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As we patiently wait for the Knicks to host the Wiz Kiz on Thursday… …here are the latest quotables from around Tarrytown and elsewhere. Mike Brown On the Knicks’ lack of physicality against Philadelphia: “What bothers me is our lack of physicality throughout the ball game, and that’s the whole roster up and down. We […]
Eight points on a night the Knicks lost by 23 won’t usually inspire much excitement. Mohamed Diawara’s line from Monday […]
In just under two weeks, the New York Knicks open their season against the Philadelphia 76ers, and NBC has announced the crew that will call the game, which superfan Ben Stiller reacted to. He reacted to the news that Reggie Miller, Jamal Crawford, and Mike Tirico would be calling the Knicks’ season opener, which will […] The post Ben Stiller has 1 word reaction to announcers for Knicks’ season opener on NBC appeared first on ClutchPoints .
LeBron James sat out the Philadelphia 76ers’ preseason opener against the New York Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday, as he is dealing with lingering ailments entering his 24th season. Besides, the 76ers did not need James, as they easily manhandled the Knicks, 120-97. Jaylen Brown led the way with 22 points, two rebounds, […] The post Fans crushing LeBron James for laughing at side conversation when teammate tore Achilles appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Two hundred million dollars sounds like an easy offer to accept until the other number in the negotiation is more […]
Ariel Hukporti tore his right Achilles tendon in Monday's preseason game against the Knicks, ending the 76ers backup center's 2026-27 season.
The Philadelphia 76ers have received a significant injury blow after Ariel Hukporti suffered a torn Achilles during Monday’s preseason matchup against the New York Knicks. Hukporti sustained the injury during the game, with further testing needed to determine the extent of the damage. An MRI performed Tuesday confirmed the Achilles tear, and the center is […] The post Ariel Hukporti suffers season-ending torn Achilles injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
LeBron James has pushed back on a report claiming he confronted Philadelphia 76ers teammate Joel Embiid for arriving late to a recent team practice. The story was mentioned during Monday’s preseason game between the Sixers and New York Knicks. During the MSG Network broadcast, Mike Breen shared information he said he had received about an […] The post LeBron James denies report he confronted Joel Embiid appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Bruce Brown finds himself desperately fighting for another opportunity in the NBA after encountering minimal interest during his unrestricted free agency. According to Brown, the league’s second apron was repeatedly brought up by teams as a reason they could not sign him this past offseason. “I heard that all summer,” Brown said, per Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. Bruce Brown seeking to play for 2026-27 NBA season after lowly free agency With less than two weeks left befo...
Stephen A. Smith calls out James Dolan over Knicks expecting Karl-Anthony Towns to accept a $77 million pay cut in contract extension negotiations.
The Philadelphia 76ers haven’t even kicked off their 2026-27 regular season, and there already appears to be some extracurriculars with them through the media. This first one involves Joel Embiid reportedly being chewed out by LeBron James for being late to practice. During the 76ers home preseason opener against the New York Knicks on Monday […] The post LeBron James shuts down Joel Embiid late to 76ers practice rumor appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Sixers have Joel Embiid. They also know they’ll need someone to play center when he’s unavailable. That’s why Ariel Hukporti’s injury hurts. Hukporti tore his right Achilles during Monday’s preseason opener against the Knicks. Philadelphia said he would undergo surgery, with a recovery update to follow. As Tony Jones of The Athletic explains, Hukporti […] The post Sixers lose Ariel Hukporti to Achilles tear, leaving thin center rotation appeared first on Hoops Wire .
A dark cloud is hanging over the Knicks in the form of Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns’ contracts. Neither of these core championship players have been locked up by the team as yet, with Towns’ situation becomingly increasingly concerning in particular. Insider Shams Charania thinks it could cause issues if the team isn’t careful. “There’s […] The post Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns Form ‘Growing Cloud’ Around Knicks appeared first on Basketball Forever .
LeBron James shoots down recent reports that he called out Joel Embiid after the Philadelphia 76ers star arrived late to one of the team's practices. James addressed the issue in an Instagram story, stating: "He ain't been late so stop the lies" https://x.com/KyleNeubeck/status/2107629607163675116?s=20 LeBron James reportedly scolded Joel Embiid for arriving late to the 76ers practice During MSG's Monday television coverage of the New York Knicks-Philadelphia 76ers game, play-by-play commentat...
In SNY's The Putback, longtime Knicks insider Ian Begley believes that Drew Eubanks is the best and safest candidate New York may pick for their final roster spot ahead of the new NBA season. "I think the safest play is Drew Eubanks," Begley claimed. "Before John Konchar left the team for personal reasons, the two sides mutually agreed to waive him. Before that happened, they were looking at both a wing and a big. If they're still going that route, they would have to make a trade. But you can'...
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks faced the Philadelphia 76ers for the first NBA preseason game on Monday. The defending champions suffered a brutal 23-point loss, even though the 76ers did not play LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. It’s the preseason, and the Knicks starters did not spend much time on the [...]
Karl-Anthony Towns' contract extension situation is now a key talking point around the NBA ahead of the upcoming season, and Kendrick Perkins wants the New York Knicks to resolve it. Appearing on ESPN's First Take, the former NBA center dropped a bold warning to the reigning champions if they fail to meet Towns' extension demands. "If they don't come to an agreement with Karl-Anthony Towns, I'm just saying, worst-case scenario ... It'll take another 50 years for the New York Knicks to win a ch...
New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown shared a powerful message following their first preseason game of the 2026-27 NBA season. They faced the Philadelphia 76ers and suffered a 120-97 defeat on Monday. Unfortunately for the 76ers, backup center Ariel Hukporti suffered an ankle injury. Initially reported by The Athletic that the 2026 NBA champion [...]
Philadelphia 76ers‘ newest star, Jaylen Brown, played in his first NBA preseason game for the franchise on Monday. The former Boston Celtics star had a promising performance, as he had 22 points in 17 minutes of action. He led the 76ers to a 120-97 win over the defending champions, the New York Knicks. Brown was [...]
The New York Knicks are NBA Champions for the second time in NBA history and for the first time since 1973. Winning the NBA title came with great sacrifice, as a multitude of players were asked to do things for the betterment of the team. No one had to change more than Karl-Anthony Towns. For […] The post Column: The Knicks need to do whatever it takes to keep Karl-Anthony Towns appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Victor Wembanyama completed his third NBA season with the first Finals appearance of his career. The San Antonio Spurs had developed into a championship contender, but their season ended with a five-game series loss to the New York Knicks. Wembanyama averaged 26.0 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.6 blocks and 2.6 assists during the Finals. His individual [...]
The 2026 loss to the New York Knicks has shaken Victor Wembanyama, and the effects are still showing. The San Antonio Spurs star forward has refused to speak with American media outlets except for 60 Minutes. “I’m hearing that Victor does not want to talk about what happened in the finals,” said ESPN’s Michael C. […] The post Victor Wembanyama Goes on Strike Against American Media With One Exception After Hurtful Finals Loss appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Just last week, Stephen A. Smith made a promise to his beloved Knicks on First Take. “This year, I will not say a negative word about my New York Knicks,” Smith said, declaring the team untouchable after ending a 53-year championship drought. That promise didn’t even survive a week. Back on the air, Smith launched […] The post Stephen A. Smith Breaks His Knicks Promise Just Months After Championship Win appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Knicks are finding out what happens when a championship roster gets expensive. Michael Zeno of Posting and Toasting raised an interesting point: The NBA’s second apron helped create New York’s opportunity to win a title, and now it complicates the attempt to keep that team together. Zeno traces the chain back to Minnesota’s payroll […] The post Knicks’ title defense comes with a second-apron problem appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Philadelphia 76ers announced that center Ariel Hukporti suffered a season-ending torn right Achilles tendon during his team's preseason opener on Monday evening against the New York Knicks.