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Josh Hart's Layoff Comments Make Knicks Rust Concerns a Bit More Real

The rest-versus-rust debate is in full swing among Knicks followers in the lead-up to the conference finals. While it's undeniable that this layoff helps the team get fresher legs and healthier, it's a valid concern that they'll lose some momentum with this elongated break.

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Is This The New York Knicks Best Chance To Break Their 53-Year Title Drought?

53 years. That’s how long it has been since the New York Knicks, the team that sits at the mecca of basketball, won its last NBA Championship. Since Walt Frazier, Dave DeBusschere, and company hoisted the trophy in 1973, New York has fielded some good teams, but none have reached the final frontier and been the last team standing.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 13

Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns drops $60,000 on John Cena wrestling card

The New York Knicks made everyone see that they are a serious contender after bodyslamming the Philadelphia 76ers in four games in their second-round series in the playoffs.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / The Lead / May 13

Karl-Anthony Towns Has Helped Save Knicks From Disaster

When the New York Knicks fell behind the Atlanta Hawks 2-1 in the first round of the playoffs, disenchanted fans were ready to demand change. “Fire Mike

Josh Hart News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

How many of the active players in the NBA with at least 100 double-doubles in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 20-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'Active 5 3s, 5 steals NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'Active 20-point, 10-rebound games' quiz

Josh Hart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 13

Josh Hart reveals what’s bothering him amid ECF wait

Josh Hart and the New York Knicks swept their second round series against the Philadelphia 76ers, winning in relatively dominating fashion. But the victory, however, now gives them at least one week off before the start of the Eastern Conference Finals, especially as the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers will have at least a six-game series.

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The 25 best rookie seasons in NBA history

Rookies are exciting for teams and their fans because they represent potential, hope for the future. While it can take years to see how a prospect will pan out, sometimes it clicks right away.

Mitchell Robinson News / New York Knicks on SI / May 13

Knicks Rival Is Helping Make Mitchell Robinson Richer This Offseason

Mitchell Robinson enjoying playoff success is significant in more ways than one for the Knicks. Of course, his athletic presence has helped get the team to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Jalen Brunson News / Total Pro Sports / May 13

Jalen Brunson Makes Unexpected Admission About His Star Status

When it comes to the New York Knicks’ spirited playoff run, all eyes are on Jalen Brunson, who is once again proving to be a game-changer. The Knicks kicked off the 2026 playoffs by dispatching the Atlanta Hawks in six games and made headlines by sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers 4-0 in the conference semifinals.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / May 13

Knicks provide big OG Anunoby update before conference finals

Knicks provide big OG Anunoby update amid lengthy break before conference finals

Anunoby is the Knicks' second-leading scorer during postseason play.

Does Steve Kerr think Mike Brown can lead Knicks to NBA championship?

The '25 points in less than 30 minutes' quiz

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The 25 best No. 2 overall draft picks in NBA history

The No. 1 pick is the prize of the draft. That's obvious, but sometimes, the second pick can be almost, or even more, valuable. These are the greatest No.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 13

Knicks' Unpredictable Playoff Run May Take Another Turn Wednesday

Every twist and turn in the Pistons-Cavaliers series now directly impacts the Knicks, who face either team in the conference finals. There are major implications for New York depending on which squad advances, making each development relevant as these squads slug it out.

New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / May 13

The Knicks swept Philadelphia by turning the series into a three-point avalanche

The Knicks did not need a dramatic closeout to finish Philadelphia. They needed one game that showed the gap between the teams at its clearest, and Game 4 gave them exactly that.

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The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'Active playoff scoring leaders' quiz

The 'Most 25-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 13

Donald Trump’s Knicks declaration has fan thinking of him ‘mowing down’ burgers with Mitchell Robinson at White House

Like him or not, President Donald Trump is a New Yorker, and he is still a fan of the Knicks after advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. During an interview with Sid Rosenberg on TalkRadio 77 WABC, Trump was asked if he is still a Knicks fan as they head into the Eastern Conference Finals.

New York Knicks News / The Spun / May 13

President Trump Confirms He's Rooting For Knicks During NBA Playoffs

President Donald Trump is apparently keeping a close eye on the 2026 NBA playoffs. On Tuesday afternoon, Trump spoke to Sid Rosenberg of 77 WABC about a plethora of topics, including the New York Knicks' dominant playoff run.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 13

Knicks' Long Rest Is About More Than Just the Days Off

All we heard heading into the Knicks’ semifinal matchup with the 76ers was how they’d have a decidedly important rest advantage in Game 1 following the Sixers needing seven games to vanquish Boston.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 13

Does Steve Kerr think Mike Brown can lead Knicks to NBA championship?

Kerr discussed Brown's performance this season and if the latter can lead the Knicks all the way to the title.

Steve Kerr in favor of radical NBA rule change that would upset Steph Curry

Why Karl-Anthony Towns is the key to the Knicks' playoff dominance

The 'NBA head coaching wins leaders' quiz

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 13

Knicks star Mitchell Robinson’s Joel Embiid poster crashes NY’s heartwarming ‘dad duty’ post

During the team’s off days, the New York Knicks celebrated dads Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart with a heartfelt post before a fan made a meme out of Mitchell Robinson’s poster dunk over Joel Embiid.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 13

Post-Lottery Knicks Mock Draft: New York Adds a Top Shooter From This Class

With the NBA Draft Lottery finalized, we finally know the order of the first 14 picks. It may not directly impact who the Knicks could pick on draft day, but we now have a bit better of an idea of who teams may select with where they are picking official.

New York Knicks News / Total Pro Sports / May 11

New York Knicks Dancer Is Stealing The Show For Obvious Reasons

A New York Knicks dancer was drawing all sorts of attention during Game 4 of their series vs. the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. The Knicks blew the Sixers out by 30 on the day, sending them home at the very first opportunity with a 4-0 sweep while punching their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Stephen A Smith News / Total Pro Sports / May 11

Stephen A. Smith Goes All-In On Knicks With Bold Championship Prediction

You could even make an absurd claim, and chances are that still would suffice, but when it comes to Stephen A. Smith, no one’s going to take a guarantee on his words.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 11

Knicks Notes: Karl-Anthony Towns, Miles McBride, Jalen Brunson

The Knicks didn’t get their celebration at home after finishing off a sweep of the Sixers on Sunday. Felt like it anyway. Plenty of New York fans filled Xfinity Mobile Arena and watched a 144-114 rout.

New York Knicks News / EasySportz / May 11

The Knicks Look Unstoppable And Could Win It All

The New York Knicks do not just look like contenders anymore. They look like the best team left in the NBA playoffs. After completing a humiliating sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Knicks suddenly feel like a team destined for a championship run.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 11

Joel Embiid sounded like a broken man after 76ers were swept by Knicks

Following Sunday's blowout at the hands of the Knicks, Philadelphia big man Joel Embiid spoke like a player with no real answers regarding all that's gone wrong for the 76ers since he was drafted by the club in 2014.

Tying three-point record adds to historic nature of Knicks' entire playoff run

Josh Hart takes dig at Philadelphia fans after Knicks fan takeover

Knicks' three-point barrage in Game 4 sends 76ers home

The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 10