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Why Knicks' Preseason Is Quietly Big for Landry Shamet

The 2026 NBA Finals immortalized Landry Shamet in Knicks lore. And the voices celebrating the unsung hero grew even louder after he took a very team friendly deal despite reportedly receiving more lucrative offers from other contenders.

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5 Centers The Knicks Can Target To Bolster Their Frontcourt

The New York Knicks have a pretty obvious hole behind Karl-Anthony Towns and Andre Drummond. With Mitchell Robinson leaving for Boston, New York needs another legitimate center before the season begins, because the regular season and another playoff run could be brutal for the reigning NBA champions.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 14

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson lands special Emmys role alongside Mariska Hargitay with a catch

Tonight, fans will see 2026 Emmys host Mariska Hargitay team up with New York Knicks captain Jalen Brunson at the ceremony with a unique twist. Variety reports that Brunson will join the Emmys, however; his contribution will be pre-taped.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / September 14

Alex Len Signs Two-Year Contract With Baskonia

Longtime NBA center Alex Len has signed a two-year contract with Baskonia, the Spanish team announced in a press release (hat tip to Eurohoops.net). After two college seasons at Maryland, Len was selected fifth overall by the Suns in the 2013 draft.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

The '2025-26 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'NBA minutes leaders by season' quiz

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

Josh Hart News / New York Knicks on SI / September 14

How a Josh Hart Extension Would Impact Knicks' Future

Ever since the New York Knicks traded Cam Reddish to the Portland Trail Blazers in 2023 for Josh Hart, it's fair to say he's been the heart and soul of the Knicks — an overused but incredibly accurate way to describe the forward.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 14

Watch Harry Styles blow Knicks star Jalen Brunson’s cover at Madison Square Garden Night 9

Among the thousands at one of Harry Styles’ recent Madison Square Garden (MSG) shows was New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson, who was having a night out with his wife, Ali.

Andre Drummond News / New York Knicks on SI / September 14

What Might Go Right and Wrong for Knicks With Andre Drummond This Season

A dozen different New York Knicks played at least 400 minutes last season en route to the title. 11 return to defend it. The lone loss, Mitchell Robinson, was replaced with Andre Drummond, at least for the time being.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 14

Jalen Brunson Breaks Down How Knicks Stopped Victor Wembanyama, Spurs In The 2026 NBA Finals

Jalen Brunson, the 2026 Finals MVP with the New York Knicks, recently appeared on the ‘Road Trippin Show,’ where he spoke to the hosts, Kendrick Perkins, Richard Jefferson, Channing Frye, and Allie Clifton about the team’s championship run, among other things.

Nick Richards News / New York Knicks on SI / September 13

Knicks Had Several Reasons to Avoid Signing Nick Richards

During the New York Knicks' multi-month-long search for a third center, Nick Richards remained a constant option. The former free-agent big man has shown some solid flashes in years prior and looked like one of the better players left on the board.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / September 13

Ranking Every Current Knicks Contract From Best to Worst

The Knicks currently have 13 players on guaranteed contracts entering the 2026-27 season, meaning they have two open standard roster spots (and three two-way spots).

New York Knicks News / HITC / September 13

Latest photo of Jalen Brunson in preseason workout shows rehab progress after wrist injury

Jalen Brunson has offered an encouraging sign ahead of the new season as he continues his recovery from a wrist injury. New York Basketball shared a new photo of the Knicks star working out on Saturday, with Brunson seen putting up a shot during his latest session.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

New York Knicks News / HITC / September 13

What Harry Styles did when he spotted Knicks star Jalen Brunson at his MSG concert

Harry Styles had a wholesome reception for New York Knicks standout Jalen Brunson, who attended Styles’ Madison Square Garden concert during the Saturday, September 12 show.

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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / September 12

Knicks Just Got the Push They Needed to Make a Center Signing

The Knicks' strategy to not rush into any center signings over the past weeks has been a sound one. It allowed the team to see if any more targets become available, and that's certainly come true.

New York Knicks News / Anubis Sports / September 12

Can The New York Knicks Repeat As NBA Champions

The New York Knicks are coming off their first championship win in 53 years, beating the San Antonio Spurs and superstar Victor Wembanyama. In an era of NBA parity, the last team to repeat as NBA champions was the 2017-2018 Golden State Warriors.

Ben Shelton Sparks Crowd Eruption With Jalen Brunson Comment After Reaching US Open Final

Players having celebrity moments at Arthur Ashe is nothing new. Getting distracted by one in the middle of the biggest match of your career is. On Friday, Jalen Brunson nearly hijacked the US Open semifinal without touching a racket.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / September 12

Jalen Brunson had hilarious reaction to Josh Hart at U.S. Open

New York Knicks teammates Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart added another chapter to their long-running comedy act on Friday night at the U.S. Open. Hart spotted Brunson on the blue carpet at Arthur Ashe Stadium and shouted a greeting that put the reserved point guard on the defensive.

Ben Simmons News / New York Knicks on SI / September 12

Latest Ben Simmons Intel Keeps Door to Knicks Slightly Open

For a second straight offseason, the Knicks and Ben Simmons have failed to join forces. After trying to sign him in 2025, the team reportedly had interest again this year, though the former All-Star is joining the Sacramento Kings instead on a standard minimum contract.

New York Knicks News / Stadium Rant / September 12

What Will It Take For The New York Knicks To Repeat As NBA Champions?

The NBA offseason has come and gone as NBA Media Day and training camp approach. Nearly three months have passed since the New York Knicks won the 2026 NBA championship.

New York Knicks News / HITC / September 12

Ben Shelton’s hilarious reaction to Jalen Brunson goes viral after Knicks star watches US Open semifinal win

Ben Shelton admitted he was starstruck by Jalen Brunson during his US Open semi-final victory over Frances Tiafoe, with the American tennis star revealing the Knicks captain caught his attention in the stands.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 11

Watch: Boy sweetly thanks grandfather for Knicks title during 9/11 remembrance

One of the most chilling aspects of the yearly Sept. 11, 2001 remembrance ceremony held in Lower Manhattan each year involves family members and friends reading the names of 9/11 victims. During Friday's event, one boy produced an unexpected moment of levity when he mentioned someone he never got the chance to meet.

Jalen Brunson back on big New York stage before Knicks' title defense

Miles McBride future may depend on a line the Knicks refuse to cross

Miles McBride News / Fadeaway World / September 11

3 Best Miles McBride Trade Destinations Amid Knicks Contract Uncertainty

The New York Knicks‘ championship run this year was led by the heroic performances of players like Jalen Brunson. However, when accounting for the contributions of players such as Landry Shamet, Miles McBride, and Jose Alvarado, it was clearly a team effort.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / September 11

Miles McBride future may depend on a line the Knicks refuse to cross

As the reigning NBA champions, the New York Knicks will enter the upcoming campaign as the biggest favorites to win the title. Their bench is also a major advantage, thanks to Miles McBride, who is due for a contract extension.

Jalen Brunson back on big New York stage before Knicks' title defense

Josh Hart says Knicks plenty motivated: ‘I don’t think anyone is picking us to win again’

Knicks star Jalen Brunson to host 'SNL' season premiere

The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz

Josh Hart News / Hoops Wire / September 10

Josh Hart says Knicks plenty motivated: ‘I don’t think anyone is picking us to win again’

The Knicks won the championship. Josh Hart would still prefer everyone to believe nobody respects them. “I don’t think we have a big target because I don’t think anyone is picking us to win again,” Hart said during ESPN’s U.S.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / September 9