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Knicks' Leon Rose reflects on replacing Tom Thibodeau with Mike Brown

At the time, New York Knicks team president Leon Rose choosing to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau in early June 2025 was a controversial move that was criticized by pockets of fans and media members. Of course, the decision worked out quite well for Rose, as replacement Mike Brown ultimately guided the Knicks to their first NBA title since 1973.

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Report: Knicks free agent Mitchell Robinson linked to Kings for one reason

The New York Knicks exited the 2026 NBA Draft with two new players on their roster, both of them second-rounders, after being clearly focused on preserving financial flexibility throughout the two-day neophyte-filled event.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 25

John Turturro jokes that he’s ‘related’ to look-a-like New York Knicks NBA Championship winner

John Turturro can’t hide from the much-discussed resemblance shared by him and New York Knicks swingman Landry Shamet. Turturro is well-known for his contributions to projects like The Big Lebowski, Do the Right Thing, and more, but he’s also become well-known amongst NBA fans as one of the many celebrity Knicks fans.

Jalen Brunson News / HITC / June 25

Jalen Brunson’s old ‘woman crush’ admission about Beyonce has NBA fans laughing

An old tweet of New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson leads to hilarious NBA fans’ reactions. Jalen Brunson has constantly been in the headlines after leading the New York Knicks to an NBA Championship for the first time in 53 years.

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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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New York Knicks News / HITC / June 25

Barack Obama crowns Jalen Brunson the ‘King of New York’ and explains what makes Knicks star special

Former US President Barack Obama drops huge praise on New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson. Jalen Brunson played a pivotal role in finally making the New York Knicks an NBA champion for the first time since 1973.

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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 24

Barack Obama praises Knicks’ ‘king of New York’ Jalen Brunson

Barack Obama approves of Jalen Brunson’s new title. The former president is impressed by the New York Knicks captain who led the team to its first NBA championship in 53 years.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 24

Grading Knicks’ Tyler Nickel Draft Pick: A Potential 2nd-Round Gem

On Day 2 of the draft, Leon Rose did what many expected and traded down from pick No. 31 to No. 39 and selected guard Jack Kayil, who's in need of development.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24

Knicks’ Jack Kayil reveals why he fits perfectly with the NBA champions

The New York Knicks did not get any player in the first round of the NBA Draft on Tuesday after trading down three times, possibly due to financial constraints.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 25

Zohran Mamdani warns World Cup fans in New York of ‘scammers’ with quirky video

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has issued a major warning amid the FIFA World Cup. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has made several headlines outside of politics over the last month or so, primarily for being an active supporter of the New York Knicks.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 24

Jordyn Woods ‘lucky bag’ set to go on display in historic New York museum after Knicks NBA title

Jordyn Woods’ lucky bag seemingly played a role in the New York Knicks’ historic NBA title. For most fans, the likes of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns played crucial roles in ending the New York Knicks’ 53-year NBA Championship drought.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24

Knicks’ Josh Hart sends 2-word reaction to Austin Reaves securing bag with Lakers

Josh Hart did not need a long speech to show love for his good friend’s life-changing payday. The New York Knicks guard reposted Shams Charania’s report that Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185 million maximum contract to stay in Los Angeles.

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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.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24

Landry Shamet, John Turturro shatter ‘illegitimate father’ allegations in reveal

Landry Shamet and John Turturro are unmasking the running joke that the two are related. Fans recognized a resemblance between the New York Knicks star and the Severance actor, which has made the two keep the joking going after the Knicks’ historic postseason run.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 24

Jalen Brunson addresses New York Knicks White House visit with President Donald Trump

The New York Knicks have a standing invitation to the White House, and Jalen Brunson is in no rush to spell out what comes next. Knicks owner James Dolan confirmed last week that the team had accepted President Donald Trump’s invitation — the kind of trip that traditionally follows a championship.

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New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24

Could Karl-Anthony Towns’ next contract help change James Dolan’s mind on Knicks going into 2nd apron

When the 2026-27 season tips off, the New York Knicks will look to defend their first NBA title in 53 years. Most of the team’s core is in place for the immediate future.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 24

Lakers, Knicks, Mavericks, Suns officially complete four-team draft trade

The Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns have officially finalized the complicated draft-night trade that shuffled several first-round picks and ultimately sent three prospects to new homes.

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New York Knicks News / Total Pro Sports / June 24

NYPD Makes Final Decision On JPMorgan Chase Exec Who Was Caught Stealing Knicks-Themed Trash Can At Parade

A New York Knicks fan who went viral for taking a Knicks-themed public trash can during the team’s championship celebration will not face action from the NYPD.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 24

Lakers, Knicks, Mavs, Suns make four-team trade official

The Lakers, Knicks, Mavericks, and Suns have officially completed three separate draft-night deals as a single four-team trade, according to press releases from Dallas and Phoenix.

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The 'Multiple NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

How many of the players to be named the NBA Finals MVP in more than one season can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 24

Sergio De Larrea to Mavericks at No. 25

10:38 pm: De Larrea won’t stick with the Knicks after all. According to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link), New York agreed to trade the Spanish guard to the Mavericks in exchange for the No.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 23

Becky Hammon won't back down from terrible Jalen Brunson take

Hammon won't apologize or even back down from her take. If anything, she'll double down on it.

Karl-Anthony Towns trade looking disastrous for Timberwolves

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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.

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