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The 'NBA Finals-winning coaches' quiz
In 1949, the Basketball Association of America merged with the National Basketball League to form the National Basketball Association, and the first official NBA Finals were held in 1950. How many of the winning coaches from every NBA Finals can you name in six minutes?
The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz
How many of the NBA players to lead the playoffs in made field goals-per-game since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?
New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / June 2
The Knicks reached the Finals without drafting a single one of their stars
The Knicks’ trip to the NBA Finals is a roster-construction case study: a contender built on trades, free agency and second-round value, with a rotation that barely resembles the usual homegrown template.
Knicks Around the Web
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / June 2
3 Burning Knicks Questions as They Set to Wage War Against Spurs
The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in two of their three meetings this season, which includes the NBA Cup final. A lot has changed for both teams, though, and the difference in the NBA Finals might hinge upon three key factors.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 2
Five things to watch in the NBA Finals: Wemby vs. KAT, bench production and more
The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs tip off in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Wednesday. Ahead of the best-of-seven series, here are five things we're keeping an eye on that could decide the NBA championship.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 2
Knicks superfan Tina Fey cool with Timothée Chalamet’s ‘manspreading’ under this NBA Finals condition
Despite the viral memes about Timothée Chalamet “manspreading” on her, fellow New York Knicks superfan Tina Fey addressed her plans to attend an NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden (MSG).
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 2
Knicks' Landry Shamet opens up about major concern ahead of NBA Finals vs. Spurs
Shamet addressed how the team is attempting to deal with one particular concern ahead of the start of the NBA Finals.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 2
These 3 factors will decide Knicks’ fate vs. Spurs in quest to end NBA title drought
The New York Knicks haven’t lost a game since April 23, when the Atlanta Hawks left them searching their souls for the adjustments fueling their 11-game win streak and first NBA Finals trip since 1999.
New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / June 2
Knicks Bulletin: ‘I had some buddies that are monks’ 
Just one more sleep, and the lights will shine bright. Just one more day for the Knicks to finally grace the NBA Finals stage once again. We’ve been waiting for 27 years.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 1
How Knicks’ playoff efficiency has surpassed even LeBron James-led Cavs
The New York Knicks rolled to the NBA Finals after sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Jordan Clarkson News / New York Knicks on SI / June 1
How Jordan Clarkson Can Sneak His Way Back Into Knicks' Rotation
The Knicks are only four wins away from winning their first NBA title since 1973. But it won’t be easy, as they’ll be facing Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, who dethroned the defending NBA champs, the Oklahoma City Thunder, in a thrilling seven-game series.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Taunts New York Before NBA Finals
The 2026 NBA Finals are pitting New York against Texas. Two of America's biggest and boldest states will be facing off in the 2026 NBA Finals, which begin on Wednesday night.
Jeremy Sochan News / New York Knicks on SI / June 1
Jeremy Sochan Could Play a Bigger Role vs. Spurs Than Knicks Fans Expect
Winning a seven-game series in basketball isn't easy, despite what the Knicks' path to the NBA Finals might indicate. The Knicks are riding a historic 11-game win streak into the final round of the postseason.
NBA News / Posting and Toasting / June 1
Five keys for the Knicks to beat the Spurs and raise the Larry O’Brien Trophy
I still cannot believe that the following sentence is reality. We are two days away from the New York Knicks playing in the NBA Finals. Despite how dominant they’ve been in the postseason, the Knicks are considerable underdogs to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, but this isn’t some David vs.
Landry Shamet News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 1
Knicks’ Landry Shamet reveals how his life has changed since epic East Final performance
The New York Knicks are currently gearing up for the NBA Finals, which are slated to begin on Wednesday evening against the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks have been on a dominant run over the last month-plus, sweeping both the Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers en route to the Finals.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / June 1
Knicks Notes: Mike Brown, Spurs, OG Anunoby, Mitchell Robinson
Knicks coach Mike Brown has plenty of history with San Antonio. Before becoming an NBA head coach, Brown spent three seasons as an assistant under Gregg Popovich, helping launch a coaching career that has now spanned more than two decades.
New York Knicks News / The Spun / June 1
Mamdani Officially Changes New York's Bed Time For The NBA Finals
The City of New York - and its kids - officially does not have a bed time for the next few weeks, as the NBA Finals are scheduled to begin. New York City
Mike Brown News / HITC / June 1
Mike Brown’s preparation will be judged by how the Knicks defend, not how they move
The Knicks finished Cleveland on May 25 and tip off Game 1 in San Antonio on June 3, an eight-day gap that has read as a rest edge all week. The Spurs played Game 7 on Saturday and travel home from Oklahoma City with three days between games.
Mitchell Robinson News / HITC / June 1
Brace by Mitchell Robinson sends shockwaves through Knicks’ Finals rotation — Game 1 drama ahead
Mitchell Robinson was working on his own at Knicks practice, wearing protection over his right pinky finger following surgery, and Mike Brown didn’t provide a clear update on his status for Game 1 in San Antonio on Wednesday.
New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / June 1
Trophy case: Knicks’ NBA Finals court makeover revealed
Thanks to the New York Knicks, the Larry O’Brien Trophy has sprouted at Madison Square Garden. With the NBA Finals between the Knicks and San Antonio Spurs looming, the Association revealed the respective courts that the participants will traverse starting on Wednesday night (8:30 p.m.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 31
Mike Breen compares Jalen Brunson’s mental toughness to Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant
Jalen Brunson has led the Knicks to their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999. According to longtime Knicks and ESPN broadcaster Mike Breen, that’s no accident.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / May 31
Jalen Brunson poised to make NBA history in Knicks-Spurs Finals
The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs are slated to duke it out in the NBA Finals, and the series will put the spotlight on Brunson.
Karl-Anthony Towns News / Larry Brown Sports / May 31
Karl-Anthony Towns’ shirt for his Knicks debut foreshadowed the NBA Finals
NBA fans noticed something cool about the shirt Karl-Anthony Towns wore to his first New York Knicks game in 2024 in light of the NBA Finals matchup. The San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday to clinch a berth in the Finals against the Knicks.
New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 30
Mitchell Robinson has profane message for his critics after his injury
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson had a message for the haters after news emerged regarding his injury ahead of the NBA Finals.
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