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Knicks Struggle to Name Santa's Reindeer

When asked if they could name all of Santa's nine reindeer, the New York Knicks came up with some creative answers, including a few underdiscussed reindeer, like "Nixon" and "Connor." "Absolutely not," Karl-Anthony Towns said.

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Bold Prediction For Knicks vs. Cavaliers Christmas Matchup

The New York Knicks host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Christmas Day at Madison Square Garden in what many are calling the most lopsided matchup of the holiday slate.

Julius Randle News / New York Knicks on SI / December 24

Knicks HC Praises Julius Randle After Road Loss

The New York Knicks suffered a road loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves with some major players missing in action, and Timberwolves star Julius Randle pulled out the stops against his former team with a 25-point night — 17 of those coming in the fourth quarter.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in NBA history' quiz

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / December 24

Controversial Former Knicks Exec Advocates for Hanging Cup Banner

Last week, the New York Knicks made the call to go without hanging up a banner to commemorate their NBA Cup win. They were sure to enjoy the spoils of the in-season tournament win and the cash pool that went to the winning side, but the call to go without celebrating the Cup like it was a standard NBA championship wasn't a surprising one.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / December 24

Knicks Prospect James Nnaji Enrolls At Baylor

Two years after being selected with the 31st overall pick in the NBA draft, center James Nnaji has enrolled at Baylor and will be immediately eligible to play college basketball this season, his agents at Gersh Sports tell Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress (Twitter link).

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 24

Knicks, Cavaliers tip off NBA's five-game Christmas slate

There are few sturdier NBA traditions than the New York Knicks playing on Christmas Day. The Knicks hope a pair of familiar faces make it back for the customary clash Thursday when New York hosts the Cleveland Cavaliers to tip off the NBA's five-game holiday slate.

Jalen Brunson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 24

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson set to play vs. Cavs on Christmas Day

On Tuesday evening, the New York Knicks fell back to Earth with a road loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves, dropping their record to 20-9 on the 2025-26 NBA season.

James Nnaji News / Yardbarker / December 25

Former NBA draft pick's college return reveals lunacy of system

Former NBA draft pick's college return reveals lunacy of current system

College basketball has jumped the shark.

Top draft prospect's stats have never been seen before in NCAA or NBA

Wisconsin loses it after freshman’s first career bucket vs. Central Michigan

Top five studs and duds this season in men's college basketball

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 men's basketball poll

...and five takeaways from AP Top 25 women's basketball poll

Karl-Anthony Towns News / New York Knicks on SI / December 24

Knicks Karl-Anthony Towns' Words Prove He's Not Over Timberwolves

Karl-Anthony Towns returned to Minnesota to face his former team, and his postgame words hit hard. The Knicks star admitted he still hasn't moved on from the trade that sent him to New York.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / December 24

Knicks' Mike Brown Wants More From Breakout PG

In his first NBA start, New York Knicks breakout point guard Tyler Kolek enjoyed the most productive night of his career in what ultimately amounted to a road loss.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / December 24

Knicks Bulletin: ‘He just has to continue to try not pick up cheap fouls’

Win the NBA Cup now, deal with schedule losses later. That’s where the New York Knicks are at, right? Here’s a bunch of what we heard from the protagonists of yesterday’s affair.

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The 'Most 3-passing, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz

The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / December 24

Knicks Load Up on Perimeter Talent in Recent Mock Draft

The New York Knicks exhausted a lot of their assets in recent years to upgrade their roster to where it is today. Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns were all acquired for young talent and draft capital.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 24

Knicks’ Mike Brown has 1 Karl-Anthony Towns complaint after 40-point game vs. Timberwolves

Karl-Anthony Towns had a monster effort, but the New York Knicks fell short against the Minnesota Timberwolves, 115-104, at Target Center on Tuesday. With Jalen Brunson sitting out due to an ankle injury, Towns picked up the cudgels for the Knicks, finishing with a double-double of 40 points and 13 rebounds.

Tyler Kolek News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 24

Knicks guard Tyler Kolek sets new career-high in 1st NBA start

The New York Knicks leaned on unexpected depth Tuesday night, as rookie guard Tyler Kolek delivered a breakthrough performance in his first NBA start. With the Knicks dealing with significant backcourt injuries, Kolek stepped into an expanded role and produced a new career high vs.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Knicks X-Factor / December 24

Karl-Anthony Towns home alone as shorthanded Knicks fall to Wolves

Karl-Anthony Towns’ return home for the holidays was anything but a no-rough-stuff-type-of-deal for the New York Knicks. Towns recovered from a tepid weekend

New York Knicks News / The SportsRush / December 23

Carmelo Anthony Believes the Knicks Have 'A Legit Shot at the NBA Championship'

Being part of the New York Knicks is special, and Carmelo Anthony, a franchise legend, grew up supporting them. The fact that he never got to win a championship with the team remains a disappointment.

Jalen Brunson News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23

Jalen Brunson issues a response to those who accuse him of ‘foul baiting’

Jalen Brunson is trying to beat the flopper allegations. The New York Knicks star Brunson appeared this week on Lou Williams’ podcast “The Underground Lounge.” During the episode, Brunson spoke out against those who accuse him of baiting referees into calling fouls by exaggerating minimal defensive contact.

New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / December 22

Insider: Knicks open to trading disappointing newcomer

The New York Knicks could be ready to 86 the metropolitan career of a former Philadelphia 76er. Reporting on the Knicks’ potential activity at the upcoming trade deadline, James Edwards III of The Athletic says that the “loudest league chatter” centered around Manhattan states that it’d be “open” to trading forward Guerschon Yabusele.