New York Knicks: ClutchPoints Blog Articles
ClutchPoints (Rexwell Villas) —
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks came just two wins away from reaching the NBA Finals in the 2024-25 NBA season, as they got eliminated from the postseason by Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers. Despite another failure in their mission to not just reach the playoffs but win the franchise’s first NBA title […] The post How is Knicks star Jalen Brunson’s ankle...
ClutchPoints (Jason Patt) —
New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns supposedly underwent procedures over the summer to repair knee and finger injuries, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. But now Towns is disputing the report at Knicks Media Day, claiming that he did not, in fact, have those procedures done, per The Athletic’s Fred Katz. This disconnect seems odd, but […] The post Knicks’...
ClutchPoints (Julian Ojeda) —
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 […] The post Jalen Brunson drops ‘sad’ truth...
ClutchPoints (Rishabh Bhatnagar) —
The New York Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns had plenty of positives to take from what was his debut season with the franchise. The first overall pick of the 2015 NBA Draft came to New York after already having established himself as one of the best big men in the league. Now, he has spoken out on […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns painfully recalls stunning Timberwolves...
ClutchPoints (Autumn Hawkins) —
Karl-Anthony Towns is reminiscing about his outfit faux pas. In an episode of The Late Night Show with Jimmy Fallon, the NBA star explained why, in the second half of the Philadelphia 76ers game vs. the New York Knicks, he changed from his Philadelphia Eagles shirt to a New York Knicks one. Fallon explained that […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns reveals ‘pit stains’ caused...
ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) —
When you have a name like Karl-Anthony Towns, it lends itself to nicknames, as The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon knows, but not many can be worse than one given to KAT by his New York Knicks teammate, Josh Hart. During an appearance on The Tonight Show, Towns was asked to rate various nicknames. At […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns slams Jimmy Fallon’s nickname as...
ClutchPoints (Drew Maresca) —
The New York Knicks’ front office continues its strong run. It recently fleshed out its roster with veteran depth, re-signing Landry Shamet and adding Malcolm Brogdon. These moves add to an already-strong offseason, making the team’s positive outlook for 2025-26 even more credible. While neither deal is guaranteed, the idea of bringing Shamet back—whose contributions […] The...
ClutchPoints (Garrett Kerman) —
As the New York Knicks gear up for what many believe could be a championship-caliber season, one familiar face finds himself in an unexpectedly precarious position. Despite being a cornerstone of the team’s success over the past two seasons, Josh Hart faces legitimate concerns about maintaining his starting role as the 2025-26 campaign approaches. With […] The post 1 Knicks...
ClutchPoints (Rohan Brahmbhatt) —
The New York Knicks are riding the wave of newfound relevance. After two decades of frustrations, missteps, and false dawns, they finally broke through last season by advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000. The sight of Madison Square Garden hosting high-stakes playoff basketball felt like a restoration of order, […] The post 3 New York Knicks trade...
ClutchPoints (Josue Pavon) —
In an effort to keep veterans Malcolm Brogdon and Landry Shamet in the backcourt, a potential trade could be on the horizon for the New York Knicks. For the first time in 20 years, they reached the Eastern Conference Finals last season, and could making a return next season. For many, the Knicks’ title-or-bust season […] The post Knicks rumors: Insider makes trade prediction amid...
ClutchPoints (Zachary Draves) —
Earlier this month, Carmelo Anthony was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. But is he on the cusp of getting an additional honor? On Wednesday, a question was asked about the possibility of Anthony getting his jersey retired by the Knicks, per Ian Begley of SNY.TV. The question “Do you think Melo’s number will […] The post Knicks rumors: Will Carmelo Anthony’s jersey...
ClutchPoints (Erik Slater) —
The New York Knicks filled one of their last remaining roster spots with a former Brooklyn Nets forward. Tosan Evbuomwan agreed to a two-way contract with New York ahead of training camp, according to SNY’s Ian Begley. Evbuomwan joins Trey Jemison III and Kevin McCullar Jr. as the Knicks’ two-way players to begin the 2025-26 […] The post Knicks sign former Nets forward to...
ClutchPoints (David Yapkowitz) —
The New York Knicks decided to shake things up this offseason, firing Tom Thibodeau after their Eastern Conference Finals loss to the Indiana Pacers, and hiring Mike Brown as their new head coach. While the bulk of the Knicks’ roster was already complete, the team still had two-way contract slots available. The Knicks made a […] The post Knicks sign ex-Lakers big man to contract ...
ClutchPoints (Drew Maresca) —
The New York Knicks enter the 2025-26 season with high expectations, and rightfully so. They are coming off back-to-back 50-win seasons. They have an arguably top-10 player in Jalen Brunson. And they just swapped a coach who many felt was holding them back with one known for more creativity. But chief among the reasons for […] The post Why Year 2 of Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges...
ClutchPoints (Kris Pursiainen) —
Heading into their second season as teammates on the New York Knicks, Jalen Brunson has high praise for Karl-Anthony Towns. In a recent interview with GamesHub, Brunson said he was “really happy to have him” as a teammate. Brunson discussed what Towns brings to the New York Knicks both on and off the basketball court. […] The post Jalen Brunson reveals why he’s...