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Saturday, April 18, 2026
Don't sleep: the secret weapon fueling Knicks' high-stakes NBA Playoff run

The Knicks are healthy for their upcoming playoff run, which comes with expectations of making the NBA Finals. And you might be sleeping on their secret weapon.

Playoff Game Thread: Knicks vs. Hawks, Game 1, April 18, 2026

The New York Knicks enter the playoffs off a strong season that saw them finish as a top-five offense and top-ten defense. Now, with a championship in their sights, our heroes open their...

Jalen Brunson just proved why Knicks will beat Hawks in playoff showdown

The Knicks are all set for their Round 1 matchup against the Hawks, and Jalen Brunson has already shown why he's primed to lead their way to victory.

Three-time NBA champ Danny Green does not love Knicks’ playoff chances: ‘Could self-implode’

A three-time NBA champion foresees a Knicks implosion after hearing “rumblings” of a fractured team. 

2026 NBA Playoffs Round 1: Knicks vs. Hawks Game 1 – Time to Exorcise the Ghost of Trae Young

The Knicks host the Atlanta Hawks today in Game 1 of their first round series. The Knicks are poised to go on a big playoff run, where anything shy of the NBA Finals will likely be viewed...

NBA Playoffs 2026: Here’s how to watch Hawks vs. Knicks Game 1 for free

For the second year in a row, the Knicks enter the playoffs as the No. 3 seed in the East.

Knicks vs. Hawks prediction: NBA Playoffs picks, odds, best bet for Saturday’s Game 1 

The rival Hawks are in town determined to pull off a Game 1 upset.

Knicks Bulletin: ‘That’s kind of what I’ve known. It’s kind of my DNA.’

Knicks. Hawks. Game 1. Let’s go! Mike Brown On focusing on the Knicks’ strengths:“Obviously, you respect what you’ve done all year. The neat part about it is we’ve faced a lot of different things....

Knicks Notes: Brown, Towns, Brunson, Robinson

Knicks owner James Dolan made it clear during a radio interview this winter what his expectations were for the postseason. We want to get to the [NBA] Finals. And we should win the Finals,” Dolan...

5 bold predictions for 2026 NBA playoffs, including a deep Knicks run

Here are five bold predictions for the Knicks and contenders at large entering the 2026 NBA playoffs.

P&T Round(ball) Table: Predictions for the Knicks-Hawks first round series.

Here we go! The playoffs have arrived and our beloved Knickerbockers are expected by many to make a deep postseason run. Will they? Won’t they? As usual, the Posting & Toasting crew has reconvened...

Knicks Morning News (2026.04.18)

News & Blogs Three keys to the Knicks winning their first-round series against the Hawks – Posting & Toasting Josh Hart’s fourth-quarter explosion helps Knicks hold on to 112-106 win over Celtics...

Playoff Game Preview: Knicks vs. Hawks, Game 1, April 18, 2026

The wait is over. The New York Knicks’ 80th campaign was a grueling 82-game marathon (83 if you count that Vegas scrimmage), but by almost every measure, it was a success. They finished 53-29,...

What channel is Knicks vs. Hawks on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 1 of NBA Playoffs series

Here’s everything you need to know to watch Game 1 of the Knicks vs. Hawks series, including the start time, TV channel and live stream information.

Friday, April 17, 2026
Knicks’ Mike Brown is ready to handle potential ‘Hack-A-Mitch’ tactic

Fouling Mitchell Robinson on purpose was deployed regularly in last year’s playoffs, with Detroit’s JB Bickerstaff and Boston’s Joe Mazzulla taking it to higher levels to stall the Knicks’ offense.

Knicks need best versions of Miles McBride, Landry Shamet for long playoff run

Miles McBride and Landry Shamet share so much in common. 

Tracy McGrady tells The Post what Knicks must lock in on to reach NBA Finals

Tracy McGrady sits down with The Post's Steve Serby for some Q&A ahead of the Knicks-Hawks playoff series.

The Karl-Anthony Towns dilemma undersized Hawks are staring down in Knicks series

That’s too efficient for the Hawks to accept.

Knicks begin championship-or-bust playoff run vs. upstart Hawks

The New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks each were Cinderella stories the last time they opposed each other in the NBA playoffs.,Only the Hawks qualify f

Breaking down Knicks-Hawks matchups ahead of their first-round playoff series

The playoffs are a whole different animal.

SPOILER: Read here to see how the Knicks postseason turns out

The 2026 New York Knicks don’t add up. Except one way they really add up. This is a team that can rip off a winning run for weeks that implies they can beat anyone, anywhere, anytime. Other times...

The Post’s Knicks-Hawks first-round playoff predictions

The Post's experts give their Knicks-Hawks predications.

How an ex-Warriors, Knicks player helped Cade Cunningham & Pistons' growth

Cade Cunningham & the Detroit Pistons may need to credit some of their growth to former Golden State Warriors and New York Knicks player Jarrett Jack before the NBA Playoffs.

Mikal Bridges ready to raise his game in playoffs for Knicks — again

Bridges is on the receiving end of more criticism than anyone on the Knicks.

The wait is over — and every bit of what’s next for Knicks is what truly matters

This is it. This is what we’ve all been biding our time for. This was why Knicks winning streaks and Knicks losing skids were each dismissed with equal fervor across the last six months. All...

Robinson takes Center Stage? Daily Knicks staff roundtable predicts Hawks series

The Knicks are set to take on the Hawks in Round 1, and the Daily Knicks staff has predictions and picks for all of your most burning questions.

2026 NBA Playoffs: Knicks/Hawks Prediction Thread

Okay, folks, make your predictions!

Knicks' Mikal Bridges talks differences between regular season, 'chess match' of playoffs

For the fourth consecutive season the Knicks are in the playoffs as they gear up for their first-round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks with Game 1 coming on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden.

Pablo Torre Drops Explosive Claims About Knicks Owner James Dolan and MSG Practices That’s Absolutely Terrifying

New allegations suggest James Dolan’s security team used intelligence tools to monitor online critics, including a teenager in Colorado.

These seven storylines will define the 2026 NBA playoffs: Best player, Tatum's comeback, same old Knicks?

The 2026 NBA playoffs have arrived, and here's what fans should be keeping an eye on

Knicks’ season hinges on first-round success: breakthrough or failure?
Knicks fans can hurl eggs at comedian in Hawks garb in wild NBA playoff stunt

Knicks fans might not have Trae Young to vilify anymore, but a new person will be getting the ire of the Garden faithful on Saturday night.

Why this playoff run matters more than last year’s and next year’s

In a vacuum, the Knicks’ window to win a championship goes beyond 2026. This time next year, Josh Hart will be the oldest of the current Knicks who are likely to return, at 32 years-old, with...

3 Bold Predictions for Knicks-Hawks Playoff Game 1

As the New York Knicks prepare to host the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series at […]

Jose Alvarado thanks Knicks fan favorite for inbound steal play

The New York Knicks are set to take on the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of their first-round series in the NBA Playoffs on Saturday. Leading up to the contest, Jose Alvarado, who is known as a...

Knicks First-Round Playoff Schedule Revealed: Dates, Times & TV Channels

Knicks open playoffs against Hawks in tightly contested series with contrasting styles.

Rumor Opens Door To NY Knicks Forming Super-Backcourt If They Don’t Reach NBA Finals

A new NBA rumor reopens the door for the New York Knicks to go back to a blockbuster trade idea […]

Knicks Bulletin: ‘First, I would say that I blame Trae Young’

Only one more sleep. Just a bit over 24 hours for tip-off. If you feel anxious, crack Trae Young jokes. Zohran Mamdani (NYC Mayor) On why the Knicks’ playoff ticket prices are sky-high: “First, I...

Josh Hart given ultimate green light heading into Knicks' playoff opener

The New York Knicks have full faith in Josh Hart's perimeter abilities -- and for good reason.

Knicks vs. Hawks: 3 keys for New York in Game 1 of first-round playoff series

The Knicks and Hawks open their first-round playoff series on Saturday at Madison Square Garden.

Mitchell Robinson has perfect opportunity to win the Knicks another playoff series

The Knicks' big men are primed to dominate the Hawks in the first round of the playoffs, with one center set to win them yet another series.

Trae Young fires back at Zohran Mamdani after New York mayor jokingly blames star for Knicks-Hawks ticket prices

Young's bad blood with the Knicks hasn't stopped despite his trade to D.C.

3 Hawks bold predictions vs. Knicks in 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Atlanta Hawks will enter the playoffs with nothing to lose and everything to gain. The phrase may be hackneyed, but the Hawks were not even supposed to be here, with a realistic chance of...

Jordan Clarkson has a clear path to shaking up the Knicks’ playoff rotation

Mike Brown already confirmed Jordan Clarkson is in the Knicks' playoff rotation. But his role might get even larger than we're being led to believe.

The unmatched stakes looming over the Knicks in these NBA playoffs

But the Knicks have no excuses, no time to waste, no possible way to soften the pain of another crushing postseason exit.

Knicks Morning News (2026.04.17)

News & Blogs Josh Hart’s fourth-quarter explosion helps Knicks hold on to 112-106 win over Celtics – SNY Goodwill: Knicks face most pressure to make NBA Finals – ESPN For Knicks, NBA...

Mike Brown is about to break fans’ hearts with Knicks playoff rotation

The Knicks have a huge postseason ahead of them, with no margin for error. That's why it's extra tough that Mike Brown left a fan favorite out of the picture.

Knicks catch a break that leaves Karl-Anthony Towns with zero excuses vs. Hawks

The Hawks got an unfortunate injury update on Thursday, priming the Knicks' big men to have gigantic impacts in the first round.

Trae Young Fires Back at NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani After MSG Ticket Joke Sparks Exchange

Trae Young claps back at NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani after MSG ticket price joke, warning Knicks fans by referencing past playoff dominance against New York.

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Tony Bradley believes Hawks need to hit Knicks ‘in the mouth first’

“I think it’s very important to hit them in the mouth first,” Hawks big man Tony Bradley told reporters in Atlanta before their series vs. Knicks.

Best Father's Day Gifts for the Knicks Dad

Top gift ideas for the sports dad — from jerseys to collectibles, find the perfect present.

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