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Projecting the Knicks' Full Rotation in Second Season Under Mike Brown

It’s almost that time of year again. Summer winds down and basketball creeps back in. And with most of the offseason moves behind us, it's time to start thinking about real on-court factors like rotations.

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Ex-Knicks star’s Derrick Rose hot take on Jalen Brunson grabs attention

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson will enter his ninth season with one thing on his mind: Defend the title. He is probably eager to prove that their inspired run to the Larry O’Brien Trophy last season was not an aberration.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / HITC / September 1

Jordyn Woods shares stunning video from ‘dream’ honeymoon in Africa with Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns

Karl-Anthony Towns has been taking a well-earned break in the offseason after helping the New York Knicks to glory earlier this year. After 53 years of waiting, the Knicks won the NBA Finals earlier in 2026 by beating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the showpiece event.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / September 1

Setting Realistic Expectations for the Knicks' Bench in 2026-27

Last year, the Knicks' bench felt like an enigma at times. They didn't roster bonafide Sixth Man of the Year candidates like Payton Pritchard, Naz Reid, or Ty Jerome.

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The 'NBA Playoff 3-pointer leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to knock down 100 or more three-pointers in the NBA Playoffs can you name in six minutes?

The '30 PPG NBA Playoffs' quiz

The '3 3's-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Active NBA 40-point game leaders' quiz

Jalen Brunson News / HITC / September 1

Jalen Brunson has already surpassed Derrick Rose according to a former NBA player

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is already being placed above all-time legends by their NBA peers. Brunson’s run to the 2026 NBA Championship with the Knicks is going to be remembered by fans and players for a generation as one of the more surprising outcomes of a season.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Jose Alvarado News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 1

Knicks’ Jose Alvarado experiences brutal offense outage in Puerto Rico’s FIBA loss

Jose Alvarado has always been proud of his Puerto Rican roots. Just a few days after helping the New York Knicks win the championship and end a 53-year title drought, Alvarado joined the Puerto Rican Day Parade in the Big Apple alongside Jordan Clarkson.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 1

Knicks take subtle shot at Spurs’ Finals meltdown with ’29’ post

The New York Knicks have finally captured their white whale. After over 50 years, New York overcame their demons and won the NBA championship. The Knicks won the Larry O’Brien trophy in thrilling fashion, coming back from a large deficit in nearly every game they won against the San Antonio Spurs.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 31

Knicks star Jalen Brunson’s ‘very tough’ admission on Mitchell Robinson joining Celtics

The New York Knicks are well under two months away from kicking off their 2026 NBA title defense when the new regular season gets underway. The Knicks are slated to bring back most of their core from a season ago, although they did lose big man Mitchell Robinson in free agency this year.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 31

Duop Reath Still Being Available Should Entice Knicks to Explore His Upside

Duop Reath has played three seasons in the NBA, and his numbers have progressively worsened each year. His best campaign was his rookie season, when he played 68 games and started 20 in first taste of NBA action, averaging 9.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, and one assist.

Jalen Brunson News / Hoops Wire / August 31

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson: ‘I don’t think I’ll go until the wheels fall off’

Jalen Brunson turned 30 on Monday. So fittingly, he’s already getting asked about getting old. But the Knicks star gave a pretty thoughtful answer when Stefan Bondy of the New York Post asked how much longer he intends to play.

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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.

Andre Drummond News / New York Knicks on SI / August 31

Why It's Important Knicks Get a True Backup to Andre Drummond

The New York Knicks did well this offseason to land Andre Drummond on a minimum deal in the wake of Mitchell Robinson's exit. This gives New York a legitimate main backup to Karl-Anthony Towns that can take the load off or step in when needed.

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The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / August 31

Happy 30th Birthday, Cap!

Another Knick turns 30 this week! Days after Mikal Bridges reached the milestone, Captain Jalen Brunson celebrates his birthday today. Born August 31, 1996, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the Knicks captain hits the 30-year mark about 11 weeks after delivering New York its first NBA championship since 1973 and earning Finals MVP.

New York Knicks News / Bleacher Report / August 30

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New York Knicks News / Netflix Junkie / August 30

Harry Styles Makes Subtle Reference to Taylor Swift’s Wedding During New York Show

Who said exes cannot be friends or cheer each other on in moments of happiness? When two people care for each other enough, they find a way to be happy for each other, no matter whether they are together or not.

Mo Bamba News / New York Knicks on SI / August 30

Mo Bamba Could Be a Sneaky Option for Knicks If They Stay Patient

As we get closer to the start of training camp next month and the eventual preseason games in October for the defending NBA champion New York Knicks, fans are still wondering when the team will fill the vacant third center spot and who it will go to.

NBA News / HITC / August 30

Watch the ‘spicy’ pass that won the coveted NBA Assist of the Season award for 2025/26

Karl-Anthony Towns’ pass during the New York Knicks’ game against the San Antonio Spurs has been named the No. 1 assist of the 2025-26 season by the NBA.

Jordan Clarkson News / EssentiallySports / August 30

Pop Star Bebe Rexha Breaks Silence on Jordan Clarkson Dating Rumors

Bebe Rexha, the pop sensation, was giving off new romance vibes when she was spotted with New York Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson fresh off his NBA championship win.

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

Rankings Knicks' Bench Players From Most to Least Important in 2026-27

The Knicks' bench finished the season as one of the most impactful and prolific units in the league. But this group will look noticeably different in 2026-27.

Jose Alvarado News / Fadeaway World / August 29

Jose Alvarado Gets Candid On Almost Crying At Knicks’ Championship Parade And His Goals For The Future

NBA champion Jose Alvarado is on the cover of the latest edition of the Slam Kicks magazine. The New York Knicks guard gave an exclusive interview in which he spoke about what it was like to bring a championship to New York, the emotional roller coaster of the parade, and what’s next in his career.

Josh Hart News / Fadeaway World / August 28

Josh Hart Makes Bold Recovery Choice Ahead Of Knicks’ Championship Defense

New York Knicks forward Josh Hart played the entire 2025-26 NBA season with a splint on his right ring finger, and it looks like that might remain the case for the rest of his career.

New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / August 28

Knicks’ Plans For 14th Roster Spot Revealed

The New York Knicks entered the 2026 offseason on the back of a historic playoff run that ended a 53-year-long title drought. While this would typically suggest a promising outlook for the next campaign, with aspirations to repeat championship success, the Knicks have been quiet this summer.