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NEW YORK – The New York Knicks are in the midst of their first three-game losing streak of the 2025-26 season after a 130-119 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. Head coach Mike Brown has consistently identified physicality as an issue for his group. He’s noted the trait as something they struggle with offensively […]

The New York Knicks dropped their third straight contest as the Philadelphia 76ers earned a 130-119 road win at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, and head coach Mike Brown did not mince words when all was said and done. “We’re in an area that we’re not used to, where you’ve hit a little bit […]

NEW YORK – The New Year is often celebrated as an opportunity for new beginnings. The New York Knicks did not take their chance to turn a defensive page, beginning 2026 with a 111-99 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. Despite shooting just 9-of-42 from 3-point range, New York pulled within single digits late […]

New York Knicks reserve Tyler Kolek saved his team from a disastrous NBA Christmas Day. Although his team became the recipient of a poster dunk from Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Mitchell posterized OG Anunoby of the Knicks in epic fashion. Yet Kolek sent a message after that sequence postgame via Ian Begley of […]

NEW YORK– The New York Knicks did not play a particularly crisp brand of basketball during their Christmas Day matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but the energy of certain key role players was enough to help them gut out a 126-124 victory. In particular, Jordan Clarkson, Tyler Kolek, and Mitchell Robinson were integral parts of […]

The New York Knicks needed a holiday savior on NBA Christmas Day. Especially after Josh Hart left with an injury scare. Tyler Kolek spread the holiday cheer — by going off late against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Kolek hit open shots that erupted the Madison Square Garden crowd — including this long range basket with under […]

As New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson was unguardable in the team’s 132-125 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday night, there is no doubt that fans are looking to see him build off that great outing. After Brunson’s record-making performance with the Knicks was grand, fans will have to wait to see him play. […]

In Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks have the most coveted kind of player in basketball: a superstar. The point guard’s 47-point performance against the Miami Heat on Sunday fittingly concluded his MVP-caliber week, for which he earned his second Player of the Week designation of the season. It also vindicated a bold statement Knicks […]

NEW YORK – Just 20 hours after winning the NBA Cup, the New York Knicks tipped off again. Players knew that, regardless of the result, they would be playing their third game in four nights on Friday. Such were the woes of the 2025 NBA Cup champions, who earned a packed schedule with their Las […]

The New York Knicks walked off the floor after a 116–107 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, but one development stood out as Mitchell Robinson looked different at the free-throw line. In a post-game interview, Robinson said he feels more comfortable shooting free throws after changing his approach. For the Knicks big man, the numbers backed […]

The New York Knicks returned to Madison Square Garden riding the emotion of an NBA Cup win, but the night was quickly spoiled in a 116–107 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. In a post-game interview, Knicks head coach Mike Brown went straight to the root of it. “You’ve got to give Philly a lot of […]

The New York Knicks are NBA Cup champions, but the moment arrived with restraint. After a 124–113 win over the San Antonio Spurs, the Knicks lifted the trophy behind Jalen Brunson and a locked-in roster. Then came the decision, one head coach Mike Brown would soon explain. No banner will rise at Madison Square Garden. […]

The New York Knicks are NBA Cup champions. And while it is not exactly an NBA Championship, it is the team’s first championship of any kind since 1973. So, don’t be surprised if New York celebrates this win more than it should. Still, challenges remain. The first two NBA Cup champions failed to turn their […]

On Tuesday evening, the New York Knicks hoisted their first ever NBA Cup trophy with a win over the San Antonio Spurs in a game played from Las Vegas. It was a balanced attack from a Knicks team that had previously knocked off the Orlando Magic in order to get to the final round, before […]

As the New York Knicks took down the San Antonio Spurs to win the NBA Cup on Tuesday night, 124-113, an interesting question was posed when the celebration had been ongoing. With Knicks head coach Mike Brown mentioning hanging a banner at Madison Square Garden, star Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart give their thoughts on […]

Mike Brown is perceived in a variety of ways. Many believe he was carried by LeBron James. Others highlight the role he played in helping the Cleveland Cavaliers reach the 2007 NBA Finals, while also crediting him for briefly reviving the Sacramento Kings after a 17-year playoffs drought. Now, he is the man who must […]

Jalen Brunson capped off his impressive run in the NBA Cup by being named the MVP after leading the New York Knicks past the San Antonio Spurs, 124-113, to win the title at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Brunson finished with 25 points on top of four rebounds, eight assists, and one block. […]

Not even a year into his first stint with the New York Knicks, coach Mike Brown already has a feather in his cap after leading the team to the NBA Cup title on Tuesday after beating the San Antonio Spurs, 124-113. The Knicks were all smiles at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas when they were […]

The San Antonio Spurs will be facing the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup final, and there will be some familiar faces going against each other. The main one is De’Aaron Fox and head coach Mike Brown, who were both a part of the Sacramento Kings last season before they were both let go. […]

Karl-Anthony Towns gave a lot of credit to Mike Brown following the New York Knicks’ NBA Cup semifinal matchup against the Orlando Magic on Saturday night. In 37 minutes of action, Towns was amazingly efficient against the Magic defense. He finished with a stat line of 29 points, eight rebounds, two assists, one steal, and […]

Mike Brown had an MVP declaration to share about Jalen Brunson following the New York Knicks’ NBA Cup semifinal matchup against the Orlando Magic on Saturday night. Brunson torched the Magic defense with his offensive talent. In 39 minutes of action, he finished with a stat line of 40 points, eight assists and four rebounds. […]

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks had a successful Friday night, dominating the Utah Jazz, 146-112. OG Anunoby returned to the lineup and scored 11 points in 23 minutes. New York improved to 15-7 overall and 12-1 at home. It was a matchup against old friends for Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson, who spent almost […]

The New York Knicks are rolling through Madison Square Garden with a force that echoes the Patrick Ewing era, and the numbers only make the roar louder. With Mike Brown steering this new identity and Jalen Brunson driving the offense at 27.9 points and 6.3 assists per game, the Knicks has opened the season 12–1 […]

The New York Knicks claimed their fourth consecutive home win Wednesday night, beating the Charlotte Hornets 119-104 at Madison Square Garden. While Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson led the scoring charge, one of the biggest surprises of the night was second-year center Ariel Hukporti being named Defensive Player of the Game by head coach Mike […]

The New York Knicks have quietly been one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference this season, and following their 119-104 win against the Charlotte Hornets, they improved to 14-7 and are essentially tied with the Miami Heat for the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference standings. Against the Hornets, it was Karl-Anthony […]

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown did not mince words after Tuesday’s 123-117 loss to the Boston Celtics, placing responsibility squarely on his team’s crumbling discipline and calling out Karl-Anthony Towns for helping swing the momentum in a game New York once controlled. For nearly a quarter, the Knicks looked like the best version […]

When the New York Knicks decided to fire Tom Thibodeau and hire Mike Brown, they did so with the intention of winning the 2026 NBA Finals. A 2-3 start to the season had the Knicks’ faithful a little uneasy, but since then, this team has started to figure out who they are, emerging as one […]

With the New York Knicks going through recent success heading into December, there is no doubt that the team is led by guard Jalen Brunson, coming off another impressive outing. As Brunson balled out for the Knicks against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, head coach Mike Brown would speak about the star being in contention […]

NEW YORK– The New York Knicks have been slowly building their case as one of the most seasoned teams in the Eastern Conference, and their 118-109 come-from-behind win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night served as a reminder of the offensive firepower that the group boasts. Despite surrendering 62 first-half points to the Bucks, […]

The New York Knicks have a pre-Thanksgiving NBA injury setback on their hands. Landry Shamet went down hard against the Orlando Magic four nights ago. Now the Knicks know his injury extent as of Wednesday. NBA insider for ESPN Shams Charania revealed where things now are for Shamet and how it impacts the Knicks’ depth. […]

The New York Knicks might be considered one of the most talented teams in the Eastern Conference, but even powerhouses can be stifled on any given night. Following the Knicks’ 133-121 loss to the Orlando Magic on Saturday night, veteran Josh Hart offered a blunt assessment of the squad’s performance. “That’s just a bad job […]

The New York Knicks backdoored their way into their first road win of the season on Wednesday night against the Dallas Mavericks, escaping thanks to a controversial offensive foul call late on the Mavericks. The Knicks did everything they could to lose this one, including missing several key free throws down the stretch, but ultimately, […]

NEW YORK – It took 11 games for the New York Knicks to lose at home in the 2025-26 season. The team left its 7-0 home record and five-game winning streak behind with a 124-107 loss to the Orlando Magic. The Magic won despite losing Paolo Banchero in the second quarter. Jalen Brunson “turned his […]

The New York Knicks have found their rhythm. Not only have they won their past five games, they’ve won them all by double digits. On Tuesday, it was the Memphis Grizzlies’ turn to get blitzed by this new and improved Knicks team under new head coach Mike Brown, as New York took a 133-120 win […]

The New York Knicks are winners of four straight after Sunday night’s decisive home win. Every Knick played fewer than 29 minutes in the 134-98 victory. New head coach Mike Brown has not played a single player more than 36 minutes during their winning streak. Sunday’s crushing of the Brooklyn Nets was a masterpiece from […]

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks extended their winning streak to four games on Sunday night with a 134-98 takedown of the Brooklyn Nets. The crosstown visitors, led by Michael Porter Jr.’s 22-point first-half outburst, only trailed by 15 points at halftime. The Knicks shut down Porter Jr., and the Nets, in the second […]

The New York Knicks-Brooklyn Nets rivalry has an added layer this season. Newly-hired Knicks head coach Mike Brown has been a mentor to Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez, who served as an associate head coach with the Sacramento Kings from 2022 to 2024. While Brown and Fernandez still share a close bond, the New York […]

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 137-114 on Wednesday night, improving to 5-0 at home. The win was New York’s third in as many games in the midst of a seven-game home stand, their longest since 2013. The biggest stat-sheet discrepancy was rebounding, where the Knicks dominated the Timberwolves 50 to 31. Ten […]

The New York Knicks notched their second straight win with a 119-102 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday night. Former Sixth Man of the Year Jordan Clarkson provided 15 points while shooting 5-of-8 from the field and 2-of-5 from distance. After the game, the 33-year-old said that he has enjoyed playing in front of […]