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Knicks Unlikely To Offer Karl-Anthony Towns $272 Million Max Extension

The New York Knicks have finally reached the mountaintop by winning the 2026 NBA championship. But one of their biggest offseason decisions is still yet to be made.

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FIRST LOOK: Knicks champion’s epic rookie card drops in Topps Chrome Update

2026 NBA Champion Mohamed Diawara will have part of his rookie season with the New York Knicks forever commemorated — as part of a trading card. Diawara wore an NBA debut patch on October 28, 2025, against the Milwaukee Bucks for a 1-of-1 card.

Tyler Nickel News / New York Knicks on SI / August 6

Knicks' Tyler Nickel Situation Gets Even Stranger After Silence

All eyes were on Tyler Nickel and the Knicks on Wednesday, as it marked the deadline for NBA teams to tender their rookies a contract offer in order to retain their draft rights.

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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?

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New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / August 6

Jalen Brunson may cost the Knicks Karl-Anthony Towns

Towns was eligible for a max deal last offseason, but the team couldn't get a deal done, and that might not change this time around.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / August 6

The New York Knicks last five first round NBA Draft picks – Where are they now

The New York Knicks lifted the NBA Championship in 2026 for the first time since 1973. The Knicks‘ title triumph came from a roster constructed through free agency and trades, rather than the NBA Draft.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 6

Knicks’ Patience at Center Already Looks Like It Could Pay Off

A lot of names have come across the Knicks' table this offseason as they search for center help. One who likely drew some consideration was Micah Potter after the Pacers released him on July 8.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / August 6

Knicks Small Forward Mt. Rushmore: Buckets, Hardware, and Chaos

Over the past few weeks, both the point guard and shooting guard Mt. Rushmore have sparked a lot of great conversation and insight. Shifting our attention to the small forwards, I expect this rendition of the mountain to do the same.

New York Knicks News / HITC / August 6

OG Anunoby teams up with London’s Mayor to refurbish basketball courts where he was born

New York Knicks forward and championship hero OG Anunoby returned to his birthplace in London, for a noble cause. Anunoby, with assistance from the NBPA, has teamed up with London Mayor Sadiq Khan to help improve public basketball infrastructure in his birthplace.

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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.

Donald Trump News / Netflix Junkie / August 6

Cooper Hoffman Recalls How Father Philip Seymour Hoffman Sparked His Love for the Knicks

Cooper Hoffman has inherited more than a famous surname from his father, the late Philip Seymour Hoffman. He has also followed him into acting, building an impressive career in films such as Licorice Pizza and The Long Walk.

Nick Richards News / New York Knicks on SI / August 5

Examining Why the Knicks Haven't Signed Nick Richards Despite Center Need

The speculation and theories around the Knicks' center situation only continue to grow the longer the third-string job remains empty. If New York were in a hurry to patch up this hole, it could turn to Nick Richards, who's the best affordable big man left in free agency and whom the team's had interest in before.

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New York Knicks News / HITC / August 5

Ben Stiller says goodbye to ‘really good looking’ New York Knicks champion after free agency exit

Ben Stiller has sent a goodbye message to former New York Knicks player Trey Jemison after he moved teams in free agency. The famous actor is a diehard Knicks fan and regularly tweets about them to his five million X followers.

Jalen Brunson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 5

Knicks star Jalen Brunson’s debut book drastically moves up release date

Just over a month after Jalen Brunson announced his debut book following the New York Knicks’ championship win, the release date has been moved up. In the initial announcement, a release date wasn’t shared, but the 2026 NBA Finals MVP said it’d come out “next year” in 2027.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / August 5

P&T pop quiz: Hypothesizing if the Knicks had lost the Finals

You have the entire class period to complete the quiz. Answers should be neatly written in the comment section. Do not fill in the “DO NOT FILL IN” section.

Tyler Nickel News / Fadeaway World / August 5

Knicks Draft Pick Tyler Nickel Could Return To College Due To Massive NIL Opportunity

The New York Knicks could find themselves in a rather troubling situation before training camp even begins, as second-round pick Tyler Nickel is reportedly considering a return to college instead of signing his first NBA contract.

New York Knicks News / HITC / August 5

‘Oh my goodness’ – How Jalen Brunson reacted to meeting his favourite WWE superstar Rhea Ripley

Jalen Brunson has met a couple of WWE superstars in the aftermath of the New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals this year. Wrestler Danhausen ‘uncursed’ the Knicks during their Finals run and attended some games at Madison Square Garden.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 5

Three Knicks Whose Stocks Are Up, Two Whose Are Down to Start August

While it hasn't been an explosive offseason for the Knicks, it has been a transformative summer for many of their players. Bringing an NBA championship to New York for the first time in 53 years has seen stocks, reputations and legacies of those involved rise.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / August 5

'I Was Super Depressed': Knicks Icon Stephon Marbury Reveals Why He Left the NBA for China

The renaissance of the New York Knicks has been bringing one of their icons, Stephon Marbury, around the Empire State much more often. But for a while, NBA fans worried if they had lost one of the most charismatic players to China.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 5

Draymond Green Still Thinks Jalen Brunson’s $113 Million Sacrifice Was A Mistake; Explains Harmful Effect

Days after his resurfaced comments from two years ago about Jalen Brunson leaving $113 million on the table during his 2024 contract extension, Draymond Green got into it with Brunson’s teammate, Josh Hart.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 4

2 members of Knicks championship organization heading elsewhere

The New York Knicks are poised to bring back most of their championship core next season, save for Mitchell Robinson, who signed with the rival Boston Celtics in free agency.

Trey Jemison News / Hoops Rumors / August 4

Raptors, Trey Jemison Agree To Two-Way Deal

Free agent center Trey Jemison has agreed to terms on a two-way contract with the Raptors, league sources tell NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link).

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / August 4

'On to the Next Chapter': Knicks’ Top Executive Steps Down After NBA Championship

Fresh off ending a 53-year championship drought, the New York Knicks are already facing a significant change in their front office. Gersson Rosas, the

Gersson Rosas News / Hoops Rumors / August 3

Executive Gersson Rosas Departs Knicks

Knicks senior vice president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas is no longer with the organization, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link), who notes that the veteran NBA executive hinted at his departure in a recent Instagram post.

Mitchell Robinson News / Stadium Rant / August 3

The Knicks Underestimated Mitchell Robinson’s Value, And It Could Cost Them

The New York Knicks lost Mitchell Robinson in free agency this offseason, which majorly impacts the chances of them winning back-to-back championships.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / August 1

Shaq claims the Knicks got lucky in winning the NBA title

The New York Knicks are the latest ones that Shaquille O’Neal refuses to give credit to. O’Neal, the legendary Basketball Hall of Famer, spoke this week on the latest episode of his “The Big Podcast with Shaq.” During the episode, O’Neal addressed the Knicks’ championship victory and said that he believes they got lucky in winning it all.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / July 31