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NBA News / Posting and Toasting / October 25
Magic 111, Knicks 102: Scenes from another unspectacular L 
The world champion Knicks (0-3) hosted the Magic (1-2) at Madison Square Garden. The victory seemed almost assured, given that Orlando was playing without their star, Paolo Banchero, and the champs were feeling—let’s not say desperate, but certainly eager to notch one in the win column.
Dalton Knecht News / Hoops Wire / October 25
Dalton Knecht calls Knicks his ‘best opportunity’
Dalton Knecht had other options after the Lakers waived him. He picked the Knicks, even with no shortage of guards already ahead of him. “It just felt like the best opportunity,” Knecht said, via SNY.
The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz
Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?
Jose Alvarado News / New York Knicks on SI / October 25
Jose Alvarado’s New Injury Might End Up Helping Knicks
The Knicks are hoping the third time’s the charm. After opening an already difficult title defense with two losses, they face the Magic shorthanded on Sunday night.
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.
James Dolan News / New York Knicks on SI / October 25
Knicks' Repeat Bid Getting Even Harder With James Dolan's Distractions
Owning an NBA team means endless pressure and endless privilege. Owning the New York Knicks? Even more so. There’s the power and prestige of being responsible for one of American sports’ flagship franchises.
Dalton Knecht News / New York Knicks on SI / October 24
Dalton Knecht’s Flaws Make Him No Sure Thing for Knicks
Dalton Knecht is one of those players fans love the idea of. He is a 6'6" wing that has hovered around 40% as a three-point shooter in both college and the pros.
Elfrid Payton News / New York Knicks on SI / October 24
Knicks' Elfrid Payton Reunion Could Have a Hidden Agenda Behind It
The Knicks' Friday news dump consisted of multiple moves from the defending champions. Gaining most of the headlines was news about the Knicks inking former lottery pick Dalton Knecht, who was recently waived by the Lakers, to a two-way deal.
New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / October 24
Knicks issue statement about championship ring controversy
The New York Knicks have issued a public statement attempting to do some damage control following a report that they pulled a cruel trick on some team employees.
NBA News / Lindy's Sports / October 24
Lakers cut Knecht; Knicks waste no time
The 25-year-old wing agreed to a two-way contract with New York, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. To open the spot, RealGM reports, the Knicks waived Kevin McCullar Jr.
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 / HITC / October 24
Dirk Nowitzki shares the reason why he thought Jalen Brunson would never succeed in the NBA
Jalen Brunson went from being a second-round pick to an NBA championship-winning superstar, but he has always had his doubters. One of the first big names who didn’t quite think he would make it at first was Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / October 24
Knicks’ title defense off to historically slow start
The Knicks have their championship rings. They’re still looking for their first win. Friday’s 107-103 loss to the Celtics dropped New York to 0-2, making it the first defending NBA champion to lose its first two games in 15 years, as Ian Casselberry of Yahoo Sports noted.
New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / October 24
New York couple gives son a wild Knicks-inspired name
Vance Bradford and Yvonne Gonzalez-Bradford, die-hard New York Knicks fans from Brooklyn’s Bed-Stuy and Crown Heights, named their first son Knickson Fyve Bradford after the team’s 2026 NBA Finals victory.
Karl-Anthony Towns News / Larry Brown Sports / October 23
Karl-Anthony Towns' desired contract number has been revealed
Karl-Anthony Towns is not being unreasonable in his contract desires from the New York Knicks. The Knicks star big man Towns is eyeing a four-year extension in the range of $225 million to $240 million, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported Friday.
New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / October 23
Best and Worst Coaches in New York Knicks History, Ranked
The New York Knicks have a long and memorable history, featuring championship teams, Hall of Fame players and some of the most recognizable coaches in NBA history.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23
Knicks’ fatal flaw that will doom 2027 NBA championship chances
Winning back-to-back titles is one of the hardest things to do in any sport, and the New York Knicks face an intense challenge as they look to repeat. It has been almost a decade since the last time an NBA franchise won two championships in a row.
New York Knicks News / The Lead / October 23
The Knicks Fell Short on Opening Night but the Vibes Are Still Immaculate
The defending-champion Knicks fell 106-100 to the new-look Philadelphia 76ers on NBA opening night. While fans focus on how New York dropped that game right after raising the banner, the context paints a bigger picture.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / October 23
Knicks owner James Dolan continues to destroy goodwill from NBA title
The New York Knicks' championship run put their franchise firmly in the spotlight. It also caused their owner to pay attention again.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / October 23
Knicks acknowledge ring email ‘mistake,’ reveal $3.7 million championship gift plan
The Knicks are promising championship rings for their assistant coaches and acknowledging that using a fake ring offer to test employees’ cybersecurity awareness was a mistake.
Dalton Knecht News / Larry Brown Sports / October 23
Dalton Knecht has signed with a new team after being released by Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers waived former first-round pick Dalton Knecht ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, but the ex-Tennessee Volunteers star has now landed with a new team.
New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / October 23
Knicks Tricks Employees With Bizarre ‘Get a Championship Ring’ Email; Coaches Left Without Championship Rings on Opening Night
The New York Knicks finally have a reason to celebrate after their championship run, but not everyone inside the organization is sharing the moment equally.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 23
76ers are a super team — in the second half
The Philadelphia 76ers have defeated both of last season's Eastern Conference finalists in their first two games. The next step is not falling far behind those teams so they have to make huge comebacks.
John Konchar News / Hoops Rumors / October 22
John Konchar Signs With Olympiacos
Free agent forward John Konchar has signed with Olympiacos, according to his agency GSL Sports Group (Twitter link) and the Greek club. In a press release announcing the deal, the team said Konchar has signed a two-year contract.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / October 21
Why Jalen Brunson thinks it's 'good' that Knicks lost season opener to 76ers
The Knicks opened the 2026-27 season raising a championship banner, but the evening was ultimately spoiled by the rival 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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 21
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.
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.
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