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Knicks’ desired pay cut for Karl-Anthony Towns has been revealed

The New York Knicks are hoping that Karl-Anthony Towns is willing to leave around $75 million on the table. New York would be “far more” interested in giving Towns a new contract of four years and $200 million, Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reported on Tuesday.

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Mike Brown’s Knicks Media Day Comments Should Be Turning Heads

Almost all the headlines from Knicks Media Day were centered on the players. Between contract drama, discussions of Mitchell Robinson's exit, and new arrivals like Andre Drummond, there were plenty of player-related remarks to focus on.

NBA News / Field Level Media / September 29

Knicks undecided on White House visit

The reigning NBA champion New York Knicks have not decided whether to visit the White House and President Donald Trump this season, according to coach Mike Brown on Tuesday.

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

The '20-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

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.

J.R. Smith News / Viral Sports News / September 29

Former New York Knicks Star Has Been Arrested

J.R. Smith’s name still lands among New York Knicks fans with a particular kind of echo. For three seasons, he was a Knick in the most Knick way possible: streaky, loud, capable of winning a night by himself, and just as capable of making a gym hold its breath.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / September 29

5 Big Notes From Knicks’ 1st Official Preseason Practice

The Knicks are finally back together again after an offseason celebrating their title. The team's ramp-up to the 2026-27 campaign began on Monday with Media Day and continued on Tuesday as New York held its first official practice ahead of its inaugural preseason contest on Oct.

NBA News / Viral Sports News / September 29

LeBron James Makes Shocking New York Knicks Admission

LeBron James said he once pictured ending his career in a New York Knicks uniform at Madison Square Garden. Then the Knicks won the NBA championship, and the vision disappeared.

Andre Drummond News / New York Knicks on SI / September 29

Andre Drummond’s Knicks Arrow Is Pointing Way Up After Media Day

Andre Drummond joins the New York Knicks with big questions surrounding him. There's the matter of how he'll perform compared to Mitchell Robinson, but there are also availability and age concerns that could get in the way of this being an easy fix for the departure of a beloved player.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / September 29

Knicks Bulletin: ‘That’s going to help us, but that can also hurt us’

Here’s the second Bulletin covering Media Day with everything else that I couldn’t find yesterday. Apologies in advance for any repeated quotes, but hey, y’all can’t have it all.

Josh Hart News / Fadeaway World / September 29

Josh Hart Hints Knicks Future Could Become ‘Different Conversation’ If Extension Isn’t Done By February

Josh Hart wants to remain with the New York Knicks, but the veteran guard made it clear on Knicks media day that uncertainty surrounding his contract could become a much bigger issue if it lasts deep into the season.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

Knicks superfan Ben Stiller drops ‘lucky’ reaction to viral OG Anunoby Media Day moment

After a moment involving OG Anunoby at Media Day went viral, New York Knicks superfan Ben Stiller reiterated his belief in the star player. Speaking to

New York Knicks News / HITC / September 29

Josh Hart gives hilarious honest assessment of Jalen Brunson’s SNL hosting appearance

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson was recently the host of Saturday Night Live, and one of his teammates, Josh Hart, has now commented on how he fared.

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The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

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The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

Karl-Anthony Towns News / HITC / September 29

‘I thought my wife…’ – Karl-Anthony Towns shuts down massive weight loss discourse

Karl-Anthony Towns emphatically answered questions about his weight loss during NBA Media Day on Monday. After helping the New York Knicks win their first championship in 53 years, and marrying his girlfriend Jordyn Woods, Karl-Anthony Towns would have been forgiven if he put on a little weight this summer.

New York Knicks News / HITC / September 29

‘Wow’ – Jalen Brunson fanboys over Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s MSG wedding on SNL

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson had a memorable reaction to Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s wedding. After leading the New York Knicks to their first NBA Championship in 53 years, Jalen Brunson became the talk of the town during the offseason.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 28

Knicks star Jalen Brunson’s Media Day was very predictable, including the customary Josh Hart jab

The New York Knicks had their Media Day on Monday, and that signals just how close they are to beginning their title defense for the 2026-27 season. All offseason long, the Knicks basked in the glory of winning their first championship in 53 years — with Jalen Brunson being a legend in the city and even drawing the moniker of “king”.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / September 28

3 Biggest Takeaways From Knicks' 2026-27 Media Day Remarks

Media day has come and gone, and while there’s still training camp and a preseason before the real games, a few comments made today might have revealed some of what New York Knicks fans can expect this season.

LeBron James News / EasySportz / September 28

LeBron to New York Was REAL? Lebron Reveals What Changed Everything

LeBron James is officially a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, but on Monday he revealed that his NBA future nearly took a very different path. During 76ers media day, James told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin that he had envisioned finishing his legendary career with the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Jalen Brunson News / Field Level Media / September 28

Knicks, Jalen Brunson ready for next journey after ending title drought

After the briefest of summer vacations, the New York Knicks are back to work, now with "NBA champions" attached to their name. Whether they are called the reigning or defending champions matters little to Jalen Brunson.

New York Knicks News / The Lead / September 28

Training Camp Will Massively Improve the New York Knicks’ Depth

Early predictions, media days, and roster adjustments are all signals that the 2026-27 NBA season is right around the corner. For the defending champion New York Knicks, training camp will provide an opportunity to figure out what works to address the roster’s depth.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / September 28

Knicks’ Towns, Hart Address Extension Talks At Media Day

At Monday’s media day, Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns was asked about a potential contract extension, per James L. Edwards III of The Athletic (Twitter link).

Drew Eubanks News / Total Pro Sports / September 27

New Surveillance Footage Leaks Of NBA Star Isaiah Stewart Landing Cheap Shot Punch On Drew Eubanks In Tunnel That Got Him Arrested

Isaiah Stewart found himself back in the spotlight this weekend, two years after he started in a major controversy. Newly released footage captured a moment from February 2024 that many had only heard about.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / September 27

Knicks sign Kevin McCullar Jr., Tyler Nickel to two-way deals

The Knicks have filled two of their three open two-way spots, signing Kevin McCullar Jr. and rookie Tyler Nickel, the team announced Sunday. McCullar is back for a third season on a two-way deal.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / September 26

Knicks may have to make uncomfortable choice on Miles McBride

It appears that the Knicks are at risk of losing another key player from their title run in the form of Miles McBride, whose extension talks with the team have apparently stalled.

Knicks' Jalen Brunson 'fully cleared' after wrist surgery

Buddy Hield gets traded for the second time in four days

Stephen Curry closer to ending career with Warriors after contract extension

Stephen Curry sends clear message to Warriors with contract extension

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