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The New York Knicks hope to contend for a championship this season. However, they are unquestionably undersized. While they pursued a few big men this offseason, including Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler, they ultimately have to run it back with last season’s frontcourt sans Isaiah Hartenstein. And considering Mitchell Robinson has not yet been cleared […]

New York Knicks superstar guard Jalen Brunson is well known for his iconic three-point celebration. However, it appears that for Brunson, who just signed a massive extension with the Knicks, his celebration runs in the family. Recently, Brunson’s wife, Ali, posted a picture of their daughter on her Instagram story. While it might’ve been to […]

NBA 2K25 launches on September 6, 2024, and fans might be curious to know which New York Knicks players in history are ranked the highest. Throughout the Knicks’ history, the team produced a plethora of NBA legends. With that in mind, here are the 10 all-time highest-ranked Knicks players in NBA 2K25. Walt Frazier (97 […]

The New York Knicks were formidable in 2023-24, especially at Madison Square Garden. But there is always room for improvement. And winning a bigger chunk of home games is usually the lowest hanging fruit, even for a team that plays in an arena that brings out the best in opponents. So, if New York hopes […]

Frances Tiafoe’s admiration for Jalen Brunson might suggest that Brunson is rising to superstar status in New York, perhaps even rivaling Jay-Z. Before his second-round match against Alexander Shevchenko on Wednesday, Tiafoe wore a Jalen Brunson New York Knicks jersey. As one of the ATP Tour’s most captivating players, Frances Tiafoe has drawn attention from […]

New York Knicks forward Josh Hart had a moment of levity with Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban while on the Roommates Show, a podcast hosted by Hart and teammate Jalen Brunson. While reading through his career stats against the Mavericks, Cuban showed some brilliant comedic timing with his terse one-word response. “I’m looking at my […]

2022 NBA free agency saw Jalen Brunson depart from the Dallas Mavericks. He ultimately signed with the New York Knicks despite the fact that Dallas was fresh off a Western Conference Finals appearance. So what went wrong in Dallas? Why did Brunson decide to leave? Brunson and Mark Cuban pulled back the curtain on the […]

What do NBA players do in their spare time? One answer to that question is golf: Michael Jordan famously liked golfing. Nowadays, several players golf on their off-days, and with the number of active NBA golfers today and the sheer competitiveness of athletes, they must have created some ranking of the top golfers in the […]

Examining an NBA team’s schedule is challenging in late August, as lingering issues follow many teams into the regular season. Still, it’s fun. So, we recently projected the Knicks’ 2024-25 season in light of the schedule release. And considering the upgrades made to their roster this offseason, the Knicks should be easier to predict than […]

Former NBA player Carmelo Anthony played for several league teams, but he may always be associated with the New York Knicks. Anthony is revealing he almost returned to the Big Apple to play a second stint, per a new podcast episode of 7pm in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony & The Kid Mero. Anthony donned the […]

New York Knicks superstar point guard Jalen Brunson is a Villanova legend. Was there a chance that Brunson would have transferred after his freshman season with the Wildcats? Rick Brunson, Jalen’s father and a former NBA player and current Knicks assistant coach, joined his son in an appearance on the “Come and Talk 2 Me” […]

Tom Brady knows a thing or two about winning championships, as he won seven Super Bowls during his historic career in the NFL. So while he may not be a basketball player, when he speaks about the NBA Finals, everyone listens. And his latest comments on the New York Knicks will surely get fans of […]

The New York Knicks made a big splash this past spring with their advancement to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Knicks had the Indiana Pacers on the ropes before letting them come back and win the series, sending Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and the rest of New York’s team home dreaming of better days. On […]

After he was almost traded to the New York Knicks, Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler could be on the move soon. He was reportedly involved in a botched trade with the Knicks that could spell the end of Kessler’s tenure with the Jazz, according to Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus. “Per multiple sources, Utah has discussed […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been trying to establish themselves as a playoff contender but have faced numerous challenges in the past five years. Recently, they encountered another setback in their recruitment efforts. Josh Hart, a former Pelican and current New York Knicks player, shared at the Fanatics Fest with Lil Wayne and Tom Brady […]

One of the reasons for the New York Knicks’ success last season was their smothering defense, finishing tenth in the league with a defensive rating of 113.4. It’s not a surprise, though, since defense is coach Tom Thibodeau’s calling card, and his players have all bought into his defensive philosophy. However, they also said that […]

The New York Knicks officially named Jalen Brunson their new team captain. Brunson is only approaching his third season with the team and has already made a significant impact. This was especially true for the 2023-24 NBA season. Brunson finished fifth MVP voting, became an All-Star for the first time, and was named to the […]

There are two months until the 2024-25 NBA season begins, yet fans of the New York Knicks are already hyping up what could be one of the best years this historic organization has ever had. For years, the Knicks were bottom feeders in the Eastern Conference, simply looking for any reason not to be the […]

Predicting an NBA teams’ records is a fun exercise in August, but it rarely plays out like you might hope. Most projections over-inflate the impact of offseason acquisitions and underrate how losing someone (like losing a starting center, for example) impacts performance. But the 2024-25 NBA schedule is out. And the New York Knicks bring […]

The New York Knicks swung a huge trade for Mikal Bridges this offseason, bolstering the supporting cast around Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle. Brunson’s place in New York is locked in but Randle may be on the move at a certain point if things don’t work out. New York values Randle immensely but it feels […]

The New York Knicks are as hot a team as any in the NBA. Since Carmelo Anthony’s departure, the Knicks have finally seen playoff consistency under defensive guru Tom Thibodeau and hard-nosed players like Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson. Moreover, the Knicks signed Jalen Brunson and traded for OG Anunoby to give them a primary […]

After signing Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks have resurged into the top echelon of the Eastern Conference. The Knicks have made huge progress into becoming contenders again, despite their Game 7 loss to the Indiana Pacers in last season’s playoff semifinals. This offseason, the Knicks traded for Mikal Bridges, swinging for the fences and […]

The celebrity roster at Fanatics Fest felt like a dream team of pop culture icons as the event took place in New York. Fans were excited to see the New York Knicks featured, and Jalen Brunson shared the stage with Knicks superfan Ben Stiller for a panel that delved into various subjects. Brunson and Stiller […]

The New York Knicks, a team often in the spotlight for their strategic decisions—or sometimes lack thereof—recently have been rumored to pass on signing free-agent center Omer Yurtseven. The Knicks had auditioned the 7-foot big man, among others, as they looked to bolster their frontcourt depth. However, after careful consideration, they elected not to bring […]

The New York Knicks have two NBA championships to their name and Jalen Brunson is hoping to bring the storied franchise its third some time in the near future. Recently Knicks legend and champion Walt “Clyde” Frazier got vocal on Brunson’s chances of becoming an all-time great. He spoke at the Fanatics sports apparel company’s […]

Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton went to battle on the hardwood during the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers second-round playoff series this past season, but it’s possible we could eventually see them on a different battleground: a WWE ring. Brunson and Haliburton, both All-NBA players, likely have some years left in their NBA careers, […]

New York Knicks star Josh Hart confessed on the Roommates Show with teammate Jalen Brunson that he was rooting against American sprinter Noah Lyles in the Paris Summer Olympics. Brunson and Hart were talking about their Olympic loyalties. Although Hart was cheering for Team USA in most events, there was one athlete who didn’t earn […]

The New York Knicks have a chance to capture their first NBA title since 1973 some time in the coming years, a possibility that has been made clear by the sheer presence of Jalen Brunson, one of the most dynamic and explosive scorers in recent NBA history. Brunson left an “unprecedented” $113 million on the […]

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 […]