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Jose Alvarado News / Kicks on SI / July 17

Jose Alvarado Shares His Vision of AND1 Partnership

Jose Alvarado officially signed a sneaker deal with AND1 just before the New York Knicks won the 2026 NBA Finals. The two partners hit the ground running in the middle of a championship run and are just getting started.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / July 17

Knicks Bulletin: ‘I’m happy… except for those four times’

The pre-set part of the SummerLeague is over for the Knicks, who dropped another one on Thursday to move to a final 1-3 game before playing one final, extra game against the 2-2 Mavericks on Friday.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / July 17

Jalen Brunson shares warning for Knicks about trying to repeat as NBA champions

Star guard Jalen Brunson and other members of the New York Knicks are on top of the basketball world while spending the summer celebrating their NBA Finals victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

Knicks' Jalen Brunson reveals when wrist pain started during NBA championship run

Karl-Anthony Towns facing roadblock in Knicks contract extension

Did LeBron James throw shade on Joel Embiid during Fanatics Fest?

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The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The 'Oldest 4 3-pointer playoff games' quiz

The 'No. 3-scorer by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'NBA Finals leading scorers' quiz

Liam Robbins News / New York Knicks on SI / July 17

Liam Robbins May Have Secured a Future With Knicks on Thursday

The Knicks might just have a real center option on their hands in Liam Robbins at the NBA Summer League. After a strong third game—where Robbins notched 15 points, four blocks and two steals—the Vanderbilt alum turned heads again against the Warriors on Thursday with 13 points and another four blocks.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 17

5 Realistic Centers Knicks Can Target as Two-Way Signings

Following the departures of Mitchell Robinson and Ariel Hukporti, the New York Knicks' big man depth chart is down to just Karl-Anthony Towns and the newly signed Andrew Drummond.

Jalen Brunson News / Posting and Toasting / July 17

Friday Posted & Toasted Notes: Free agency remnants, SummerLoss, Brunson talks

The SummerKnicks wrapped up their scheduled Las Vegas slate with an 87-77 loss to the SummerWarriors, ending their Sin City run with a 1-3 record and a consolation game against the SummerMavs later today.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / July 17

Knicks Champion Josh Hart Responds After Backlash Over Leaving Hundreds Waiting at Fan Event

New York City’s Javits Center is hosting the third annual Fanatics Fest, its first time running four days instead of three, with roughly 200,000 ticketholders expected and 400 athlete appearances across every major sport.

Jalen Brunson News / HITC / July 17

Fans notice clear update on Jalen Brunson’s wrist surgery after New York Knicks sweep the ESPYs

Jalen Brunson’s appearance at the 2026 ESPY Awards provided an update on his wrist injury after undergoing offseason surgery. Brunson led the New York Knicks to the 2026 NBA championship with a wrist injury, having surgery on it after their title run was complete.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Fadeaway World / July 16

Karl-Anthony Towns Faces Uncertain Future With Knicks As Extension Talks Loom

After winning the NBA Finals in June, the New York Knicks have opted to run it back with their championship core in hopes of winning their second-straight title.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 16

Knicks Are Still Breaking Other Coaches’ Brains Even in Offseason

What was it about the New York Knicks winning their first championship in 53 years that seemed to break coaches' brains? It started when Kenny Atkinson made the asinine comment about the Cavaliers being up 2-1 in the Eastern Conference Finals "if you go by the analytics." That somehow wasn't the last remark like that, though.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Jalen Brunson News / Knicks X-Factor / July 16

New York Knicks, Jalen Brunson dominate the ESPYs

The annual ESPN award show, the ESPY Awards, was live Wednesday night from the David H. Koch Theater in New York City, and the New York Knicks stole the show.

New York Knicks News / Viral Sports News / July 16

ESPN Under Fire for Latest New York Knicks Controversy

New York Knicks supporters are still fuming after an awkward moment during the 2026 ESPYs red carpet coverage. In a live segment, ESPN reporter Kimberley A.

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The 'Rushing TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star starting pitchers' quiz

LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 16

LeBron James being courted by New York fans, but not to join the Knicks

The NBA world is waiting to see which team LeBron James will sign with, but for the time being, he’s enjoying his offseason and everything that’s coming with it.

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The 'ESPY's Best Team Award winners' quiz

How many of the teams to win the ESPY award for the Best Team of the year can you name in five minutes?

Landry Shamet News / The Spun / July 16

Knicks Guard Landry Shamet Gets Engaged After Winning 2026 NBA Finals

The summer keeps getting better for Landry Shamet. Shamet played a key role in the New York Knicks' first NBA championship since 1973. It didn't take long for him to secure another ring.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / July 16

Karl-Anthony Towns facing roadblock in Knicks contract extension

The New York Knicks are on top of the world right now, and Karl-Anthony Towns has plenty to do with that. But that might not be enough to keep him in New York long term.

Karl-Anthony Towns takes a swipe at Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson during ESPYs

Knicks' Jalen Brunson reveals when wrist pain started during NBA championship run

Jalen Brunson wins ‘Best Championship Performance’ at 2026 ESPY Awards

The 'Most 20-point, 10-rebound seasons' quiz

New York Knicks News / The Lead / July 16

What Will It Take for the Knicks to Repeat as NBA Championships?

The New York Knicks have already climbed the mountain. Now, they must survive a stronger conference, a league built on parity, and the pressure that comes with defending a championship.

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / July 16

These Two Knicks Rookies are Reminding Fans to Trust The Process with the Front Office

When the Knicks traded back from the 24th and 31st selections in the NBA Draft, many people felt the Knicks didn’t prioritize acquiring young talent, preferring to maintain cap space.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / July 16