New York Knicks

Knicks second-round pick Jack Kayil will become a draft-and-stash prospect, according to Rupert Fabig of the Hamburger Abendbatt, who reports that the German point guard has signed a five-year contract with ALBA Berlin (hat tip to Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops). The German club has put out a press release officially confirming its deal with Kayil, […]

The Washington Wizards have released their 2026-27 preseason schedule, which features four games in October. Washington opens preseason play at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 8 at Madison Square Garden against the reigning NBA champion New York Knicks. The Wizards then return home for two contests at Capital One Arena. The first is against the Detroit […]

Accepting his $9.6MM qualifying offer is a fallback option for Jalen Duren if he doesn’t get a long-term contract offer he likes from the Pistons, but the consensus around the NBA is that it would be a mistake for the 22-year-old to go that route, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. “You can’t take the […]

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 17: Tyler Nickel #55 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks during the 2026 NBA Summer League on July 17, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty...

New York Knicks guard Deuce McBride revealed that the team's group chat has been renamed "Champs" after the team won the franchise's first NBA title since 1973.

The 20-year-old was with the Knicks at Summer League.

The reigning NBA champion New York Knicks may enter the 2026-27 season with the edge over the revamped Philadelphia 76ers, but league insiders believe that advantage could disappear by the time the playoffs arrive. In a report for ESPN, Vincent Goodwill spoke with executives, scouts and assistant coaches around the league to evaluate one of […] The post NBA insiders give ESPN a consensus on Knicks vs. 76ers, with a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 5: David Robinson attends the game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs during Game Two of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 5, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE(Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Imag...

BROOKLYN, NY - FEBRUARY 24: Kyrie Irving #11 and Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on February 24, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David L. Nemec/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE ...

Josh Hart reminded fans just how important Karl-Anthony Towns was to the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals on Thursday.

At least one Knicks assistant won’t be back next year.

Josh Hart had trouble stomaching the sight of Mitchell Robinson in green, but he still has deep gratitude for his former New York Knicks teammate. When a social media user posted a compilation of all the times the veteran wing has been left hanging during his NBA career, the new Boston Celtics center offered his […] The post Mitchell Robinson still has Josh Hart’s back even after Knicks exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

James L. Edwards III of The Athletic is confident that the Knicks‘ front office will offer Karl-Anthony Towns an extension this offseason, but he doesn’t expect New York to put a maximum-salary contract on the table for the big man. A full max deal for Towns would be worth a projected $272.8MM over four seasons, […]

The reigning NBA champion New York Knicks may enter the 2026-27 season with the edge over the revamped Philadelphia 76ers, but league insiders believe that advantage could disappear by the time the playoffs arrive. In a report for ESPN, Vincent Goodwill spoke with executives, scouts and assistant coaches around the league to evaluate one of […] The post NBA insiders give ESPN a consensus on Knicks vs. 76ers, with a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Jaylen Brown has faced criticism throughout an eventful offseason, but not everyone around the NBA shares the negative perception surrounding the former NBA Finals MVP. According to ESPN’s Vincent Goodwill, multiple league executives remain high on Brown despite his departure from the Boston Celtics and the scrutiny that followed. One Western Conference […] The post Rival GM isn’t buying harsh 76ers’ Jaylen Brown narrative as Knicks battles loom appeared first on Cl...

Coming off a 4-0 sweep at the hands of All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks in the second round of last year’s playoffs, Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers are re-loaded following a drastic offseason tranformation. For the first time in 53 years, the NBA’s Larry O’Brien Trophy resides in The Big Apple. […] The post Rival exec delivers bottom line on Joel Embiid vs. Karl-Anthony Towns rivalry appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Following their NBA Finals loss to the New York Knicks, the San Antonio Spurs knew they needed to put in some work to get back. Victor Wembanyama has been at the forefront of this, working out with Hakeem Olajuwon and trying to learn from the legendary center, according to Jared Weiss of The Athletic. “Wembanyama […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama puts in more work with Hakeem Olajuwon to level up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Melo and King are locks. But weighing 70s hardware against 90s chaos is exactly where the real debate starts.

Cons Loss of flexibility This, in my opinion, will ultimately be the biggest factor if New York’s brass doesn’t offer Towns the max extension. Since president Leon Rose took over, he and his staff have routinely put themselves in a position to pivot, whether by being financially smart or stockpiling draft picks to make a move. There’s a world where that approach doesn’t change just because the franchise won a title. Instead, the Knicks could look to maintain their contender status while reshu...

Here's what league insiders are saying about the East's new heavyweight showdown.