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Bad blood rivalries transcend the court when it comes to NBA basketball. Organizations chase NBA Finals appearances and championships; broadcasters chase ratings and market share. Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley have done both after decades in the league and with TNT’s Inside the NBA show. Shouting matches over the most talented, most popular star who […]

Villanova basketball has gained a unique celebrity fan. Pope Leo XIV is an alumnus of the Catholic university. But even the new pope isn’t afraid to sport his school colors — even in front of the Vatican. Pope Leo gave a new, stunning reason to remove his zucchetto. He got handed a Villanova hat — […]

The New York Knicks delivered their first Eastern Conference Finals run since 2000. And pulled it off without needing a megastar like Kevin Durant. However, the Phoenix Suns star came close to joining the Knicks per a new bombshell report Thursday. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania dropped some stunning league intel before Game 1 of […]

The Los Angeles Sparks are still trying to find their groove to start the season, but one thing has stayed consistent since the first game. Kelsey Plum has been dominant in almost every game and is trying to lead the team to wins in her first season. With a change of scenery, Plum is taking […]

Just two days after falling short in the Eastern Conference Finals, Jalen Brunson and several Knicks stars were spotted out on the town. Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, and P.J. Tucker hit The Fleur Room in Chelsea on Monday night, not far from Madison Square Garden, per TheSun. The mood? Loose. Smiling. Celebratory. […]

The Indiana Pacers defeated Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in a six-game series in the Eastern Conference finals. Brunson was the third straight All-Star that Aaron Nesmith had to guard in the playoffs. However, the Pacers are in for their biggest test yet against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the […]

With the shocking firing of New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau, people have been speculating who made the final call on the decision, whether it was owner James Dolan or president Leon Rose. While the firing of Thibodeau by the Knicks set the basketball world ablaze, some insiders aren’t buying the team’s spin on […]

In shocking news that came out Tuesday, the New York Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau after losing in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers. With many taking issue with the Knicks’ decision to fire Thibodeau, the news also makes light of Jalen Brunson’s comments not that long ago about the subject. After […]

The New York Knicks have parted ways with head coach Tom Thibodeau following their Eastern Conference Finals loss to the Indiana Pacers, according to a report by ESPN’s Shams Charania. The decision came Tuesday after internal meetings involving Knicks ownership and top front office leadership. Charania discussed the firing during an appearance on The Pat […]

The New York Knicks have decided to part ways with and fire head coach Tom Thibodeau after losing the Eastern Conference Finals in six games to the Indiana Pacers, first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. Thibodeau, 67, has spent the last five seasons with the Knicks, leading them to the playoffs in four of […]

As the New York Knicks lost in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers in six games, the team now heads into the offseason, which could be another summer of making big changes. After the Knicks’ failed title bid, one has to wonder what moves the team will make to further improve, which is […]

The build to WWE Money in the Bank continued on Monday evening, as Raw emanated live from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Before the show began, the “voice of WWE,” Michael Cole, had to pay off a bet he made with his announcing partner, Pat McAfee. Two weeks ago, Cole bet that the New York Knicks would win […]

The New York Knicks are once again in the spotlight this offseason—but not for a trade or free agency rumor. Instead, it’s a bold take from LeSean McCoy that’s grabbing attention. During a recent episode of Fox Sports’ The Facility, the former Pro Bowl running back sparked a heated basketball debate by comparing Jalen Brunson […]

With some analysts connecting the New York Knicks to possibly get a huge star, another theory thought upon on was featured on ESPN’s “Get Up,” speaking of whether the team should go after Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. After the Knicks lost in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers in six games, Jay […]

After the New York Knicks lost in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers in six games, the focus now is an analysis on how they can improve going into the offseason. With the Knicks already surrounded by rumors, Bill Simmons would have an interesting trade proposal that is sure to have fans possibly […]

With the New York Knicks losing in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers in six games, fans are now debating whether the team overexceeded expectations or fell below them. As rumors already surrounded the Knicks in their offseason, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith would give his opinion on the question if the team reached […]

The New York Knicks’ 2024-25 season came to a bitter end on Saturday night. The Indiana Pacers closed out the Eastern Conference Finals in six games with a decisive 125-108 victory. Madison Square Garden became the backdrop of a team falling short in the biggest moment. The Knicks, who had overcome adversity all year long, […]

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson passed his old teammate Luka Doncic on an all-time playoff list. The Knicks’ season came to a bitter end against the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The 125-108 loss was not the performance this group wanted to go out on as turnovers and […]

The Indiana Pacers’ offense blew the New York Knicks away in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, but their suffocating defense truly clinched the historic win. While Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam shone offensively, they would not have won the series without Andrew Nembhard’s defense on Jalen Brunson. Brunson scored a series-low 19 points […]

The New York Knicks will feel like they missed a big opportunity to advance to the NBA Finals, as they are headed home after a 125-108 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks came into the series with home-court advantage, but two straight losses at Madison Square […]

The New York Knicks were eliminated from the playoffs after losing to the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. With still some hope left after winning Game 5, the Knicks came to play in the first half, but the Pacers blitzed them coming out of halftime, and it was over from […]

The New York Knicks face an uncertain offseason following their Game 6 debacle Saturday. The Indiana Pacers rolled to the 125-108 rout to seal the Eastern Conference title. But potentially also sealed the future of Tom Thibodeau — which sparked a strong reaction from Jalen Brunson. “Thibs” once again fired up the critics. The veteran […]

Jalen Brunson shot and fought to keep the New York Knicks title hopes alive, and while sis shooting and scoring helped the Knicks push the Indiana Pacers to six games in their Eastern Conference Finals battle, it wasn’t enough to prevent them from getting eliminated from the 2025 NBA Playoffs in Game 6 on Saturday […]

Once again, the New York Knicks have fallen in the NBA Playoffs to the Indiana Pacers. Only this time, losing a series to the Pacers stings more since the Knicks were on the doorstep of winning the Eastern Conference Finals and heading to the NBA Finals. As the offseason begins earlier than New York had […]

The New York Knicks are heading into a do-or-die Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, facing elimination on the road against the Indiana Pacers. After a commanding 111-94 win in Game 5, New York’s season remains alive, thanks largely to the leadership of Jalen Brunson. Brunson took control from the start, scoring 32 […]

The New York Knicks are on the brink of elimination in the NBA’s Eastern Conference Playoffs, but after winning Game 5 and notching their series at 3-2, they still have a chance to bring The Big Apple their first Finals berth since 1999. Jalen Brunson will have the weight of an entire city on his […]

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks have struggled to keep up with the Indiana Pacers for most of the Eastern Conference Finals series. But one major stat featuring Brunson made the difference in the Knicks’ Game 5 win over the Pacers. Indiana has been taking on Brunson in a lot of their attacks on […]

The New York Knicks lived to see another day on Thursday in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers, winning Game 5 by a score of 111-94. Tom Thibodeau’s squad was led by franchise star Jalen Brunson, who erupted for 32 points in the must-win contest. Following the victory, analyst Jason McIntyre appeared on […]

With the New York Knicks looking to force a Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers, the team would have a solid outing in Game 5 as they had a 3-1 series deficit coming into it. After some momentum for the Knicks after winning Game 5, ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith would speak on “First Take” […]

The New York Knicks came out swinging in Game 5, determined to defend their home court and keep their season alive. With their backs against the wall in the Eastern Conference Finals, New York responded with its best all-around performance of the series—fueled in part by Karl-Anthony Towns’ blunt three-word message. "Do or die." Karl-Anthony […]

New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns gave Jalen Brunson flowers for his Game 5 heroics on Thursday night. New York was facing elimination in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers, but kept its season going with this 111-94 victory. The Knicks’ All-NBA duo was at the center of this encouraging […]

With their season hanging in the balance, the New York Knicks delivered a must-win performance in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, defeating the Indiana Pacers 111-94 at Madison Square Garden. The victory trimmed the Pacers’ series lead to 3-2 and sends the matchup back to Indiana for a pivotal Game 6. But beyond the […]

Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks live to see another day after beating the Indiana Pacers 111-94 in Game 5 to extend the Eastern Conference Finals to Game 6 on Thursday night. New York entered Game 5 trailing 3-1 in the series. One more loss meant elimination for a team who returned […]

The Indiana Pacers entered Game 5 of their Eastern Conference Finals series against the New York Knicks looking to advance to the NBA Finals. Instead, they are headed back to Indiana for Game 6 following a 111-94 blowout loss. In the loss, only one Pacers starter even reached double figures in scoring, and it was […]

Jalen Brunson entered Michael Jordan territory after his excellent performance in the New York Knicks’ 111-94 victory against the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night. In 34 minutes of action, Brunson was active with his scoring ability. He finished with a stat line of 32 points, five rebounds, […]

With the New York Knicks advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals, their 2025 playoff run is their most successful in over two decades. Yet, fans cannot help but feel disappointed on the brink of elimination. With Jalen Brunson shouldering most of the criticism, ESPN’s Mike Greenberg stood in defense of the star point guard. Brunson, […]

The New York Knicks find themselves in a deep hole against the Indiana Pacers, down three games to one with a ticket to the NBA Finals on the line as they try to avoid the gentlemen’s sweep. The Knickerbockers haven’t made it to the Finals in this century, and they have an uphill battle to […]

Jalen Brunson did everything he could to put the New York Knicks in a position to win Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals in Indianapolis on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, not even his team-high 31 points could break the Indiana Pacers’ momentum, leading Brunson and the Knicks to stare down a 3-1 deficit before heading […]

In the thick of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the New York Knicks are fighting to keep their season alive in the Eastern Conference Finals — but Game 4 was about more than just basketball. After falling to the Indiana Pacers and slipping into a 3-1 series hole, tensions boiled over both on and off the […]