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Jalen Brunson News / Fadeaway World / October 21
Jalen Brunson Reflects On Humbling Loss After 76ers Ruin Knicks’ Banner Night: ‘Put Our Egos In Check’
Today, Jalen Brunson and the defending-champion New York Knicks lost 100-106 to the Philadelphia 76ers on the opening night of the 2026-27 regular season.
The 'Most NBA games played' quiz
How many of the career leaders for games played in the NBA can you name in five minutes?
Karl-Anthony Towns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Why 1 final celebration meant ‘a lot’ to Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns before Opening Night vs. 76ers
The New York Knicks reaped the rewards of last season’s hard work prior to their season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers. Not only did they receive their championship rings, they also saw championship banner number three get lifted towards the rafters at Madison Square Garden.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Knicks’ Mike Brown gives props to James Dolan for ring night ceremony
The New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA ring ceremony in 53 years at Madison Square Garden before their 2026-27 season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20
Jaylen Brown shows ability to fit in on star-studded roster in 76ers debut
LeBron James wasn't the only member of the new-look Philadelphia 76ers to make his debut with his new team on Tuesday night. Jaylen Brown also opened up the next chapter of his career.
Mike Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Knicks’ Mike Brown says the quiet part out loud about ‘running through mud’ in loss to 76ers
The New York Knicks opened their title defense with a loud thud on Tuesday. With LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers in town, the Knicks failed to open their 2026-27 season the same way they punctuated their 2026 NBA Playoffs run, as they suffered a 106-100 loss to the visiting team.
NBA News / Posting and Toasting / October 20
76ers 106, Knicks 100: Scenes from banner night 
NYC came to party tonight. The Knicks (0-1) received their rings and hung a championship banner before tonight’s inaugural game of the 81st season. As a repeat is not guaranteed, your intrepid blogger tried to appreciate the moment for its rarity.
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.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / October 20
LeBron James wasn't satisfied with his performance in his 76ers debut
The Philadelphia 76ers traveled to play the New York Knicks on Tuesday night for each team’s season opener. It marked the first regular-season game including Philadelphia’s new-look starting lineup that now includes All-Star forwards Jaylen Brown and LeBron James.
New York Knicks News / HITC / October 21
The New York Knicks legends who handed out NBA Championship rings, including Walt Frazier
The new legends of the New York Knicks received their NBA championship rings from all the past legends in franchise history. Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, and all the other New York Knicks stars brought a championship to the franchise after 53 years in 2026.
Andre Drummond News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21
Andre Drummond got away with one of the craziest goaltends ever
The NBA rulebook briefly did not apply to Andre Drummond during Tuesday’s season opener. Drummond and the New York Knicks tipped off the new season on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20
76ers-Knicks takeaways: New-look Philly spoils New York's banner night
On a night in which the New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA championship in 53 years, it was the Philadelphia 76ers and their new-look starting five ruining the celebration with a 106-100 win.
LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21
LeBron James gets profane with a Knicks fan who trash-talked him
LeBron James was giving it right back to New York Knicks fans during Tuesday’s season opener.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 20
LeBron James receives a harsh chant from Knicks fans during 76ers debut
New York Knicks fans were right on LeBron James’ case from the very start. J
New York Knicks News / HITC / October 20
Why the New York Knicks hung two separate banners at MSG during ring ceremony explained
The New York Knicks added two banners to the rafters after winning the 2026 NBA Championship, surprising many fans with a major reversal. The Knicks celebrated a successful 2026 season by hanging up a banner to immortalise the famous NBA championship win for a city which waited feverishly for a title for the last 53 years.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / October 20
LeBron James gets into verbal altercation with Knicks fans during 76ers debut
The 76ers will see the Knicks three more times this season, and possibly more if they meet in the playoffs, so there will be plenty more opportunities for fans to heckle James.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson’s ‘Ring Night’ sneakers pay touching tribute to Kobe Bryant
The defending champion New York Knicks are set to open the 2026-27 season with a home game against the Philadelphia 76ers. With the coaching staff and players receiving their rings before tip-off, New York is going all-in with the gold theme against Philly.
Karl-Anthony Towns News / Fadeaway World / October 20
Karl-Anthony Towns Confirms He’s Willing To Take Pay Cut To Keep The Knicks Together
The 2026-27 season has officially begun, and the New York Knicks remain committed to their goal of winning a second straight title, though the odds are stacking against them.
Josh Hart News / Athlon Sports / October 20
Knicks Champion Reveals Emotional Family Moment That Meant More Than NBA Title Celebration
The New York Knicks are preparing to celebrate their first NBA championship in more than five decades, but one member of the team recently revealed that his favorite memory from the historic achievement had little to do with basketball.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 20
Final Injury Report for 76ers-Knicks: Will Josh Hart, Anfernee Simons Play?
The New York Knicks are at home Tuesday night as they host the Philadelphia 76ers in their 2026-27 NBA season opener. New York enters the new season coming
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / October 20
Knicks' Champions Night Shirt Is Causing a Commotion Before 76ers Clash
There are plenty of big storylines before the Knicks take on the 76ers Tuesday night. How do the starters look after a long and draining playoff run? Will Philadelphia's new reinforcements close the gap between these teams?
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / October 20
Projecting the Knicks' Entire Rotation as Season Finally Begins
The Knicks' season opener is finally here. While we can't fully predict the team's rotation may look like to kick off the year, we can deduce what it might look like following the early signals around the 2026-27 roster.
New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / October 19
Jalen Brunson and Landry Shamet messages show New York Knicks motivation to repeat ahead of 76ers opener
The New York Knicks created history with their first championship win in more than 50 years. Can they do it again? The scenes of celebration in June 2026 in New York will never be forgotten.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / October 20
Knicks' Mike Brown drops key injury news before season opener
Brown updated the team's health ahead of the season opener.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / October 17
Knicks waive Bruce Brown, keeping James Wiseman
The Knicks wanted to keep Bruce Brown. They’re keeping James Wiseman instead, with the payroll leaving little room for both. New York announced Saturday that it waived Brown, putting Wiseman on track to claim the team’s 14th roster spot and serve as the third center behind Karl-Anthony Towns and Andre Drummond.
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