Agree To Three-Year Deal

After winning a championship with the Knicks this spring, free agent center Mitchell Robinson is leaving New York for Boston. Shams Charania of ESPN reports (via Twitter) that Robinson and the Celtics have agreed to terms on a three-year, $47.4MM deal that will include a third-year player option.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1

76ers land Karl-Anthony Towns backup from Knicks, but it’s not Mitchell Robinson

The Philadelphia 76ers will likely always need center depth for as long as Joel Embiid is the team’s leader. They got just that when they plucked away a backup center from a New York Knicks team that just won the NBA Finals.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1

Knicks’ Mike Brown makes bombshell confession about how Karl-Anthony Towns beef almost broke New York

Things weren’t always easy for Mike Brown and Karl-Anthony Towns, and they had to navigate through “distractions” amid the New York Knicks’ championship-winning season.

Ariel Hukporti News / Hoops Rumors / July 1

Sixers To Sign Ariel Hukporti

After spending his first two NBA seasons with the Knicks, center Ariel Hukporti has agreed to sign a one-year, $3.4MM contract with the Sixers, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

Jack Kayil News / New York Knicks on SI / July 1

Knicks Stashing Jack Kayil Is a Smart Decision

The New York Knicks walked away with two draft picks from the 2026 NBA draft, in Jack Kayil and Tyler Nickel, both second-rounders who they hope can make an impact on low-cost contracts.

Jalen Brunson News / HITC / July 1

2K Games hint Jalen Brunson as the cover star of NBA 2K27 with New York-themed teaser

2K Games have teased the next instalment of their NBA 2K franchise, with Jalen Brunson being linked as the next cover star. It has been a career year for Jalen Brunson.

Landry Shamet News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30

What’s next for Knicks with Landry Shamet back in fold on $24 million contract

The New York Knicks just threaded an impossibly small needle. They successfully re-signed Landry Shamet for 4-years/$24 million dollars. With Shamet back, the Knicks are set to return just about every player from their impossible 16-3 2026 postseason run—the one that led to their first NBA Championship in 53 years.

Mike Brown News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / July 1

Knicks’ Mike Brown living his best life during free agency frenzy

Just a couple of weeks after the NBA Finals, New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown was spotted enjoying the offseason amid free agency. Fans spotted Brown enjoying Jack Johnson’s concert at Jones Beach in Wantagh, New York, on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 30

How much money New York Knicks have left to spend on a backup center this offseason

Re-signing Landry Shamet has left the New York Knicks with almost no room for a second option at the 5. The reigning NBA champions are trying to defend their title while staying under the league’s second apron — a line owner James Dolan has refused to cross.

Mikal Bridges News / HITC / June 29

Mikal Bridges names his favourite moment from the New York Knicks’ NBA Championship win

Mikal Bridges was an integral part of Mike Brown’s team that just won the New York Knicks’ first championship since 1973. The Knicks traded for Bridges from the Phoenix Suns in 2024, and he immediately became an important two-way player.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / June 29

Knicks get discount to keep key championship role player in New York

Landry Shamet is taking less to keep the championship New York Knicks core intact.

Jose Alvarado's new deal will help Knicks remain contenders

Report: Knicks could make surprising roster decision

Kevin Durant had shady comment about the Knicks

Tyrese Haliburton gives a three-word response to Knicks winning NBA title

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28

Report: Knicks could make 1 surprising roster decision

The New York Knicks are going to have to do some trimming this summer, but one player may surprisingly end up surviving. It remains a possibility that New York will bring back guard Jordan Clarkson in free agency this offseason, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reported Sunday.

James Dolan News / Viral Sports News / June 28

James Dolan Already Being Called Out After Knicks’ Championship

The New York Knicks have finally reached the mountaintop, capturing an NBA championship for the first time in 53 years. And in the process, owner James Dolan has been vindicated.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / June 27

Knicks issue cease-and-desist over lookalike campaign logo

Winning over voters is one thing. Winning over the Knicks? That’s apparently another story. According to the New York Post, the Knicks have sent a cease-and-desist letter to New York state Senate candidate Aber Kawas, accusing her campaign of using an unauthorized version of the team’s iconic logo.