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The Knicks won’t be at full strength when they open the season Wednesday against the Cavaliers. Both Mitchell Robinson and Josh Hart have been ruled out, while Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable with a strained right quad, per Newsday’s Steve Popper.

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Matt Barnes doubles down on controversial Mike Brown take, ‘I hope I’m wrong’

After the New York Knicks failed to make it to the NBA Finals last season they made a surprising move. The New York Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau after five seasons.

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.

Kenny Atkinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21

De’Andre Hunter listed as questionable for Cavs’ season opener vs. Knicks

Cleveland Cavaliers starting forward De’Andre Hunter has been officially listed as questionable for the team’s season opener against the New York Knicks on Wednesday.

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Knicks Around the Web

Knicks cut ties with 21-year-old guard from France · Sporting News

Ex-Lakers, Mavs guard floated as Knicks’ new Jalen Brunson backup target · Sporting News

Hart, Robinson to sit out Knicks' opener vs. Cavs · ESPN

Knicks injury update: Josh Hart, Mitchell Robinson to miss season opener vs. Cavaliers, per report · CBSSports.com

Knicks’ 7-foot shot-blocker, two-way star ruled out for opening night battle vs. Cavs · Sporting News

Knicks cut ties with 6-foot-8 former Spurs, Thunder forward · Sporting News

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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 / Athlon Sports / October 21

Knicks Suffer Double Loss Before First Game of NBA Season

After the 2024-25 NBA season saw the Oklahoma City Thunder crowned as champions, a new season is upon us and begins on Tuesday. The Thunder will open its title defense against Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets in the season's first game, while the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers will clash later in the night.

New York Knicks News / Field Level Media / October 21

Is this the year? Knicks, Cavs open season with similar expectations

The New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers will be among the first Eastern Conference teams to tip off their seasons. If all goes according to plan for the Knicks and Cavaliers, they'll be the last two teams in the conference still tipping off next spring, as well.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / October 21

Knicks already down two key players for season-opening game

Before the season even begins, the New York Knicks will be down two key role players in Wednesday's opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Michael Jordan makes brutally honest admission during his new NBC segment

Analyst predicts surprising Eastern team to reach NBA Finals

DeMar DeRozan using outside noise as fuel, urges teammates to do the same

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama responds to speculation about his height

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New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21

How Knicks’ final roster decisions bolster title push now… and for the future

The New York Knicks have officially wrapped up their 2025-26 preseason slate. Shortly after their last preseason game, the Knicks announced that they had released Garrison Matthews, as well as a few other players.

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.

Tom Thibodeau News / New York Knicks on SI / October 21

Knicks Get Sigh of Relief With Tom Thibodeau, Celtics

New York Knicks fans would probably be wise not to print those "Bene-Thibs Arnold" shirts just yet. Some believed that the Knicks' eternal rivalry with the Boston Celtics became a tale of betrayal after ousted New York head Tom Thibodeau descended upon the green team facility earlier this week.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / October 21

Karl-Anthony Towns Receives Stern Trade Warning After Complaints About Mike Brown

When the New York Knicks brought in Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves, seeing his 13000+ points, fans believed he could be the final piece to push them over the top.

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New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Knicks Announce Unfortunate News on Tuesday

The New York Knicks are heading into the regular season with hopes of making a deeper run in the NBA playoffs under new coach Mike Brown. The Knicks have retained their core around superstar Jalen Brunson, including Josh Hart.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / October 21

Knicks Stars Unfazed By Massive Expectations

KAT and the 'Cat believe the New York Knicks are up to scratch when it comes to dealing with the rigors of an expectation-laden season. Led by Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson, the Knicks retain most, if not all, of the core that reached last season's Eastern Conference Finals amidst an otherwise turbulent landscape.

New York Knicks News / Hardwood Heroics / October 21

'Honestly, I Don’t Know' – New York Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns Seems Confused With Role Under Mike Brown

The New York Knicks are taking a whole new approach under head coach Mike Brown, and it may take them some time to put it all together, as they’ll experience some growing pains along the way.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 21

Did Tom Thibodeau reveal trade secrets to the Celtics?

When a coach is fired in a messy team divorce, and drops into the practice gym of a division rival—the tea is piping hot.

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NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / October 20

Mark Daigneault Offers Insight on Tom Thibodeau's Post-Knicks NBA Tour

After coaching the New York Knicks to the Eastern Conference Finals, Tom Thibodeau was shockingly let go. At this point, the Knicks replaced one veteran with another, giving the head coaching job to Mike Brown.

Mike Brown News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Knicks' Mike Brown Provides Injury Update on 2 Key Players Ahead of Season Opener vs. Cavaliers

The New York Knicks begin the 2025-26 NBA season on Wednesday night at home at Madison Square Garden when they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Of course,

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.