New York Knicks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / June 24

Report: Knicks expected to trade more picks before NBA Draft second round

The New York Knicks entered the 2026 NBA Draft with a first-round selection (No. 24 overall), but in a move we could see coming from the West Coast, they quickly shifted direction, moving out of the opening round through a series of trades that landed the franchise plenty of goodies.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / June 24

What the Knicks’ draft-day dealing means for their tenuous cap situation

You’re telling me Leon Rose didn’t pick at No. 24 and instead decided to trade back multiple times to accumulate future second-round picks? No… it can’t be.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24

Knicks make 3 trades to get out of Round 1 in bid to avoid 2nd apron

The New York Knicks were one of the most active teams on the first night of the 2026 NBA Draft proceedings, but as expected, they did not make any seismic changes to their roster after winning the 2026 NBA championship.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 23

Knicks’ Flurry of Draft Night Trades Are Aimed at a Bigger Goal

The New York Knicks, once again, took an alternative path during the NBA Draft. Sitting with the 24th pick in the first round of the draft on Tuesday, the Knicks instead decided to use the draft as an opportunity to save money.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23

New York NBA Draft crowd savagely boos Spurs pick after Finals battle

It’s only been 10 days since the New York Knicks won Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, coming back from a double-digit deficit for the fourth time in the series to take a 94-90 victory — snapping a 53-year title drought in the process.

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23

Knicks trade pick to Lakers amid wild NBA Draft celebration

It’s been a week of celebration for New York Knicks fans since the team won the NBA Finals, and that did not stop at the Draft. A rendition of “Go New York, Go” broke out when the team came on the clock at 24th overall.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / June 23

Knicks, Lakers swap picks in NBA Draft; New York takes Sergio De Larrea

The New York Knicks came into the draft with the 24th overall pick, but they made a small swap with the Los Angeles Lakers, who held the selection directly after them.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 24

Sergio De Larrea to Mavericks at No. 25

10:38 pm: De Larrea won’t stick with the Knicks after all. According to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link), New York agreed to trade the Spanish guard to the Mavericks in exchange for the No.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 24

New York Knicks fan who stole NBA Championship trash can receives harsh punishment

One New York Knicks fan has faced a brutal punishment for her actions during the championship parade. The New York Knicks finally ended their 53-year NBA Championship drought following a stunning win over the San Antonio Spurs.

Jalen Brunson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23

Darius Acuff Jr. shares takeaway from Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson’s NBA Finals run

Darius Acuff Jr. praised Jalen Brunson’s NBA Finals run Tuesday during 2026 NBA Draft coverage, before the former Arkansas standout began his NBA career as a lottery pick.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 23

Becky Hammon won't back down from terrible Jalen Brunson take

Hammon won't apologize or even back down from her take. If anything, she'll double down on it.

Karl-Anthony Towns trade looking disastrous for Timberwolves

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Hawks continue to shore up roster with shrewd Aaron Wiggins trade

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

New York Knicks News / The Spun / June 23

Knicks Fan Who Stole Trash Can Identified, Fired From Job

The New York Knicks fan who went viral last week for appearing to steal a Knicks-themed trash can during the team's NBA Finals parade has reportedly been identified and fired.

Jose Alvarado News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23

Watch Knicks’ Jose Alvarado interview AJ Dybantsa at 2026 NBA Draft

Jose Alvarado has worn multiple hats in the last month. The veteran point guard acted as an energizer during the NBA Finals and helped the New York Knicks win their first championship since 1973.

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New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23

Exclusive: AJ Dybantsa speaks on NBA Draft, experiencing Knicks in the NBA Finals, off-day hobbies, and more

The 2026 NBA Draft is fast approaching, with the Washington Wizards holding the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft. While no one knows exactly what’s going to happen, BYU standout and Red Bull signature athlete AJ Dybantsa is widely expected to be selected by the Wizards with the first overall pick in the 2026 Draft.

Mohamed Diawara News / New York Knicks on SI / June 23

How Mohamed Diawara's New Deal Could Impact Knicks' Offseason Plans

Amidst the rollercoaster that was the 2025-26 season, Knicks fans pondered about the future of a few names, including Mohamed Diawara. The fate of the rookie was very up in the air until Monday night, as Shams Charania of ESPN reported that the Knicks and Diawara had agreed on a multi-year $10-plus million contract.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23

Knicks rumors: NBA Draft intel highlights Darius Acuff Jr. teammate, intriguing draft-and-stash option

The New York Knicks are still coming off the high of winning the 2026 NBA Finals, which they took in five games against the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks have some big decisions to make this offseason in free agency but figure to bring back essentially the same core of players as they look to repeat next year.

James Dolan News / HITC / June 23

James Dolan may need to pull major U-turn on $222m New York Knicks masterplan

The New York Knicks have reached the summit of the NBA mountain, ending a 53-year wait for a championship and establishing themselves as the league’s team to beat.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 23

Knicks 2026 NBA Draft Big Board: Top Targets for Every Pick, Round, Need

Just like that, the 2026 NBA Draft is already here for the Knicks. They enter Tuesday with an alluring opportunity during this event to set their future selves up incredibly well, regardless of whether they use all three picks they currently own or end up trading at least one of them.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 23

Karl-Anthony Towns trade looking disastrous for Timberwolves

The Karl-Anthony Towns trade looked bad for the Minnesota Timberwolves when their former star won an NBA championship with the New York Knicks. It looked even worse when the team got negative value for Julius Randle.

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