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Everything We Know About Knicks' 2026-27 Preseason Schedule So Far

For anyone missing Knicks basketball, the reality is New York will be back on the court sooner than most realize. The start of training camp is likely less than two months away, and preseason games will follow soon after that.

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3 Centers Knicks Should Avoid Signing Despite Big Man Need

August is approaching, and the New York Knicks still have a glaring need at center. Coming off a championship season in which depth proved to be one of the Knicks’ greatest strengths, the current center rotation, as it stands, is a serious problem.

New York Knicks News / HITC / July 30

Dominik Mysterio speaks out on being chokeslammed by New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns

WWE and the New York Knicks became somewhat intertwined during the NBA side’s run to the Finals this year. Danhausen was invited to Madison Square Garden to watch the Knicks in action after he promised to ‘uncurse’ them.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 30

Ranking the Knicks' 2026 Offseason Moves From Worst to Best

The offseason still isn't over. Like a few other teams, the Knicks still have work to do. It likely won't come in the form of a blockbuster trade, such as the one that landed Karl-Anthony Towns just days before the beginning of the preseason.

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The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Hustle Award winners' quiz

The 'WNBA 20-point, 10-assist games' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / July 29

Knicks Should Keep a Close Eye on Clippers After LA's Center Trade

The Knicks are far from the only team looking to shore up the back end of their depth chart as the free agency craziness slows down. On Tuesday, the Clippers added another frontcourt option in a trade with the 76ers, acquiring big man Johni Broome from Philadelphia.

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20 NBA players who peaked in their 30s

An athlete's peak tends to coincide with the youthfulness of their 20s. Sometimes, though, that apex happens when they've had more time to marinate in experience, and that's sometimes true in the NBA.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 29

Knicks’ Josh Hart continues tradition despite Mitchell Robinson’s departure

Although the two are no longer teammates, New York Knicks’ Josh Hart still carries on a tradition that Mitchell Robinson first implemented. After winning the 2026 NBA Finals, Robinson joined the Boston Celtics on a three-year deal worth $47.4 million.

Dillon Jones News / New York Knicks on SI / July 29

Dillon Jones Likely Blew His Chance to Secure a Knicks Return

As the Knicks head into the second half of the offseason, figuring out their currently unused two-way contract slots for 2026-27 is a sneakily big agenda item.

New York Knicks News / Stadium Rant / July 29

NBA Rumors: Knicks Turn Down Basketball Legend In Favor Of Chemistry

The New York Knicks just completed one of the greatest postseason runs of the 2020s, and statistically, one of the greatest in league history. New York finished the playoffs 16-3, won 12 games by double digits and lost its three games by only six combined points.

New York Knicks News / The Lead / July 29

Ranking the Top Five Moments From the Knicks’ Historic Title Run

The New York Knicks’ playoff run will go down as one of the most memorable in franchise history. New York won their first championship in 53 years, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 29

Predicting How Knicks Fill Their Three Two-Way Contract Spots

The New York Knicks have $3.3 million to spare below the second apron and there’s room for one more minimum spot. That's essentially the last order of business for Leon Rose, but there's also three two-way spots up for grabs.

Jalen Brunson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 29

Jalen, Ali Brunson go on vacation they really ‘needed’ after Knicks’ championship win

It has been a long couple of months for Jalen and Ali Brunson, who appear to finally be enjoying their offseason after the former led the New York Knicks to their first championship in 53 years.

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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.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / New York Knicks on SI / July 29

3 Reasons Why Karl-Anthony Towns May Be Willing to Take Discount for Knicks Extension

Karl-Anthony Towns will forever live in New York lore for aiding the Knicks in winning their first championship in 53 years. Obviously, Leon Rose and company want to keep their starting five together to make this happen again, but with the big man due for another lofty pay day, things get complicated.

New York Knicks News / HITC / July 29

Josh Hart brutally calls out Draymond Green questioning Jalen Brunson’s $100M Knicks sacrifice

Josh Hart hits out at Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green’s comments about Jalen Brunson. The 2025-26 NBA season ended with the New York Knicks lifting the Larry O’Brien trophy after 53 years and Jalen Brunson was undoubtedly the star of the team.

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The '4-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz

The 'Most passing-TD's by NFL team' quiz

The '250 three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / July 29

Josh Hart blasts Draymond Green for claiming he should have taken pay cut instead of Jalen Brunson

Josh Hart publicly called Draymond Green out Tuesday for “counting other people’s pockets.” A video of Green recently resurfaced showing him discussing the New York Knicks on an episode of the “Club 520” podcast hosted by Jeff Teague.

Patrick Ewing News / HITC / July 29

Patrick Ewing shares loving tribute to New York Knicks and fans ahead of joining Washington Wizards

After finally achieving his dream of helping the New York Knicks win an NBA championship, Patrick Ewing is set to leave the franchise to resume his coaching career.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Posting and Toasting / July 29

Karl-Anthony Towns and the burden of being picked first

Anthony Bennett. Greg Oden. JaMarcus Russell. Matt Bush. Alexandre Daigle. The list seems to extend to the horizon. There are few greater honors in sports than hearing your name called first on draft night.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 27

Karl-Anthony Towns Justifies Profane Trash-Talk With Victor Wembanyama At NBA Finals

It has been several weeks since the New York Knicks won the NBA Finals. But Karl-Anthony Towns still feels like he’s in a dream while talking about his experience as the Knicks fought their way to end their 53-year championship drought.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / July 26

Karl-Anthony Towns Reflects On Bringing NBA Title To New York

It’s easy to overlook the foundation that Tom Thibodeau set for the Knicks‘ title run, but Karl-Anthony Towns made sure to credit his former head coach, along with current coach Mike Brown, in a podcast interview with The New York Times (YouTube link, hat tip to BasketNews).

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 26

Four NBA teams are built to rule Eastern Conference in 2026-27

After the flurry of offseason transactions across the Eastern Conference, which four teams now sit atop the conference hierarchy entering the 2026-27 season?

Why LeBron James picking 76ers is far from safe choice

Did one shot in NBA bubble help send LeBron to 76ers?

How Celtics inadvertently helped 76ers land LeBron

LeBron's decision might force Knicks' Jalen Brunson to do the unthinkable

Mario Hezonja back in NBA, signs deal with the Cavaliers

New York Knicks News / Stadium Rant / July 26

New York Knicks Rumors: 3 Free Agent Centers Still Available

The New York Knicks are the reigning NBA Champions, but that doesn’t mean they are perfect. They still have one major need to address in NBA free agency: Their lack of depth at the center position.

New York Knicks News / EasySportz / July 25

Five Fans Win Knicks Trash Bin Giveaway Contest

Five lucky New Yorkers just scored big buckets. They won Knicks-themed metal trash cans in a wild city contest. The winners beat odds of 125,000 applicants to claim their prizes.

James Dolan News / EssentiallySports / July 24

NY Authority Issues Statement After Knicks Owner James Dolan Gets Away With $30K Fine for Privacy Violation

Three years ago, James Dolan found himself at the center of a controversy that extended far beyond basketball. The New York Knicks owner’s decision to use facial recognition technology at Madison Square Garden to deny entry to lawyers from firms involved in litigation against the company sparked a high-profile dispute with New York regulators.