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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson Reinforces Importance in Low-Point Loss

The New York Knicks got positively punked for all Peacock viewers to see, getting completely shelled by the Dallas Mavericks in front of their stunned fanbase in a 114-97 massacre.

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Trade rumors: Knicks against making big moves?

If last Wednesday night’s loss to the lowly Sacramento Kings didn’t make you pull out your hair, scream, shake your head, and or contemplate how much you believe in this team for the rest of the season, than chances are, the loss to the Warriors, Suns, or the embarrassing loss at home to a 17-26 Mavericks team did.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / January 20

Knicks Ready to Cut Ties With Karl-Anthony Towns as Jalen Brunson Loses Patience With Locker Room

The New York Knicks seemed en route to a first championship in 52 years after winning the NBA Cup last month. However, everything took an odd turn when the avalanche came about.

New York Knicks News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Knicks Discussing Karl-Anthony Towns Trade With Multiple Teams

On Monday, the New York Knicks hit a low-point as they went into their locker rooms down 28 points to the Dallas Mavericks at halftime. Mavericks stars Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis weren’t even there to help.

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Jalen Brunson Debuts Nike Kobe 3 Low in Knicks Colors

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson has taken on the mantle of the unofficial torchbearer for Kobe Bryant's signature Nike sneaker line in the NBA.

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The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / January 20

Only Three Knicks Safe From Impending Trade Deadline

The‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ New York Knicks have gone down in eight of their last 10 matchups, and with a sudden turn of events, they seem like an average team rather than a potential high-flyer.

NBA News / Posting and Toasting / January 20

Mavericks 114, Knicks 97: Eerie similarities

On December 3, 2022, the Knicks were embarrassed at home against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks on a weekend matinee at the World’s Most Famous Arena.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / January 20

Knicks Could Target Two Bigs From Nets in Trade

The Brooklyn Nets must be dreaming big during this current New York Knicks tailspin, where they have lost nine of eleven. While they don’t own the Knicks' first-round pick this summer, they possess their crosstown rivals' unprotected firsts in 2027, 2029 and 2031 and an unprotected swap in 2028 thanks to the Mikal Bridges trade.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / January 20

Knicks Soaking In Embarrassment After Shocking Loss to Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks were expected to be just the springboard the New York Knicks needed to get back to their old ways. They were one of the best teams out east before the calendars flipped to 2026, and they needed an easier opponent to handle in a much-anticipated return home.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / January 20

Karl-Anthony Towns Reacts to MSG’s Hostile Behavior Towards Knicks on MLK Day

The New York Knicks suffered yet another loss tonight, falling in blowout fashion to the Dallas Mavericks, 114-97. This marks a huge low for a team that had championship expectations coming into the season, and has now lost nine of its last 11 games.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Hoops Rumors / January 20

Knicks Have Talked To Multiple Teams About Trading Towns

The Knicks‘ 2025/26 season reached a new low point with Monday’s 17-point home loss to the injury-ravaged Mavericks, writes Steve Popper of Newsday (subscriber link).

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Hoops Wire / January 20

Knicks’ trade talks on Karl-Anthony Towns more than just idle curiosity

The Knicks may not be actively shopping Karl-Anthony Towns, but his name is clearly out there. According to Steve Popper of Newsday, the Knicks have at least discussed Towns with the Grizzlies, Magic, and Hornets.

Carmelo Anthony News / Total Pro Sports / January 20

Carmelo Anthony and Tracy McGrady Raise Questions About Knicks Locker Room Friction

As of today, the New York Knicks are sitting in third place in the Eastern Conference standings. Pretty solid, right? Well, it’s not that impressive, at least according to former legends Carmelo Anthony and Tracy McGrady.

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Knicks have talked Karl-Anthony Towns trade with Grizzlies, Hornets, Magic

The Knicks have at least kicked the tires on a Karl-Anthony Towns trade, and it hasn’t been with just one team. According to Steve Popper of Newsday, the Knicks have discussed Towns with the Grizzlies, Magic, and Hornets.

Mike Brown News / Larry Brown Sports / January 20

Mike Brown responds to the boos from Knicks fans during latest loss

Mike Brown is somewhat welcoming the boobirds after his team’s latest humiliation. The New York Knicks were blown out at home by the sub-.500 Dallas Mavericks on Monday.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 19

Tracy McGrady sees locker room ‘friction’ amid Knicks’ slump

Coming off the high of their triumph in the NBA Cup, an achievement that roused hopes of a title run, the New York Knicks have suddenly hit a wall. The Knicks were embarrassed by the Dallas Mavericks, 114-97, at Madison Square Garden on Monday for their fourth straight loss.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 19

Knicks continue downward spiral with blowout home loss to Mavericks

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New York Knicks News / The SportsRush / January 19

New York Knicks No Longer Have a Defensive Identity: Tracy McGrady

Coming into the 2025-26 NBA season, the New York Knicks were among the sure-fire favorites to make it out of the Eastern Conference. Although that sentiment remains the same for the most part, they aren’t as dominant as many believed they would be.

New York Knicks News / Total Pro Sports / January 19

DeMarcus Cousins Calls Out a Glaring New York Knicks Issue That Could Doom Their Title Hopes

Pressure builds fast in New York when expectations rise. The New York Knicks sit near the top of the East, yet doubts keep surfacing. Recent losses have reopened debates about roster balance, leadership, and whether this group is built for deep playoff runs.

Jalen Brunson News / New York Knicks on SI / January 19

Knicks' Jalen Brunson Earns Third All-Star Selection

Jalen Brunson continues to prove he's among the NBA's elite point guards. The New York Knicks star earned his third consecutive All-Star selection, this time as a starter for the Eastern Conference squad in the 2026 game.

New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / January 19

New York Knicks search for true identity against Mavs on MLK Day

While on one hand, the comfort of a Madison Square Garden matinee on Martin Luther King Jr. Day is something all New York Knicks fans can embrace, there’s still something stressfully off about the squad’s current situation.

Mitchell Robinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 19

Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson sparks reactions after ‘farewell’ post

The New York Knicks crumbling shortly after winning the NBA Cup is possibly the Knicksiest thing ever. The team began a losing skid at the end of 2025 and has struggled mightily since franchise cornerstone Jalen Brunson suffered an ankle sprain on Jan.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 19

NBA Notes: Knicks, Mikal Bridges, Raptors, RJ Barrett, Sixers

The Knicks have had a lot going wrong lately, but one issue keeps popping up late in games. Mikal Bridges has struggled badly in fourth quarters, and Stefan Bondy of the New York Post put numbers to it.