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On YouTubeNew York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson admits to Spike Lee snub, but with a caveat
The New York Knicks are back—and so is Spike Lee, who once again screamed his lungs out at courtside as his beloved team hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / October 23
3 Takeaways from Knicks’ Win vs. Cavs With KAT Playing Through Calf Strain
The Knicks opened their highly anticipated 2025-26 campaign with an all-around solid 119-111 win against the Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden. The team was as advertised, moving the ball with pace, spreading the love with nine Knicks recording points and five players recording double digit points.
Mike Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
Knicks HC Mike Brown’s take on win over Cavs ought to scare the NBA
The New York Knicks got their 2025-26 season started off on the right foot on Wednesday night, taking down the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-111 in a season opener between two Eastern Conference contenders.
Knicks Around the Web
The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?
New York Knicks News / Field Level Media / October 22
Dinged up Knicks gut out season-opening win over Cavs
Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby each played through injury to record double-doubles Wednesday night for the host New York Knicks, who pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-111 in a season opener pitting two Eastern Conference favorites.
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / October 23
New York Knicks Hold Off Cleveland Cavaliers In Season Opener At MSG
The New York Knicks pitched in with a strong team effort to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-111 in the season opener on Wednesday. The hometown team took control early as a packed Madison Square Garden oozed with excitement.
New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / October 22
Knicks 119, Cavs 111: Scenes from an OG party on opening night 
To kick off their 80th season in the Association, the New York Knicks (1-0) hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers (0-1). The game was billed as a battle between the two teams predicted to finish first and second in the Eastern Conference this season.
Jalen Brunson News / NBA Analysis Network / October 22
Forget Jalen Brunson, another New York Knicks star was the true standout in Knicks win over Cavaliers
The New York Knicks were victorious in their season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers are considered the best teams in the Eastern Conference so this was an early showdown.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22
Physical Knicks break losing streak to Cavaliers in opener
The Cleveland Cavaliers had an All-Star center, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year and a four-game winning streak over the New York Knicks, whose starting center was out with an injury. In the opener, it was the Knicks who dominated inside and got a 119-111 win.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 23
10 takeaways from NBA's first full night of games: Clear winner in battle of No. 1 picks
From rookie debuts to rising stars to disappointing teams, here are 10 takeaways from the NBA's first full night of games.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / October 22
For Cavs and Knicks, door to the Finals has never been wider
The Eastern Conference hasn’t looked this open in years, and that has everything to do with timing, health, and a little bit of luck. As ESPN’s Brian Windhorst writes, the Cavaliers and Knicks suddenly find themselves sitting in prime position heading into Wednesday’s marquee opener in New York.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / October 22
Knicks Might Lose Two Starters Long-Term to Injuries
Metropolitan basketball fans excited for the New York Knicks' night home opener can't have felt very inspired when the team's crowded injury reports started pouring in a few hours before their debut, with several key players considered likely to miss the squad's home debut against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Karl-Anthony Towns News / Yardbarker / October 22
Knicks get late injury update concerning Karl-Anthony Towns
The New York Knicks opening game Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers will be an uphill battle.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / October 22
What Lineups Should Knicks Fans Expect in Shorthanded Opener?
The New York Knicks have made a slew of lineup-related announcements leading up to this evening's regular season debut and home opener, a high-leverage matchup against some of their only real Eastern Conference competition in the Cleveland Cavaliers.
New York Knicks News / The SportsRush / October 22
Reggie Miller Gives Knicks Championship Ultimatum After Eastern Conference Semifinals Exit
Last season was a roller coaster ride for the Knicks. They put up a quality regular season with 51 wins to finish third in the East, then escaped a hard-fought series with the Pistons in the first round before slaying the defending champion Celtics in the Eastern Conference semis.
Mike Brown News / Athlon Sports / October 22
Matt Barnes Shows Strong Concern For Mike Brown's Knicks
The New York Knicks are coming into the 2025-26 season with considerable hype. They have earned it after their rise to the top over the past few seasons under Tom Thibodeau.
Josh Hart News / Fastbreak on SI / October 21
Knicks Star Pokes Fun at NBA Start Times on Social Media
NBA start times typically lack honesty. Tuesday night’s opener between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets issued fans a reminder of that.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21
Brian Windhorst says the Knicks could have had Giannis Antetokoumpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo admitted during the offseason that he contemplated his future with the Milwaukee Bucks, and the team was reportedly willing to trade him under the right circumstances.
Mohamed Diawara News / Knicks X-Factor / October 20
Knicks reward rookie Mohamed Diawara with full NBA deal (Report)
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the New York Knicks have signed second-round pick Mohamed Diawara to a standard one-year rookie NBA contract. He had previously been on an Exhibit 10 deal before the team converted it to a standard contract, officially making him the 15th player on New York’s roster to open the season.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / October 18
Knicks waive former No. 5 overall draft pick, two others
The Knicks have waived three players.
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