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The New York Knicks were close, but couldn’t seal the deal against the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals this past season. Since they were close, can they make a repeat run with more success in 2026?

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Former Coach Looks to End Beef With Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony

If there's one thing Carmelo Anthony and George Karl can agree on, it's their disapproval of the other's approach to basketball. Anthony went on to lead the NBA's biggest market with the New York Knicks by the time he was an estblished superstar, but that's now where he got his start.

New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / September 6

NBA expert gives verdict on two New York Knicks stars’ Hall of Fame chances

Being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame is an unparalleled honor for any NBA superstar. Former New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony was recently bestowed with this honor as part of the 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame class.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / September 6

Watch: Knicks Legend Carmelo Anthony Receives Hall of Fame Jacket

A career that began in orange, prominently featured orange thanks to his time with the New York Knicks, will now featured the sweetest kind of orange. Carmelo Anthony is spending the weekend regaled by the game's finest, as he prepares to enter hardwood immortality through a first-ballot invite to the Naismith Basketball Memorial Hall of Fame.

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The '2024-25 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA players to record 10 or more double-doubles in the 2024-25 NBA seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

The 'Most points in an NBA Christmas Day game' quiz

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

Watch: Knicks Legend's Son Offers Hall of Fame Tribute

In the eyes of his son Kiyan, New York Knicks legend Carmelo Anthony was a Hall-of-Famer long before Springfield came calling. Carmelo Anthony will enter hardwood immortality this weekend with induction into the Naismith Basketball Memorial Hall of Fame, gaining entry after his first time on the ballot.

New York Knicks News / Fastbreak on SI / September 6

NBA Fans Fired Up Over New Knicks Player’s Viral Speech

The acquisition of Guerschon Yabusele could end up being a steal for the New York Knicks. Not only did they get a solid veteran forward, who brings plenty of versatility to the table, but they’ve landed themselves a respected leader.

Ben Simmons News / Total Apex Sports / September 6

Report: 'Mutual Interest' Between New York Knicks And Former All-NBA Free Agent

The NBA offseason is a time for bold rumors, but few have been as polarizing as the recent reports of “mutual interest” between the New York Knicks and former All-Star Ben Simmons.

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

Knicks Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony Praised by NBA Legends

New York Knicks legend Carmelo Anthony is on the doorstep of basketball immortality as he is about to be inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame. Before he arrived in the NBA, Anthony was already seen as a star by his Syracuse basketball family.

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / September 6

Knicks predicted to miss out on former 6MOY in free agency

The New York Knicks still have not signed a player to their final roster spot. With only a few weeks left in the offseason, the free agent market is sure to heat up as the new season approaches.

Seth Curry News / New York Knicks on SI / September 6

Knicks Should Sign NBA’s Three-Point Percentage Leader

The New York Knicks are getting closer to the start of training camp and they could fill their final roster spot before then if they chose to do so. One player that makes sense as a possibility is Charlotte Hornets guard Seth Curry, who remains unsigned with less than a month until teams report for training camp.

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

Knicks Stars Look to Crack Hall of Fame's Inner Circle

The NBA is littered with likely Hall of Famers. In a sport like basketball where winning is more driven by an individual player compared to the wide-spanning rosters of football or baseball, most players who accumulate a few All-Star appearances are destined to join the game's elites.

Guerschon Yabusele News / New York Knicks on SI / September 6

Knicks May Have Found Major PF Upgrade

New York Knicks power forward Guerschon Yabusele is about to embark on his first season with the team and he may be at the best place in his career going into the year.

Carmelo Anthony News / New York Knicks on SI / September 5

Nuggets Potentially Clear Knicks' Path to Carmelo Anthony Honor

As New York Knicks legend Carmelo Anthony prepares to officially punch his ticket into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend, his original NBA employer may be ready to bury the hatchet ...

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 5

NBA teams with fewest players on guaranteed contracts

As of Friday, seven of the NBA’s 30 teams are carrying at least 15 players on fully guaranteed contracts and are unlikely to have many additional offseason acquisitions in store.

Bombshell Kawhi Leonard report brings up history of salary-cap scandals

The 25 worst contracts in the NBA for 2025-26

The '2015-16 Golden State Warriors' quiz

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

Former Knicks Coach Surfaces With St. John's

Tom Thibodeau is seeing red, but it had nothing to do with his controversial departure from the New York Knicks. Thibodeau made what appears to be his first public outing since the Knicks parted ways with him in June and is apparently working with another Madison Square Garden tenant: St.

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The 'College football FBS nicknames' quiz

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New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / September 5

Knicks may not be able to afford former MVP guard in free agency

The New York Knicks still have an open active roster spot, and a handful of names have been linked as candidates. One of those players is former MVP Russell Westbrook, whom the Knicks would have to sign for the minimum given their current budget.

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / September 5

Knicks given high chance of winning the title next season

The New York Knicks are gearing up for perhaps their biggest season this century. After reaching the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years last season, the next streak they are looking to snap is their 52-year title drought.

New York Knicks News / Scoop B / September 4

Knicks Keep Tabs on Ben Simmons as Former All-Star Weighs Next Move

The New York Knicks have emerged as one of the leading suitors for former All-Star Ben Simmons, league sources tell me, with both sides showing mutual interest as recently as last month about one of the team’s final roster spots.

Jalen Brunson News / Last Word On Sports / September 4

Pablo Torre Opens Investigation Into Jalen Brunson’s Extension

NEW YORK — Journalist Pablo Torre has turned his investigative eye toward the New York Knicks. After exposing Kawhi Leonard’s questionable financial ties, Torre says he’s now looking into Jalen Brunson’s recent $113 million contract extension.

New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / September 3

3 Potential New York Knicks' Trade Candidates Entering the 2025-26 NBA Season

After reaching the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000 last season, the New York Knicks will enter the 2025-26 NBA season looking to make a run to the NBA Finals.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 3

Knicks' deal with Jalen Brunson isn't cap cheating — despite criticism

Knicks' deal with Jalen Brunson isn't salary-cap cheating — despite criticism

The New York Knicks don't have to worry about their deal with Jalen Brunson.

Clippers may have circumvented salary cap with superstar's deal

Kawhi Leonard’s reported ‘no show’ endorsement deal could prompt NBA probe

Why Kawhi Leonard should have stayed with the Raptors

Who are the 25 best shooters in the NBA right now?

The 'NBA head coaching wins leaders' quiz

Guerschon Yabusele News / Athlon Sports / September 3

New Knicks Big Guerschon Yabusele Electrifies Eurobasket With Career-Best Performance

The New York Knicks' big-name addition in this year's free agent class was former sixth man of the year Jordan Clarkson, who signed to a veteran minimum contract as NBA free agency started at the end of June.

Guerschon Yabusele News / Total Apex Sports / September 2

Guerschon Yabusele’s EuroBasket Explosion Shows Why the New York Knicks Made the Right Call

Sometimes, you witness a performance that validates every decision made in the front office leading up to it. Tuesday night in Katowice, New York Knicks Forward Guerschon Yabusele delivered exactly that kind of statement game, torching Poland for 36 points in France’s crucial 83-76 victory that secured their spot in the EuroBasket knockout rounds.

Rokas Jokubaitis News / Hoops Rumors / September 2

Knicks draft-and-stash prospect Rokas Jokubaitis suffers major knee injury

Lithuanian point guard Rokas Jokubaitis will miss the rest of the EuroBasket tournament and a significant portion of the 2025/26 season after sustaining a significant left knee injury during Monday’s victory over Finland, according to an announcement from Bayern Munich, his EuroLeague team.