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New York KnicksMike Brown reveals how Karl-Anthony Towns can produce more in Knicks' offense

NEW YORK – Karl-Anthony Towns scored just two first-half points against the Detroit Pistons last Thursday. He made just one of his three shot attempts in the game’s opening frames. The game, however, was a tale of two halves for Towns. The center made six of his 11 second-half field goals and scored 19 points, […]

NBAKnicks' Jalen Brunson underscores need for ‘new year’ mentality after latest Pistons beatdown

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks have a complicated relationship with the Detroit Pistons. The young Pistons group completing their 2026 regular season sweep of the Knicks on Thursday night puts the two teams back in a similar set of circumstances to those of last season, which culminated in a first-round playoff victory for […]

New York KnicksWhy Mike Brown thinks Knicks' post-NBA Cup flop primes them for playoff success

NEW YORK – Peaks and valleys tell the story of the New York Knicks’ season thus far. Their path to the NBA Finals was open and clear when they were 2025 NBA Cup Champions in Las Vegas. Their blockbuster trades and offseason coaching change were in question throughout the 2-9 slump that followed. And all […]

San Antonio SpursHow Spurs' Victor Wembanyama 'setting the tone' saved NBA All-Star Game

The day after Valentine’s was full of love for the NBA, which accomplished something that both fans and pundits alike had all but deemed impossible. The league saved the NBA All-Star Game. Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards went viral on Friday for declaring that the All-Star Game “is what it is at this point.” It […]

New York KnicksKnicks part ways with Guerschon Yabusele in trade with East team

The New York Knicks are finalizing a deal to send Guerschon Yabusele to the Chicago Bulls, with guard Dalen Terry coming back in return. The team had been looking to relocate Yabusele for months, agreeing to terms with Chicago with fewer than 15 hours to go before the NBA’s 2026 trade deadline. The move clears […]

New York KnicksMike Brown praises 'unselfish' group as Knicks win sixth-straight vs. Lakers

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks have found a rhythm, earning their sixth-straight win on Friday night over the Los Angeles Lakers. The 112-100 victory was the result of an all-around, 30-assist outing by the home team at Madison Square Garden. All five of their starters contributed double-digit scoring performances. After their 2-9 slump, […]

New York KnicksKarl-Anthony Towns continues to flip the script in Knicks’ fifth-straight win

NEW YORK – All is well once again at Madison Square Garden, where the New York Knicks spent Friday night beating the Portland Trail Blazers 127-97. After a 2-9 slump that Josh Hart described as “more than a little stretch,” New York responded with a five-game win streak that LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers will […]

New York KnicksWhy Knicks must throw caution to wind and push for Giannis Antetokounmpo trade right now

It would be unfair to deem the New York Knicks’ pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo as “back on,” because of the implication that it had ever stopped. The Milwaukee Bucks are finally ready to listen to offers on their superstar. Nothing is certain through Wednesday regarding a destination or timetable, but one thing is clear with […]

New York KnicksKnicks continue Mitchell Robinson's injury management in hopes of healthy playoff run

NEW YORK – Even in the eighth year of his NBA career, Mitchell Robinson is still an enigma for the New York Knicks. His 4.9 offensive rebounds per game are the most in the NBA this season, despite him averaging just 19.5 minutes per game. Robinson has been key to most of the playoff series […]

New York KnicksKnicks rediscover 'right process,' hammer Nets for largest win in franchise history

NEW YORK – The New Year had seemingly brought the worst out of the New York Knicks. The team finished its rollercoaster 2025 with an NBA Cup Championship, which was supposed to affirm their postseason title hopes. It may have instead given way to a momentary feeling that they had proven all they needed to. […]

Golden State WarriorsStephen Curry's Warriors greatness highlighted by Rick Barry's 'anomaly' take

At 37 years old, Stephen Curry has a major challenge ahead of him. The Golden State Warriors lost Jimmy Butler to a torn ACL against the Miami Heat, ending his 2025-26 season, and the team is reportedly looking into trades ahead of the NBA’s deadline in early February. Outside of a marquee acquisition, much of […]

New York KnicksJalen Brunson reveals 3 keys to ending Knicks' slump after players-only meeting

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. – The New York Knicks are struggling to translate intent to results, having lost nine of their last eleven games. Like team captain Jalen Brunson said before the season, after Monday night’s loss to the Dallas Mavericks, and after practice on Tuesday: they’ll adapt if they want to win. “You are going to […]

New York KnicksKnicks fail to 'do their jobs' in 4th straight loss as team reaches new low

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. – The New York Knicks are amid their second four-game losing streak of the season. Winning can cure all. Losing, however, tends to magnify even the smallest issues. The team’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day loss to the depleted Dallas Mavericks left them with plenty to address in practice. Mikal Bridges’ aversion to […]

New York KnicksKnicks rumors: New York has had Karl-Anthony Towns trade talks with at least 3 teams

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks continued their tradition of playing on Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, losing 114-97 to the shorthanded Dallas Mavericks. They also continued their losing streak, now four games and tied for their largest of the season thus far. At 25-18 and in sole possession of the Eastern […]

New York KnicksWhy Mike Brown won't 'overhaul everything' despite Knicks' 7-10 record since NBA Cup

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks lost their third-straight game on Saturday night, with the Phoenix Suns winning 106-99. It was the eighth game they’ve dropped in their last ten, bringing their record since the NBA Cup to 7-10. Just three weeks remain until the trade deadline, after which team president Leon Rose’s options […]

New York KnicksKnicks' Mike Brown reveals halftime conversation with Karl-Anthony Towns after Suns loss

NEW YORK –  The New York Knicks have won just two of their last 10 games. New head coach Mike Brown has been laying a foundation since July, based on establishing principles and assigning roles that position players and coaches to uphold them. Saturday night’s loss to the Phoenix Suns confirmed a crack exists in […]

New York KnicksDeuce McBride succeeds in sparking Knicks’ defense after getting starting nod

NEW YORK – Is it too late for a New Year’s resolution? Not for the New York Knicks, who defeated the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night with an ostensibly recharged defense. Instead of starting a healthy Mitchell Robinson, head coach Mike Brown gave Miles “Deuce” McBride the nod. The result was a 123-111 win, […]

New York KnicksKnicks' defensive woes underline 'baller' Miles McBride's starting case

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks are in the midst of their first three-game losing streak of the 2025-26 season after a 130-119 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. Head coach Mike Brown has consistently identified physicality as an issue for his group. He’s noted the trait as something they struggle with offensively […]

New York KnicksKnicks abandon key Tom Thibodeau philosophy: will it deliver more playoff success?

NEW YORK – The New Year is often celebrated as an opportunity for new beginnings. The New York Knicks did not take their chance to turn a defensive page, beginning 2026 with a 111-99 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. Despite shooting just 9-of-42 from 3-point range, New York pulled within single digits late […]

New York KnicksKnicks' Jalen Brunson vindicates Mike Brown’s ‘unguardable’ praise

In Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks have the most coveted kind of player in basketball: a superstar. The point guard’s 47-point performance against the Miami Heat on Sunday fittingly concluded his MVP-caliber week, for which he earned his second Player of the Week designation of the season. It also vindicated a bold statement Knicks […]

New York KnicksMike Brown's 'rare air' reaction to Knicks' Jalen Brunson going full Steph Curry vs. Pacers

NEW YORK – Just 20 hours after winning the NBA Cup, the New York Knicks tipped off again. Players knew that, regardless of the result, they would be playing their third game in four nights on Friday. Such were the woes of the 2025 NBA Cup champions, who earned a packed schedule with their Las […]

New York KnicksSources: Knicks have eyes on 2 Western Conference guards as trade season opens

December 15 marks the date when most players who signed fresh contracts during the offseason become eligible to be traded. New York Knicks veterans Jordan Clarkson, Landry Shamet, and Guerschon Yabusele will no longer have restrictions on their trade status. League sources tell ClutchPoints that the Knicks have had exploratory discussions with two Western Conference teams about […]

New York KnicksMike Brown must learn key lesson about Jordan Clarkson's 'guitar solo' style

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks had a successful Friday night, dominating the Utah Jazz, 146-112. OG Anunoby returned to the lineup and scored 11 points in 23 minutes. New York improved to 15-7 overall and 12-1 at home. It was a matchup against old friends for Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson, who spent almost […]

New York KnicksSources: Knicks' offseason Giannis trade talks involved Bucks offer with Kyle Kuzma wrinkle

The New York Knicks’ exclusive offseason negotiating window for Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated headlines ahead of the 2025-26 season. Antetokounmpo’s recent dissatisfaction with the Milwaukee Bucks is reportedly nearing a boiling point. A resolution regarding a potential trade request is expected in the coming weeks, per ESPN. Little is known about what specifically unfolded in the […]

New York KnicksWhat disappointed Mike Brown most in Knicks' loss to Magic

NEW YORK – It took 11 games for the New York Knicks to lose at home in the 2025-26 season. The team left its 7-0 home record and five-game winning streak behind with a 124-107 loss to the Orlando Magic. The Magic won despite losing Paolo Banchero in the second quarter. Jalen Brunson “turned his […]

New York KnicksMike Brown's take on regular season shows why Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau

The New York Knicks are winners of four straight after Sunday night’s decisive home win. Every Knick played fewer than 29 minutes in the 134-98 victory. New head coach Mike Brown has not played a single player more than 36 minutes during their winning streak. Sunday’s crushing of the Brooklyn Nets was a masterpiece from […]

New York KnicksHow Mike Brown's self-criticism helped Knicks weather losing streak

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks extended their winning streak to four games on Sunday night with a 134-98 takedown of the Brooklyn Nets. The crosstown visitors, led by Michael Porter Jr.’s 22-point first-half outburst, only trailed by 15 points at halftime. The Knicks shut down Porter Jr., and the Nets, in the second […]

New York KnicksKnicks’ Mitchell Robinson's stats in 16 minutes leave Mike Brown 'shocked'

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 137-114 on Wednesday night, improving to 5-0 at home. The win was New York’s third in as many games in the midst of a seven-game home stand, their longest since 2013. The biggest stat-sheet discrepancy was rebounding, where the Knicks dominated the Timberwolves 50 to 31. Ten […]

New York KnicksWhy Knicks' Guerschon Yabusele hasn’t factored into Mike Brown’s plans yet

The New York Knicks improved to 3-0 at home on Sunday night with a 128-116 win over the Chicago Bulls. It was the kind of game Leon Rose’s front office likely had in mind when they hired Mike Brown as head coach. Jalen Brunson led the way with 31 points in an ‘everybody eats’ kind […]

Philadelphia EaglesSources: Eagles' AJ Brown drawing trade deadline attention from 3 AFC teams

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown has 29 receptions for 395 yards and three touchdowns through seven weeks in 2025. Brown made headlines earlier in the season when a disconnect with Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley about a conversation the three had about the Eagles’ offense played out in the media. The team recently told […]

Detroit LionsLions' Jake Bates makes never-before-seen Detroit history with 58-yard FG

The Detroit Lions led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 21-9, with 10:18 left in the fourth quarter. They sent kicker Jake Bates out onto the field to attempt a 58-yard field goal instead of trying to draw the defense offside before inevitably punting. He made Lions history. The football ‘doinked’ off the right upright. Detroit, though, […]

Tennessee TitansTitans grant Tyler Lockett release request after Patriots loss

The Tennessee Titans have waived Tyler Lockett, according to Adam Schefter. The wide receiver requested that the team allow him to pursue other opportunities after the team’s 31-13 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday. The Titans are following through on Lockett’s request with their Monday release of Lockett. The 33-year-old Lockett had spent […]

New York KnicksExclusive: Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns on fulfilling 'lifelong dream' with DR basketball facility

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns uses basketball to serve communities that he feels have served him. This is a standard he devotes time and attention to uphold. By using his platform to pay his voice and resources forward, Towns pays back those who helped him become who he is now. The Knicks’ September 2024 […]

New York KnicksKnicks to waive ex-Hawks sharpshooter

The New York Knicks are waiving Garrison Mathews, according to Ian Begley of SNY. Mathews played in the Knicks’ first four preseason games but did not in Friday night’s victory over the Charlotte Hornets. New head coach Mike Brown told reporters after the game that he “went in wanting to play 10 guys.” Brown added […]

New York KnicksSources: Knicks facing ‘bare’ trade market amidst roster crunch deadline

The New York Knicks have one preseason game left before a key deadline. They need to decide who will make their 2025-26 roster by Saturday. Before that date, they are able to cut players on nonguaranteed contracts without penalty. The team would like to carry both Landry Shamet and Malcolm Brogdon into the season, but […]

New York KnicksHow Knicks' first-rounder Pacôme Dadiet has impressed Mike Brown

The New York Knicks have until Saturday, October 18, to finalize their roster. It’s their last opportunity ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season to waive players on non-guaranteed contracts without penalty. The Knicks signed veterans Malcolm Brogdon, Landry Shamet, and Garrison Mathews to non-guaranteed deals in early September. At the time, it was reported that […]

NBAWhy Mike Brown hasn’t installed any plays for the Knicks

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 100-95, in overtime. It was the Knicks’ first stateside bout of the 2026 season. Head coach Mike Brown told reporters after the game that they did it without running a single offensive play. The Knicks missed 42 three-pointers on Thursday night. Brown said postgame […]

New York KnicksWhy Mikal Bridges is excited he 'finally got some rookies' with the Knicks

Mikal Bridges is heading into his eighth year in the NBA. He just signed an extension with the New York Knicks through 2029 with a player option for 2030. The 29-year-old wing provides value in various ways, from his ‘iron man’ streak to his length, shooting ability, and defensive versatility. Bridges earned a reputation as […]

New York KnicksJosh Hart's nagging finger injury could throw wrench into Knicks' season

The multi-positional Josh Hart is a key member of the New York Knicks’ core and locker room. At media day on Tuesday, he revealed that he “reaggravated” an injury to his right ring finger. This will require him to wear a splint when he plays in the 2025-26 season. Hart underwent a procedure to repair […]

New York KnicksKarl-Anthony Towns' Stephen Curry comparison for Jalen Brunson reveals Knicks' new priorities

A major focus of the New York Knicks’ media day on Tuesday was All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson’s offensive role. Karl-Anthony Towns, fellow Knicks All-Star and offensive dynamo, went as far as to describe a potential change in role for Brunson as being like that of Stephen Curry’s with the Golden State Warriors. The theme […]

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