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Knicks' Top Threats in East Have Changed Right Before Their Eyes

It does feel like ever since the New York Knicks shocked the world, teams have reacted drastically, both positively and negatively. Brian Windhorst parroted some social media sentiments that the Knicks have broken teams, and he could be right.

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Why LeBron James should end his career with the New York Knicks

I’m going to preface this with the following: There’s a good chance that you are a Knicks fan reading this. A good portion will naturally see this and immediately go to the comments and say how much you don’t want this to happen.

NBA News / HITC / July 2

Jalen Brunson admits watching Luka Doncic as his teammate is what made him the Finals MVP he is now

Jalen Brunson gave credit to his former teammate Luka Doncic for helping him become the player he is today. The Dallas Mavericks added both Jalen Brunson and Luka Doncic in the 2018 NBA Draft, before losing both those All-NBA guards less than seven years later.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / July 2

Thursday Posted & Toasted Notes: Snitchie Mitchie, no big man’s land, doc talk

Not the best day for links, as everybody was writing about Jaylen Brown and LeBron James. You’d been cool thinking those things should be separated by a good 10 years or so, but they’re not, somehow.

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The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

How many NBA Rookie of the Year winners from the lottery era (1985 to present) can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Playoff scoring-record by team' quiz

The '30 PPG in the regular season' quiz

The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

Landry Shamet News / New York Knicks on SI / July 2

Landry Shamet's Knicks Return Somehow Keeps Getting Better

After the dust of the Knicks championship parade and celebratory media appearances had settled, there was some sadness that kicked in. The reality that New York likely couldn't keep everyone hit hard.

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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

New York Knicks News / HITC / July 2

Ben Stiller voices New York Knicks fan frustrations with Mitch Robinson exit

Ben Stiller has spent years in his courtside seat at Madison Square Garden, and this week the actor sounded a lot like the New York Knicks fans up in the rafters.

New York Knicks News / HITC / July 2

Jalen Brunson ranks New York Knicks celebrity fans including Taylor Swift and Timothee Chalamet

The New York Knicks have some of the biggest celebrity fans in the NBA. Throughout the 2026 NBA playoffs, a plethora of celebrities showed up on the sidelines to support the New York Knicks.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 2

Knicks’ Josh Hart hits Ariel Hukporti with cheesesteak threat after signing with 76ers

Ariel Hukporti cashed in on his championship run with the New York Knicks, signing a one-year contract worth $3.4 million with the Philadelphia 76ers. Hukporti helped the Knicks end their 53-year title drought, providing an extra body in the frontcourt, spelling Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson.

New York Knicks News / HITC / July 2

New York TV host slams Knicks losing star, ‘I hate this’

The New York Knicks have lost a key star after winning the 2026 NBA Championship. There’s no doubt that the likes of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns played the most important roles during the New York Knicks’ 2026 NBA Championship run.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 2

How Knicks must fill void at center after losing Mitchell Robinson, Ariel Hukporti

Bad luck was bound to catch up with the New York Knicks eventually. To be fair, it had been a long time since New York was in a bad predicament—likely late April when they found themselves down 1-2 to the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the playoffs.

New York Knicks News / HITC / July 2

The New York Knicks stars who have been invited to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at MSG

The New York Knicks stars have had a sensational summer after ending their 53-year NBA Championship drought. Since Jalen Brunson and co. have won the 2026 NBA Championship over the San Antonio Spurs, the New York Knicks players have been all over social media.

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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.

Jose Alvarado News / Knicks X-Factor / July 2

3 things Knicks fans should love about Jose Alvarado’s extension

The first rule of fight club is you don’t talk about fight club. And the first rule of NBA free agency is you pay as many of your guys as you can, especially after winning it all.

Josh Hart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1

Knicks’ Josh Hart says what fans are thinking about wild free agency

The July 1 free agency date has become a holiday on the NBA calendar, and this year was no different. The start of NBA free agency was a wild one on Wednesday, headlined by the Boston Celtics shockingly trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and a whole heap of draft capital.

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The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 1

Knicks' Major Draft Blunder Looks Even Worse to Begin Free Agency

In just a few hours, the Knicks' center situation has turned bleak. It began with the news that Ariel Hukporti would be leaving for the 76ers. Then it was Mitchell Robinson breaking hearts by agreeing to join the Celtics.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 1

Mitchell Robinson cashes in after playoff success by signing with new team

The New York Knicks built their championship roster to counter the Boston Celtics. Now that they've won a title, the Knicks' Atlantic Division rivals are poaching one of their most valuable reserves.

Pistons make free-agent splash amid Jalen Duren uncertainty

Magic reunite with their former longtime center after years apart

Lakers nearly complete roster with addition of three more players

Did LeBron James make calculated move to help Bronny James?

LeBron prepared to make a notable financial decision

Jalen Brunson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1

Knicks star Jalen Brunson reveals moment when he knew Madison Square Garden was ‘different’

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson has played on some of basketball’s biggest stages, but one playoff series at Madison Square Garden convinced him there is nothing quite like postseason basketball in New York.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 1

Knicks Now Facing 2 Flawed Paths to Solve Massive Center Problem

The New York Knicks are running out of options to address their center situation in free agency. At the time of this writing, the Knicks have just one center on their roster: Karl-Anthony Towns.

Jose Alvarado News / Knicks X-Factor / July 1

New York Knicks 2025-26 season review: Jose Alvarado

The shot has been tipped in, the countdown has finished, and the confetti has flown — the New York Knicks are NBA champions for the first time in 53 years.

Ariel Hukporti News / Hoops Rumors / July 1

Sixers To Sign Ariel Hukporti

After spending his first two NBA seasons with the Knicks, center Ariel Hukporti has agreed to sign a one-year, $3.4MM contract with the Sixers, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

Mike Brown News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / July 1

Knicks’ Mike Brown living his best life during free agency frenzy

Just a couple of weeks after the NBA Finals, New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown was spotted enjoying the offseason amid free agency. Fans spotted Brown enjoying Jack Johnson’s concert at Jones Beach in Wantagh, New York, on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / June 30

Sham wow! Landry Shamet back with Knicks on 4-year deal (Report)

The New York Knicks’ No. 44 is back for four more. Per Shams Charania of ESPN, Landry Shamet is set to sign a four-year deal worth $24 million. Further intel from Ian Begley of SNY states that Shamet turned down larger offers to stick around in Manhattan, which has hosted each of his last two seasons.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / June 29

Knicks get discount to keep key championship role player in New York

Landry Shamet is taking less to keep the championship New York Knicks core intact.

Jose Alvarado's new deal will help Knicks remain contenders

Report: Knicks could make surprising roster decision

Kevin Durant had shady comment about the Knicks

Tyrese Haliburton gives a three-word response to Knicks winning NBA title

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28

Report: Knicks could make 1 surprising roster decision

The New York Knicks are going to have to do some trimming this summer, but one player may surprisingly end up surviving. It remains a possibility that New York will bring back guard Jordan Clarkson in free agency this offseason, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reported Sunday.