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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Knicks' title hopes hinge on Jalen Brunson silencing his biggest critique

Paul Pierce said that the Knicks need to find a player better than Jalen Brunson to win a title. Brunson has his best opportunity ever to prove Pierce wrong.

Mike Brown faces painful reality as Knicks gear up for playoffs

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown finds himself starting from the ground floor as the playoffs get ready to begin.

Karl-Anthony Towns says Knicks will 'be judged on what we do on this run'

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...

Mike Brown has already revealed the Knicks' secret weapon against the Hawks

Mike Brown spoke about extending a specific players' minutes during the Knicks win over the Hawks in early April. His health will be crucial for the Knicks.

Five most important Knicks in the opening round

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...

Knicks vs. Hawks: 5 things to watch in first round of 2026 NBA playoffs

Here’s five key factors to watch for the Knicks opening round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks.

Knicks Morning News (2026.04.15)

News & Blogs Jalen Brunson scores 17 points in fourth quarter to lead Knicks over Hawks, 108-105 – SNY Josh Hart’s fourth-quarter explosion helps Knicks hold on to 112-106 win over Celtics – SNY 5...

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Knicks facing much tougher Hawks who have thrived since Trae Young trade

Just what kind of challenge do the Knicks have on their hands?

Josh Hart calls out controversial NBA broadcast change fans are furious about

Even Josh Hart of the New York Knicks wishes that Eric Collins were on the call for the first play-in tournament game.

Karl-Anthony Towns’ chance to define his Knicks legacy is here

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.

Mike Brown now has real chance to put Tom Thibodeau completely in the Knicks’ past

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.

Karl-Anthony Towns puts Knicks on notice with the reality check they needed

New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns recently discussed the weight of expectations and offered up a challenge to his teammates.

Jalen Brunson receives blood boiling motivation to crush Celtics this postseason

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson has just been given yet another reason to hope for a second-round clash against the Boston Celtics.

Latest Deuce McBride update will drastically temper Knicks' expectations

The New York Knicks may want to pull back on any expectations of seeing Deuce McBride back to full strength this postseason.

Knicks First Round Series Primer: Atlanta Hawks

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...

Knicks may be out of the LeBron sweepstakes before they even begin

The Knicks have been mentioned as a potential landing spot for LeBron James this summer, but they can't sign him unless he takes a pay cut.

Knicks Playoff Mailbag: Josh Hart's importance in the starting lineup, Hawks series prediction

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...

Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns created a new playoff problem for the Knicks

The chemistry Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns are forging has left the Knicks more reliant on their corner three-point shooters.

Why OG Anunoby is Knicks' X-factor against Hawks in first round of 2026 NBA playoffs

Defensive weapon OG Anunoby will be a huge factor when the Knicks face the Hawks in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs.

Hawks gave the Knicks bulletin-board material before the playoffs even started

The Hawks effectively chose to play the Knicks over the Cavaliers in the first-round of the playoffs. New York should take that personally.

Knicks Morning News (2026.04.14)

News & Blogs 5 keys for the Knicks in first-round matchup against Atlanta Hawks – Newsday Josh Hart’s fourth-quarter explosion helps Knicks hold on to 112-106 win over Celtics – SNY Knicks vs....

Monday, April 13, 2026
Knicks vs. Hawks Playoff History: A Look Down Memory Lane & 7th

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...

The starkly different bench commodity Knicks bring into playoffs this time around

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.

Jalen Brunson’s intriguing challenge, roster depth among Knicks-Hawks playoff storylines

The Post’s Jared Schwartz breaks down the top Knicks-Hawks storylines for the first round of the playoffs.

Knicks can’t ignore the Hawks’ playoff seed chicanery

At the very least, the Hawks did nothing to avoid the Knicks.

Knicks vs. Hawks 2026 playoff prediction: NBA odds, pick, best bet for first round series

After 82 games of basketball, the NBA playoffs are finally here.

Knicks Notes: Hawks Matchup, Prospects, McBride

The third-seeded Knicks were unfazed when they learned they’d be playing the Hawks in the first round instead of Toronto, writes Jared Schwartz of The New York Post. The Raptors needed to win...

Cleanest path to NBA Finals berth will be paved by most obvious Knicks player

The New York Knicks will have their best shot at clinching a Finals berth if one painfully obvious star can find a way to consistently fire on all cylinders.

Knicks handed Jalen Brunson's worst possible matchup in 1st round

The Atlanta Hawks could be a very annoying first-round matchup for New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson to deal with.

NBA teams have finally caught onto Knicks’ sneakily shrewd strategy

ESPN's Brian Windhorst says NBA teams are starting to discuss if the Knicks might be trying to get one over on them all with regard to rookie Mo Diawara.

Mikal Bridges now holds the keys to destiny with Knicks

Mikal Bridges will seal his fate with the New York Knicks in one way or another during this year's postseason.

No one's happier to avoid Knicks in playoffs than the team that knows them best

The Knicks are set to face the Hawks in the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs, and nobody seems happier than the Toronto Raptors.

Hornets 110, Knicks 96: “Can already hear the ‘F*** Trae Young’ chants”

The most anticipated yet anticlimactic Knick regular season in years concluded its preamble with a 110-96 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, though it didn’t feel like an L. Both teams got what they...

Knicks' Jose Alvarado trade looking rough as playoff role takes shape

This isn't how the Knicks' trade for Jose Alvarado was supposed to play out. But the guard's story isn't written, yet:

How much are the cheapest Knicks vs. Hawks NBA playoffs tickets at MSG?

Jalen Brunson and co. won two of three against Atlanta in the regular season.

Knicks vs. Hawks first-round preview and prediction for 2026 NBA playoffs

The Knicks face the Hawks in the first round of the playoffs, as New York begins its title chase.

Knicks Bulletin: ‘It was nice, man’

The season is over, fellas. Ah, sorry, I only meant the regular thing. We still have the playoffs and the parade coming up next. Bring it on! Mike Breen On the greedy NBA: “This is the first time...

Knicks Drop Season Finale to Hornets, Shift Focus to First-Round Clash With Hawks

The New York Knicks’ regular season didn’t end with the exclamation point fans at Madison […] The post Knicks Drop Season Finale to Hornets, Shift Focus to First-Round Clash With Hawks appeared...

Mike Breen rips NBA playoffs TV change after $76 billion payday

For the first time ever, the NBA is pushing all local network broadcasts out of the playoffs in favor of the national television networks, which paid a hefty price for the rights to air the...

Why the Knicks’ early playoff path could be a lot trickier than expected

Now, the Knicks will face off with one of the league’s hottest teams, who have thrived since trading Trae Young.

Knicks Morning News (2026.04.13)

News & Blogs Karl-Anthony Towns wanted to be Magic Johnson. Mike Brown is letting him – New York Daily News All Knicks’ playoff scenarios heading into Sunday’s finale – Posting & Toasting Josh...

Where Knicks stand heading into Hawks series in first round of 2026 NBA Playoffs

Mike Brown’s Knicks seem to be in a good place entering their first-round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks.

Sunday, April 12, 2026
Knicks unfazed by surprising playoff matchup against Hawks: ‘Didn’t pay any attention’

So, knowing a loss was likely without their main players, the Hawks made it clear they at the very least weren’t overly scared of the Knicks.

Ghost of Trae Young looms over Knicks’ testy playoff matchup with Hawks

This would all be a lot more interesting if the Hawks hadn’t rid themselves of Trae Young back at the trade deadline, of course, if they hadn’t exiled him to Washington, D.C., which has been pro...

Knicks’ Miles McBride shows he’s healthy, ready for playoffs in strong regular season finale

Miles McBride took advantage of his opportunity in the Knicks' starting lineup in their regular season finale.

Knicks get stuck with tougher playoff opponent after losing meaningless regular season finle

The Knicks lost twice on Sunday. 

Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns solved most urgent Knicks mystery

The Knicks' best offensive duo seems to have figured it out. Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns are posting league-leading production off of screens.

Knicks to face Hawks in first round of 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Knicks’ opponent for the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs is officially set.

Hornets knock off Knicks to secure East’s ninth seed

Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball and Coby White each scored 19 points as the visiting Charlotte Hornets earned the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference pla

Knicks rest starters, close regular season with 110-96 loss to Hornets

The Knicks closed the regular season with a loss to the Hornets on Sunday night.

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