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What Knicks’ Preseason Cuts Mean for Their Opening Night Roster

The Knicks' training camp battle took a major turn on Thursday ahead of the preseason finale. First, there was the news that center Drew Eubanks would be released after suffering a torn pectoral.

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Knicks Land Major New Update on Karl-Anthony Towns Situation

The New York Knicks have paused contract extension talks with center Karl-Anthony Towns until later in the season, even as both sides express interest in reaching a long-term agreement before the defending champions open their title defense.

NBA News / Lindy's Sports / October 15

NBA defends the second apron as players push back

On Friday, Oct. 9, the league’s communications account said the number of roster spots has stayed the same since the second apron took effect, and annual salaries have risen by nearly $1.3 billion, roughly 30% for all classes of players, according to Bleacher Report.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 15

NBA Notes: Knicks, James Wiseman, Nuggets, Julian Strawther, Lakers

James Wiseman’s path to a roster spot just got considerably clearer. The Knicks plan to waive Tony Bradley, Ochai Agbaji and injured center Drew Eubanks, according to ESPN.

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New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / October 15

Knicks Waiving Tony Bradley, Ochai Agbaji

After reporting earlier today that the Knicks are waiving injured center Drew Eubanks, Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link) confirms that the team has also decided to cut big man Tony Bradley and wing Ochai Agbaji.

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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.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / October 15

Knicks waiving Drew Eubanks, Tony Bradley, Ochai Agbaji

The Knicks’ roster decisions are coming into focus, and James Wiseman appears to be the beneficiary. New York plans to waive Tony Bradley and Ochai Agbaji along with injured center Drew Eubanks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

Jalen Brunson just won title with clutch heroics, but GMs still take Stephen Curry with game on line

New York Knicks star guard Jalen Brunson put on insane heroics, leading the Knicks to their first championship in 53 years. Brunson delivered several clutch moments, including a 45-point Game 5 to close out the series.

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Karl-Anthony Towns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

Knicks waiving Karl-Anthony Towns’ backup after brutal injury

The New York Knicks are reportedly waiving center Drew Eubanks after he suffered a torn pectoral muscle during training camp. The injury ends his pursuit of a reserve role behind Karl-Anthony Towns and adds another setback to New York’s frontcourt preparations after the team recently added competition for its backup center positions.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

Knicks rival exec names Bulls, Clippers as potential Karl-Anthony Towns trade suitors with ‘cleanest path’

As Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks hit an impasse in contract extension talks, an anonymous NBA executive speculates on two teams that could land Towns.

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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.

Trey Jemison News / New York Knicks on SI / October 15

Knicks Should Be All Over Trey Jemison for Reunion After Release

Over the summer, the New York Knicks lost big men Mitchell Robinson and Ariel Hukporti in free agency. The center depth behind Karl-Anthony Towns was depleted, yet took a further hit with the loss of two-way free agent Trey Jemison III, who joined the Raptors in early August on the same kind of pact.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / October 15

Knicks’ Eubanks Suffers Torn Pectoral Muscle, Will Be Waived

A torn pectoral muscle will sideline Drew Eubanks for an “extended period of time” and will take him out of the race for the Knicks’ third center spot, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that New York intends to waive the big man.

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New York Knicks News / HITC / October 15

Former New York Knicks star achieves ‘childhood dream’ after completing training for new career

A former six-time NBA All-Star is now pursuing a post-playing career that Shaquille O’Neal did, having described it as a ‘childhood dream’. Life after the NBA looks very different for various players.

New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / October 15

LeBron James Says OG Anunoby Was The Knicks’ Finals MVP Over Jalen Brunson

The New York Knicks ended their 53-year title drought in style in 2026 by taking down the San Antonio Spurs in five games in the NBA Finals. Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson took home Finals MVP honors for his heroics against the Spurs, but LeBron James claimed on his Mind the Game podcast that OG Anunoby was the real MVP.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

4 New York Knicks bold predictions for NBA championship repeat quest

After 53 years largely defined by disappointments, doubts, and setbacks, the New York Knicks ended their title drought with one of the most impressive postseason runs in recent history.

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3 Burning Questions Knicks' Preseason Finale vs. Raptors Might Answer

Anyone expecting the New York Knicks to come out like gangbusters in their title defense this preseason may be a bit disappointed. Through four preseason games, the Knicks sit at 0-4, fresh off a 148-98 shellacking from the Toronto Raptors on a second night of a back-to-back (they do that in preseason?) in which all of the Knicks’ starters sat.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14

1 Knicks player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp

Expectations following a franchise’s first championship in 53 years are bound to be through the roof, and those largely responsible for making such a historic mark will be under a microscope as the team looks to repeat.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14

NBA champion urges Knicks to keep Karl-Anthony Towns with blunt reminder

Karl-Anthony Towns’ contract uncertainty has prompted Cedric Maxwell to deliver a simple reminder to the New York Knicks: remember who helped bring home the title.

James Wiseman News / New York Knicks on SI / October 14

James Wiseman's Case for Knicks Roster Spot Is Now Clear as Day

The Knicks have one roster spot left to fill, and it will more than likely go to a third center. James Wiseman fits that profile. At 25 years old, he's showing that he can handle the role, and the film backs it up.

LeBron James News / Knicks X-Factor / October 14

LeBron James can’t stop talking about the Knicks

“If you can’t beat em’, join em’.” And if you can’t join em’, don’t stop talking about em’. This summer has been the summer of the New York Knicks. There have been talk show appearances, endorsements, and podcasts abound.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Lindy's Sports / October 14

Karl-Anthony Towns' Oct. 19 option deadline looms over Knicks

The Knicks announced Friday that they were tabling extension talks with all eligible players. Karl-Anthony Towns told reporters after Sunday’s practice, “It was news to me,” per Eurohoops.

New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / October 14

Two Veteran Players Could Join Knicks Roster Before Opening Night

Fresh off their historic title run, the New York Knicks are running it back with mostly the same roster. Led by Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, and Josh Hart, the defending champions remain one of the deepest teams in the league, and they are poised for another strong season.