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NBA News / Posting and Toasting / January 2
Hawks 111, Knicks 99: Missing players, missing shots 
Tonight, a shorthanded New York Knicks (23*-11) squad hosted the Atlanta Hawks (17-19). The home team played without Karl-Anthony Towns (illness), Josh Hart (ankle), and Mitchell Robinson (ankle), which was to their detriment, while the visitors played without Trae Young, which was to Atlanta’s advantage.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 2
Knicks vs. Pistons looks like a heated rivalry in the making
On Monday night, Jan. 5, the top two teams in the NBA’s Eastern Conference will square off.
NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / January 2
Last-Minute Predictions for Knicks' Matchup vs. Hawks
The New York Knicks are searching for redemption after a crushing 134-132 loss to San Antonio, where defensive breakdowns plagued their typically disciplined approach.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Jalen Brunson News / Posting and Toasting / January 2
Brunson and SGA named the NBA Players of the Month
After leading the New York Knicks to a 10-4 record and averaging 30.6 PPG, 7.1 APG, and 40.5% from deep, Jalen Brunson was an obvious choice for the Eastern Conference’s Kia NBA Player of the Month.
The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / January 2
Who Is Kevin Shiflett? Meet the Amazing Chin-Balancing Artist Who Took Over Knicks NBA Halftime
Ladders. Tables. BBQ Grills. Kevin Shiflett can balance it all on his chin. The uniquely talented star, who has been balancing objects for decades, recently came into the spotlight yet again, during the New York Knicks’ most recent matchup against the San Antonio Spurs.
New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / January 2
Top 10 Knicks moments of 2025
2025 was a fun year. The Knicks played 101 total meaningful games in 2025. They went 51-31 in regular-season games and 10-8 in the postseason. When you add in the uncounted NBA Cup Final victory, the Knicks won 62 games in 2025, one of the most in recent memory (they did win more in 2024).
Karl-Anthony Towns News / New York Knicks on SI / January 2
Knicks Receive Concerning Karl-Anthony Towns Update
The New York Knicks received concerning news ahead of their matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. Star center Karl-Anthony Towns has been listed as questionable on the injury report due to an illness.
NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / January 2
Knicks Urged to Trade for Mavericks Forward
The New York Knicks are looking for more from their bench, which has been getting more minutes than ever before thanks to new head coach Mike Brown. Now, they've been linked to a forward from the Western Conference that could provide them a boost defensively and provide depth in the face of mounting injuries.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / January 2
Knicks Assign Young Forward to G League
According to a report from CBS Sports, the New York Knicks have assigned French small forward Pacôme Dadiet to their G league team, the Westchester Knicks.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / January 2
Deuce McBride Should Be Knicks Fifth Starter
With the Josh Hart on the shelf with an ankle injury, the New York Knicks have an open spot in their starting lineup next to their core four of Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges.
NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / January 2
Former NBA Starter Embracing New Role With Knicks
New York Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson fought hard to secure his spot as a starter on various former teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Utah Jazz.
Mike Brown News / New York Knicks on SI / January 2
Knicks' Mike Brown Sounds Off On Glaring Issue
Despite sitting near the top of the NBA power rankings, the New York Knicks have a major problem, and head coach Mike Brown is calling them out. After New York's devastating 134-132 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on New Year's Eve, Brown went off on his team's defense, the key to their downfall.
Mitchell Robinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 1
How Knicks’ expensive Mitchell Robinson problem complicates future amid NBA title chase
The New York Knicks have been on a roll of late, sitting at 7-3 in their last 10 games. Those 10 games include a comeback win on Christmas Day against the Cleveland Cavaliers, as well as a win in the 2026 NBA Cup Championship over the San Antonio Spurs.
NBA News / Field Level Media / January 1
Rare late-game stumble motivates Knicks against Hawks
The New York Knicks spent much of December offering evidence they are serious contenders to win their first NBA title in more than 50 years. The last day of the month (and the year) served as a reminder the Knicks are still a work in progress.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 31
Julian Champagnie's career night helps Spurs snap brief losing streak
Over the previous three weeks, the San Antonio Spurs looked to have cemented themselves as arguably the best team in the NBA.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / January 2
Why Knicks are in a good place in the NBA Eastern Conference
The New York Knicks entered the season in championship-or-bust mode after reaching their first Eastern Conference Finals since 2000. But even with those lofty expectations, the franchise opened its 80th season with a handful of glaring roster concerns.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 30
OG Anunoby drops a bar on his outreach to Dirk Nowitzki
Out of all the guys on the New York Knicks, OG Anunoby has stood out not just in terms of talent but also in terms of boastfulness. After the Knicks won the NBA Cup, he said they were a real contender from then on. He has grown in ways thanks to the mentorship of NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 30
Knicks, Spurs ring out 2025 with NBA Cup final rematch
The New York Knicks can build on a three-game winning streak and produce a repeat result of the NBA Cup final when they visit the suddenly struggling San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday in a clash between two of the league's best teams.
Baylor Bears News / Hoops Rumors / December 30
NCAA says players who signed NBA contracts won't be granted eligibility
Although the NCAA has granted four years of college eligibility to 2023 second-round pick James Nnaji, who recently enrolled at Baylor, players who have signed NBA contracts will remain ineligible to play college basketball.
New York Knicks News / Last Word On Sports / December 30
What’s Clicking For the Knicks
What’s clicking for the Knicks as they finish off their December stretch? Currently 10-3 this month, the Knicks aim to replicate their November record of 11-3 in their final regular-season matchup with the Spurs tomorrow.
Jalen Brunson News / Total Apex Sports / December 29
Brunson and Knicks Weather the Storm in the Big Easy 130-125
It wasn’t always pretty, and it certainly wasn’t easy, but the New York Knicks found a way to grind out a victory in New Orleans on Monday night. In a game that felt like a heavyweight prize fight—lots of scoring early, followed by a gritty defensive slugfest late—New York escaped the Smoothie King Center with a 130-125 win over the Pelicans.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / December 29
Knicks Notes: Karl-Anthony Towns, Tyler Kolek, Kevin McCullar Jr., schedule
Karl-Anthony Towns knows the math, and he knows the problem. The Knicks big man leads the league in charges by a wide margin, and it has already cost him stretches of games.
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