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Let’s be very clear, Jalen Brunson has been the New York Knicks’ de facto leader since signing with the team before the 2022-23 season. Still, the recent announcement of his ascension to team captain is meaningful for a number of reasons. Most notably, it could help the Knicks coalesce at exactly the right time. Jalen […]

The New York Knicks are hoping to get both Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson back healthy for the start of the 2024-2025 NBA season after the injuries they suffered at the end of last season, and we have some updates on when both could return to action. Julius Randle had surgery in April on his […]

The New York Knicks have had quite the NBA offseason. In addition to giving a new contract to OG Anunoby, as well as extending Jalen Brunson and head coach Tom Thibodeau, the Knicks also traded for Mikal Bridges. In the midst of August, the Knicks are not done making moves just yet, as they have […]

The NBA released its full schedule for the 2024 In-Season Tournament, and New York basketball fans will have one matchup circled on their calendars. The Brooklyn Nets will open the tournament, now known as The Emirates NBA Cup, against the New York Knicks on Nov. 15 at Madison Square Garden. Barring a matchup in the […]

Carmelo Anthony won three gold medals throughout his career, but he wasn’t able to win an NBA championship. Anthony was recently asked if he would replace his three gold medals with a championship, and the former NBA player respectfully declined. There are a few people who disagree with Anthony’s answer, and that includes ESPN’s Stephen […]

The New York Knicks are amid one of the most exciting times in franchise history. The Knicks won their most amount of regular season games during the 2023-24 season since 2013 and possess a plethora of talent. Their squad is led by star point guard Jalen Brunson. In early August, Brunson had an encounter with […]

Former New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony recently made headlines with his views on the value of Olympic gold medals versus an NBA championship ring. During a podcast interview with BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas, Anthony offered a reflective take on his illustrious career and the significance of his Olympic achievements. The conversation took an intriguing turn […]

In a recent episode of Paul George’s “Podcast P,” Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young revisited the intense playoff rivalry between the Hawks and the New York Knicks, including a memorable encounter with a young Knicks fan. The 2021 first-round playoff series, which the Hawks won in five games despite New York having home-court advantage, left […]

New York Knicks player Precious Achiuwa seems to want to take risks, even on vacation. Achiuwa is using his offseason down time to walk lions—literally. Precious Achiuwa walking the lions while vacationing in Zambia is an all-time side quest 😲🦁 (via @PreciousAchiuwa)pic.twitter.com/ixde0aPtAu — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 13, 2024 A video went viral showing the Knicks […]

The Boston Celtics will host their NBA Finals championship celebration and ring ceremony at TD Garden to open the 2024-25 NBA season on October 22 against the New York Knicks, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. In addition to a classic battle between Boston and New York, the second game on opening night will be […]

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson spoke to the media Thursday after he signed a $156.5 million contract extension this past offseason. Among a bevy of topics, one was brought up about the price of the contract extension as many believe it was a discount since Brunson emerged as one of the best players in […]

Disappointment is the best way to describe how the season ended for the New York Knicks. The expectation was that the Knicks were going to make their first appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals since 2000, but they were unable to get past the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of their semifinal series. Ultimately, injuries […]

The New York Knicks seemed ready to run their back 2023-24 roster. They were one win away from the Eastern Conference Finals, and that was without an All-Star (Julius Randle) for the entire playoff run and their opening night starting center (Mitchell Robinson) for much of the second round — as well as a few […]

The New York Knicks have officially named their 36th captain in franchise history, and former Villanova coach Jay Wright is fully behind their pick. Of course, former Wildcat Jalen Brunson received the honors. Wright sounded off on Brunson’s attitude, via NJ.com’s Adam Zagoria. “@CoachJayWright on Jalen Brunson,” Zagoria reported. “‘This is a role that he […]

Even after the New York Knicks won the offseason by landing Mikal Bridges, their players are keeping it real. On a recent episode of the Roommates Show, co-host Matt Hillman asked Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart about the current offseason and how Eastern Conference teams like the Knicks have upgraded their rosters. Instead, to Brunson […]

As they continue offseason workouts in preparation for the 2024-25 NBA season, the New York Knicks are viewing themselves as legitimate championship contenders. After coming up one game short of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks were busy this offseason. In addition to giving new contracts to Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, and Precious Achiuwa, as […]

The New York Knicks stand at a crossroads as they contemplate offering star forward Julius Randle a substantial $181.5 million contract extension over the next four years. This decision, pivotal for the franchise’s trajectory, hinges not just on financial calculations but also on Randle’s integral role in revitalizing the Knicks and solidifying their competitive stance […]

The New York Knicks and free agent forward Chuma Okeke have agreed to a contract, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Okeke, who is set to turn 26 years old on August 18, was one of the better forwards remaining on the open market late in NBA free agency. After spending the first four seasons of his […]

The New York Knicks’ roster was well-stocked prior to trading for star guard Mikal Bridges and signing journeyman point guard Cameron Payne. Their rotation became inarguably tighter since. And while every team other than the defending champions can stand to make a tweak or two to improve their chances, the calculus involved in understanding the […]

The New York Knicks and Precious Achiuwa have agreed to a one-year, $6 million contract for the big man to return after his prolonged free agency, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Precious Achiuwa has agreed to a one-year, $6 million deal to re-sign with the New York Knicks, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/5df15doM6L — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July […]

It may not be crazy to think that the New York Knicks made some of the best decisions of any NBA franchise this offseason. Aside from the moves that they made in free agency, the Knicks have put themselves in a position to compete for a spot in the NBA Finals during the 2024-25 season […]

The New York Knicks made it to the second round of the NBA playoffs this past season, and will be looking to take another leap to join the shortlist of legitimate contenders to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy. That journey began at Summer League, where a young guard showed starting potential, a talented project showed […]

The New York Knicks were pretty busy in the early days of July. They traded for star wing Mikal Bridges and re-signed star forward OG Anunoby. They also re-signed star point guard Jalen Brunson to a team-friendly deal and added backup point guard Cam Payne. However, a glaring hole remains. New York’s center rotation appeared […]

There was an epic crossover between two of New York City’s biggest superstars before the New York Yankees game against the New York Mets on Wednesday. Yankees slugger Aaron Judge and New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson met up on Wednesday before Judge’s game against the Mets. Brunson came away from the exchange with […]

Indiana Pacers and Team USA star Tyrese Haliburton, has now emerged as one of the NBA’s elite point guards, draws his greatness from a deep internal drive, much like other top athletes. But during the NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks, he notably tapped into his inner Michael Jordan. In a GQ feature story, […]

There are still a lot of doubts that are clouding the Alabama football program as they transition from Nick Saban to Kalen DeBoer. While the uncertainties will always creep up until the Crimson Tide prove them wrong, Jalen Milroe will do all that he can to keep the squad in College Football Playoff contention. Many […]

The New York Knicks and head coach Tom Thibodeau have agreed on a new 3-year contract extension that keeps him with the organization through the 2027-28 season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Tom Thibodeau has signed a 3-year contract extension with the New York Knicks, per @wojespn. Thibs has led the Knicks to back-to-back Eastern […]

Former Washington Wizards star and current influencer podcast host Gilbert Arenas used some choice words during a xenophobic, ignorant rant aimed at Team USA star Joel Embiid and South Sudan’s national basketball team following their near-upset with Team USA in London. This hateful tirade triggered a response from New York Knicks free agent big man […]

The New York Knicks have managed a huge turnaround over the past half-decade or so, transforming from one of the worst-run franchises in the NBA into one of the association’s most well-oiled machines. This offseason, the Knicks finally made their big move, trading away a ton of draft capital to bring Mikal Bridges in to […]

Jalen Brunson is easily the most generous superstar the New York Knicks front office has ever dealt with. Former franchise player Carmelo Anthony even admitted that he never would have taken a $113 million pay cut for the good of the team. Anthony sat down with Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George to discuss Brunson’s unprecedented […]

The New York Knicks made a splash with their trade for Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets this offseason, pairing him with his former Villanova teammates in Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo. Since Bridge’s days with the Nets, many speculated about him joining his Villanova teammates, and Bridges blamed Hart’s jokes about a […]

Mikal Bridges is forming the Villanova Infinity Gauntlet on the New York Knicks. Teaming up with Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Donte DiVincenzo and the talented Knicks’ roster will give him a new chance to play for a competitive team. Bridges was originally announced to wear No. 1 with his new team, holding up his new […]

The New York Knicks Summer League team wrapped up a successful run in Las Vegas on Saturday night. New York’s team showed a good deal of talent and ability, winning three of their five contests, despite playing with only one first-round pick and one star second-rounder. But records are irrelevant in Summer League. It’s more […]

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks have had a monster offseason so far in 2024, attempting to cement themselves as the biggest challenger to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference. Brunson recently took a major pay cut to help the Knicks make other moves, which so far have included resigning OG Anunoby and […]

The New York Knicks quietly added another free agent late last week. Cam Payne and the Knicks agreed to a one-year, $3.1 million deal. Payne was most recently a backup point guard for the Philadelphia 76ers, and he played a role in harassing Jalen Brunson and co. in the playoffs this past spring. The Payne […]

If there is any area of need that the New York Knicks need to fill as soon as possible, it would be at their center position. Isaiah Hartenstein leaving the Tom Thibodeau and Jalen Brunson-led system left a big vacuum in the middle of their schemes. So, it looks like some sort of move was […]

The NBA In-Season Tournament was a rousing success in its first season. Now called the NBA Cup, the special courts and jerseys established a special aura within the competition, and this tournament gave way to some of the most competitive regular season basketball we have seen in quite some time thanks to the trophy and […]

LAS VEGAS — The 2024 NBA Draft was a busy time for the New York Knicks. As team president Leon Rose and the Knicks’ front office prepared for the first round of the draft, several players stood out to them with their back-to-back picks at 24th and 25th overall. One of these players was Marquette […]

The New York Knicks have been in the midst of a crucial offseason where they made huge moves like trade for Brooklyn Nets star Mikal Bridges, re-sign OG Anunoby, and give Jalen Brunson a new contract extension. One player that they could not keep throughout the start of the offseason was center Isaiah Hartenstein who […]