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News Articles
Legendary MSG photographer George Kalinsky gets Hall of Fame honor
NY Post (Marc Berman) — A tough season away from the World’s Most Famous Arena had a happy ending for legendary photographer George Kalinsky.- New: 7 hr 2 min ago
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Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau lauded for award-winning adjustments
NY Post (Marc Berman) — Tom Thibodeau's revised plan has worked with the Knicks, to the point where he's receiving plaudits from one high-profile ex-player.- New: 7 hr 27 min ago
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It’s time for the Knicks to bench Elfrid Payton
NY Post (Mike Vaccaro) — It isn’t only the fans wondering when Thibodeau is going to succumb to the obvious anymore. Most people who watch the Knicks see one glaring hole. He wears No. 6.- 12 hr 4 min ago
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Madison Square Garden, Barclays Center to expand capacity for Knicks and Nets playoff games
Newsday — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced that 50% of the Garden and Barclays Center will be set aside for fully vaccinated fans with no need for social distancing.- 12 hr 34 min ago
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Why scouts think Hawks may be too much for Knicks in NBA playoffs
NY Post (Marc Berman) — Many NBA scouts tend to agree: The Hawks’ firepower might be too much for the Knicks’ rugged defense.- 13 hr 47 min ago
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Knicks-Hawks matchups: Tom Thibodeau could be the difference-maker in first-round series
Newsday — It might be the work of Tom Thibodeau and the Hawks' Nate McMillan that matters most as they navigate inexperienced squads through the rigors of a seven-game NBA playoff series.- 14 hr 12 min ago
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5 storylines to follow of Knicks-Hawks first-round matchup
NY Daily News (Stefan Bondy) — The Hawks aren’t the juiciest matchup for the Knicks.- 15 hr ago
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The impact of Marv Albert
Newsday — Longtime Knicks and NBA announcer will retire after the Eastern Conference final.- 18 hr 31 min ago
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Elfrid Payton hits rock bottom at worst possible time for Knicks
NY Post (Marc Berman) — Knicks starting point guard Elfrid Payton has a week of practice to get out of his horrendous funk — and perhaps stave off a playoff benching.- 1 day 7 hr ago
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Knicks’ playoff madness finally arrives after brief scare
NY Post (Mike Vaccaro) — The four seed was in the house now, officially, and that meant the next two games the Knicks play, beginning next weekend, will be back here.- 1 day 9 hr ago
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Knicks-Hawks Round 1 tale of the tape
NY Daily News (Stefan Bondy) — There's no clear favorite in the matchup between two up and comers.- 1 day 9 hr ago
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Knicks know their regular-season success vs. Hawks means very little
Newsday — Atlanta is a different team, turning the season around with a 25-11 run (entering the final day of the season) after a coaching change put veteran Nate McMillan in charge.- 1 day 10 hr ago
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No New York player means more to his NBA team than Julius Randle (sorry, Big 3 in Brooklyn)
Newsday — He's had a monster season, and his growth is the biggest reason why the Knicks made the huge jump to the No. 4 seed in the East.- 1 day 10 hr ago
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What's Elfrid Payton's role for the Knicks in the playoffs?
Newsday — Another off game for the struggling point guard, whose role has been diminished.- 1 day 11 hr ago
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Knicks clinch No. 4 seed in playoffs with victory over Celtics in season finale
NY Daily News (Stefan Bondy) — The Knicks had earned this position all season, applying the elbow grease and Thibodeau-ing to produce results greater than their talent dictated.- 1 day 11 hr ago
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Knicks beat Celtics in finale, clinch No. 4 seed and home-court advantage in first round of NBA playoffs
Newsday — The Knicks clinch home-court advantage in the first round of the NBA playoffs and will host the Hawks beginning next weekend.- 1 day 12 hr ago
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Knicks clinch No. 4 seed, will face Hawks in NBA playoffs
NY Post (Marc Berman) — Bring on Hotlanta! The Knicks finished up their riveting regular season Sunday at the Garden on Fan Appreciation Day and will open the playoffs here under the famed pinwheeled ceiling next weekend...- 1 day 12 hr ago
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Marv Albert to retire after storied career as announcer
Newsday — Known mostly for doing Knicks and NBA play-by-play, he's worked across the spectrum in almost six decades of work.- 2 days ago
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Knicks control their destiny in battle for No. 4 seed in East
NY Post (Peter Botte) — The opportunity is there for the Knicks to punctuate their rebirth this season with home-court advantage in the opening round of the playoffs. Tom Thibodeau’s resurgent team can clinch the coveted...- 2 days ago
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Knicks’ messy point guard situation big concern no matter playoff seed
NY Post (Marc Berman) — The Knicks’ standards have become so high, even their overtime victory over the Hornets on Saturday afternoon didn’t feel as exhilarating as it should have been. Not with the playoffs around the...- 2 days ago
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Blog Articles
Tom Thibodeau was named Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for May
Posting and Toasting (BennyBuckets71) — Doing what he does best. | Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images Congrats, Thibs! Tom Thibodeau is Coach of the Month for the Eastern Conference after leading the Knicks ...- New: 8 hr 10 min ago
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New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks: 3 matchups that will decide the series
Daily Knicks (Adam Kester) — The New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks are set to face off in what might be the most tightly contested first-round series of the 2021 NBA playoffs. Both New York and Atlanta are two of the...- New: 10 hr 25 min ago
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The Knicks Wall Podcast: Knicks Clinch the Fourth Seed!
The Knicks Wall (Dominick Alcantara) — The Knicks Wall Podcast crew discusses the end of the regular season and preps everybody for a first-round playoff matchup with the Hawks. The New York Knicks have clinched the fourth seed in the...- 12 hr 54 min ago
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NY Knicks: What could a Jaren Jackson Jr trade look like?
Daily Knicks (Brad Dressler) — It’s obvious that the NY Knicks are going to be looking to upgrade however possible this offseason, and one of those upgrades might very well be a trade for Jaren Jackson Jr. I recently...- 14 hr 31 min ago
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Know The Prospect: Chris Duarte
Posting and Toasting (Chris Priczak) — Photo by Joe Robbins/NCAA Photos via Getty Images The former Oregon guard is a solid 3-and-D option who can space the floor. The New York Knicks hold four draft selections in the 2021...- 16 hr 26 min ago
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How Should the Knicks Be Recognized in End-of-Season Awards?
The Knicks Wall (Michael Corvo) — After shocking pundits and fans with a 41-win season, the Knicks have several viable contenders for the NBA’s end-of-season awards. With a win over the Boston Celtics on Sunday, the New York...- 16 hr 35 min ago
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Marv Albert to retire following NBA playoffs run
ESPN — Marv Albert is retiring after the NBA's Eastern Conference finals. Known for his signature "Yes!" call, Albert's broadcasting career has spanned nearly 60 years with the last 22 spent with Turner...- 17 hr 38 min ago
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NY Knicks: Julius Randle looks to keep dominating the Atlanta Hawks
Daily Knicks (Adam Kester) — The NY Knicks and their star forward Julius Randle are set to face the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the NBA playoffs. New York secured homecourt in the first round after defeating the...- 18 hr 9 min ago
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Who should the Knicks start against the Atlanta Hawks in round 1?
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) — The New York Knicks officially locked in the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference with a close victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday afternoon. Ultimately, the win was a bit more strenuous than...- 18 hr 55 min ago
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Knicks players speak out about upcoming postseason series and what to expect
Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) — The New York Knicks cemented themselves in the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference with a tight win over the Boston Celtics on Sunday afternoon. After leading by 17 points in the fourth quarter,...- 20 hr 40 min ago
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One Journey Ends, Another Begins
$Knicks Film School — 41 wins. The fourth seed. Home court. Who'd have thunk it?- 23 hr 25 min ago
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NBA playoffs 2021: Everything you need to know about the 20 teams in the mix
ESPN — The NBA playoffs are here! But first, let's figure out which teams will make it out of the play-in tournament. Are the defending champs vulnerable?- 1 day 2 hr ago
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NY Post: It’s All Happening, People!
Knicker Blogger (Brian Cronin) — Okay, I came up with that modified headline. From Marc Berman: Julius Randle raised his arms at the buzzer that ended the game and the regular season after the Knicks survived Sunday like they...- 1 day 3 hr ago
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Knicks clinch No. 4 seed, set up series vs. Hawks
ESPN — The Knicks survived a late charge from the Celtics on Sunday to clinch the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference.- 1 day 10 hr ago
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NY Knicks: Who was the better center? Patrick Ewing or Willis Reed?
Daily Knicks (Avishai Sol) — As we prepare for the playoffs for what feels like the first time in forever, we Knicks fans can’t help but be sentimental about the great Knicks teams of the past. They remind us what...- 1 day 10 hr ago
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Knicks 96, Celtics 92: “[Sounds] pretty good to me”
Posting and Toasting (MMiranda) — Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images Roses are red, south is not north, with Sunday’s win the New York Knicks have clinched fourth. Sunday’s 96-92 victory over the Boston...- 1 day 10 hr ago
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Knicks Dutifully Celebrate Playoffs, But Focus Next Is on Hawks
The Knicks Wall (Reid Goldsmith) — Following their regular-season finale win over the Celtics, the Knicks are already forgoing much fanfare, instead deciding to focus on the playoffs and Hawks matchup. NEW YORK, NY — The New...- 1 day 11 hr ago
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Knicks 96, Celtics 92: Scenes from an ugly win to clinch fourth place
Posting and Toasting (Joe Flynn) — Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Fourth! Fourth. Place. The New York Knicks completed the impossible dream Sunday afternoon, clinching the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference with...- 1 day 12 hr ago
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Knicks Defeat Celtics, Clinch Fourth Seed in the Playoffs
The Knicks Wall (Jesse Cinquini) — Escaping a potentially devastating comeback by the Celtics, the Knicks won on Sunday to earn the fourth-best record in the East’s playoffs. The New York Knicks (41-31) withstood a late-game...- 1 day 12 hr ago
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Saved by Noel: Knicks survive Celtics’ big scare to snare 4th seed
Empire Sports Media (Alder Almo) — Nothing is given, everything is earned. The New York Knicks earned the fourth seed and a homecourt edge in the first round of the playoffs the hard way. An undermanned Boston Celtics team that...- 1 day 12 hr ago
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