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Jalen Brunson Sends Clear Message Before Knicks' Series Against Celtics

The New York Knicks used some late-game heroics from Jalen Brunson to help defeat the Detroit Pistons in Game 6 of their first-round NBA Playoffs series.

Carmelo Anthony News / New York Knicks on SI / May 3

NBC Officially Welcomes Knicks Legend to NBA Coverage Team

There will be a little extra orange in NBC's peacock next season with a former Syracuse and New York Knicks star officially joining the fold. NBC officially

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / May 3

Analyst Predicts Knicks vs. Celtics Series

The New York Knicks are coming into their series against the Boston Celtics as a major underdog. The Celtics cruised past the Orlando Magic while the Knicks struggled a little bit against the Detroit Pistons, but they still managed to win the series in six games.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multiple 20-rebound playoff games in the NBA three-point era' quiz

How many of the 29 NBA players to haul in at least 20 rebounds in two or more playoff games in the Three-Point Era can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA's active block leaders' quiz

The 'Most three-pointers made in every NBA season since 1979-80' quiz

The '2023-24 NBA free throw leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

Hollywood and hoops: Which films had the best and worst ballers?

Hollywood loves basketball movies and basketball players, which succeed on the big screen at about the same rate as Shaq at the free throw line, which is to say infrequently.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Athlon Sports / May 3

Karl-Anthony Towns Defends Embattled Knicks Teammate

Going by the numbers, at least, the Knicks have gotten pretty much everything they could have expected out of wing Mikal Bridges. He averaged 17.6 points this season, making 50.0% of his shots and 35.4% of his 3-pointers.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 3

Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau issues Karl-Anthony Towns admission after rough series vs. Pistons

As the New York Knicks prepare to face the defending champion Boston Celtics in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, head coach Tom Thibodeau addressed Karl-Anthony Towns’ offensive role following an inconsistent showing in the team’s first-round series win over the Detroit Pistons.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 3

Mikal Bridges earns hilarious new nickname from Cam Payne after Knicks’ Game 6 win

The New York Knicks are advancing to the second round of the NBA Playoffs, and they’re doing so with a new nickname making the rounds — courtesy of guard Cameron Payne.

Mikal Bridges News / Athlon Sports / May 3

Knicks Coach Sends Clear Message to Mikal Bridges Ahead of Boston Celtics Series

The New York Knicks and head coach Tom Thibodeau have an incredibly difficult series coming up against the Boston Celtics. In order to beat the defending champions, the Knicks will need everyone to step up and play to their best ability.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / May 3

Knicks Defense Faces Major Test vs. Celtics

The New York Knicks are relieved after advancing to the second round of the playoffs, but no reprieve will be granted when they face off against the Boston Celtics.

Popular Quizzes

The 'Most points scored in Game 7 of an NBA playoff series' quiz

The 'Multiple 20-rebound playoff games in the NBA three-point era' quiz

The '2024-25 NBA assist leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 25/5/5 with five threes in a playoff game by NBA franchise' quiz

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / May 3

Celtics Continue to Downplay Regular Season Sweep of Knicks

There's no Celtic pride in sweeping the New York Knicks. That's the narrative the Boston Celtics are apparently hoping to forge as they face the Knicks in conference semifinal action of the NBA Playoffs.

Julius Randle News / New York Knicks on SI / May 3

Former Knicks Star Julius Randle Welcomes Third Child

As of Friday, former New York Knicks star Julius Randle officially has a starting five. Randle, now repping the Minnesota Timberwolves, announced the arrival of his third child with his wife Kendra, a daughter named Romi Joelle, who joins brothers Jaycey and Kyden.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / May 2

Jalen Brunson's late-game efficiency could help Knicks capture elusive NBA championship

Knicks star Jalen Brunson has been the NBA's best clutch scorer all season and flashed his late-game brilliance once more with a game-winning three-pointer to send New York to the conference semifinals.

Watch: Jalen Brunson dispatches Pistons with clutch three-pointer for Game 6 win

Jalen Brunson's Game 6 heroics further his case as Knicks playoff legend

Three stars from Thursday's NBA playoff games

The 25 best NBA teams from the 2010s

The 'Active NBA players with the most 40-point games in a season' quiz