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Knicks Get Power Rankings Boost After NBA Cup Championship

The New York Knicks are making a statement by winning the NBA Cup and establishing themselves as a true contender for the championship this summer. The team's run in the in-season tournament has given them a slight boost in NBA.com writer John Schuhmann's power rankings.

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Jalen Brunson: Erik Spoelstra’s kryptonite

Erik Spoelstra is a legend. He’s on the short list of the greatest coaches in NBA history and is a surefire first-ballot Hall of Famer. He took over for one of the NBA’s all-time great coaches in Pat Riley and didn’t miss a beat, taking the job at age 38.

Jalen Brunson News / Knicks X-Factor / December 22

Jalen Brunson Earns NBA Stocking Stuffer Just Before Christmas

‘Twas three days before Christmas, and all through the New York Knicks’ house, a trip to Vegas was hardly a douse. Knicks captain Jalen Brunson has once again earned the Eastern Conference Player of the Week Award, the ninth such title of his career and second this season.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 22

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson vindicates Mike Brown’s ‘unguardable’ praise

In Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks have the most coveted kind of player in basketball: a superstar. The point guard’s 47-point performance against the Miami Heat on Sunday fittingly concluded his MVP-caliber week, for which he earned his second Player of the Week designation of the season.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

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New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / December 22

Insider: Knicks open to trading disappointing newcomer

The New York Knicks could be ready to 86 the metropolitan career of a former Philadelphia 76er. Reporting on the Knicks’ potential activity at the upcoming trade deadline, James Edwards III of The Athletic says that the “loudest league chatter” centered around Manhattan states that it’d be “open” to trading forward Guerschon Yabusele.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / December 22

Knicks Join Trade Race for Emerging Two-Way Guard

The New York Knicks have entered the bidding for Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis. While Giannis Antetokounmpo speculation and Donte DiVincenzo reunion talks dominate headlines, Ellis represents a lower-cost option to bolster their rotation ahead of the February 5 deadline.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 22

Jalen Brunson couldn’t help but laugh at Knicks reporter’s Josh Hart ‘thumb’ quip after viral NBA Cup moment

On Sunday, the New York Knicks got back into the win column with a tight home win over the Miami Heat. The Knicks were led by an excellent game from Jalen Brunson, who scored 47 points to go along with eight assists in the win, which pushed New York’s record to an impressive 20-8 on the season.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / December 22

Knicks Exploring Ways to Cut Ties With $5.5M Player, Putting Fan Favorite at Risk -Insider

The New York Knicks were on the doorstep of an NBA Finals appearance before losing to the Indiana Pacers last season, and that disappointment still shapes their approach.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / December 22

Three Key Takeaways from Knicks Win Over Heat

Jalen Brunson erupted for a Madison Square Garden career-high 47 points as the New York Knicks defeated the Miami Heat 132-125. The Knicks captain showcased his scoring prowess with six three-pointers and eight assists, carrying his team to a crucial victory despite Karl-Anthony Towns' season-worst performance.

Guerschon Yabusele News / Hoops Wire / December 22

Knicks testing market for Guerschon Yabusele

The Knicks are open to moving Guerschon Yabusele ahead of the February 5 trade deadline, according to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic. Yabusele was New York’s top free-agent addition last summer.

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NBA News / The SportsRush / December 22

Knicks Attempt to Lure Kyrie Irving in 2019 Included a Custom TV With Built-In VCR

For much of the 2000s, the Knicks didn’t have a reputation for winning. Until Tom Thibodeau got to town in 2020, the team hadn’t even made the playoffs since Carmelo Anthony led them there in 2013.

Guerschon Yabusele News / Hoops Rumors / December 22

Knicks May Move Guerschon Yabusele By Trade Deadline

The Knicks are open to trading Guerschon Yabusele before the February 5 deadline, according to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic. The 30-year-old big

Mohamed Diawara News / New York Knicks on SI / December 22

Knicks Must Prioritize Mohamed Diawara's Development

Coming off winning the NBA Cup, the New York Knicks were down five rotation pieces, including two starters, for their game against Indiana last week. In a surprising move, head coach Mike Brown called on the seldom used Mohamed Diawara to start.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 22

1 deal Knicks must make with 2025-26 NBA trade season underway

The New York Knicks have weathered a slow start to the 2025-26 season and are now 20-8 on the season after taking a 132-125 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday night.

Jalen Brunson News / Knicks X-Factor / December 22

Heat check: Jalen Brunson, Knicks master Miami for season split

Another Jalen Brunson burner was enough for the New York Knicks to master the Miami Heat. Fresh off only their second loss of the season at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks redeemed themselves by the end of the weekend with a 132-125 win over their South Beach visitors on Sunday evening in Manhattan.

Mitchell Robinson News / Hardwood Heroics / December 21

Mitchell Robinson’s Free-Throw Breakthrough Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Knicks Work: 'They’ve Done an Excellent Job'

Shooting free throws has never been easy for New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson. However, it has reached a new level of struggle for the big man this season.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 20

Knicks aim to rebound against shorthanded Heat

There will be no NBA Cup banner hanging at Madison Square Garden in honor of the New York Knicks' tournament title. But there has been an NBA Cup hangover for the Knicks, who will look to further shake off the cobwebs Sunday night when they host the Miami Heat in a battle of longtime rivals.

Mitchell Robinson News / Knicks X-Factor / December 20

Singles night: Mitchell Robinson breakout bright spot in Knicks loss

It’s beginning to look nothing like Mitch-miss for the New York Knicks. While the exhausted Knicks couldn’t conjure up another home win at Madison Square Garden, center Mitchell Robinson stood as a sterling silver lining in the 116-107 defeat to the Philadelphia 76ers.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / December 19

Jalen Brunson, Mike Brown open up about Knicks' banner decision

Jalen Brunson, Mike Brown open up about Knicks' Madison Square Garden banner decision

The New York Knicks surprised and also delighted pockets of fans when they decided to not hang a banner inside Madison Square Garden commemorating their NBA Cup victory.

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New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / December 17