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The New York Knicks appear ready to embrace new head coach Mike Brown’s offensive philosophy. The Knicks’ offense looked stagnant too often under former coach Tom Thibodeau. Fortunately, Brown believes in pushing the pace, moving the ball, and launching 3-pointers. And that could significantly benefit the Knicks, resulting in even more success in the near […]

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 […]

The New York Knicks will enter the new campaign with high expectations following their trip to the Eastern Conference Finals, and center Mitchell Robinson will be ready to compete for his team. According to Zach Braziller of the New York Post, Robinson has improved his conditioning in anticipation of starting alongside Karl-Anthony Towns. “To prepare […]

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 […]

On Tuesday, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported that the New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks engaged in extensive trade talks surrounding franchise cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, which eventually fizzled out. The reports came just two weeks before the teams are slated to kick off their respective 2025-26 regular seasons. Recently, Knicks head coach […]

With new head coach Mike Brown, Mikal Bridges may prove to benefit the most of anybody on the New York Knicks. While Bridges benefited greatly this offseason when he signed a four-year, $150 million contract extension, his role within his team’s offense could expand under the leadership of Brown, who succeeded Tom Thibodeau following the […]

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown is set to reshape the team’s offensive identity, with an emphasis on moving away from Jalen Brunson’s isolation-heavy style. On the latest episode of ESPN’s Hoop Collective, Brian Windhorst detailed how New York’s training camp practices signal a dramatic change. “What the Knicks are doing and practicing looks […]

The New York Knicks will enter the 2025-26 season with major expectations. They’ve brought on new head coach Mike Brown to implement a modern offense. They’ve also added some free agent fire power via Jordan Clarkson and Guerschon Yabusele. And most importantly, they’ll enter the pre-season healthy (and hungry). But there are still questions for […]

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 […]

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 […]

The New York Knicks will attempt to build on their first Conference Finals appearance in 25 years in the upcoming season. However, they will do so under new coach Mike Brown after Tom Thibodeau was fired back in June. The hiring has raised consistent questions about how the Knicks might line up next season, especially […]

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson expressed disappointment over the team’s decision to part ways with head coach Tom Thibodeau, calling the move “sad” during a recent interview with The Athletic’s James L. Edwards III. “It’s sad to see a man I know for a long time part ways with this organization,” Brunson said. “He’s […]

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 […]

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 […]

In his first public appearance since the hiring of new head coach Mike Brown, New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns opened up about a pivotal offseason moment. Towns had a two-hour dinner with Brown in Las Vegas, setting the tone for the upcoming Knicks season. Appearing on 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony, Towns emphasized […]

The New York Knicks have had one of the more eventful offseasons in the NBA. With a coaching overhaul, strategic signings, and a clear eye on Eastern Conference contention, the front office has made substantial progress. But there remains one final roster spot. Two intriguing options have surfaced: former All-Star Ben Simmons and veteran sharpshooter […]

When an NBA team hires a new head coach, that new coach usually has a say in who they choose to fill out the coaching staff. Such is the case for incoming New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown who is bringing along a few of his former assistants with the Sacramento Kings to his […]

The New York Knicks are leading an aggressive 2025 offseason and free agency with the ultimate goal of returning to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. The Knicks were just two wins away from winning last season’s Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers. The conference finals appearance alone was also the […]

Amid a busy offseason for his team, New York Knicks guard Josh Hart underwent a procedure for his finger injury and almost ignored his new head coach, Mike Brown. After going under the knife for an injury he sustained during the playoffs, Hart admitted to not picking up his phone when the name “Mike Brown” […]

The New York Knicks shocked the basketball world last month after firing Tom Thibodeau despite coaching the team to its first conference finals since 2000. Fans felt it was a knee-jerk reaction after the Knicks’ tough loss to the Indiana Pacers. The front office, however, stressed that the squad needs to head in a new […]

The New York Knicks have Mike Brown as their new head coach, as they had a pool of candidates that they looked at before making a big decision. Brown seemed to be the most qualified for the team, and he’ll be leading a squad that made it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals […]

The New York Knicks recently hired Mike Brown to be the franchise’s next head coach, bringing to an end a bizarre saga that began when Tom Thibodeau was fired shortly after their season ended. Brown brings a plethora of experience to the Madison Square Garden sidelines, but that didn’t stop him from looking for the […]

Mike Brown did not waste any time laying out his vision for the New York Knicks. At his introductory press conference, he spoke with confidence and energy, describing exactly how he wanted to reshape the team’s identity. His focus was clear—he plans to pick up the pace and let Jalen Brunson set the tone. Brown […]

The New York Knicks have finally concluded their long search for a new head coach, hiring former Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown to be the new head man in charge in the Big Apple. On Tuesday, Brown was introduced as the new head coach of the Knicks, replacing Tom Thibodeau after a disappointing exit in […]

The New York Knicks recently ended their head coaching search by hiring Mike Brown weeks after they let go of Tom Thibodeau. The Knicks are coming off of their most successful season in a quarter century and are now looking for ways to take advantage of what would seem to be a wide open Eastern […]

The New York Knicks hired Mike Brown as head coach after falling short in the playoffs in three consecutive seasons under Tom Thibodeau. With Brown in charge, leading the show, team President Leon Rose sent him a “championship” welcome to the organization. Brown, who is 47 years old, was officially named the Knicks’ head coach […]

The New York Knicks ended their coaching search this week, reaching an agreement with two-time Coach of the Year winner Mike Brown. The Knicks will be Brown’s fourth stop as a head coach. New York hopes to be the first team with which Brown can take the final step and win an NBA championship, but […]

As the New York Knicks found their new head coach in Mike Brown, the goal now is to build a staff ahead of next season after the firing of Tom Thibodeau. While it remains to be seen what Knicks assistant coaches remain around Brown, the same question is around the Phoenix Suns as Jordan Ott […]

When the New York Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau after falling to the Indiana Pacers in the playoffs for a second straight year, they made it clear what their expectations are: a Larry O’Brien Trophy. Mike Brown is coming in with the weight of the largest media market in the country on his shoulders. […]

The New York Knicks hired Mike Brown as head coach after moving on from Tom Thibodeau. Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets have Jordi Fernandez as head coach, who just wrapped up his first year with the organization. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst shared a full-circle tale about the Brown and Fernandez well before they were both head coaches […]

Recently, it was reported by ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania that the New York Knicks would be hiring Mike Brown to be the franchise’s next head coach. Brown takes over for Tom Thibodeau, who the Knicks fired despite leading them to their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in a quarter century. Naturally, fans began to […]

The New York Knicks are on the verge of naming Mike Brown as their next head coach, and Ben Stiller is all for it. The longtime Knicks fan wasted no time sharing his reaction on X, posting a simple but fired-up message: “Let’s go” with three raised-fist emojis. Let’s go ✊✊✊ https://t.co/kVJgzIDxjw — Ben Stiller […]

The New York Knicks have officially hired Mike Brown as head coach to replace Tom Thibodeau. With a new coach in place, the organization is now trying to find ways to fill Brown’s staff. Reports indicate that the front office is eying one of the league’s top assistants, but there seems to be a hurdle […]

The New York Knicks are hiring and finalizing a contract for former Sacramento Kings and Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Mike Brown to take over the reins on the sidelines in Madison Square Garden after firing Tom Thibodeau in June, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Brown, 55, has spent 11 seasons as a head coach in […]

The New York Knicks’ search for a new head coach has not gone according to plan, but they are now seemingly closing in on adding not just one former NBA head coach but two. After swinging and missing on luring a current head coach to New York — the Knicks were denied chances to interview […]

A top candidate has emerged in the New York Knicks head coach search in place of Jason Kidd, according to a recent report. The pressure is on Leon Rose and company, especially after the front office’s decision to fire Tom Thibodeau off of an Eastern Conference Finals appearance. The Knicks have to get this next […]

The New York Knicks’ coaching search continues. New reports have surfaced regarding the status of two former NBA head coaches’ candidacies for the vacancy. Taylor Jenkins and Mike Brown are both advancing to the next stage of the process and will have a second round of interviews with the Knicks, per KnicksFanTV. Jenkins went 250-214 […]

The New York Knicks are reportedly advancing to the next stage of their head coaching search. The team is planning to interview former NBA head coaches Taylor Jenkins and Mike Brown next week, per James L. Edwards III of The Athletic. A corroborating report was published later by ESPN’s Shams Charania. Both coaches, like Tom Thibodeau […]