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Hawkward? Knicks face Atlanta in 2026 playoff opener

For the second time in this decade, NYC will face ATL in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. The dust on the 2026 bracket has settled with the New York Knicks (53-29) in the third seed.

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Backup Knicks fall to Charlotte in futile finale (Highlights)

There wasn’t much buzz for the New York Knicks in their regular season finale against the Charlotte Hornets. New York reserves, at the very least, made sure that the die-hards gathered at Madison Square Garden for the 82nd game were entertained.

OG Anunoby News / Hoops Wire / April 12

NBA Notes: Knicks, OG Anunoby, Nets, Tre Scott, Kings

The Knicks appear to have avoided a worst-case scenario with OG Anunoby. Anunoby exited Friday’s win over Toronto after suffering an ankle injury and sat out Sunday’s game against Charlotte, but the team is treating him as day-to-day, per Stefan Bondy of the New York Post.

Mikal Bridges News / Bleacher Report / April 12

Watch: Bridges has played 638 straight games

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The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least five three-pointers off the bench at least 20 times in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

The 'Single playoff-points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / April 12

Final Injury Report for Hornets-Knicks: Will Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns Play?

The New York Knicks are at home on Sunday night as they host the Charlotte Hornets in an Eastern Conference showdown. New York enters Sunday’s game with a 53-28 record after defeating the Toronto Raptors at home on Friday night.

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25 NBA players who were ahead of their time

NBA history is full of players who were perfectly of their era, possessing the right skills and attributes to thrive during their time. There are also plenty of guys whose careers might have played out differently had they been born years later.

Mikal Bridges News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 12

Why Mikal Bridges is only Knicks starter playing vs. Hornets on final day of regular season

On Sunday evening, the New York Knicks will hit the floor at home for their final game of the regular season against the Charlotte Hornets. The Knicks

Landry Shamet News / New York Knicks on SI / April 12

How the Knicks Should Handle Landry Shamet in the Playoff Lineup

To say that Landry Shamet has been underwhelming since returning from a knee injury would be an understatement. The veteran New York Knicks guard has struggled on both ends of the floor following a five-game absence, averaging just 6.6 points on 41.4% shooting despite averaging 22.4 minutes per outing over the last five games.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / EssentiallySports / April 12

Shaquille O’Neal Picks Knicks Only if Karl-Anthony Towns Plays Like a ‘Tiger,’ Not a ‘Cat’

In 2024, the New York Knicks risked it all. They traded for Karl-Anthony Towns and stood $300,000 below the second apron. That leap of faith showed results throughout the playoffs and culminated in the Conference Finals.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 11

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns are figuring it out at perfect moment

NEW YORK – Much has been expected of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns as a duo from the moment the New York Knicks paired them together. At the end of their second season as Knicks teammates, it looks like they’re just beginning to realize their offensive potential.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / April 11

Knicks Bulletin: ‘Tonight was a good night’

Postseason clinched. No. 3 seed locked. That’s your New York Knickerbockers. On not hiding anything against Toronto: “We just play and try to win. When

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / April 11

Knicks Playoff Rotation Becomes Clear: Who’s In, Who’s Out, What it Means

The Knicks have one more game in the regular season. Their playoff seed and first-round opponent remain unclear. Their playoff rotation isn’t. At least

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

New York Knicks News / Hardwood Heroics / April 11

New York Knicks Extend Winning Streak to 5 Games to Lock the Third Seed After Rout of Potential First-Round Foe

The New York Knicks have built momentum in the past few days, as they’ve won their fifth straight game following a 112-95 home victory against the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.

OG Anunoby News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Knicks Announce OG Anunoby News After Leaving Raptors Game

The New York Knicks have solidified their positioning as the third seed in the Eastern Conference and are preparing for another run in the NBA playoffs.

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The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 10

Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns help Knicks clinch No. 3 seed

As the NBA playoff field takes shape in the final days of the regular season, the New York Knicks now officially know their place.

Celtics tie their own NBA record

Watch: LeBron James becomes fourth NBA player to reach 12,000 career assists

LeBron makes NBA history with son Bronny in Lakers' win

Nuggets win 11th straight despite resting starters vs. Thunder

'Where's Woj?': Doc Rivers calls out Shams Charania over reporting

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 10

Why Kendrick Perkins is still not buying the Knicks after win over Celtics

Former NBA champion with the Celtics and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins was on Friday's edition of "First Take" and made it clear he is still not a believer in the Knicks overtaking the Celtics in the Eastern Conference.

Josh Hart's clutch shooting lifts Knicks over Celtics

Lakers, Celtics among teams linked to potential Giannis pursuit

Giannis Antetokounmpo praise Joe Mazzulla but Celtics not in trade picture

NBA teams that play slower trending up, report shows

The 'Season triple-double record by team' quiz

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / April 10