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Knicks Predicted to Trade Karl-Anthony Towns to Trail Blazers For Former No. 1 Overall Pick

It has already been an interesting offseason for the New York Knicks as they kicked it off by making the shocking decision to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau.

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NBA Analyst Tags Past Knicks HC as Best Option For Future

The New York Knicks have a problem they likely didn’t expect to be still dealing with several weeks after firing their head coach: not having a new head coach by now.

Precious Achiuwa News / New York Knicks on SI / June 20

Knicks Free Agent Reflects on Tough Season

A precious New York Knicks season for Precious Achiuwa could've gone better. Achiuwa, set to hit free agency after the Knicks' run to the Eastern Conference Finals, endured a rollercoaster tour in Manhattan since coming over from Toronto in the OG Anunoby trade in December 2023.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 20

Knicks Need to Trade for Depth to Succeed

The New York Knicks made it their mission to build one of the best starting lineups in the league last summer. They did that by acquiring Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns in separate trades while retaining OG Anunoby, Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart.

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Knicks' Likeliest Trade Candidates Includes Beloved Glue Guys

Everyone expects the New York Knicks to make some kind of move this offseason, and all eyes are trained on the same players. Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 20

Analyst Looks Back on Knicks' Draft Mishaps

The New York Knicks have made many NBA Draft mistakes over the years, and it has prevented them from returning to the top of the league sooner. The team has made most of its acquisitions for the current roster through trades and free agency, but a couple draft picks going their way would have had a big impact.

Mitchell Robinson News / New York Knicks on SI / June 20

Mitchell Robinson Proving Worth For Knicks

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has been through a lot of ups and downs in his career. At the end of the 2023-24 campaign, Robinson underwent a second massive ankle surgery, and that forced him to miss most of the 2024-25 season.

Kendrick Perkins News / NBA Analysis Network / June 20

Kendrick Perkins names ‘the only coach’ who is right for the vacant New York Knicks job

Finding the right head coach is easier said than done, and the New York Knicks are experiencing that after firing Tom Thibodeau. Tom Thibodeau was relieved of his duties by the New York Knicks despite helping the organization reach the Eastern Conference Finals.

Tom Thibodeau News / New York Knicks on SI / June 20

Tom Thibodeau Firing Could Keep Knicks Core Together

The New York Knicks are preparing for life without Tom Thibodeau after the long-time head coach was fired earlier this month. The Knicks knew they needed to make a change after being eliminated in the Eastern Conference Finals, and Thibodeau was the one to pay the price.

Landry Shamet News / New York Knicks on SI / June 20

Knicks Guard Regressing to the Mean

New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet could be looking for a new team this offseason. The former first-round pick in the 2018 NBA Draft has played for six different teams in seven seasons since entering the league.

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / June 20

Knicks should strongly consider retaining stout defensive backup guard

As the New York Knicks begin to weigh their options in free agency this offseason, there are a few targets who stand out amongst others. While they have dream targets to pursue, they realistically won’t be able to make any big splashes since they are close to becoming a second apron team.

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / June 20

Knicks reportedly considered a reunion with fan favorite sharpshooter

The New York Knicks will be seeking key depth pieces this summer to enhance their roster. The biggest areas that they need to address off the bench are scoring and playmaking, as they were last in bench points per game during the regular season.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / June 20

Knicks Could Reunite With Former Fan-Favorite

The Toronto Raptors are doing everything in their power to insert themselves into this offseason's principle storylines. Their fingerprints are all over some of the biggest trade rumors of the summer, and they're constantly teasing the media as a prime candidate to shake up the NBA Draft order with under a week to go until the main event.

Quentin Grimes News / New York Knicks on SI / June 20

Former Knicks Guard Could Get Major Payday

The New York Knicks saw Quentin Grimes growing up before their eyes, but there was only so much he could achieve in the Big Apple. Less than 18 months after he was traded the first time to the Detroit Pistons, Grimes has played for three different teams and could add a fourth to that list over the offseason.

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Knicks Should Listen to Mikal Bridges Trade Talks

The New York Knicks are facing a key offseason with Mikal Bridges, who was acquired in a trade by the team nearly a year ago. Bridges was acquired for five first-round picks by the Brooklyn Nets, which is one of the largest deals in NBA history.

Julius Randle News / New York Knicks on SI / June 20

Julius Randle's Free Agency Explains Knicks Trade

The New York Knicks spent a lot of time negotiating a new contract with Julius Randle last summer, only to not make any progress. The Knicks' end in talks came when they traded Randle to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Towns.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / June 20

2023 NBA Draft Pick Looking To Make Knicks Roster Next Season

The Karl-Anthony Towns trade payed dividends for the New York Knicks (the Minnesota Timberwolves as well) in its first year. The 29-year-old center wasn’t perfect, particularly on defense.

New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / June 20

Knicks' Head Coach Target Named 'Long Shot' After Report

The New York Knicks enter the NBA offseason as the only team in the league still searching for their next head coach. Of course, the Knicks made the shocking decision to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau after he helped lead them to their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2000.

New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / June 20

The two NBA Draft prospects working out for the New York Knicks, including U20 gold medal winning Frenchman

The New York Knicks are not going to be major players in the 2025 Draft, picking late in the second round. In the 2025 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks have to wait until pick 50.

New York Knicks News / The Lead / June 20

Which Veteran Head Coach Should The Knicks Hire?

The New York Knicks are a “mess”, a “dysfunctional” organization, and firing the coach who brought them to their first conference finals in 25 years was an “awful” decision.

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John Calipari recalls Lakers interest in Karl-Anthony Towns before 2015 NBA Draft

The NBA could seen rookie Karl-Anthony Towns and Kobe Bryant team in Los Angeles during the 2015-16 season. According to John Calipari, the former Kentucky star received interest from the Lakers during the pre-draft process.

New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / June 19

New York Knicks owned James Nnaji situation, hidden part of the Karl-Anthony Towns trade could finally pay off

The New York Knicks could have another option available to them for the 2025-26 season. Europe based basketball star James Nnaji could finally be coming to the NBA with the New York Knicks.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / June 19

Knicks Rumors: PJ Tucker, Free Agency Targets, Mike Brown

The Knicks are expected to decline their $3.5 million team option on veteran forward P.J. Tucker, but that may not be the end of his time in New York. Tucker, who joined the Knicks in March, saw limited minutes on the court but quickly earned praise for his leadership behind the scenes.

New York Knicks News / Last Word On Sports / June 19

Knicks Could Reunite With Beloved Role Player in Unique Trade

The 2025 offseason should be an interesting one for the league. From the potential Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster trade to Kevin Durant‘s next chapter, there are several dominoes to fall that could change the landscape of the NBA.