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Nets Roll Past Knicks 91-65 in Las Vegas Summer League Opener
sports8 hours ago

Nets Roll Past Knicks 91-65 in Las Vegas Summer League Opener

Brooklyn routed cross-town rival New York 91-65 in the Las Vegas Summer League, led by 20-point performances from Egor Dëmin and Mikel Brown Jr. after a strong defensive effort and a 15-0 third-quarter run. Danny Wolf made his Nets debut, while the Knicks struggled with cold shooting. Julius Randle, traded to Brooklyn earlier in the day, spoke about the opportunity and building chemistry as Brooklyn gears up for the next game against Atlanta.

Knicks Interest in LeBron Remains Unclear Amid Conflicting Reports
sports7 days ago

Knicks Interest in LeBron Remains Unclear Amid Conflicting Reports

As free agency unfolds, reports on the Knicks’ interest in LeBron James are conflicting: Rich Paul says the Knicks have checked in, but others suggest New York isn’t pursuing the 41-year-old as he weighs several options (Warriors, Cavaliers, 76ers, Nuggets, Timberwolves) with no timetable, aiming to contend for a title rather than money after leaving the Lakers.

Robinson Leaves Knicks for Celtics, Hints at ‘Truth’ Behind Exit After Anunoby Emoji
sports8 days ago

Robinson Leaves Knicks for Celtics, Hints at ‘Truth’ Behind Exit After Anunoby Emoji

Mitchell Robinson agreed to a three-year, $47.4 million contract with the Boston Celtics (with a third-year player option), ending his Knicks tenure; his cryptic reply to OG Anunoby’s sad-face emoji — that he didn’t want this to happen and hopes the truth comes out — underscores the tension of a high-profile division-rival move and Knicks’ frontcourt concerns going into next season.

Knicks Dominate a Rebooted East as Offseason Shake-Ups Reshape the Conference
sports9 days ago

Knicks Dominate a Rebooted East as Offseason Shake-Ups Reshape the Conference

The Eastern Conference is reshaped by a busy off-season that leaves the Knicks atop a tightly clustered field. Boston traded Jaylen Brown for Paul George, Toronto added Kawhi Leonard, and Philadelphia recalibrated its backcourt, while the Cavaliers, Heat and Pistons sit just behind in a multi-tier race—creating a seven-team cluster with real title odds as LeBron James rumors add extra drama.

Knicks issue cease-and-desist over logo use in Mamdani-backed campaign
politics13 days ago

Knicks issue cease-and-desist over logo use in Mamdani-backed campaign

The New York Knicks sent a cease-and-desist letter to Aber Kawas’ campaign after promotional materials used the Knicks logo with the team name replaced by “Kawas,” accusing the campaign of trademark infringement, false advertising, false association, and unfair competition. Kawas is the Democrat nominee for New York Senate District 12 and has been backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani; the Knicks say they’re not endorsing any candidate and demanded removal of all materials using Knicks intellectual property and to stop further use. The dispute echoes a prior similar issue involving Mamdani’s campaigns and underscores tensions between the campaign and the sports organization over IP rights.

Knicks Serve Stop-Use Letter Over Kawas Campaign’s Doctored Logo
politics13 days ago

Knicks Serve Stop-Use Letter Over Kawas Campaign’s Doctored Logo

The New York Knicks’ legal team sent a cease-and-desist to Aber Kawas, a Mamdani-backed NY state Senate candidate, demanding removal of campaign materials that used a doctored Knicks logo, accusing the campaign of trademark infringement, false advertising, and false association with the team. Kawas’ campaign had circulated stickers and social posts mimicking Knicks branding; Knicks MSG says they are not endorsing Kawas and declined further comment.

DSNY to give away Knicks-colored trash bins to celebrate championship
local14 days ago

DSNY to give away Knicks-colored trash bins to celebrate championship

The NYC Department of Sanitation is commemorating the Knicks' championship by giving away five full-size blue-and-orange trash bins painted in Knicks colors. Winners will be chosen randomly from residents 18 and older who enter online by 5 p.m. on July 3. The giveaway follows a viral video of a woman stealing a Knicks-themed trash can, and DSNY urges that stealing public property is unacceptable; the bins are the department’s standard full-size street baskets.

Viral Knicks Parade Trash Can Incident Ends JPMorgan Role
business16 days ago

Viral Knicks Parade Trash Can Incident Ends JPMorgan Role

Angie Baez, 40, the JPMorgan Chase executive identified by the New York Post as the woman seen dumping out and taking a Knicks-themed blue-and-orange trash can during Manhattan’s Knicks championship parade, is no longer with the bank, a JPMorgan spokesperson said. The New York Post reported her identity; the department that issued the special-edition cans—the NYC Department of Sanitation—acknowledged the can was returned to the city. The agency condemned dumping public property and illegal behavior, and Baez’s own Instagram poster expressed remorse after the incident, which began on TikTok.

Knicks parade trash-throwing incident leads to JPMorgan DEI exec firing
sports17 days ago

Knicks parade trash-throwing incident leads to JPMorgan DEI exec firing

During the Knicks' 2026 ticker-tape parade in Manhattan, a woman dumped a trash can's contents onto the sidewalk; identified as Angie Baez, a JPMorgan Chase executive and former DEI head at The Infatuation, she was fired after JPMorgan confirmed the termination; The Infatuation bio was removed and coverage framed the incident as a critique of DEI culture.

Becky Hammon Declares Jalen Brunson an Outlier After Knicks’ Historic Title
sports17 days ago

Becky Hammon Declares Jalen Brunson an Outlier After Knicks’ Historic Title

Becky Hammon defends her 2023 ESPN remark that Jalen Brunson was “too small” to be the Knicks’ top option, noting he proved her wrong by leading New York to its first NBA title in 53 years. She calls Brunson an outlier, praises his 2026 postseason performance, and, while acknowledging he’s a 1A-type player, won’t back down from her original take, even joking that he might be the greatest Knick ever.

Gillespie’s $48M deal creates a Knicks-friendly guard price ceiling
sports19 days ago

Gillespie’s $48M deal creates a Knicks-friendly guard price ceiling

Collin Gillespie’s four-year, $48 million Suns deal (~$12M/year) creates a Knicks-friendly benchmark that could make it easier for the Knicks to re-sign guards Jose Alvarado and Landry Shamet and possibly extend Deuce McBride, while shaping decisions around the second apron and Mitchell Robinson—the market will ultimately determine how these guard contracts unfold.