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'Like Playing With Melo in 2k12': Karl-Anthony Towns Awestruck by Jalen Brunson’s Carmelo Anthony-Esque Clutch Play

Clutch players are a different breed in the NBA. The immense pressure and the fear of failure with such high stakes don’t deter those who are good when crunch time hits, and Jalen Brunson, over the last few years, has proved he’s in that category.

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New York City's all-time greatest high school basketball players

Trying to pick the 25 best high school basketball players to come out of the five boroughs of New York City is pretty daunting. There are several Hall-of-Famers worthy of the honor, but we have our list.

Kevin Knox News / Fastbreak on SI / August 17

Former New York Knicks NBA 1st-Round Pick Is Still A Free Agent

Kevin Knox spent part of the 2024-25 season playing for the Golden State Warriors. The former Kentucky star had averages of 3.3 points and 1.2 rebounds per contest while shooting 50.0% from the field and 26.7% from the three-point range in 14 games.

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The '2021-22 NBA All-Stars' quiz

Including injury replacements, 27 players were selected for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. How many of the 27 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA minutes leaders by season' quiz

The 'Active 20 point-per-game NBA seasons leaders' quiz

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 17

NBA Notes: Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns, Heat, Dru Smith, Warriors

Karl-Anthony Towns is eligible to add two more years onto his current deal with the Knicks, but there’s been little movement on that front this NBA offseason.

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The 25 worst contracts in the NBA for 2025-26

Not every player on here is bad or overrated - rather, the contract is one that is currently or has the chance to be a cap killer moving forward.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 17

Knicks Have Can’t Miss Rivalry Matchup This Season

The relationship between the New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks is unlike anything else the NBA has to offer. The pair of eastern ascendants clashed in a memorable first-round series in the 2010-21 playoffs, where Trae Young disposed of the breakout Knicks.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / New York Knicks on SI / August 17

Former Celtics Champion Puts Pressure on Knicks Star

Karl-Anthony Towns was everything the New York Knicks asked of him last season. He flourished as one of the best stretch bigs in the league, helping to take advantage of the lowly Eastern Conference surrounding his new team in playing an integral role in their reaching the conference finals for the first time in 25 years.

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / August 17

Knicks could inquire about championship center

The New York Knicks may want to keep an eye on current free agent center Al Horford. This summer, Horford is an unrestricted free agent. The 2024 NBA champion is favored to join the Golden State Warriors as he also mulls retirement.

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / August 17

Knicks could target explosive future star in 2025-26

The New York Knicks may want to keep tabs on Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe. Next summer, Sharpe will be a restricted free agent. Circumstances in Portland suggest that New York could acquire him between now and then.

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / August 17

Knicks will have a lot to prove in East heavyweight rivalry next season

The New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to be the two clear favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference next season. The Cavaliers are coming off a 64-win season, while New York made improvements after reaching the Eastern Conference Finals last season.

Carmelo Anthony News / NBA Analysis Network / August 17

Carmelo Anthony knew he had to make important change with New York Knicks, ‘I never played that style…’

Carmelo Anthony is one of the modern era’s best scorers. Despite that reputation, he wanted to expand his game as he matured. He improved as a playmaker, which helped him during his stint with the New York Knicks.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 17

NBA Giving Knicks No Where to Hide

All eyes are on the New York Knicks as they embark on their 82-game schedule for the upcoming season. With just over two months away from their season opener on Oct.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / August 17

Important quirks, dates, and games in the Knicks’ 2025-26 schedule

On Thursday, after a few days of gradual reveals, the NBA schedule came out in full, aside from the two to-be-determined games in December pending the results of the NBA Cup.

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The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

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The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

The '2023 NFL AP second-team All-Pro' quiz

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 17

Knicks Face Early Tests on Schedule

The New York Knicks won't waste much time getting into some of the meat in their schedule at the start of the season. A three-game homestand to start the season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks should give the Knicks a good litmus test to see where they are.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 17

Analyst Circles Big Knicks Game on Schedule

The New York Knicks are fighting with the Cleveland Cavaliers for the top spot in the Eastern Conference in the upcoming season. Bleacher Report writer Joseph Zucker listed the Knicks' matchup against the Cavs on Feb.

New York Knicks News / The SportsRush / August 16

'Titanic 1s': Jalen Brunson Brutally Roasts Karl-Anthony Towns

Most men dream of being tall, but only a select few reach the heights of NBA big men. The lifestyle may seem desirable, but there are certain difficulties that many people don’t consider.

Danilo Gallinari News / New York Knicks on SI / August 16

Former Knicks Player Opens Up About Wife's Shark Attack

Former New York Knicks forward Danilo Gallinari took to ABC's "Good Morning America" to speak about the scary experience he and his pregnant wife Eleonora Boi endured in their current setting in Puerto Rico.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 16

Knicks Fans Want Starting Lineup Change

If it ain't broke, mend it anyway, demand New York Knicks fans. A poll conducted by James Edwards III of The Athletic revealed that Knicks fans would like

Jalen Brunson News / New York Knicks on SI / August 16

Knicks Fans Support Jalen Brunson as Top Option

New York Knicks apparently can't agree on much, but they're mostly united in the idea that Jalen Brunson can be top cat on a championship-contending team.

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / August 16

Knicks’ All-Star center must deliver in big moments next season

The New York Knicks are expected to be one of the top teams in the league next season while being led by two All-Stars in Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.

New York Knicks News / Last Word On Sports / August 15

Schedule: 4 Key Games Every Knicks Fan Should Care About

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks have dropped their 2025-26 schedule, and with it, the countdown to another Eastern Conference push begins. This summer was anything but quiet.

New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / August 14

Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart Call Out Mikal Bridges For Being 'Stingy'; Demand Amends With $150 Million Deal

Mikal Bridges recently signed a $150 million contract extension with the Knicks, securing his future in the NBA until the end of the 2029-30 season. His new extension also includes a 5.69% trade kicker, so if he gets traded, he gets an additional $6 million from the Knicks.

New York Knicks News / Hardwood Heroics / August 14

'I Believe Robinson Ends Up Starting' – New York Knicks Insider Makes Bold Starting Lineup Prediction

The New York Knicks will continue to roll with their core of Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart next season, with Mike Brown, who replaced Tom Thibodeau this summer, as the team’s head coach.

New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / August 14

Breaking Down the New York Knicks’ 2025-26 Schedule

The New York Knicks will enter the 2025-26 NBA season as one of the favorites to win the Eastern Conference. Of course, the Knicks have their core of Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges returning but they do have some new faces around the organization.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / August 11

Knicks to hire T.J. Saint as assistant coach

The Knicks will add another assistant to Mike Brown‘s coaching staff, according to Ian Begley of SNY.tv, who reports (via Twitter) that the team is hiring T.J.