The Knicks are one step closer to taking the floor again after Thursday's official NBA schedule release. While each of the team's 82 games will feel significant as they try to defend their title, a few on the slate stand out as especially intriguing for one reason or another.
The path to a New York Knicks repeat has officially been revealed. The NBA unveiled the full schedule for its 2026-27 season on Thursday, the latest landmark in the countdown to the Knicks’ title defense is official.
The Cavaliers already knew where their season would begin. Now they know just about everything that comes after it. Cleveland opens Oct. 22 at Philadelphia against LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and the 76ers, because the NBA understands television.
Andre Drummond cannot and will not totally replace Mitchell Robinson. While he should be a serviceable defender and rebounder during the regular season, he still has defensive limitations and is a much worse finisher around the rim.
Center depth has been at the forefront of every New York Knicks conversation this offseason, and keeping one of the best at that position in the league is a good starting point.
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.
The New York Knicks entered last season’s NBA Cup as a team with good-not-great odds of conquering it. They left it with the trophy and outright refused to raise a banner, but will ultimately find themselves hanging up two, not one, by the end of October.
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is already locked in on trying to achieve bigger things while 2026 NBA championship celebrations still dominate the city.
There’s never ‘enough’ celebration after a team wins the NBA championship. And in the New York Knicks’ case, winning a trophy after 53 long years, the fanbase deserved to soak in the festivities as long as they wanted.
Throughout this offseason, the Pelicans have stood out as an ideal center trade partner for the Knicks. However, a deal hasn't materialized—but that's not for lack of trying.
2008 Boston Celtics champion and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins discussed how the defending champion New York Knicks can repeat in 2027. The Knicks begin their title defense against LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers on Opening Night.
Jalen Brunson is looking forward to the start of the New York Knicks’ title defense just like the rest of us. The NBA teased its 2026-27 schedule release on Tuesday by revealing the season’s opening night slate, featuring a prime-time clash between the Knicks and the newly revamped Philadelphia 76ers.
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.
Mike Tirico broke the news live on TODAY on Aug. 11: the Philadelphia 76ers will open the 2026-27 season at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 20, walking straight into the Knicks’ championship ring ceremony.
Tuesday was literally a banner day for New York Knicks fans. The first stages of the Knicks’ road to a repeat have officially been revealed: The quest begins on Oct.
It appears that the Knicks are adding rookie sharpshooter Tyler Nickel to their 2026-27 season roster after much uncertainty. According to The New York
For the first time in 53 years, the New York Knicks will start the season as Champions. To make things even more interesting, the Knicks will tip off against the Philadelphia 76ers on Oct.
Jalen Brunson’s life has changed drastically since becoming an NBA champion and Finals MVP with the New York Knicks. Brunson leading the Knicks to their first title in 53 years is arguably one of the greatest sporting feats of the 21st century.
There was something special in the air as the New York Knicks and Jalen Brunson made their comeback from being down as many as 29 points in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, but in a couple of months, they will host LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers on Opening Night on Oct.
NBA Schedule Release Week officially kicked off on Tuesday, and the Knicks were right at the center of the excitement. The league announced games for Opening Night, the first Friday of the season, and Christmas, all of which will feature New York.
Despite not getting the $272 million supermax contract extension from the New York Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns is likely to stay with the team. Towns was instrumental in helping the Knicks win their first NBA championship in 53 years, playing elite defense against Victor Wembanyama throughout the NBA Finals.
The New York Knicks drafted Tyler Nickel with the 47th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but his path to Madison Square Garden did not become a certainty on draft night.
Per longtime NBA insider Marc Stein, former New York Knicks head coach Don Nelson has passed away at the age of 86. Nelson served at the helm of the Knicks for part of a single season, amassing a 34-25 record.
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).
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.