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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown isn’t happy he lost Player of the Month to Jalen Brunson

NY Post (Andrew Crane) — Jaylen Brown thought his month of stats was enough to win the Eastern Conference Player of the Month award for December.
  • New: 1 hr 22 min ago
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Karl-Anthony Towns misses Knicks loss to Hawks with stomach issue

NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — Karl-Anthony Towns joined the list of Knicks absences. 
  • 14 hr 1 min ago
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Knicks lament season-worst three-point shooting in loss to Hawks: 'We just didn't have it'

SYN.tv (Tom Hanslin) — The Knicks have now learned the hard way that both superb and pitiful shooting displays from three-point range can be found in losing streaks.
  • 14 hr 30 min ago
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Knicks' Josh Hart doing light court work, to be reevaluated in one week

SYN.tv (John Flanigan) — The Knicks announced following Friday's disappointing loss to the Atlanta Hawks that Josh Hart has begun doing some light court work, and he will be reevaluated in one week.
  • 15 hr 29 min ago
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Knicks lack offensive rhythm, defensive physicality in rough 111-99 loss to Hawks

SYN.tv (Tom Hanslin) — The shorthanded Knicks began the new calendar year on a sour note, falling to the Hawks, 111-99, on Friday night at Madison Square Garden.
  • 15 hr 50 min ago
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Boos rain down at MSG as Hawks punch shorthanded Knicks, 110-99

NY Daily News (Kristian Winfield) — A rare smattering of boos rained down from the Madison Square Garden crowd.
  • 15 hr 51 min ago
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Shorthanded Knicks come out flat against Hawks in one of their worst losses of season

NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — This was no way to start the new year. 
  • 15 hr 53 min ago
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Kevin McCullar Jr. getting opportunity to show Knicks what injured ‘big bro’ Josh Hart taught him

NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — Josh Hart’s protégé has helped the Knicks weather his absence.
  • 17 hr 37 min ago
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Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson out 3rd straight game due to left ankle

NY Daily News (Kristian Winfield) — Knicks center Mitchell Robinson, who has undergone two surgeries to repair stress fractures in his left ankle, is not expected to participate in both legs of any back-to-backs this season.
  • 19 hr 25 min ago
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson named Eastern Conference Player of Month for December

SYN.tv (Tom Hanslin) — December was chock-full of dominance from the Knicks' captain, who took home Eastern Conference Player of the Month honors on Friday.
  • 22 hr 22 min ago
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Will Josh Hart’s sprained ankle have any lingering effects? | The Injury Report

NY Post (NY Post Video) — NYU Langone sports orthopedic surgeon Guillem Gonzalez-Lomas, MD, joins Brandon London for the weekly Injury Report to break down how Josh Hart can recover after spraining his ankle during the...
  • 1 day 1 hr ago
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Knicks Notebook: Miles McBride still in upward motion after ankle injury

NY Daily News (Kristian Winfield) — An ankle injury couldn’t stop Miles McBride’s motion.
  • 1 day 1 hr ago
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Knicks must right ship on defense eventually | Back Page Banter

NY Post (NY Post Video) — Brandon London dives into the Knicks’ inconsistency after New York captured the NBA Cup and why it’s too soon to panic over the Bockers’ porous defense as of late. Back page story:...
  • 1 day 4 hr ago
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How emergence of Knicks' younger players bodes well for this season and team's future

SYN.tv (Rafael Canton) — The past couple of weeks, several Knicks youngsters, like Tyler Kolek, Kevin McCullar Jr., and Mohamed Diawara, have stepped up and contributed to wins.
  • 1 day 5 hr ago
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Knicks’ rebounding strength fell apart in disappointing loss to Spurs

NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — Without Mitchell Robinson (load management) and Josh Hart (ankle), the Knicks have not dominated the glass — and during their 134-132 loss to the Spurs on Wednesday in San Antonio they got beat up...
  • 1 day 13 hr ago
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Mike Brown calls out Knicks’ defense after lax ways finally catch up to them

NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — The lax defense by the Knicks was a problem throughout their just-completed three-game road trip but was covered up by late-game heroics and strong offensive production.
  • 1 day 17 hr ago
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Chalkboard promo code NYPOST: Get a 100% Deposit Match up to $100 + Free Pick for Knicks vs. Hawks

NY Post (Mike Turay) — Use the Chalkboard promo code NYPOST: Get a 100% Deposit Match up to $100 + Free Pick for Knicks vs. Hawks.
  • 1 day 21 hr ago
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Mike Lupica: Still figuring out if this Knicks team can be great

NY Daily News (Mike Lupica) — We start the New Year pretty much where we started the new season with the Knicks, which means with this one great, big basketball question:
  • 2 days ago
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5 New Year's resolutions for Knicks entering 2026

SYN.tv (David Vertsberger) — For the Knicks, there’s really only one resolution that needs to come true in this high-stakes 2026 and that's win a championship, but there are things that can be done along the way to help...
  • 2 days ago
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Spurs avoid injury disaster as Victor Wembanyama optimistic after hyperextending knee

NY Post (Bridget Reilly) — Despite the early exit, the third-year center set his intentions clear following the game.
  • 2 days ago
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Blog Articles

Knicks get clearer Josh Hart ankle injury timeline

ClutchPoints (Brett Siegel) — Josh Hart has missed each of the New York Knicks’ last four games since suffering an ankle injury against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Christmas Day. In Hart’s absence, the Knicks have...
  • New: 2 hr 19 min ago
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Giants TE Theo Johnson attends Knicks game after being ruled out for Week 18

ClutchPoints (Jaren Kawada) — The New York Giants and tight end Theo Johnson had a lot of people scratching their heads on Friday night. While nobody batted an eye when the team ruled the 24-year-old out for Week 18 with an...
  • New: 2 hr 53 min ago
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Game Preview: Knicks vs. 76ers, January 3, 2026

Posting and Toasting (Russell Richardson) — After spinning their wheels in the mud against the Hawks last night, the New York Knicks (23*-11) are back in action tonight, taking on the Philadelphia 76ers (18-14). The Knicks sit two games...
  • New: 3 hr 16 min ago
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The Knicks are seeing why Mitchell Robinson is critical to their success

Empire Sports Media (Dylan Backer) — New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has sat out the last three games for injury management, and the team is […]
  • New: 3 hr 19 min ago
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The Knicks need Mikal Bridges to make one critical adjustment

Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) — The Knicks are currently stumbling through a rough patch that feels entirely self-inflicted, having dropped back-to-back games in a fashion […]
  • New: 3 hr 49 min ago
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Knicks Bulletin: ‘It was too late by that point’

Posting and Toasting (Antonio Losada) — The Knicks decided to drop the first leg of a back-to-back affair so they can beat the 76ers nicely today. What did you expect? Here’s the latest from the protagonists of Friday’s disaster. Mike...
  • New: 7 hr 25 min ago
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New Year's Hangover

$Knicks Film School (Jonathan Macri) — The Knicks lack of defensive urgency is becoming a thing.
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Knicks 99, Hawks 111: Bad news as Knicks get embarrassed at home

Empire Sports Media (Dylan Backer) — Coming off an upsetting loss to the San Antonio Spurs on New Year’s Eve, the New York Knicks opened 2026 […]
  • 15 hr 18 min ago
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Hawks 111, Knicks 99: Missing players, missing shots

Posting and Toasting (Russell Richardson) — Tonight, a shorthanded New York Knicks (23*-11) squad hosted the Atlanta Hawks (17-19). The home team played without Karl-Anthony Towns (illness), Josh Hart (ankle), and Mitchell Robinson (ankle),...
  • 15 hr 32 min ago
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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown not happy after Jalen Brunson named Player of the Month over him

ClutchPoints (Josue Pavon) — Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown took exception to not winning Player of the Month over New York Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson. Without Jayson Tatum, Brown and the Celtics finished 2025...
  • 18 hr 51 min ago
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Game Preview: Knicks vs. Hawks, January 2, 2026

Posting and Toasting (Michael Zeno) — Happy New Year, P&Ters! After blowing a 19-point first-half lead to the San Antonio Spurs (who were without Victor Wembanyama for much of the fourth quarter) on New Year’s Eve, the Knicks...
  • 22 hr ago
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Brunson and SGA named the NBA Players of the Month

Posting and Toasting (Russell Richardson) — After leading the New York Knicks to a 10-4 record and averaging 30.6 PPG, 7.1 APG, and 40.5% from deep, Jalen Brunson was an obvious choice for the Eastern Conference’s Kia NBA Player of the...
  • 22 hr 12 min ago
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Top 10 Knicks moments of 2025

Posting and Toasting (Michael Zeno) — 2025 was a fun year. The Knicks played 101 total meaningful games in 2025. They went 51-31 in regular-season games and 10-8 in the postseason. When you add in the uncounted NBA Cup Final victory,...
  • 22 hr 45 min ago
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Knicks’ Mike Brown hopes for better defense moving forward

Empire Sports Media (Dylan Backer) — The New York Knicks’ defense has been their biggest flaw this season, especially around the perimeter. It became more paramount […]
  • 1 day 2 hr ago
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Knicks could have Mitchell Robinson back on the court against the Hawks

Empire Sports Media (Dylan Backer) — New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has missed the last two games as the team continues to load manage his […]
  • 1 day 3 hr ago
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Knicks receive positive Landry Shamet injury update

Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) — The Knicks are holding out hope that their bench unit is about to get a much-needed shot of adrenaline. Sharpshooter […]
  • 1 day 6 hr ago
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Knicks Trade Deadline Deep Dive, Part I

$Knicks Film School (Jonathan Macri) — Today new KFS contributor Jonas Plaut debuts the first of his four-part series ahead of the deadline, laying the groundwork for how and why the front office is likely to handle the next five weeks.
  • 1 day 9 hr ago
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How Knicks’ expensive Mitchell Robinson problem complicates future amid NBA title chase

ClutchPoints (Drew Maresca) — The New York Knicks have been on a roll of late, sitting at 7-3 in their last 10 games. Those 10 games include a comeback win on Christmas Day against the Cleveland Cavaliers, as well as a win in...
  • 1 day 17 hr ago
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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson gets shoutout in Zohran Mamdani inauguration speech

ClutchPoints (Malik Brown) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted his inauguration at City Hall, as there will be a new era when it comes to who will be serving the city for the foreseeable future. Mamdani said a lot of...
  • 1 day 21 hr ago
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Knicks’ Mike Brown rips into team’s poor defensive effort

Empire Sports Media (Dylan Backer) — The New York Knicks have had one glaring weakness in their 23-10 start to the season: perimeter defense. They have […]
  • 2 days ago
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