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On YouTubeNew York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8
Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns reveals surprising Magic Johnson inspiration
New York Knicks star center Karl-Anthony Towns revealed the Magic Johnson connection to his jersey number. The five-time All-Star is in the middle of an epic series with the Boston Celtics.
Spike Lee News / The Spun / May 8
Spike Lee reacts to the new pope having Knicks ties
Director Spike Lee and Pope Leo XIV have something in common.
The 'Most points in the 2022-23 NBA playoffs' quiz
During the 2022-23 NBA playoffs, 32 players scored 200 or more points. How many can you name in five minutes?
J.R. Smith News / Fastbreak on SI / May 8
Former NBA Star Reveals He Cried After Cavs-Knicks Trade
J.R. Smith was once among the best role players in the NBA. The 2013 6th Man of The Year last played during the 2019-20 season when he was a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Kendrick Perkins News / Athlon Sports / May 8
Kendrick Perkins Makes Major Knicks Statement During Series Against Celtics
The New York Knicks are proving to be a great fourth-quarter team. Against the Detroit Pistons in Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs, they had to erase fourth-quarter deficits numerous times.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / May 8
New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics series is now career-defining for one player, and it’s not Jalen Brunson or Jayson Tatum
The New York Knicks versus Boston Celtics series has gone differently than what anyone predicted so far. Many thought the Knicks would struggle to challenge the defending champions, let alone win the first two games in Boston.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8
Spike Lee conjures ultimate connection between New York Knicks, new Pope
Spike Lee has always found poetry in the most New York moments. But this time, the Knicks’ most iconic fan saw prophecy in Rome, per TMZ. After the Vatican elected Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo 14, Lee took to Instagram and made his boldest championship declaration yet.
Carmelo Anthony News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8
Carmelo Anthony makes surprising Knicks retirement admission
The New York Knicks were one of the NBA’s most exciting teams when they added Carmelo Anthony in 2011. He, along with J.R. Smith, Amar’e Stoudemire, and Iman Shumpert were on the team for a few years.
NBA News / Bleacher Report / May 8
Mitchell Robinson News / Last Word On Sports / May 8
Mitchell Robinson’s Impact Goes Way Beyond The Box Score
It has been a crazy postseason. That much is for certain, and it has been seen more so than in any other series than the Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks.
New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / May 8
Tom Thibodeau breaks down what Mitchell Robinson brings to New York Knicks, he’s eliminated ‘reckless’ trait
Mitchell Robinson missed most of the regular season but has become a key part of the New York Knicks’ playoff success. In seven seasons with the New York Knicks, Mitchell Robinson has been a starter and backup center and has played both roles well.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8
Are Knicks pulling off miracles because the new pope went to Villanova?
The Knicks have a shocking 2-0 lead in their series against the Celtics, and New York does have a tie to the new pope.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / May 8
3 Reasons Why The Knicks Are Up 2-0 On Celtics
Heading into their second-round series against the Boston Celtics, no one even gave the New York Knicks a sliver of hope. No experts picked them to win, the media counted them out, fans laughed at them, and even the sportsbooks had this series as lopsided as a second-round series can be.
Magic Johnson News / Fastbreak on SI / May 8
NBA Legend Magic Johnson Offers New York Knicks Hope
On Wednesday evening, the New York Knicks beat the Boston Celtics by a score of 91-90 to take Game 2 of their second-round playoff series. After the huge victory, Basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson sent out several posts.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / May 8
Two stats proving Knicks have been NBA's most clutch playoff team
Numerous factors can explain why the Knicks keep winning games, but one stands out: their repeated ability to come up big down the stretch.
Mikal Bridges News / Sportscasting / May 8
This Is The Mikal Bridges The New York Knicks Traded For
After acquiring Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges this past offseason, the New York Knicks seemed primed to compete for an NBA title in 2025. For most of the season, though, that didn’t appear to be in the cards.
Josh Hart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8
Josh Hart’s perfect reaction to fire alarm interrupting press conference after Knicks win
The New York Knicks picked up a 91-90 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, and in the post game press conference, Josh Hart was his usual joking self in reacting to a fire alarm that went off while he was answering a question.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 8
Why Knicks owe Pistons gratitude for playoff success
In the first round, the Knicks played four consecutive games decided by three or fewer points. They were forced to dig deep and match the Pistons' physicality, the trial by fire that prepared them for the Celtics.
Charles Barkley News / Fadeaway World / May 8
Charles Barkley And Shaquille O'Neal Agree Game 3 Is A 'Must-Win' For The Knicks Despite A 2-0 Series Lead
Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal are rarely on the same page about anything. But somehow, when it comes to the Knicks' series vs. the Celtics, the are both agreeing that it's a must-win game for New York.
Jalen Brunson News / Athlon Sports / May 8
Knicks Send 1-Word Jalen Brunson Message Following Historic Game 2 Win
Jalen Brunson is the heartbeat of the New York Knicks. While the Knicks have many talented players on their roster, from Karl Anthony-Towns to OG Anunoby to Mikal Bridges, "Mr.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / May 7
Knicks use unlikely scoring leader to take 2-0 series lead over Celtics
As the New York Knicks continue to shock the world, they benefited from an unlikely hero stepping up in their Game 2 win. After Jalen Brunson put on his cape and helped New York steal Game 1, Josh Hart led the way on Wednesday night.
Mikal Bridges News / New York Knicks on SI / May 7
Mikal Bridges Emerging as Difference Maker for Knicks
The Mikal Bridges trade has been dissected over and over again since the start of the regular season, nearly as many times as the move that brought the New York Knicks their front court star in Karl-Anthony Towns.
Mitchell Robinson News / New York Knicks on SI / May 7
Mitchell Robinson Key for Knicks In Surprising Way
The New York Knicks are thrilled about how things turned out at the trade deadline for them. The Knicks faced a lot of pressure from the outside to trade for a backup center since Mitchell Robinson was still on the sidelines nursing an ankle that went through major offseason surgery.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 7
Knicks Have Path Towards Championship
The New York Knicks are just 11 wins away from hoisting the Larry O'Brien Trophy for the first time since 1973. While they were seen as a massive underdog going into their series against the Boston Celtics, winning Game 1 on the road in overtime despite being down 20 points is a sign that the Knicks may actually have a shot.
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