New York Knicks: ClutchPoints Blog Articles
ClutchPoints (Paolo Mariano) —
It’s the NBA Finals or bust for the New York Knicks. Or at least that’s what team owner James Dolan feels, as he stated in a recent interview that the Knicks must “absolutely” reach the championship round. The last time New York went to the NBA Finals was in 1999, losing to the San Antonio […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown did not stutter about James...
ClutchPoints (Erik Slater) —
The Philadelphia 76ers will look to avoid falling into a 0-2 deficit against the New York Knicks on Wednesday. Joel Embiid landed on Philadelphia’s injury report ahead of Game 2. Embiid is probable on Wednesday due to a right ankle sprain. The former MVP played 25 minutes during Monday’s 137-98 Game 1 loss at Madison […] The post Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? 76ers vs....
ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) —
Despite being on top of the world following the New York Knicks’ Game 1 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, some of the players were quickly humbled after being rejected from an afterparty thrown by Sabrina Carpenter and Madonna following the 2026 Met Gala event. TMZ reports that “several” Knicks players tried to get into Carpenter […] The post Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna...
ClutchPoints (Autumn Hawkins) —
JR Smith is speaking out after fans mobbed him at Madison Square Garden following the New York Knicks Game 1 of the NBA Semifinals Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers. While JR was leaving the stadium, fans were excited to see him and surrounded him, which ultimately led to the two-time NBA champion falling down. He […] The post JR Smith breaks silence after fans mobbed him outside...
ClutchPoints (Tomer Azarly) —
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks got their second round playoff series off to a strong start with a blowout victory over VJ Edgecombe and the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1. Philly was coming off an emotional Game 7 win against the Boston Celtics just 48 hours prior, and the quick turnaround certainly didn’t […] The post Even VJ Edgecombe appreciates the passion of Knicks fans...
ClutchPoints (David Yapkowitz) —
In the aftermath of the Boston Celtics’ Game 7 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Celtics star Jaylen Brown complained about 76ers star Joel Embiid flopping. The New York Knicks drew the 76ers next in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, and following their Game 1 win, head coach Mike Brown also threw Tyrese Maxey’s name into the […] The post Mike Brown weighs in on Joel Embiid flopping...
ClutchPoints (Matty Breisch) —
In Game 1 of the second round series between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers, Mike Brown’s squad pretty much did whatever they wanted. Seperating themselves in the second quarter by nearly outscoring Nick Nurse’s squad two-to-one, the Knicks were once again able to go to their bench in the fourth quarter and […] The post Knicks’ Josh Hart has all the...
ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) —
On the court, New York Knicks superfan Ben Stiller is rooting against the Philadelphia 76ers, but he feels for head coach Nick Nurse, who is attending his brother’s funeral before Game 2 takes place between the two teams on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Stiller sent a message to Nurse on X, formerly Twitter, after it […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller ‘sending love’...
ClutchPoints (Kris Pursiainen) —
NEW YORK – A coaching change after a team’s best season in 25 years is indicative of a lack of organizational faith in the approach behind those results. The New York Knicks hired Mike Brown to improve their process of finding ways to win basketball games. The team’s 39-point victory in Game 1 against the […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown justifies hiring with 1...
ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) —
While her boyfriend, New York Knicks superfan Timothée Chalamet, was at Madison Square Garden for Game 1, Kylie Jenner was at the 2026 Met Gala and linked up with NBA star Russell Westbrook. Kylie and her sister, Kendall Jenner, who were both in dresses, posed with Westbrook, who was donning a blueish/purplish suit. They were […] The post Kylie Jenner poses with Russell Westbrook at...
ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) —
Skipping Game 1 between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers might’ve come at a cost for superfan Ben Stiller, who didn’t join fellow actor and fan Timothée Chalamet at Madison Square Garden. For the longest time, Stiller was one of the most recognizable celebrity Knicks fans, up there with the likes of Spike Lee. […] The post Why 1 Knicks fan is now calling Timothee...
ClutchPoints (Jackson Stone) —
On Monday evening, the New York Knicks went up 1-0 in their second round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers with a dominant 137-98 win in Game 1. The Knicks were led in scoring by point guard Jalen Brunson, who scored an efficient 39 points in the win. After the game, Brunson was asked if […] The post Jalen Brunson’s 3-word mic drop on hitting ‘peak’ after...
ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) —
It’s safe to say that New York fans were thrilled after their team’s Game 1 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, and fans mobbed former Knicks star JR Smith outside of Madison Square Garden (MSG) in a scary moment during the otherwise celebratory moment. A video has surfaced online of Smith leaving the venue after the […] The post JR Smith knocked down by mob of Knicks fans...
ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) —
Ever since he received a shoutout from Anne Hathaway on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, New York Knicks star OG Anunoby has stepped up in the playoffs, and his stats are ridiculous. Hathaway appeared on The Tonight Show on Thursday, Apr. 30, 2026, the same day as the Knicks’ Game 6 win over the […] The post Knicks star OG Anunoby’s stats since Anne Hathaway’s...
ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) —
It was clear that Ben Stiller wished he weren’t at the Met Gala and instead watching the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of their series, but if it meant a blowout win, he’d do it again. Stiller went viral for speaking with Vogue during the Met Gala. He appeared unamused […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller really didn’t want to go to Met...