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Knicks’ Mike Brown has 1 Karl-Anthony Towns complaint after 40-point game vs. Timberwolves

Karl-Anthony Towns had a monster effort, but the New York Knicks fell short against the Minnesota Timberwolves, 115-104, at Target Center on Tuesday. With Jalen Brunson sitting out due to an ankle injury, Towns picked up the cudgels for the Knicks, finishing with a double-double of 40 points and 13 rebounds.

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Knicks guard Tyler Kolek sets new career-high in 1st NBA start

The New York Knicks leaned on unexpected depth Tuesday night, as rookie guard Tyler Kolek delivered a breakthrough performance in his first NBA start. With the Knicks dealing with significant backcourt injuries, Kolek stepped into an expanded role and produced a new career high vs.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Knicks X-Factor / December 24

Karl-Anthony Towns home alone as shorthanded Knicks fall to Wolves

Karl-Anthony Towns’ return home for the holidays was anything but a no-rough-stuff-type-of-deal for the New York Knicks. Towns recovered from a tepid weekend

NBA News / Posting and Toasting / December 23

Timberwolves 115, Knicks 104: Randle’s late explosion spoils Kolek’s career night and KAT’s 40

The NBA must have expected this to be a lively game. For the New York Knicks’ (20*-9) visit to the Minnesota Timberwolves (20-10), the league enlisted an officiating crew of Josh Tiven, Sean Corbin, and Michael Smith.

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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?

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in NBA history' quiz

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

New York Knicks News / Hardwood Heroics / December 23

'Put Up a Banner': Former Knicks Executive Sends Strong Message After NBA Cup Win

The New York Knicks outlasted the other teams to win the NBA Cup. They are the third team to win the In-Season Tournament, which the league introduced in 2023.

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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 / The SportsRush / December 23

Carmelo Anthony Believes the Knicks Have 'A Legit Shot at the NBA Championship'

Being part of the New York Knicks is special, and Carmelo Anthony, a franchise legend, grew up supporting them. The fact that he never got to win a championship with the team remains a disappointment.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / December 23

Heat HC Applauds Knicks Winnability Trait

The New York Knicks and Miami Heat hatred goes all the way back to Pat Riley ditching the big apple for South Beach in 1995. The teams have met in the playoffs six times, including four straight years from 1997-2000.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / December 23

Knicks Schedule Major Deterrent To Key Guard's Return Timeline

There has been a lot of talk about the New York Knicks' schedule recently. Because they found success in the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup, they are facing a brutal stretch when it comes to their schedule.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / December 23

Knicks Wing's Fringe-All-Star Bid Gaining Steam

Most of the New York Knicks' starting lineup has now heard their fair shares of All-star buzz. Jalen Brunson's and Karl-Anthony Towns' hype is less of a surprise, as the star scorers have combined for seven total selections after making the trip to All-Star Weekend as teammates earlier this year.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / December 23

The Knicks spread the wealth this holiday season

The New York Knicks have had plenty to celebrate this December, from being Emirates NBA Cup champions to winning eight of their 10 games. One of the most laudatory moments of the season, though, came off the floor.

Jalen Brunson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 23

Why Knicks’ Jalen Brunson isn’t playing vs. Timberwolves after 47-point masterpiece

As New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson was unguardable in the team’s 132-125 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday night, there is no doubt that fans are looking to see him build off that great outing.

Jalen Brunson News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23

Jalen Brunson issues a response to those who accuse him of ‘foul baiting’

Jalen Brunson is trying to beat the flopper allegations. The New York Knicks star Brunson appeared this week on Lou Williams’ podcast “The Underground Lounge.” During the episode, Brunson spoke out against those who accuse him of baiting referees into calling fouls by exaggerating minimal defensive contact.

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.