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NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / October 21
Grading Every Knick After Loss vs. 76ers
Before their season opener last night, the New York Knicks raised the banner on their 2026 title, their first in 53 years. Between that and their bangingly blinging championship rings, the ceremony was top-flight stuff, an A-plus.
Jalen Brunson News / Yardbarker / October 21
Why Jalen Brunson thinks it's 'good' that Knicks lost season opener to 76ers
The Knicks opened the 2026-27 season raising a championship banner, but the evening was ultimately spoiled by the rival 76ers.
Karl-Anthony Towns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
Karl-Anthony Towns delivers reality check on Knicks after loss to 76ers
New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns assessed the team’s shortcomings after Tuesday’s 106-100 season-opening loss to the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden.
The 'Most NBA games played' quiz
How many of the career leaders for games played in the NBA can you name in five minutes?
New York Knicks News / Field Level Media / October 21
NBA roundup: Sixers spoil Knicks' title celebration in season opener
Tyrese Maxey scored a game-high 28 points Tuesday night for the visiting Philadelphia 76ers, who spoiled the New York Knicks' ring and banner-raising ceremony with a 106-100 victory in the season opener for both teams.
Knicks Around the Web
Knicks Raise Championship Banner, but New-Look 76ers Deliver Opening Night Reality Check
· Legends On Deck
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
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.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Knicks’ Mike Brown gives props to James Dolan for ring night ceremony
The New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA ring ceremony in 53 years at Madison Square Garden before their 2026-27 season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20
Jaylen Brown shows ability to fit in on star-studded roster in 76ers debut
LeBron James wasn't the only member of the new-look Philadelphia 76ers to make his debut with his new team on Tuesday night. Jaylen Brown also opened up the next chapter of his career.
Mike Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Knicks’ Mike Brown says the quiet part out loud about ‘running through mud’ in loss to 76ers
The New York Knicks opened their title defense with a loud thud on Tuesday. With LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers in town, the Knicks failed to open their 2026-27 season the same way they punctuated their 2026 NBA Playoffs run, as they suffered a 106-100 loss to the visiting team.
NBA News / Posting and Toasting / October 20
76ers 106, Knicks 100: Scenes from banner night 
NYC came to party tonight. The Knicks (0-1) received their rings and hung a championship banner before tonight’s inaugural game of the 81st season. As a repeat is not guaranteed, your intrepid blogger tried to appreciate the moment for its rarity.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20
LeBron James wasn't satisfied with his performance in his 76ers debut
The Philadelphia 76ers traveled to play the New York Knicks on Tuesday night for each team’s season opener. It marked the first regular-season game including Philadelphia’s new-look starting lineup that now includes All-Star forwards Jaylen Brown and LeBron James.
New York Knicks News / HITC / October 21
The New York Knicks legends who handed out NBA Championship rings, including Walt Frazier
The new legends of the New York Knicks received their NBA championship rings from all the past legends in franchise history. Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, and all the other New York Knicks stars brought a championship to the franchise after 53 years in 2026.
Andre Drummond News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21
Andre Drummond got away with one of the craziest goaltends ever
The NBA rulebook briefly did not apply to Andre Drummond during Tuesday’s season opener. Drummond and the New York Knicks tipped off the new season on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers.
New York Knicks News / HITC / October 20
Why the New York Knicks hung two separate banners at MSG during ring ceremony explained
The New York Knicks added two banners to the rafters after winning the 2026 NBA Championship, surprising many fans with a major reversal. The Knicks celebrated a successful 2026 season by hanging up a banner to immortalise the famous NBA championship win for a city which waited feverishly for a title for the last 53 years.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 21
LeBron James gets into verbal altercation with Knicks fans during 76ers debut
The 76ers will see the Knicks three more times this season, and possibly more if they meet in the playoffs, so there will be plenty more opportunities for fans to heckle James.
Karl-Anthony Towns News / Fadeaway World / October 20
Karl-Anthony Towns Confirms He’s Willing To Take Pay Cut To Keep The Knicks Together
The 2026-27 season has officially begun, and the New York Knicks remain committed to their goal of winning a second straight title, though the odds are stacking against them.
Josh Hart News / Athlon Sports / October 20
Knicks Champion Reveals Emotional Family Moment That Meant More Than NBA Title Celebration
The New York Knicks are preparing to celebrate their first NBA championship in more than five decades, but one member of the team recently revealed that his favorite memory from the historic achievement had little to do with basketball.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / October 20
Knicks' Champions Night Shirt Is Causing a Commotion Before 76ers Clash
There are plenty of big storylines before the Knicks take on the 76ers Tuesday night. How do the starters look after a long and draining playoff run? Will Philadelphia's new reinforcements close the gap between these teams?
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / October 20
Projecting the Knicks' Entire Rotation as Season Finally Begins
The Knicks' season opener is finally here. While we can't fully predict the team's rotation may look like to kick off the year, we can deduce what it might look like following the early signals around the 2026-27 roster.
New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / October 19
Jalen Brunson and Landry Shamet messages show New York Knicks motivation to repeat ahead of 76ers opener
The New York Knicks created history with their first championship win in more than 50 years. Can they do it again? The scenes of celebration in June 2026 in New York will never be forgotten.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / October 20
Knicks' Mike Brown drops key injury news before season opener
Brown updated the team's health ahead of the season opener.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / October 17
Knicks waive Bruce Brown, keeping James Wiseman
The Knicks wanted to keep Bruce Brown. They’re keeping James Wiseman instead, with the payroll leaving little room for both. New York announced Saturday that it waived Brown, putting Wiseman on track to claim the team’s 14th roster spot and serve as the third center behind Karl-Anthony Towns and Andre Drummond.
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