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Knicks Center Has Unique Roster Situation

New York Knicks center Ariel Hukporti is entering his second Las Vegas Summer League run after being the last player chosen in the 2024 NBA Draft. Hukporti, 23, debuted for the Knicks last season and averaged 1.9 points per game in 25 appearances with the team.

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Knicks Coach's Finals Teams Have One Commonality

After a half-decade of excess, the New York Knicks may be asked to do a little less under new head coach Mike Brown. While played to previously unattainable heights, prior boss Tom Thibodeau's hefty individual expectations apparently wore thin on New York decision makers, who ousted him in favor of Brown.

Chris Paul News / New York Knicks on SI / July 12

Insider Gets Honest on Knicks' Chances to Land Chris Paul

Could the New York Knicks have a real chance at landing free agent point guard Chris Paul ahead of what could be his final season in the NBA? You might not want to hold your breath on it.

New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / July 11

Former Knicks Guard Interested in Joining Surprise West Team: Report

It has been an interesting offseason thus far for the New York Knicks as they made a head coaching change and have also made multiple moves in free agency to upgrade their bench.

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How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?

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New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / July 11

Good news and bad news from 86-104 Summer League loss to Pistons

The New York Knicks opened their Summer League campaign on a sour note Friday, losing mercifully to the Detroit Pistons by a score of 86-104. Despite the loss, there are still some encouraging signs from some key names taking part in the festivities.

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Superstar athletes whose careers ended with a whimper

Let's take a look at some great careers that ended on less than stellar notes.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / July 11

Knicks Pummeled By Pistons in Summer League Opener

With several participants from their parents clubs' six-game postseason party from the spring on hand, the Detroit Pistons' prospects earned revenge against the New York Knicks.

Mike Brown News / Athlon Sports / July 11

Analyst Reveals Which Player Knicks' Mike Brown Is 'Going to Love'

The New York Knicks are coming off one of their best seasons in recent memory. While it didn’t end with a championship, they made the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 11

Knicks Can Lead Eastern Conference

The New York Knicks are going into the upcoming season with extremely high expectations in the Eastern Conference. With Tyrese Haliburton out for the year, the Indiana Pacers aren't expected to repeat as the Eastern Conference champs.

Ariel Hukporti News / New York Knicks on SI / July 11

Knicks Center Can Dominate Summer League

New York Knicks center Ariel Hukporti flashed some potential during his rookie season in the NBA. The No. 59 overall pick was the final player chosen in last year's NBA Draft, but the Knicks saw some potential, accepting the team option in his contract for the upcoming season.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 11

NBA Notes: Knicks, Mike Brown, Celtics, Anfernee Simons, Hawks

New Knicks coach Mike Brown didn’t blink when asked about the weight of sky-high expectations in New York. In fact, he welcomed them. “Nobody has any bigger expectations than I do,” Brown said during his introductory press conference this week, per ESPN’s Chris Herring.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 11

Knicks Should Be Favorites in NBA Cup Group

The New York Knicks are getting a quick look at what the NBA Cup may look like for them in the upcoming season. The league announced the groups for the third iteration of the tournament, where the Knicks ended up in Group C.

New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / July 11

Knicks' Mike Brown Shares Honest Tom Thibodeau Message

The New York Knicks are coming off a season in which they reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000, though they were unable to make the NBA Finals after being eliminated by the Indiana Pacers.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 11

Knicks Making Smart Free Agency Moves

The New York Knicks have needed to make improvements from last year's team that fell just short of reaching the NBA Finals. The Knicks are in the middle of their contender window, so maximizing their potential to ensure that they are playing to the best of their abilities is important.

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / July 11

Knicks 2nd-year center has a huge opportunity to earn a big role next season

As the offseason continues across the league, the New York Knicks begin their Summer League campaign on Friday. Some of the players that will be featured are guys who could play big roles next season, including Tyler Kolek, Pacome Dadiet, and Ariel Hukporti.

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New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 11

Four Knicks With Most to Gain/Lose in Summer League

New York Knicks basketball is anything but out for summer. In addition to their headline-grabbing moves on the transaction ledger, the Knicks — or something

Tom Thibodeau News / New York Knicks on SI / July 11

Analyst Defends Knicks Firing Tom Thibodeau

The New York Knicks said goodbye to Tom Thibodeau last month after five seasons with the team. Despite helping the team grow from a lottery mainstay to the Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks felt Thibodeau was holding them back from reaching their true potential.

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / July 11

Knicks new head coach has a passionate desire to win with new team

As the New York Knicks made the hiring of Mike Brown as the new head coach official earlier this week, many wondered why things fell apart during the end of his tenure as head coach of the Sacramento Kings.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 11

Knicks Can Still Trade For LeBron James

The New York Knicks are still looking for ways to improve their team after hiring Mike Brown as the head coach for the organization. The Knicks waited until right before training camp to make a massive trade for Karl-Anthony Towns, so there's reason to believe it could happen again with a big name.

New York Knicks News / The SportsRush / July 10

'You Got Heart': Grant Hill Opens Up on Earning Knicks Legend’s Respect as a Rookie Despite His Weak Shooting

Respect isn’t earned in the NBA by how much money you make on a contract or how many sneaker deals you get. True respect in the league comes from banging it out in the paint.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 10

Wizards guard could swing a championship run for this contender

Wizards guard could swing a championship run for this East contender

Marcus Smart's career has derailed since leaving the Boston Celtics. The veteran guard has struggled with injuries throughout his time with the Memphis Grizzlies and the Washington Wizards.

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New York Knicks News / Last Word On Sports / July 9

Knicks Get Favorable NBA Cup Draw

Today, the NBA released the full six NBA Cup groups for all 30 teams. The NBA Cup, previously known as the In-Season Tournament, is in its third year of existence after the league instituted it to add intrigue to the early season.

New York Knicks News / Last Word On Sports / July 9

Grading the Knicks’ Off-Season So Far

Although the New York Knicks entered the 2025 offseason with minimal resources, it remains one of the most important summers in the franchise’s history.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9

Knicks' plan to hire new top assistant has fallen through

After coming up short on their preferred targets at the start of their coaching search, the New York Knicks appear to have swung and missed at their top assistant coach target as well.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / July 8

Jalen Brunson’s dad is being demoted by Knicks

Jalen Brunson’s father is getting demoted by the New York Knicks under new head coach Mike Brown. Rick Brunson will retain a lesser role on the Knicks’ bench next season as Brown hires his own associate head coach, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post.