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Timothee Chalamet Celebrates Knicks' Title, Holds The Post and Drops Oscar Shade
sports28 days ago

Timothee Chalamet Celebrates Knicks' Title, Holds The Post and Drops Oscar Shade

Timothée Chalamet and other celebrities joined Knicks fans in celebrating the team's first NBA championship in 53 years after Jalen Brunson powered a 94-90 Game 5 win in San Antonio. Chalamet was spotted holding up a mock The New York Post front page and yelling “Way rather this than the Oscars” during the trophy ceremony, then congratulated players and Knicks figures including Allan Houston and James Dolan. Spike Lee and other Knicks loyalties were shown in the stands as a parade for the city is planned for Thursday.

via New York Post|
#knicks#mikal-bridges#nba-finals-2026
Knicks Aim to seize 3-1 lead in Finals Game 4 after Game 3 setback
knicks-game-threads1 month ago

Knicks Aim to seize 3-1 lead in Finals Game 4 after Game 3 setback

Knicks enter Game 4 with a chance to take a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals after a 115-111 loss in Game 3, needing to fix stagnant ball movement, cut turnovers, and rely less on iso-ball while containing Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle; Towns and Bridges must step up as New York aims to capitalize on opportunities. Tip-off is 8:30 pm EST on ABC. This is your game thread.

via Posting and Toasting|
#jalen-brunson#knicks-game-threads#mikal-bridges
Bridges Sparks Knicks’ Finals Run with Consistent Two-Way Play
sports1 month ago

Bridges Sparks Knicks’ Finals Run with Consistent Two-Way Play

Mikal Bridges overcame early playoff struggles and outside scrutiny over the five first-round picks traded for him as the Knicks rode an 11-game win streak into the NBA Finals. He contributed steady scoring, efficient shooting, and lockdown defense, with coach Mike Brown reducing his minutes to unlock his impact, and teammates like Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns underscoring his resilience and value to the team.

via Sports Illustrated|
#defense#knicks#mikal-bridges
Nova Bond, Knicks Finals Run: The Villanova Trio Driving New York’s Charge
sports1 month ago

Nova Bond, Knicks Finals Run: The Villanova Trio Driving New York’s Charge

A profile of Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart—the Villanova trio now leading the Knicks—explaining how their college-bred brotherhood and on-court chemistry helped push New York to its first NBA Finals appearance since 1999. The piece outlines Hart’s protective mentorship of Bridges during a rocky start, Brunson’s steady leadership, Bridges’ late-career renaissance, and the playful, brutally honest camaraderie that has become the team’s core, turning a high-potential roster into a title-contending unit.

via The New York Times|
#jalen-brunson#knicks#mikal-bridges
sports1 month ago

Knicks' Winning Blueprint: How the 2025-26 Team Reached the Finals

Knicks owner James Dolan hired Leon Rose as GM and built a title contender through a mix of free-agent signings and bold trades rather than relying on in-house drafting. Key moves included Brunson (free agency, 2022), Towns (three-team trade, 2024), Anunoby (2023 trade), Bridges (2024 trade), and role players like Hart, McBride, Robinson, Shamet, Clarkson and Alvarado, plus Mike Brown replacing Tom Thibodeau in 2025. The result is a 2026 Eastern Conference champion on the cusp of ending their Finals drought, backed by defense, depth and timely shooting.

via NBA.com|
#jalen-brunson#karl-anthony-towns#mikal-bridges
Knicks Catch Lightning: A 10-Game Surge Reshapes Their Finals Odds
sports1 month ago

Knicks Catch Lightning: A 10-Game Surge Reshapes Their Finals Odds

New York’s decision to keep the starting five unchanged a month ago fueled a 10‑game playoff win streak with a historic net rating, guided by Mikal Bridges’s two‑way breakout and a league‑leading offense led by Brunson and Towns. The run has elevated the Knicks from underdog to legitimate Finals contender, with potential tweaks like more Landry Shamet with the starters hinted at for the next step. While they’d likely be underdogs against the West’s top teams (Spurs/Thunder), the stretch echoes the 2011 Mavericks and suggests a real title shot if this rhythm persists.

via The New York Times|
#jalen-brunson#knicks#mikal-bridges
Brunson powers Knicks to 3-0 series lead over 76ers
sports2 months ago

Brunson powers Knicks to 3-0 series lead over 76ers

The Knicks erased an early deficit in Philadelphia, then pulled away with a dominant second quarter and a late 13-3 run to beat the 76ers 108-94 and take a commanding 3-0 series lead. Jalen Brunson finished with 33 points and nine assists, Mikal Bridges scored 23 and defended Tyrese Maxey, and New York benefited from a strong bench effort while OG Anunoby was out and Karl-Anthony Towns played limited minutes due to foul trouble. Embiid had 18 and Maxey 17 for Philly, but a switch-heavy defense and timely scoring propelled the Knicks, who have now won six straight postseason games.

via New York Post|
#76ers#jalen-brunson#knicks
Brunson leads Knicks to dominant Game 1 blowout over Sixers
sports2 months ago

Brunson leads Knicks to dominant Game 1 blowout over Sixers

Jalen Brunson scored 35 points as the Knicks routed the Sixers 137-98 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, building a 23-point halftime lead and tying a playoff franchise record with 63.1% shooting. Mikal Bridges provided lockdown defense and efficient scoring, Embiid was limited, and New York showcased a high-variance but highly efficient night that sets the stage for a challenging Series 2 for Philadelphia.

via The New York Times|
#jalen-brunson#knicks#mikal-bridges
Knicks’ Game 2 collapse blamed on a trio, not Bridges
sports2 months ago

Knicks’ Game 2 collapse blamed on a trio, not Bridges

A New York Post column argues the Knicks’ 107-106 loss to the Hawks in Game 2 was caused by three players rather than Mikal Bridges, who missed a late game-winner after a largely passive offensive role. The piece notes Bridges’ missed shot sealed the defeat and frames the collapse as a broader breakdown by others, echoing a similar late-game misstep from last year’s Detroit series.

via New York Post|
#atlanta-hawks#game-2#knicks
Knicks Cement Contender Status With Dominant 114-89 Win Over Spurs
sports4 months ago

Knicks Cement Contender Status With Dominant 114-89 Win Over Spurs

The Knicks overwhelmed the Spurs 114-89 at Madison Square Garden, riding Jalen Brunson’s late-first-quarter surge and a strong second-quarter run to pull away, while Mikal Bridges scored 25 and added five steals. New York held Wembanyama in check with Towns/Anunoby switching on him, limited San Antonio to 41.6% shooting and 26.5% from three, and sent a clear message that they can compete with the league’s best.

via New York Post|
#jalen-brunson#knicks#mikal-bridges
Blazers Eye Giannis in Possible Multiteam Trade
sports5 months ago

Blazers Eye Giannis in Possible Multiteam Trade

Portland is reportedly exploring a multi-team route to land Giannis Antetokounmpo rather than a direct sign-and-trade, as Giannis is viewed as an extreme long shot to re-sign with the Blazers. The Stein Line notes Portland could act as a facilitator in a deal that might involve Jrue Holiday and target pieces like Mikal Bridges, using assets such as Milwaukee’s 2028–2030 first-round picks. A concrete move could come in the next five days or in the offseason, with Giannis and Dame having prior Bucks connections influencing discussions.

via Hoops Rumors|
#giannis-antetokounmpo#jrue-holiday#mikal-bridges
Mikal Bridges' Extension and Its Impact on Knicks' Future
sports11 months ago

Mikal Bridges' Extension and Its Impact on Knicks' Future

Mikal Bridges' recent NBA extension, averaging $37.5 million per year, reflects a shifting landscape in the league where teams are more cautious with big contracts due to new CBA restrictions, emphasizing roster flexibility and strategic spending over guaranteed max deals for non-superstars, potentially influencing future negotiations and team compositions.

via Yahoo Sports|
#contract-extension#mikal-bridges#nba