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Knicks rumors: NBA Draft intel highlights Darius Acuff Jr. teammate, intriguing draft-and-stash option

The New York Knicks are still coming off the high of winning the 2026 NBA Finals, which they took in five games against the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks have some big decisions to make this offseason in free agency but figure to bring back essentially the same core of players as they look to repeat next year.

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A Toast to the Champions: Thank You, 2025-26 Knicks

Dear 2025-26 Knicks, With the NBA draft hours away, the championship parade over, and the memorable and clinching game 5 over a week in our review mirror, it felt like the perfect time to pen (electronically) a letter to you.

James Dolan News / HITC / June 23

James Dolan may need to pull major U-turn on $222m New York Knicks masterplan

The New York Knicks have reached the summit of the NBA mountain, ending a 53-year wait for a championship and establishing themselves as the league’s team to beat.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 23

Knicks 2026 NBA Draft Big Board: Top Targets for Every Pick, Round, Need

Just like that, the 2026 NBA Draft is already here for the Knicks. They enter Tuesday with an alluring opportunity during this event to set their future selves up incredibly well, regardless of whether they use all three picks they currently own or end up trading at least one of them.

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The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 41 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?

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Miles McBride News / Posting and Toasting / June 23

Deuce McBride, NBA Champion

The 2026 NBA Draft begins tonight, and although it’s now a two-day event, it’s a good time to reflect on drafts of the past as we look back on last week’s post-championship jubilation and ahead to this upcoming week’s roster building period.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23

Ben Stiller pumped after Knicks’ Mohamed Diawara move

After making a free agency move to keep restricted free agent Mohamed Diawara, New York Knicks superfan Ben Stiller was thrilled. He reacted to the news that the Knicks and Diawara came to terms on a multiyear extension by writing, “Let’s go MO,” along with three raised fist emojis.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 23

Karl-Anthony Towns trade looking disastrous for Timberwolves

The Karl-Anthony Towns trade looked bad for the Minnesota Timberwolves when their former star won an NBA championship with the New York Knicks. It looked even worse when the team got negative value for Julius Randle.

Do Timberwolves have brewing Anthony Edwards problem following Julius Randle trade?

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Jalen Brunson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson announces debut book fresh off NBA Finals win

After being named NBA Finals MVP, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson has announced his debut book, Jalen Plays It All, which will come out in 2027. The announcement was made on TODAY on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

OG Anunoby News / Larry Brown Sports / June 23

OG Anunoby’s NBA Finals memorabilia could fetch an outrageous auction price

Folks with millions to spare could own one of the most celebrated pieces of sports memorabilia in New York sports history, as the ball OG Anunoby tipped in to give the New York Knicks the win in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals goes up for auction.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 23

New York Knicks player signs $10m contract extension despite playing 0 minutes in NBA Finals win

The New York Knicks are already preparing for next season, less than two weeks after winning the NBA championship. Head coach Mike Brown and key players Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby are not going anywhere.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23

Kylie Jenner’s whereabouts during Knicks parade revealed in new IG post

While her boyfriend, Timothée Chalamet, was celebrating at the New York Knicks’ championship parade, Kylie Jenner was absent, but she was still supporting her partner.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Miles McBride News / New York Knicks on SI / June 23

Miles McBride Is Most Likely Knicks Player to Be Traded During NBA Draft

The first night of the 2026 NBA Draft is finally here. Those around the Big Apple are wondering who the Knicks will select with their first-round pick (No.

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Jose Alvarado News / Posting and Toasting / June 23

Report: Knicks in trade talks as Jose Alvarado delays player-option decision

Whether the championship hangover has anything to do with Jose Alvarado’s taking his time to decide on his future, we don’t know for sure. What we know,

Jose Alvarado News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 22

Knicks’ Jose Alvarado returns to social media after moving back player option date

If you told Jose Alvarado at the start of the season that he would win a championship with his childhood team, he probably would not have believed it. But that was exactly the magic of the New York Knicks’ run to the title.

Mohamed Diawara News / Hoops Rumors / June 22

Knicks, Mohamed Diawara Agree To Multiyear Contract

The Knicks and restricted free agent forward Mohamed Diawara have agreed to a multiyear contract worth $10MM+, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

Jose Alvarado News / Hoops Rumors / June 22

Knicks, Jose Alvarado Agree To Push Back Option Decision Date

Knicks guard Jose Alvarado has agreed to push back his option decision date from June 22 to June 26, sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link).

New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Knicks NBA Champions 2026: Which Cards Already Peaked and What to Sell Before the Market Cools

Hey, Knicks fans, we know you are going crazy since that title win. The historic victory triggered a massive Knicks championship card market boom, showing unprecedented sales data.

New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Knicks Star Josh Hart Sends 'House of the Dragon' Warning

New York Knicks star Josh Hart has established himself as one of the best role players in the NBA today. The 6-foot-5 forward entered the NBA as the last pick of the first round in the 2017 draft.

Mohamed Diawara News / New York Knicks on SI / June 21

Knicks' Hidden Mohamed Diawara Agenda Going Just as Hoped

Mike Brown made the Knicks' bench a much more prevalent part of the team's playoff run this postseason, and it worked out to the team's advantage. Mitchell Robinson, Landry Shamet and Jose Alvarado all provided a spark in times of need, which played a role in the team capturing the title.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / June 22

Knicks Legend Jeremy Lin Sends Subtle Message to Owner James Dolan Over Jalen Brunson and Co’s Future

The New York Knicks finally ended a 53-year championship drought. Now comes the harder task: keeping a title-winning roster together in an NBA increasingly designed to break contenders apart.

Josh Hart News / Total Apex Sports / June 21

Josh Hart Calls Out Spurs for Lack of Respect After Knicks Win NBA Finals

The New York Knicks are celebrating their first NBA championship in more than five decades, but not everyone in the organization has moved on from the intensity of the Finals.

New York Knicks News / The Spun / June 21

Police Release Statement on Death at Madison Square Garden Sunday

In the same week that the New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA championship in more than 50 years, tragedy struck Madison Square Garden this weekend.

New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / June 21

6 Key Players The Champion Knicks Could Lose In 2026 Offseason

The New York Knicks finally climbed the mountain in 2026, ending a 53-year title drought behind Finals MVP Jalen Brunson and one of the most memorable playoff runs in league history.

Stephen A Smith News / Ball Exclusives / June 20

Stephen A. Smith apologizes to Knicks on stage: ‘I was beyond wrong’

The New York Knicks exceeded all expectations this season to secure an NBA championship and a few of their players kept receipts. Knicks guards Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart recently hosted a live episode of “The Roommates Show” with ESPN personality Stephen A.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / June 20

Karl-Anthony Towns Holds Key to Knicks’ Future, Says Insider After James Dolan Addresses Contract Concerns

The New York Knicks are still basking in the glory of their historic championship after 53 years, but the front office is already facing a massive financial puzzle about the team’s long-term future.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Larry Brown Sports / June 20