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Knicks’ Tyler Nickel Saga Could Be Getting Close to a Turning Point

Training camp is quickly approaching for the New York Knicks, but questions still linger at several spots on the roster. Chief among them is the plan for rookie Tyler Nickel in 2026-27, as he remains unsigned with preseason games a month away now.

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Knicks Now Have a Win-Win Center Trade With Clippers to Pursue

As the Knicks stay the course and remain patient at center, they're seeing new options pop up every day in the lead up to camp. First it was Hunter Dickinson becoming available as a free agent, then Julian Reese doing the same.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 3

Why Knicks insider scoffs at Ben Simmons idea

After sitting out a year, Ben Simmons is inching back into the NBA. He is shopping his name around to anyone willing to take him back. However, one insider believes that the New York Knicks aren’t the team for him: James L.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 3

Jalen Brunson issues strong warning to former Knicks teammate

Even a bond immortalized by a title is not enough for Brunson to soften up against his competition next season.

Celtics hype ignores problems that could wreck their season

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The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

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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

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New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / September 3

Jalen Brunson issues demand to Knicks ahead of NBA title defense

Hunger for success after reaching the top of the NBA will be essential to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks’ mission to repeat as champions. Brunson is very much aware of that.

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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.

Miles McBride News / New York Knicks on SI / September 3

Why Knicks Might Not Ultimately Trade Miles McBride This Season

Conventional wisdom says the Knicks will move Miles McBride sometime between now and the February trade deadline. The defending champs are light at center,

New York Knicks News / HITC / September 3

‘An Agenda…’ Stephen A. Smith addresses ‘soft’ criticism over NY Knicks and Donald Trump row

Stephen A. Smith responded to those who criticised him for not going as hard on Donald Trump as he had on other figures who had been critical of him. Back in June of this year, Smith suggested that Trump’s presence at the NBA Finals proved to be a hindrance for the New York Knicks.

New York Knicks News / HITC / September 3

Pablo Torre’s plans to investigate Jalen Brunson signing with the New York Knicks revealed

Following the LA Clippers being found guilty after Pablo Torre seemingly exposed them for salary cap circumvention, is the investigative journalist going after Jalen Brunson next?

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / September 2

Several current, former Knicks ball out in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but I do really love international basketball. Really, I love all forms of national-team events. It’s the reason I watch the World Cup religiously and ignore soccer’s existence for much of the following four years.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / September 2

Now-Available Big Man Could Force Knicks to Break Their Vow of Silence

Leon Rose's strategy for the Knicks' center problem appears clear ahead of training camp. Rather than rush to sign a veteran who's still available, Rose seems to be waiting out other teams' roster crunches and hoping someone more promising shakes loose.

Jalen Brunson News / AirJordanChronicles / September 2

Jalen Brunson reveals his surprising mindset during his Mavericks years

Jalen Brunson is now one of the NBA’s biggest stars. But during his time with the Dallas Mavericks, he had a very different mindset. During his recent appearance on the Road Trippin’ Show via YouTube, Brunson talked about how he saw his role in Dallas. Jalen Brunson said he never expected to become a star right away.

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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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 2

Kendrick Perkins wants Jalen Brunson to make OG Anunoby an All-Star

New York is the media capital of the world; that’s a given. But with the New York Knicks coming in as defending champions, that moniker takes on a whole new level.

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Josh Hart News / New York Knicks on SI / September 2

Evaluating the Knicks' Quiet Josh Hart Lineup Conundrum

Josh Hart is coming off a strong 2025-26 campaign that saw him average 12 PPG, 7.4 RPG, and 4.8 APG on 50.8/41.3/72.0 shooting splits. He started all 19 of the Knicks’ playoff games en route to the team’s first title in 53 years.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / September 2

Knicks Bulletin: ‘We don’t talk about the trophy’

We’re already into September, and that can only mean one thing: we’re back in business. Starting today, your freshest and first Bulletin of the 2027-28 NBA season.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 2

Knicks’ Jordan Clarkson erupts with reaction to Alex Eala’s first US Open win

The Big Apple is buzzing because of the US Open at Flushing Meadows. New York Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson has embraced the mania, especially since he is rooting for someone with a similar heritage: Tennis sensation Alex Eala.

Jalen Brunson News / HITC / September 2

Jalen Brunson refuses to call himself ‘King of New York’ for a very good reason

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson does not refer to himself as the ‘King of New York,’ even if his fans have given him that nickname. Brunson cemented himself as the King of New York with his incredible performances through the 2026 NBA Playoffs, ending the city’s 53-year wait for an NBA Championship.

Jalen Brunson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 2

Knicks star Jalen Brunson drops NSFW take on 4-word nickname

Jalen Brunson has firmly rejected one of the biggest labels attached to him since becoming the face of the New York Knicks, and he did so with an NSFW warning about how it would look.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Total Pro Sports / September 1

Knicks Superstar Karl-Anthony Towns’ New Look Has Fans Worried

Karl-Anthony Towns was instrumental in bringing the title back to the New York Knicks after a 53-year drought. While his per-game averages took a massive dip, it was his defense on Victor Wembanyama that garnered praise.

Jalen Brunson News / Fadeaway World / September 1

Jalen Brunson Opens Up On The Challenge Of Winning Two Straight Championships

After decades of misery and mismanagement, the New York Knicks have finally struck gold with a finely tuned, star-studded roster. This summer, led by Jalen Brunson, the once-dysfunctional Knicks won the championship for the first time in 53 years, marking a historic feat that fans won’t soon forget.

New York Knicks News / TV Insider / September 1

‘Elsbeth’ Season 4 Guest Stars: Knicks Star OG Anunoby, Nicole Scherzinger & More

Elsbeth Season 4 has revealed its first round of guest stars, and the list includes New York Knicks star OG Anunoby. Premiering on October 8 on CBS, Anunoby

Mike Brown News / New York Knicks on SI / September 1

Projecting the Knicks' Full Rotation in Second Season Under Mike Brown

It’s almost that time of year again. Summer winds down and basketball creeps back in. And with most of the offseason moves behind us, it's time to start thinking about real on-court factors like rotations.

Jordan Clarkson News / EssentiallySports / August 30

Pop Star Bebe Rexha Breaks Silence on Jordan Clarkson Dating Rumors

Bebe Rexha, the pop sensation, was giving off new romance vibes when she was spotted with New York Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson fresh off his NBA championship win.

Jose Alvarado News / Fadeaway World / August 29

Jose Alvarado Gets Candid On Almost Crying At Knicks’ Championship Parade And His Goals For The Future

NBA champion Jose Alvarado is on the cover of the latest edition of the Slam Kicks magazine. The New York Knicks guard gave an exclusive interview in which he spoke about what it was like to bring a championship to New York, the emotional roller coaster of the parade, and what’s next in his career.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / August 23

How Much Might Josh Hart Earn On Potential Extension?

As James L. Edwards III of The Athletic writes, Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart became eligible on August 10 for a contract extension worth up to $132MM over four years.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / August 20

Details emerge on Josh Hart's expected new contract with the Knicks

Josh Hart’s post-championship payday may end up being a fairly modest one. The New York Knicks veteran swingman Hart is expected to receive a contract for three years and in the range of $60-$62 million, James L.