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News Articles
NBA playoff odds, predictions: Knicks series props based on season trends
NY Post (Malik Smith) — The Knicks vs. Hawks series seems to be drawing the most predictions for a potential upset from pundits across the sports landscape. In a way, it makes sense. No one expects the top two seeds in...- New: 3 hr 11 min ago
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NBA scout breaks down Knicks-Hawks first round playoff matchup, gives series prediction
SYN.tv (Ian Begley) — With the Knicks facing the Hawks in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs, an Eastern Conference scout shares three things to watch.- New: 3 hr 56 min ago
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These playoffs will reveal so much about the Knicks’ big Jalen Brunson bet
NY Post (Stefan Bondy) — At the very top, the biggest gamble of them all is on a small point guard, Jalen Brunson.- New: 6 hr 51 min ago
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Jalen Brunson staring at playoff test from Hawks’ defensive stopper in already testy battle
NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — The 23-year-old Australian will make his playoff debut Saturday at Madison Square Garden in Game 1 of their first-round series, having spent more time defending Brunson over the past two seasons...- 14 hr 11 min ago
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The Mike Brown approach change he believes will benefit Knicks in playoffs
NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — Having been around those championship teams, what were the common traits and similarities between them? Do the Knicks share them?- 16 hr 23 min ago
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Knicks well aware of indisputable standard they will be judged on during this playoff run
NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — Now comes the defining part for the Knicks.- 16 hr 29 min ago
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The uncomfortable truth facing Nova Knicks in this playoff run
NY Post (Mike Vaccaro) — There is every chance that all cards are on the table with this Knicks team if they don’t at least match what they did a year ago, when they fell two games shy of the NBA Finals.- 17 hr 16 min ago
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Karl-Anthony Towns says Knicks will 'be judged on what we do on this run'
SYN.tv — Speaking with reporters on Wednesday ahead of the Knicks’ first round playoff matchup with the Atlanta Hawks, Karl-Anthony Towns said that he, and the entire team, will be judged on what they do...- 22 hr 57 min ago
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Knicks vs. Hawks: 5 things to watch in first round of 2026 NBA playoffs
SYN.tv (Rafael Canton) — Here’s five key factors to watch for the Knicks opening round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks.- 1 day 4 hr ago
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Knicks facing much tougher Hawks who have thrived since Trae Young trade
NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — Just what kind of challenge do the Knicks have on their hands?- 1 day 14 hr ago
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Karl-Anthony Towns’ chance to define his Knicks legacy is here
NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — The Knicks need KATlanta to reemerge all series against the Hawks. There is perhaps more pressure on Karl-Anthony Towns than any other Knicks player.- 1 day 16 hr ago
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Mike Brown now has real chance to put Tom Thibodeau completely in the Knicks’ past
NY Post (Mike Vaccaro) — The coach who looms over these playoffs for Mike Brown, starting Saturday, is a familiar one. It’s Tom Thibodeau. Call it the Ghost of Thibs.- 1 day 16 hr ago
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Knicks Playoff Mailbag: Josh Hart's importance in the starting lineup, Hawks series prediction
SYN.tv (Ian Begley) — The Knicks face the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Let's open up the mailbag to answer your postseason questions...- 2 days ago
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Why OG Anunoby is Knicks' X-factor against Hawks in first round of 2026 NBA playoffs
SYN.tv (Rafael Canton) — Defensive weapon OG Anunoby will be a huge factor when the Knicks face the Hawks in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs.- 2 days ago
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The starkly different bench commodity Knicks bring into playoffs this time around
NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — So, if Brown wants to change things up in the postseason, it won’t be unprecedented. Each has received an opportunity to play important minutes at some point this year.- 2 days ago
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Jalen Brunson’s intriguing challenge, roster depth among Knicks-Hawks playoff storylines
NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — The Post’s Jared Schwartz breaks down the top Knicks-Hawks storylines for the first round of the playoffs.- 2 days ago
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Knicks can’t ignore the Hawks’ playoff seed chicanery
NY Post (Stefan Bondy) — At the very least, the Hawks did nothing to avoid the Knicks.- 2 days ago
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Knicks vs. Hawks first-round preview and prediction for 2026 NBA playoffs
SYN.tv (David Vertsberger) — The Knicks face the Hawks in the first round of the playoffs, as New York begins its title chase.- 3 days ago
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Mike Breen rips NBA playoffs TV change after $76 billion payday
NY Post (Erich Richter) — Knicks fans will be missing Mike Breen and Clyde Frazier in their opening-round playoff series against the Hawks.- 3 days ago
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Why the Knicks’ early playoff path could be a lot trickier than expected
NY Post (Howie Kussoy) — Now, the Knicks will face off with one of the league’s hottest teams, who have thrived since trading Trae Young.- 3 days ago
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Blog Articles
Hawks’ Jalen Johnson fires all of the warnings at Knicks ahead of playoff showdown
ClutchPoints (Malik Brown) — The Atlanta Hawks will be in a playoff showdown against the New York Knicks in the first round, and it has the makings of being an entertaining matchup. For the Hawks, they got hot at the right...- New: 52 min ago
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Knicks superfan Ben Stiller is ready for playoffs with 4-word Jalen Brunson mic drop
ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) — As the playoffs approach, the New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson is prepping for the Atlanta Hawks, and superfan Ben Stiller has all the confidence in the world in him. Stiller took to X,...- New: 1 hr 39 min ago
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Knicks Bulletin: ‘It’s something that we could sit here and explain’
Posting and Toasting (Antonio Losada) — Just two days left. Saturday can’t come soon enough. Come on, dawg. Mike Brown On not thinking about his potential firing if the team falls short of a title: “I don’t really think about the last...- New: 3 hr ago
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NY Knicks’ OG Anunoby gets encouraging injury update
Empire Sports Media (Dylan Backer) — The New York Knicks are nearly at full strength, and they may be fully healthy for the start of their […]- New: 3 hr 41 min ago
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Quotes & Notes
$Knicks Film School (Jonathan Macri) — Today we take a look at yesterday's notable Knick soundbites, plus three keys to the Hawks series I have my eye on.- New: 8 hr 10 min ago
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Why Hawks are primed to slay Knicks giant in 2026 NBA Playoffs
ClutchPoints (Malik Brown) — The Atlanta Hawks have found themselves in a first-round matchup against the New York Knicks, and it has brought back memories of the 2o21 matchup between both teams. At that time, it was Trae...- 20 hr 18 min ago
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Why Knicks must avoid a major trap against Hawks in 2026 NBA Playoffs
ClutchPoints (Drew Maresca) — The New York Knicks enter the 2026 NBA Playoffs as the third seed in the Eastern Conference. After progress in recent seasons, which culminated in qualifying for the 2025 Eastern Conference...- 22 hr 20 min ago
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Five most important Knicks in the opening round
Posting and Toasting (Kento Kato) — Jalen Brunson It goes without saying, but this team, especially in the postseason, needs Jalen Brunson to be at his best. New York has had games, especially in the first round of the last couple...- 1 day 1 hr ago
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NY Knicks’ Jalen Brunson gets disrespected by Colin Cowherd: ‘He’s very good, but not great’
Empire Sports Media (Dylan Backer) — New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson is an exceptional player who has led his team to its most success […]- 1 day 1 hr ago
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Knicks’ Josh Hart’s ‘crazy’ reaction to Heat-Hornets play-in thriller goes viral
ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) — The recent NBA play-in game between the Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets was wild, ending in overtime, and New York Knicks guard Josh Hart was locked in. He took to X, formerly Twitter, after the...- 1 day 4 hr ago
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Time to Shine
$Knicks Film School (Jonathan Macri) — Is this a Jalen Brunson series? Or a Karl-Anthony Towns series? As the meme says, why not both?- 1 day 8 hr ago
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Knicks First Round Series Primer: Atlanta Hawks
Posting and Toasting (Michael Zeno) — Well, here we are. After a long, 82-game season full of twists and turns, we’ve arrived at the start of a playoff journey. Conventional wisdom said that the Toronto Raptors would be the...- 1 day 23 hr ago
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Knicks’ Josh Hart hates that he can’t listen to Eric Collins go bonkers during Hornets play-in game
ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) — The discussion around the NBA broadcasting playoff games on streaming services and major cable networks like Prime Video has been controversial, and New York Knicks guard Josh Hart is bummed that...- 2 days ago
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NY Knicks’ commentator Mike Breen sounds off on playoff broadcasting exclusivity
Empire Sports Media (Dylan Backer) — The New York Knicks will be in the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season, but fans in New York will […]- 2 days ago
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So…How Real Are These Hawks?
$Knicks Film School (Jonathan Macri) — Let's look under the hood to see just how legit the 20-6 closing stretch from Atlanta really was.- 2 days ago
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Knicks’ Jose Alvarado reveals hilarious response to Shaquille O’Neal after fight with Mark Williams
ClutchPoints (Paolo Mariano) — Jose Alvarado has provided an extra spunk for the New York Knicks since he got traded to the team in February. It was a dream come true for Alvarado, who had always wanted to play for the Knicks...- 2 days ago
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Legendary reporter compares Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs impact to Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain
ClutchPoints (Kris Pursiainen) — From the Boston Celtics’ own Bill Russell to the more recent careers of Hakeem Olajuwon and Shaquille O’Neal, Bob Ryan has covered several Mount Rushmores’ worth of all-time NBA...- 2 days ago
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Knicks vs. Hawks Playoff History: A Look Down Memory Lane & 7th
Posting and Toasting (Andrew Polaniecki) — If you go looking through the Knicks’ biggest playoff rivals, the Hawks aren’t the first matchup that comes to mind. They’re not Miami, they’re not Indiana, and they haven’t been a consistent...- 2 days ago
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Knicks Legend gives ‘unsexy’ NBA Finals advice he knows fans will hate
ClutchPoints (Rishabh Bhatnagar) — The New York Knicks enter the postseason as one of the few Eastern Conference teams seen as legitimate title contenders. After finishing the regular season with a 53-29 record, the Knicks arrive...- 2 days ago
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