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New Info on Knicks’ Preseason Just Adds Pressure for Mohamed Diawara

It's been less than two months since the Knicks last took the court, but many are itching to see the champs suit up again, especially as they look to defend their title.

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Draymond Green Raises Red Flag Over Jalen Brunson’s $113 Million Pay Cut

Money makes things happen in the NBA, but in the opinion of Golden State Warriors player Draymond Green, the contract of New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson has quietly set the price for a whole championship team, and Green is now raising a red flag over exactly that pattern.

Liam Robbins News / New York Knicks on SI / August 8

Liam Robbins's Knicks Return Chances Look Even Better Now

The New York Knicks have been on the search for another big man ever since they signed Andre Drummond. There is one option they can look to whom they have some experience with, and that's Liam Robbins, a standout from the team's otherwise unimpressive Summer League roster.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / August 7

Jack Kayil headed overseas; Tyler Nickel expected to go pro

The Knicks’ two second-round picks remain without NBA contracts, but each appears to have a clear path forward. The first, Jack Kayil, announced Friday that he’ll spend the 2026-27 season with Alba Berlin rather than join New York immediately.

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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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Jack Kayil News / Field Level Media / August 7

Knicks' draft acquisition Jack Kayil to play in Germany

Jack Kayil, the No. 39 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, is returning to play with his team in Germany. Alba Berlin, in a social media post on Friday, said the club had signed the 20-year-old point guard to a five-year contract through the 2030-31 season.

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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.

Tyler Nickel News / New York Knicks on SI / August 7

Knicks' Tyler Nickel Drama Could Suddenly Lead to a Trade

The Knicks' Tyler Nickel situation is finally seeing some movement. First, The Athletic's James Edwards reported Friday morning that New York did, in fact, extend Nickel a rookie tender, which was necessary to secure his draft rights if he goes back to college.

Jack Kayil News / Hoops Rumors / August 7

Knicks Second-Rounder Jack Kayil Signs With ALBA Berlin

Knicks second-round pick Jack Kayil will become a draft-and-stash prospect, according to Rupert Fabig of the Hamburger Abendbatt, who reports that the German point guard has signed a five-year contract with ALBA Berlin (hat tip to Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops).

Gersson Rosas News / New York Knicks on SI / August 7

What Gersson Rosas' Departure Means for the Knicks and Their Front Office

The Knicks entered the offseason prioritizing maintaining as much of their championship roster as possible. Thus far, they've done a pretty good job. They retain their entire starting lineup and have brought back most key reserves.

Josh Hart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 6

Knicks’ KAT reacts to Josh Hart’s massive praise for heroic Finals play

It’s been two months, and New York Knicks fans still haven’t come down from their championship high. That’s what winning your first ring in 53 years does to you.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / August 6

Report: Knicks are drawing a line with Karl-Anthony Towns

Karl-Anthony Towns banked himself some goodwill by helping lead the New York Knicks to the NBA championship this season … but only to a certain degree.

Jalen Brunson may cost the Knicks Karl-Anthony Towns

Just-Released Guard Could Help Knicks Stomach a Tyler Kolek Trade

Knicks' Tyler Nickel Situation Gets Even Stranger After Silence

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 6

Mitchell Robinson still has Josh Hart’s back even after Knicks exit

Josh Hart had trouble stomaching the sight of Mitchell Robinson in green, but he still has deep gratitude for his former New York Knicks teammate. When a social media user posted a compilation of all the times the veteran wing has been left hanging during his NBA career, the new Boston Celtics center offered his heartfelt support.

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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.

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

Just-Released Guard Could Help Knicks Stomach a Tyler Kolek Trade

While the Knicks continue their search for center help, they'll also need to consider what other positions they could shore up ahead of opening night. Though New York has a strong stable of guards currently on hand, that could change quickly, especially if the team decides to trade someone like Tyler Kolek in exchange for a big man.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 6

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.

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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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 / 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.

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.

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 / 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.

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.

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.

James Dolan News / Yardbarker / July 31