To kick off their 80th season in the Association, the New York Knicks (1-0) hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers (0-1). The game was billed as a battle between the two teams predicted to finish first and second in the Eastern Conference. It was also the first official game of Mike Brown’s career as head coach of […]
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Opening night at MSG features two Eastern contenders as the revamped Knicks debut Mike Brown’s uptempo system against the 64-win Cavaliers. Both sides are short-handed, but New York will be especially challenged without Hart, Robinson, and the ‘questionable’ Towns. Tip off is at 7 p.m. EST on ESPN and MSG. This is your game thread. […]
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All hail the King! 1982 – Today marks the 43rd anniversary since Bernard King became the King of New York. In a blockbuster trade with the Golden State Warriors, the Knicks sent Michael Ray Richardson and a 1984 fifth-round pick to the Warriors for Bernard King. The move reignited King’s career and lit up Madison […]
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If you’re like me, you still can’t believe it. The regular season that will see Larry O’B come back home is finally here. Here’s what we’ve heard of late around and about the New York Knicks as we anxiously wait for tip-off later today. Mike Brown On long-term development and staying patient: “The good thing […]
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The excitement crackles in the air like the autumn leaves underfoot. NBA action is back, baby! And tonight, the New York Knicks crack the seal on their 80th season with a home opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. After reaching the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years, the Knicks entered this summer’s […]
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Greetings, Knickerbocker fans. As the 80th NBA season draws near, the Posting and Toasting crew has assembled to answer questions and offer predictions about the hooping residents of Madison Square Garden and their new skipper, Mike Brown. Commence the speculations! 1) How will Mike Brown’s system impact the team? Losada: If this was Coach Brown’s […]
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The most anticipated season in the last 25 years of New York Knicks basketball is already getting off the rails—on the eve of their opener. Multiple outlets and beat/national reporters confirmed on Tuesday, after the Knicks concluded their last practice before opening day, that two key Knickerbockers will miss Wednesday’s opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers […]
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There’s absolutely nothing that can ruin our mood. Real Knicks basketball is back tomorrow. On national television. Coming off of the team’s first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 25 years. The team’s best chances to make the NBA Finals for the first time in 26 years and their best championship odds in decades. The window […]
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We’re not even one day into the regular season, and the New York Knicks are already load-managing Mitchell Robinson. Yikes! Mitch might or might not play on Wednesday, Karl-Anthony Towns doesn’t have a clue what his role is, and Jalen Brunson doesn’t give a damn about title-or-bust. Here’s everything said by the Knickerbockers and other […]
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Historically, October 20th has been a very busy day for the New York Knicks. From their first ever NBA game to the Karl Anthony-Towns trade, the 20th holds several significant moments in Knicks-tory. 1960 – Although the Knicks played their first franchise game in 1946, that was still during the BAA era. On this date […]
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It’s Opening Week! The Knicks will get into the Tarrytown lab today and tomorrow as they gear up for the season-opening matchup against Cleveland inside MSG on Wednesday evening. Here’s what we’ve heard from Coach Brown and a few dudes in the last few hours. Mike Brown On preseason injuries and building team chemistry: “The […]
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If there’s one Knick that us fans can say we know the best, it’s Mitchell Robinson. Big Meech is the longest tenured MSG resident by a significant margin, having been around the franchise since being drafted in 2018. And if the 2018 NBA Draft seems like a long time ago, that’s because it is. The […]
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As part of a brand-new segment for this new season, we’re firing up the time machine and heading way back, day by day, to revisit some of the best moments that went down on this date in basketball history. 1967: Future Hall of Famer, and New York Knick, Walt Bellamy made his NBA debut as […]
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Go outside. Enjoy the fresh air. Take a minute for yourself. That’s only because starting next Wednesday, we’ll lock into the Knicks and the season that will bring the chip back to NYC. Here’s the latest from MB, Mikal, and the Brunsons. Mike Brown On using an anti-Thibs mentality and not chasing every damn game: […]
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After a long offseason buzzing with excitement, we’re finally on the verge of the 2025-26 NBA season. With opening night just days away, it’s only fair to take a Knicks-centric look at how things are shaping up in the East ahead of the year. And believe your eyes and ears; the Knicks might have a […]
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No more preseason play for the New York Knicks after they capped their exhibition tour with a 4-1 record. The next time you watch your Knickerbockers play basketball will be Wednesday, when they take on the Cleveland Wannabe-Knicks. Here’s the latest we’ve heard from Coach Brown and a couple players. Mike Brown On Mitchell Robinson […]
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The NBA is about to bring us real-stakes basketball with the preseason in the rearview mirror and the regular season starting early next week. Your New York Knicks completed the exhibition circuit with an exquisite 4-1 record, only losing one game, but with a few players getting banged up in a more concerning development than […]
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The Knicks wrap up their preseason at Madison Square Garden, hosting the Charlotte Hornets in their final tune-up before the regular season. The Knicks are dealing with some injuries and roster flux, while the Hornets looked pretty good in their recent beatdown of Memphis. It’s a meaningless game on paper—but a strong finish would make […]
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If you’re on social media, you probably noticed that the Knicks’ PR page was going into overdrive on Thursday, announcing various signings to Exhibit 10 contracts before being cut hours (or even minutes) later. While it might seem odd, you can find examples of this in prior years as well: So what’s the big deal? […]
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The Knicks play basketball today. I mean, the Knicks play basketball today. That’s because at this injury-rate, there’s a chance nobody makes it alive to Friday night. Here’s what we’ve heard of late, including a few quotes from Big Perk. Mike Brown On Malcolm Brogdon’s career and retirement: “First of all, I just want to […]
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After three strong preseason showings, the blue and orange bloom faded from the rose in the Knicks’ last scrimmage. That was an ugly loss to the Washington Wizards, in which both teams fielded their second units, and our heroes were woefully outmatched. Tonight, the Knicks (3-1) will play their final dress rehearsal at Madison Square […]
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One day, just one day is all you have to wait to watch the Knicks play again. I’d rather not, however, because it’s the preseason and you very well know how that might go. Here’s some stuff heard around the Knickerbocker fam of late. Mike Brown On Josh Hart’s ramp-up process: “They’re ramping it up […]
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