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Should Knicks sign Ben Simmons or someone else with final roster spot?

The New York Knicks have had an eventful offseason. They added new coach Mike Brown. And they also signed free agent guard Jordan Clarkson, as well as forward Guerschon Yabusele.

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Shane Gillis has zesty joke for Karl-Anthony Towns

Shane Gillis spared no one during his monologue while hosting the ESPYs at The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on Wednesday night. That included Karl-Anthony Towns.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 16

Knicks Won’t Sign Mikal Bridges To Extension Until They Know Giannis Antetokounmpo Is 100% Staying With Bucks

The New York Knicks won’t sign Mikal Bridges to an extension until they know Giannis Antetokounmpo is 100% staying with the Milwaukee Bucks. Antetokounmpo

New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / July 16

2 Players Emerge as Options to Fill New York Knicks' Final Roster Spot

The New York Knicks have already made multiple moves to upgrade their roster this offseason and it appears at least one more may be on the way. New York began their offseason by firing head coach Tom Thibodeau and they hired former Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown as his replacement after about a month of interviews with multiple candidates.

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The 'Teammates with at least 30 points in an NBA Finals game' quiz

How many of the 23 sets of teammates to score at least 30 points apiece in an NBA Finals game since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976 can you name in six minutes?

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

Knicks Summer Leaguer Aiming for Long-Term Role

NBA Summer League is almost more famous for the impulsive takes it produces than the basketball itself. The small sample sizes coupled with the expectations

Josh Hart News / Hoops Rumors / July 16

Knicks guard has surgical procedure on finger

According to the Knicks, the guard first incurred the ailment during New York’s playoff run to the Eastern Conference Finals.

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

Knicks Draft Pick Looking Worthy of Roster Spot

The New York Knicks are dead set on using the wide open Eastern Conference that lays before them to their benefit, rampaging through their peers in building on last season's momentus run to the conference finals.

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

Knicks Prospect Regroups in Summer League Win

The New York Knicks second-string point guard spot is there for the taking, and the team has two real options to consider. Either they cash in on their final remaining veteran's minimum contract and bring in one more rotational free agent, or dip into their in-house prospect pool to fill the need.

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

Knicks Could Bring Back Forward in Free Agency

The New York Knicks have been a busy team throughout free agency, but there is still work that needs to be done. The team currently has a few roster spots to fill and they could look to occupy those with a familiar face.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA steals champions' quiz

How many of the NBA players to lead the league in steals per game since the merger (1976-77) can you name in five minutes?

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / July 16

Knicks might have to make difficult decision around 2 extension-eligible players

The New York Knicks have three players who are extension-eligible this summer. Those players are Mikal Bridges, Mitchell Robinson, and Karl-Anthony Towns.

New York Knicks News / The Lead / July 16

Clarkson, Yabusele to Have Crucial Impact on New-Look Knicks

The New York Knicks made two impact signings this offseason, inking Jordan Clarkson to a veteran minimum deal and Guerschon Yabusele with most of their taxpayer mid-level exception.

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New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / July 16

Will the Knicks bring back pesky energy guard in free agency?

The New York Knicks are still in the market for a backup point guard after they added two key bench pieces. At the start of free agency, they signed Jordan Clarkson and Guerschon Yabusele to enhance their scoring off the bench.

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

Knicks Owner James Dolan Against NBA Expansion

New York Knicks owner James Dolan appears to believe that the NBA is sturdy with 30. Reporting from NBA Summer League action in the desert, David Aldridge of The Athletic states Las Vegas-based meetings between the NBA Board of Governors will address league expansion.

New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / July 16

New York Knicks Linked With Former 3-Time NBA All-Star

The New York Knicks have been an intriguing team to follow in the offseason. After making some significant personnel changes, including the firing of coach Tom Thibodeau and the hiring of Mike Brown, the Knicks will turn their attention to improving their roster.

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

Knicks Remain Interested in Several Veteran Free Agents

The New York Knicks have calmed down. Their offseason, once a constant slew of strange choices in a frantic attempt to find a new head coach following Tom Thibodeau's departure, has found balance with a revamped bench and a new coach in Mike Brown to overlook the team's back half of the 2020s.

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

Knicks Champ Still Recognized Over 50 Years Later

It's been 52 years since the New York Knicks last hoisted the Larry O'Brien Trophy as NBA champions. A big part of that team was forward Dave DeBusschere, who played the final six seasons of his career with the Knicks, winning two titles in 1970 and 1973.

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

Knicks Guard Reveals What Drew Him to Children's Literature

New York Knicks second unit spark plug Miles McBride has been accelerating and narrating in his latest metropolitan tour. McBride, a tenured Knick, is well-known for his work at Madison Square Garden, took to another famous New York stage on Monday, Studio 1A at 10 Rockefeller Plaza.

Cameron Payne News / Fastbreak on SI / July 16

New York Knicks Veteran NBA Guard Is Still A Free Agent

Cameron Payne is coming off his first year playing for the New York Knicks. The 30-year-old point guard finished the 2024-25 season with averages of 6.9 points, 1.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists per contest while shooting 40.1% from the field and 36.3% from the three-point range in 72 games.

New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / July 15

New York Knicks Have 7 Players Featured on NBA All-Time Greats List

The New York Knicks are one of the most famous franchises in the NBA and also in the world of sports. Due to this, they have had a number of legends who have suited up for their franchise, though the Knicks have only won two championships in their franchise’s rich history, both of which came during the 1970s.

New York Knicks News / Total Apex Sports / July 15

New York Knicks’ Dynamic Duo Leads Team To Summer League Win

The New York Knicks notched their first win of the NBA Summer League earlier today. Great performances from MarJon Beauchamp and Tyler Kolek helped the Knicks defeat the Brooklyn Nets, 97-93.

New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / July 15

New York Knicks ‘In Contact’ With Former No. 1 Overall Pick

Depth was one of the biggest concerns for the New York Knicks in the 2024-25 season. Sure, ex-coach Tom Thibodeau was already more likely to be stingy with his playoff rotations.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / July 15

Bill Simmons, David Aldridge Spar Over James Dolan And NBA Expansion

Bill Simmons of The Ringer and David Aldridge of The Athletic are battling over NBA expansion. And no, neither is placing an ownership bid. Instead, as can sometimes be the case for media heavy-hitters, Simmons and Aldridge are at odds over who may be keeping expansion from happening.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 15

Giants QB Russell Wilson reveals advice he received from former Knicks star

Playing for a high-profile franchise in the New York Giants could put even more pressure on Wilson. It could also give him another opportunity to redeem himself.

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Mike Brown News / Hoops Rumors / July 13