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John Konchar News / Viral Sports News / September 30

Knicks Terminate Contract of Long-Time NBA Veteran

The New York Knicks opened a pair of training camp roster spots on Wednesday when they placed swingman John Konchar on waivers, a move that ended Konchar’s brief and unfinished stay in New York before the preseason even had a chance to take shape, the team announced.

James Wiseman News / New York Knicks on SI / September 30

Early Signs Between Knicks, James Wiseman Are Hard to Ignore

The New York Knicks' initial signing of James Wiseman made a ton of sense given their center need. That said, at the time, Wiseman felt like a simple dart throw given his rocky NBA journey and the fact that he was brought in as part of a large tryout group.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns reacts to Ben Stiller, Timothee Chalamet, Spike Lee, Tracy Morgan rallying around his dad during health emergency

Some of the New York Knicks’ celebrity fans, like Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller, Spike Lee, and Tracy Morgan, were there for Karl-Anthony Towns’ dad amid his health emergency.

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New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

What Knicks’ Mike Brown said about visiting Donald Trump’s White House after NBA title

One of the burning questions of the offseason has been whether or not Mike Brown’s New York Knicks will visit Donald Trump’s White House in celebration of the team’s championship.

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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 30

What Knicks’ Patrick Ewing texted Karl-Anthony Towns after emotional NBA championship moment

Long before the New York Knicks won the 2026 NBA Championship with Karl-Anthony Towns as their starting center, another legendary center had come real close.

John Konchar News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Why Knicks just suddenly parted ways with intriguing free agent signing

The New York Knicks abruptly parted ways with veteran wing John Konchar on Wednesday, just 15 days after agreeing to a one-year training-camp deal. New York officially waived Konchar and center N’Faly Dante after opening camp with a 21-man roster.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Fadeaway World / September 30

Karl-Anthony Towns’ Father Takes Shot At Jimmy Butler After Knicks Championship

Karl-Anthony Towns has spent years facing questions about whether he was tough enough to win at the highest level. After the New York Knicks won the 2026 NBA Championship, his father made sure one of his son’s most prominent former critics wasn’t forgotten.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / September 30

Knicks waive John Konchar, sign Tony Bradley

The Knicks are doing some roster housekeeping as training camp gets underway. New York waived veteran wing John Konchar and center N’Faly Dante on Wednesday, then signed veteran big man Tony Bradley to an Exhibit 9 contract, the team announced.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / September 30

What Knicks' Flurry of Wednesday Moves Means for Their Roster

Just when things started to settle down with the New York Knicks, they were back to making moves on the final day of the month. On Wednesday, New York

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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.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 30

Karl-Anthony Towns addressed his noticeable change in appearance

Karl-Anthony Towns surely isn’t loading up on carbs during the NBA offseason. The star NBA big man showed up to Monday’s Media Day looking so much slimmer than when he and the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals.

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Mitchell Robinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Knicks add another center to training camp roster after Mitchell Robinson’s exit

The New York Knicks are continuing to reinforce their frontcourt after losing Mitchell Robinson. They have reportedly added veteran center Tony Bradley on an Exhibit 9 contract.

John Konchar News / Hoops Rumors / September 30

Knicks waive John Konchar, sign Tony Bradley

8:41 am: The Knicks have indeed signed Bradley to an Exhibit 9 contract, the team confirmed (via Twitter). A veteran center with eight years of NBA experience, the 28-year-old spent last season with Indiana and Atlanta, appearing in 41 games and averaging 4.0 points and 2.8 rebounds in 11.0 minutes per night.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / September 30

'My Career Is Over': NBA Champion Confirms Playing Through Serious Health Issue

While the New York Knicks finally ended a 53-year championship drought, their run to the Larry O’Brien title was anything but smooth. Mike Brown and Co.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Habit / September 30

NBA’s second apron rules may crush the Knicks’ dynasty dreams

The New York Knicks are just days away from beginning their championship defense, but a frustrating roster reality may be creeping in. The Knicks are already in contract negotiations with star Karl-Anthony Towns, but those negotiations have reportedly stalled, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / September 30

Knicks' New Center N'Faly Dante Brings Exciting Upside to the Table

The Knicks recently signed center N’Faly Dante to an Exhibit 10 contract, which means he'll be around for training camp. He presents an interesting case as a mostly inexperienced but towering young big.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / HITC / September 30

NY Knicks talks with Karl-Anthony Towns reportedly stalled over ‘unreasonable’ $76 million paycut

Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks have been trying to come to terms on a new contract, but find themselves far apart at the negotiation table.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / September 30

Knicks' Jalen Brunson explains how latest injury is different than previous setback

Brunson has dealt with two separate injuries affecting his left hand.

Karl-Anthony Towns addressed his noticeable change in appearance

LeBron James says he pictured finishing career with Knicks

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Tyrese Maxey praises 'extremely important' VJ Edgecombe

New York Knicks News / HITC / September 30

Mike Brown gives update on New York Knicks visiting Donald Trump at White House

As the reigning NBA champions, the New York Knicks were invited to be the first team to visit the White House and meet with President Donald Trump. Meeting the President of the United States at the White House had become a tradition in the NBA for many years.

Josh Hart News / Fadeaway World / September 30

NBA Champion Josh Hart Reveals Surgery To Fix Injury Could End His Basketball Career

Josh Hart has chosen to live with a painful reality as long as it lets him extend his basketball career as long as he wants. The 31-year-old guard, who won the 2026 NBA championship with the Knicks, had originally injured his right ring finger against the Celtics in the 2025 playoffs.