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The New York Knicks enter the 2025-26 season with high expectations, and rightfully so. They are coming off back-to-back 50-win seasons. They have an arguably top-10 player in Jalen Brunson. And they just swapped a coach who many felt was holding them back with one known for more creativity. But chief among the reasons for […]

Heading into their second season as teammates on the New York Knicks, Jalen Brunson has high praise for Karl-Anthony Towns. In a recent interview with GamesHub, Brunson said he was “really happy to have him” as a teammate. Brunson discussed what Towns brings to the New York Knicks both on and off the basketball court. […]

The New York Knicks made another addition to their roster ahead of training camp. Former Brooklyn Nets forward Tosan Evbuomwan has signed with New York, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Evbuomwan led Princeton to a Sweet 16 appearance in 2023. He averaged 15.1 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists on 51.5 percent shooting as a […]

Ahead of 2025-26, All-Star Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks have set the bar of expectations to the highest they’ve seen in recent history. ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins called the Knicks the Eastern Conference’s best, and he’s most likely not the only one. Perhaps only the Cleveland Cavaliers can say they have similar expectations before […]

The New York Knicks are working out Dennis Smith Jr. this week as the former lottery pick is looking to make a return to the NBA, per Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. Smith Jr. was the ninth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks. He played in New York […]

Thomas Bryant impressed the Knicks during recent open gym workouts, showing the kind of production that once gave New York trouble in last season’s Eastern Conference Finals. At 28, he is widely considered the best NBA big man free agent left on the market. Still, his presence in New York has little practical impact on […]

Hall of Famer Paul Pierce believes the Boston Celtics’ early playoff exit had little to do with the New York Knicks’ talent and everything to do with Boston’s own collapse. In an interview with Heavy Sports, the former Celtics forward said his old team squandered their second-round series against New York by blowing sizable leads […]

With the New York Knicks adding players to the roster to further enhance their chances at a championship next season after losing in the Eastern Conference Finals, one person who has noticed the changes is ESPN’s NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins. As the Knicks prepare for the 2025-26 season, Perkins explains why the team is one […]

The New York Knicks signed Landry Shamet, Garrison Mathews, and Malcolm Brogdon to one-year contracts on Thursday and Friday. All three contracts are non-guaranteed deals. As things stand, only one of Shamet or Brogdon could make the roster. The two would need to compete for the spot in new head coach Mike Brown’s first Knicks […]

With the New York Knicks preparing for the 2025-26 season, hoping to contend for an NBA championship after a disappointing finish in the playoffs last season, one player has faced backlash for recent social media posts. As the Knicks make additions like with Malcolm Brogdon, the player that has been in headlines recently has been […]

The New York Knicks are not done yet adding talent on their team, and they recently signed Malcolm Brogdon to a one-year deal, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Brogdon played for the Washington Wizards last season where he averaged 12.7 points, 4.1 assists, and 3.8 rebounds but only appeared in 24 games. Last season, he […]

The New York Knicks made it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals last season. With Jalen Brunson leading the way, New York finished a couple wins short of the NBA Finals. The Knicks made big moves in the offseason, bringing in Mike Brown as their new head coach and free agent forward Guerschon […]

Patrick Beverley expressed disbelief this week after reports surfaced that free agent Ben Simmons turned down a one-year minimum contract offer from the New York Knicks. Speaking on The Pat Bev Podcast with Rone, the former NBA guard reacted strongly to the rumored rejection, emphasizing the significance of an offer from a major market franchise. […]

The New York Knicks enter the 2025-26 season with relatively high expectations. They are coming off back-to-back 50-win seasons, and they return their entire core—as well as a few top end free agent signings. The Knicks are also set to enter year two with Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges. It will also be their first […]

The New York Knicks are expected to add former Saint Joseph’s head coach Billy Lange to Mike Brown’s staff, according to reports. Lange steps down after six seasons with the Hawks to return to the NBA, where he previously served as an assistant with the Philadelphia 76ers. Lange, a New Jersey native with more than […]

Three-time NBA All-Star Ben Simmons was recently dropped by his agent, Bernie Lee, amid retirement rumors. Lee’s decision came after Simmons rebuffed free agent interest from the New York Knicks, according to the New York Post’s Stefan Bondy. “Simmons’ agent, Bernie Lee, recently dropped him as a client… A source said that decision occurred after […]

Ben Simmons’ latest NBA chapter took a surprising turn when his agent, Bernie Lee, decided to part ways with the three-time All-Star, per BleacherReport. According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, the move came after Simmons showed no interest in pursuing talks with the New York Knicks. Ben Simmons’ agent had enough and […]

The New York Knicks have one final spot left on their 15-man roster for the new season and multiple names have been linked in recent days. Earlier this week, Marc Stein of The Stein Line had reported that New York offered a one-year contract to none other than three-time All-Star Ben Simmons. However, according to […]

Carmelo Anthony’s legacy goes beyond the court. The Knicks icon was inducted into the 2025 NBA Hall of Fame over the weekend and couldn’t let one of his biggest career achievements pass by without looking towards the future. Melo took a moment to give a tribute to his role as a father to his son, […]

The New York Knicks made an unsuccessful run at a former All-Star this summer. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, New York offered Ben Simmons a one-year, minimum deal, which he declined. “New York is limited to minimum contract offers as training camps draw near and Simmons entered the summer hopeful of securing a contract […]

Free agent guard Landry Shamet, who played with the New York Knicks last season, is among the many personalities taking in all the action at this year’s US Open in Flushing Meadows. But unlike Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, actors Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts, rock icons Bruce Springsteen and Sting, Shamet wasn’t there […]

New York Knicks forward Guerschon Yabusele’s woes seemingly did not end even after France’s stunning EuroBasket 2025 defeat at the hands of Georgia, which saw Yabu’s French squad get knocked out of the tournament. France followed Serbia’s shocking loss to Lauri Markkanen’s Finland with an 80-70 loss to Georgia. And while the loss was shocking […]

The New York Knicks’ brand-new acquisition Jordan Clarkson arrives after a six-season spell with the Utah Jazz. The No. 46 pick in the 2014 NBA Draft joined the Knicks on a minimum contract which guarantees him $3.6 million for the upcoming season. The move, as it happens, came to fruition after a call from his […]

New York Knicks fans have seen some of the best, most entertaining players in NBA history. They’ve all played at “The World’s Most Famous Arena” and thrilled Madison Square Garden crowds. But who are the best and greatest Knicks players in history? We’ll try to figure that out here with the all-time top-10 Knicks player […]

Josh Hart didn’t hold back on social media. After seeing Karl-Anthony Towns (KAT), a self-proclaimed die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan, catching the action at the US Open instead of cheering on his Eagles as they kicked off their NFL season, Hart called him out. “Bro not going to the Eagles game? FAKE FAN!” Hart tweeted, sparking […]

Ben Simmons will need to find new representation if he chooses to continue his NBA career. Bernie Lee informed the National Basketball Players Association that he has formally removed himself from the union ledger as Simmons’ agent, according to Marc Stein. Simmons played for the Nets and Los Angeles Clippers last season during the final […]

After Pablo Torre uncovered a potential scandal involving Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard, could there be similar deals made across the NBA, including the New York Knicks and All-Star Jalen Brunson? The two-time All-Star’s name was mentioned in a recent interview when Torre reflected on the team-friendly deal he was given. […]

The 29-year-old former No. 1 overall pick, Ben Simmons, remains one of the most intriguing figures on the 2025 NBA free-agent market as the season approaches. Simmons has generated interest from the New York Knicks and one other team, but the three-time All-Star is questioning whether he even wants to continue his NBA career for […]

France dealt host nation Poland its first loss in the EuroBasket, 83-76, at Spodek Arena on Tuesday, with New York Knicks forward Guerschon Yabusele leading the way. Yabusele was nearly unstoppable, using his heft and strength on his way to a game-high 36 points. It was also his career-high for France since being tapped to […]

New York Knicks draft-and-stash guard Rokas Jokubaitis suffered a significant knee injury during EuroBasket 2025, casting further doubt on whether he will ever suit up for the franchise. Basketnews reported Tuesday that Jokubaitis sustained an ACL and meniscus injury in his left knee after undergoing an MRI. The 24-year-old will travel to Munich for further […]

A Group D clash between Slovenia and France at EuroBasket 2025 ended in chaos Friday after the final buzzer when a routine postgame handshake turned into a brawl. As the last seconds ticked away in France’s 103-95 victory, players from both teams began shaking hands at midcourt. Among them was Los Angeles Lakers star Luka […]

The New York Knicks finished the 2024-25 season about where they expected to. They advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals. And while they were eliminated by the Indiana Pacers for the second consecutive season, New York did almost as well as you’d expect given that it was the Knicks’ first year with Karl-Anthony Towns and […]

The New York Knicks made a rather controversial move this offseason. Despite making it to the Eastern Conference Finals, New York fired their head coach, Tom Thibodeau. While it wasn’t entirely surprising, the decision to fire Thibodeau was met with criticism from a large portion of the fanbase. Now, a former head coach has expressed […]

New York Knicks veteran player Karl-Anthony Towns isn’t one to mince words. As was the case in the aftermath of the shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.  Towns took to his X page to express his dismay at the shooting.  “Heartbroken for the families affected by the Annunciation Catholic School shooting in Minneapolis, […]

Before the New York Knicks hired veteran head coach Mike Brown, former WNBA All-Star Dawn Staley revealed she interviewed for the position. Staley she was a part of a pool of candidates for the job. Staley also admitted to bringing up the historical aspect of hiring the NBA’s first female head coach in an interview […]

New York Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson revealed the childhood goal that inspires him, and many other NBA players who’ve never won a title — winning an NBA championship. The Knicks are committed to their core players, extending Mikal Bridges after locking Brunson into a four-year extension and trading for All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns. Coming off a […]

The New York Knicks are entering the 2025-26 NBA season in a strong position. They retained their core, signed Jordan Clarkson for scoring depth, and added Guerschon Yabusele to bolster their frontcourt. In a weakened Eastern Conference, where Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton are sidelined with injuries, the Knicks are eyeing a deep playoff run. […]

Malik Beasley has suddenly become a key talking point around the NBA after having his name cleared from a federal gambling investigation conducted by the Eastern District of New York. After a terrific season with the Detroit Pistons and finishing second in the Sixth Man of the Year award voting, Beasley was expected to sign […]

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart has always been proud of being a product of Villanova. He starred for the Wildcats for four years, winning a national title in 2016. Villanova was suddenly in the news on Thursday after rumors spread that there were active shooters at the campus and the University of Tennessee at […]