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Knicks Star Says Shaquille O’Neal Backed Him on Private Call After Fight That Cost $62,069

If there were one rule in today’s NBA that Shaquille O’Neal would change, it would be to “let them fight.” This is the same mantra he passed on to the New York Knicks guard who lost a good chunk of his money because of the suspension.

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Mitchell Robinson Should Ease Worries About Knicks Drawing Hawks in First Round

The New York Knicks completed the arduous 82-game marathon known as the NBA regular season and will now prepare for the next phase, the NBA playoffs. The Knicks, who are the No.

Jose Alvarado News / Hardwood Heroics / April 14

Jose Alvarado Delivers Comedy Gold After Bold Fight Leads to Funny 'Chump Change' Moment With 4x Champion

New York Knicks guard Jose Alvarado has established himself as someone who doesn’t back down against anyone, regardless of his 6-foot frame. Alvarado, who was with the New Orleans Pelicans in December, caught himself in a scuffle against Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams, a 7-foot-1 big man.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 13

Knicks’ Jose Alvarado reveals hilarious response to Shaquille O’Neal after fight with Mark Williams

Jose Alvarado has provided an extra spunk for the New York Knicks since he got traded to the team in February. It was a dream come true for Alvarado, who had always wanted to play for the Knicks as a proud kid from the Big Apple.

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The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least five three-pointers off the bench at least 20 times in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

The 'Single playoff-points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / April 13

Knicks vs. Hawks Playoff History: A Look Down Memory Lane & 7th

If you go looking through the Knicks’ biggest playoff rivals, the Hawks aren’t the first matchup that comes to mind. They’re not Miami, they’re not Indiana, and they haven’t been a consistent playoff opponent at all.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 13

Knicks G Josh Hart’s 2-word reaction to Jalen Brunson’s bobblehead goes viral

Now featured in the concourse of Madison Square Garden is a giant bobblehead of guard Jalen Brunson, and his teammate, fellow guard on the New York Knicks Josh Hart, won’t let him hear the end of it.

Paul Pierce News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Paul Pierce Points to Key Obstacle Facing New York Knicks in Pursuit of NBA Finals

Paul Pierce believes the New York Knicks still have one major problem standing between them and a real NBA Finals run, and in his view, it starts with Jalen Brunson.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 13

Mike Breen puts NBA on blast for Knicks playoff TV coverage

When fans watch the New York Knicks’ first playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks, they won’t hear legendary NBA broadcaster Mike Breen‘s voice, and that’s upsetting to some.

New York Knicks News / Total Pro Sports / April 13

ESPN Reporter Names the Superstar Who Could Decide New York Knicks’ Championship Hopes

The New York Knicks are rolling into the 2026 postseason with awesome buzz around them. The roster looks balanced, the confidence is building, and Jalen Brunson is setting the tone as the engine of the offense.

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

Knicks Not Out of the Woods With Miles McBride as Playoffs Near

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride managed to end the regular season on a high note Sunday. In just over 24 minutes, McBride put up 21 points against the Charlotte Hornets, including connecting on 4-of-7 from three-point land and going 8-of-15 from the field.

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

Knicks 2026 Playoff Schedule: Dates, Times, Opponents, TV Channel

The New York Knicks are back in the playoffs this year after winning 53 games, the most they've had in a single regular season since 2012-13 (54). With

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Jordan Clarkson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 13

Why New York Knicks’ Jordan Clarkson is due for a big playoff series

The New York Knicks are playoff-bound. They successfully secured the third seed in the Eastern Conference for the 2026 NBA Playoffs and will face the Atlanta Hawks in the first-round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs..

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / April 13

The Knicks Playoff Odyssey Begins With The New Look Hawks

The NBA playoff picture is set following a chaotic final day of the regular season. It looked like the New York Knicks would be heading north of the border

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The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

Mikal Bridges News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 13

Watch Knicks’ Mikal Bridges make safest effort to preserve streak

With rest being the focus in their regular-season finale, the New York Knicks still gave Mikal Bridges a short appearance to keep his durability streak alive.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / EssentiallySports / April 12

Shaquille O’Neal Picks Knicks Only if Karl-Anthony Towns Plays Like a ‘Tiger,’ Not a ‘Cat’

In 2024, the New York Knicks risked it all. They traded for Karl-Anthony Towns and stood $300,000 below the second apron. That leap of faith showed results throughout the playoffs and culminated in the Conference Finals.

New York Knicks News / Hardwood Heroics / April 11

New York Knicks Extend Winning Streak to 5 Games to Lock the Third Seed After Rout of Potential First-Round Foe

The New York Knicks have built momentum in the past few days, as they’ve won their fifth straight game following a 112-95 home victory against the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.

OG Anunoby News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Knicks Announce OG Anunoby News After Leaving Raptors Game

The New York Knicks have solidified their positioning as the third seed in the Eastern Conference and are preparing for another run in the NBA playoffs.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 10

Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns help Knicks clinch No. 3 seed

As the NBA playoff field takes shape in the final days of the regular season, the New York Knicks now officially know their place.

Celtics tie their own NBA record

Watch: LeBron James becomes fourth NBA player to reach 12,000 career assists

LeBron makes NBA history with son Bronny in Lakers' win

Nuggets win 11th straight despite resting starters vs. Thunder

'Where's Woj?': Doc Rivers calls out Shams Charania over reporting

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 10

Why Kendrick Perkins is still not buying the Knicks after win over Celtics

Former NBA champion with the Celtics and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins was on Friday's edition of "First Take" and made it clear he is still not a believer in the Knicks overtaking the Celtics in the Eastern Conference.

Josh Hart's clutch shooting lifts Knicks over Celtics

Lakers, Celtics among teams linked to potential Giannis pursuit

Giannis Antetokounmpo praise Joe Mazzulla but Celtics not in trade picture

NBA teams that play slower trending up, report shows

The 'Season triple-double record by team' quiz

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / April 10