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NBA News / Posting and Toasting / October 20
76ers 106, Knicks 100: Scenes from banner night 
NYC came to party tonight. The Knicks (0-1) received their rings and hung a championship banner before tonight’s inaugural game of the 81st season. As a repeat is not guaranteed, your intrepid blogger tried to appreciate the moment for its rarity.
Andre Drummond News / Larry Brown Sports / October 20
Andre Drummond got away with one of the craziest goaltends ever
The NBA rulebook briefly did not apply to Andre Drummond during Tuesday’s season opener. Drummond and the New York Knicks tipped off the new season on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20
76ers-Knicks takeaways: New-look Philly spoils New York's banner night
On a night in which the New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA championship in 53 years, it was the Philadelphia 76ers and their new-look starting five ruining the celebration with a 106-100 win.
The 'Most NBA games played' quiz
How many of the career leaders for games played in the NBA can you name in five minutes?
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / October 20
LeBron James receives a harsh chant from Knicks fans during 76ers debut
New York Knicks fans were right on LeBron James’ case from the very start. J
Rachel Nichols News / HITC / October 20
NBA analyst Rachel Nichols points out what was ‘perfect’ about New York Knicks ring ceremony
Rachel Nichols loved one decision from the New York Knicks’ ring ceremony at Madison Square Garden. The New York Knicks ended their 53-year NBA Championship drought following a 4-1 finals win against the San Antonio Spurs.
New York Knicks News / HITC / October 20
Why the New York Knicks hung two separate banners at MSG during ring ceremony explained
The New York Knicks added two banners to the rafters after winning the 2026 NBA Championship, surprising many fans with a major reversal. The Knicks celebrated a successful 2026 season by hanging up a banner to immortalise the famous NBA championship win for a city which waited feverishly for a title for the last 53 years.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / October 20
LeBron James gets into verbal altercation with Knicks fans during 76ers debut
The 76ers will see the Knicks three more times this season, and possibly more if they meet in the playoffs, so there will be plenty more opportunities for fans to heckle James.
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.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Details of Knicks’ new dazzling 22-carat championship rings
The New York Knicks celebrated and commemorated their 2026 NBA championship on Tuesday night in Madison Square Garden during the league’s opening night
Jalen Brunson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Watch Knicks fans shower Jalen Brunson with MVP chants while receiving championship ring
The New York Knicks, after 53 years, managed to break through — winning it all in an intensely-fought five-game series against the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals.
New York Knicks News / HITC / October 20
What Knicks fan Taylor Swift posted during ring ceremony as singer doesn’t attend opening game
New York Knicks fans couldn’t spot Taylor Swift at the championship ring ceremony, and the pop star’s latest post explains the reason. Taylor Swift made massive headlines during the 2026 NBA playoffs when she showed up in support of the New York Knicks.
Josh Hart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Knicks guard Josh Hart debuts Larry O’Brien trophy braids before Opening Night clash with 76ers
New York Knicks guard Josh Hart arrived at Madison Square Garden with a championship-inspired hairstyle Tuesday night, celebrating the franchise’s historic 2026 NBA title prior to New York’s season opener vs.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson’s ‘Ring Night’ sneakers pay touching tribute to Kobe Bryant
The defending champion New York Knicks are set to open the 2026-27 season with a home game against the Philadelphia 76ers. With the coaching staff and players receiving their rings before tip-off, New York is going all-in with the gold theme against Philly.
New York Knicks News / HITC / October 20
Why NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani skipped Knicks ring ceremony at MSG as ticket prices soar
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani skipped the Knicks’ championship ring ceremony at Madison Square Garden because ticket prices were simply too expensive.
Karl-Anthony Towns News / Fadeaway World / October 20
Karl-Anthony Towns Confirms He’s Willing To Take Pay Cut To Keep The Knicks Together
The 2026-27 season has officially begun, and the New York Knicks remain committed to their goal of winning a second straight title, though the odds are stacking against them.
Josh Hart News / Athlon Sports / October 20
Knicks Champion Reveals Emotional Family Moment That Meant More Than NBA Title Celebration
The New York Knicks are preparing to celebrate their first NBA championship in more than five decades, but one member of the team recently revealed that his favorite memory from the historic achievement had little to do with basketball.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 20
Final Injury Report for 76ers-Knicks: Will Josh Hart, Anfernee Simons Play?
The New York Knicks are at home Tuesday night as they host the Philadelphia 76ers in their 2026-27 NBA season opener. New York enters the new season coming
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / October 20
Knicks' Champions Night Shirt Is Causing a Commotion Before 76ers Clash
There are plenty of big storylines before the Knicks take on the 76ers Tuesday night. How do the starters look after a long and draining playoff run? Will Philadelphia's new reinforcements close the gap between these teams?
Jalen Brunson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Knicks star Jalen Brunson’s SNL episode graded by Blake Griffin, who knows a thing or two about comedy as new show begins
Among those who enjoyed New York Knicks captain Jalen Brunson’s SNL episode is former NBA star Blake Griffin, who would know about comedies like Saturday Night Live.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Carmelo Anthony makes GOAT admission about OG Anunoby’s Knicks NBA Finals tip-in
The New York Knicks are currently making the final preparations for Tuesday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers, which will be the first of the new season for both teams.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / October 20
Projecting the Knicks' Entire Rotation as Season Finally Begins
The Knicks' season opener is finally here. While we can't fully predict the team's rotation may look like to kick off the year, we can deduce what it might look like following the early signals around the 2026-27 roster.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / October 20
7 Knicks Who Might Be Entering Their Final Season With the Team
After a short post-championship celebratory summer that saw the Knicks retain most of their core, much of the talk over the last few weeks has been about the future of the roster.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / October 20
Knicks' Mike Brown drops key injury news before season opener
Brown updated the team's health ahead of the season opener.
New York Knicks News / Action Network / October 19
Knicks Will Raise a Championship Banner Tuesday — Then LeBron Tries to Ruin the Party
The Knicks finally settle a 53-year wait. On Tuesday, New York raises its first championship banner since 1973 and hands out rings at Madison Square Garden… then immediately turns around to host a Philadelphia 76ers team built around a 41-year-old LeBron James playing his 24th NBA season.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / October 17
Knicks waive Bruce Brown, keeping James Wiseman
The Knicks wanted to keep Bruce Brown. They’re keeping James Wiseman instead, with the payroll leaving little room for both. New York announced Saturday that it waived Brown, putting Wiseman on track to claim the team’s 14th roster spot and serve as the third center behind Karl-Anthony Towns and Andre Drummond.
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