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Stephen A. Smith Responds to Knicks' Josh Hart in Rapidly-Escalating Beef

What once started as ESPN's star talking head criticizing the New York Knicks has spiraled into something completely different over a matter of days. Stephen A.

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Who should the Knicks want to face in the first round?

There’s an old saying that we’ve all heard plenty of times throughout our lives: “Be careful what you wish for.” In sports, the saying can be applied to preferential matchups in the postseason.

Josh Hart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 27

Stephen A Smith responds to Knicks guard Josh Hart’s part-time fan criticism

ESPN’s Stephen A Smith clapped back at New York Knicks guard Josh Hart for his take on the veteran journalist’s connection with the team. Hart labeled Smith a part-time Knicks fan while stating the ESPN analyst has no relationship with any of the team’s players.

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The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least nine three-pointers in a game more than once in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Mitchell Robinson News / Knicks X-Factor / March 27

Mitchell Robinson calls out Knicks after streak snaps in Charlotte

New York Knicks fans hope Mitch’s pitch proves to be the turning point of a potentially lucrative playoff run. Knicks center Mitchell Robinson was among the many frustrated by the team’s Thursday showing, a 114-103 defeat to the Charlotte Hornets that ended a seven-game winning streak.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / March 27

Stephen A. Smith continues war of words with Knicks’ Josh Hart: Check the resume

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith fired back at Knicks forward Josh Hart, who fired back at Stephen A. Round and round it goes, how it ends, well, we probably already know.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 27

Walt Frazier reminisces about NBA’s old days after seeing Knicks-Hornets postgame

The New York Knicks saw their seven-game winning streak come to an end on Thursday against the Charlotte Hornets, 114-103, at Spectrum Center. It was a well-fought game, with the Hornets punishing the Knicks with their high-octane pace.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / March 27

Bench, Star Big Man Most to Blame for Knicks' Loss to Hornets

The New York Knicks had everything going for them. Seven straight wins, momentum building, and a matchup against a Charlotte Hornets team that sits way low in the points table.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Hoops Wire / March 27

Tracy McGrady questions ‘want-to’ of Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns

Sometimes, the message is simple. And sometimes, it hits a little harder coming from a Hall of Famer. Tracy McGrady didn’t dance around it when talking about Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / March 27

Knicks’ Josh Hart blasts ‘part-time fan’ Stephen A. Smith

Knicks forward Josh Hart had a clear message for ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith. “For me, Stephen A., as a part-time Knicks fan, needs to shut the hell up,” Hart said Thursday morning, via Stefan Bondy of the New York Post.

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Josh Hart News / Athlon Sports / March 27

Josh Hart Reveals What Made the Difference in Knicks’ Loss to Hornets: ‘Shot out of a Cannon’

The New York Knicks entered Thursday night riding a seven-game winning streak, the hottest run in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets had won four straight at home and were coming off a massive 44-point win over the Sacramento Kings, their fourth-largest victory in franchise history.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / March 26

Knicks Drop Shocker Against Hornets As Their 7-Game Winning Streak Gets Snapped; 5 Key Takeaways

The New York Knicks walked into this matchup riding a seven-game winning streak, playing some of their most complete basketball of the season. Then came a hard, unexpected reality check.

New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Knicks' Mike Brown Addresses Decision to Shut Down Jose Alvarado in Second Half

The New York Knicks' seven-game win streak came to an end on Thursday against the Charlotte Hornets. They were no match for the high-octane offense from the red-hot team led by rookie forward Kon Knueppel.

NBA News / Knicks X-Factor / March 27

Knicks’ buzz killed in Charlotte (Highlights)

The New York Knicks got stung in their latest trip to the Charlotte Hornets’ nest. New York’s seven-game winning streak came to an end on Thursday night, as streaking Charlotte put up a 114-103 win at Spectrum Center.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / March 27

Josh Hart tells Stephen A. Smith to 'shut the hell up'

Josh Hart is disavowing Stephen A. Smith’s fandom of his team. The ESPN personality Smith went viral this week over his harsh comments about the New York Knicks.

Mike Brown News / New York Knicks on SI / March 26

Mike Brown Could Separate Himself from Former Knicks HC in Playoffs

These 2025-26 New York Knicks are clearly a different team than the one who fell short in last year's Eastern Conference Finals. They've built their recent momentum through depth, and head coach Mike Brown has the opportunity to carry his findings into the upcoming playoffs.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / March 26

'Needs to Shut the Hell Up': Knicks Star Josh Hart Calls Out Stephen A. Smith for Comments About Him, Teammate Mikal Bridges

Stephen A. Smith portrays himself as one of the biggest New York Knicks fans out there. So, every time the team loses the game or struggles to win, the ESPN veteran grills them.

John Starks News / Total Apex Sports / March 26

New York Knicks Legend Predicts NBA Finals Run

New York Knicks legend John Starks predicted that the Knicks would make an NBA Finals run this year, just like his squad did in 1994. Read on for Starks’ recent statement in an exclusive interview with Covers so that you can make an informed decision.