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Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Bruce Brown ‘very surprised’ to be fighting different kind of second-apron battle for Knicks chance

Bruce Brown, among the newest crop of Knicks signings, went from logging 82 games last season with a title contender to a scant free agent market. 

It took Jalen Brunson 1 game to silence any doubters heading into post-surgery play

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson should have shut down any fears of post-surgery residuals with his performance in Monday's preseason opener.

Knicks might be able to fix Karl-Anthony Towns stalemate with $220 million offer

The Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns are still negotiating an extension. An extra $20 million from New York's end might go a long way toward getting a deal done.

Extension Notes: Miller, Wallace, Towns, Davis

As Brandon Miller and the Hornets attempt to negotiate a rookie scale extension, the contracts signed in recent years by Franz Wagner (five years, $224MM), OG Anunoby (five years, $212.5MM), and...

The very second apron that paved the way for their title seeks to destroy the Knicks

Sports are cyclical. It’s very rare for a team to stay on top for a prolonged period of time, just the same as it’s rare for a team to stay in the doldrums for a long time. Smart organizations can...

James Wiseman may have already locked in his Knicks fate after preseason opener

It took James Wiseman just one preseason game to show why he's considered the favorite to ink a standard deal with the New York Knicks.

9 big things you need to know about Karl-Anthony Towns' contract situation with Knicks

Heading into the 2026-27 season, Towns still faces an uncertain long-term future with the Knicks. Here's what to know.

Knicks' Mike Brown gives blunt reaction to 76ers' loaded roster, championship contender status

The New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown was real about what it is going to be like facing the Philadelphia 76ers this season. It isn't going to be easy to say the least.

Joe Johnson goes off on the Knicks' lowball contract offer to Karl-Anthony Towns

Joe Johnson is frustrated with how the Knicks are going about their business recently.

Knicks Fall To Sixers As KAT Turns Up Contract Pressure | New York Got Game

The Knicks fell 120–97 to the Philadelphia 76ers, but the preseason score wasn’t the only talking point. Dexter Henry breaks down Karl-Anthony Towns turning up the pressure in his contract talks...

Warriors linked to $220M NBA champion, 6-time All-Star currently in contract standoff with Knicks

If all of these things happen for this NBA champion and All-Star it would be exactly what the Golden State Warriors need. It would also be another great weapon for Steph Curry.

James Wiseman makes strong first impression in bid for final Knicks roster spot

James Wiseman is among several veterans competing for the Knicks’ final roster spot, and he got off to a strong start in Monday's preseason opener.

Why James Dolan doesn't deserve blame in Knicks' contract standoff with Karl-Anthony Towns

Dolan is an easy target for attacks like this, but in this case, the Knicks are simply doing smart business

Knicks refuse to go over one threshold during Karl-Anthony Towns contract extension discussions

The New York Knicks have made it very clear to Karl-Anthony Towns and everyone else that they are not going to go through a financial burden. Now, it is on Towns and if he is willing to accept...

Knicks Bulletin: ‘Definitely heartbreaking’

The New York Knicks officially unofficially played basketball yesterday, and I can’t be happier about an opponent’s win. As Russell said in his Scenes, we’ll give them belt when it counts, but for...

Examining both sides of the KAT-Knicks contract dilemma

KAT and the Knicks are far apart on extension talks. ESPN insiders break down each side, plus project where this saga is headed.

Knicks Morning News (2026.10.06)

News & Blogs 76ers 120, Knicks 97: Scenes from a sleepy scrimmage – Posting & Toasting Preseason Game Thread: Knicks at 76ers, October 5, 2026 – Posting & Toasting Karl-Anthony Towns doesn’t...

Knicks’ Mikal Bridges ‘could’ reportedly be moved depending on if one thing happens

Would the Knicks really trade Bridges?

Monday, October 5, 2026
76ers 120, Knicks 97: Scenes from a sleepy scrimmage

Real fans watch preseason games, these half-hearted scrimmages in which stars tend to lollygag, and the guys fighting for roster or rotation consideration tend to play as you’d expect—like guys...

Knicks struggle shooting in first preseason game, fall to 76ers

The Knicks played their first game since winning Game 5 of the NBA Finals, falling to the Philadelphia 76ers in the preseason.

Ex-Knick Ariel Hukporti exits in scary 79ers preseason debut moment

Former Knicks reserve Ariel Hukporti suffered a noncontact injury just five minutes into his Sixers career. 

Preseason Game Thread: Knicks at 76ers, October 5, 2026

The Knicks travel to Xfinity Mobile Arena tonight for their inaugural preseason game and their first appearance on the court since beating the Spurs for the NBA Championship (yes, that really...

James, Embiid, Maxey sit out 76ers' preseason opener vs. Knicks

LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey will sit out the 76ers' preseason opener against the Knicks on Monday night.

Karl-Anthony Towns is experiencing painful downside of Jalen Brunson's selflessness

There was an unknown downside to Jalen Brunson's selfless heroics with the New York Knicks, and Karl-Anthony Towns is experiencing it as we speak.

Every NBA team's best trade in franchise history

Trades shape the NBA, and every team has won their fair share of deals.

The 50 NBA players who were way better than you remember

They were All-Stars, champions and franchise cornerstones. Somehow, history hasn’t given them their due.

Karl-Anthony Towns contract drama a sign of Knicks’ daunting new reality as NBA’s hunted

It’s best that Towns and the Knicks’ brass find a common ground as quickly as possible.

Karl-Anthony Towns negotiations kick door wide open for a Mohamed Diawara breakout

As the New York Knicks attempt to extend Karl-Anthony Towns, the door has been kicked open for a cost-efficient up-and-comer to become indispensable.

76ers make decision on if LeBron James will play NBA Preseason vs. Knicks tonight

LeBron James will not be on the court for the 76ers' NBA Preseason bout against the Knicks alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.

Pacome Dadiet failure should make Knicks hesitant about new Karl-Anthony Towns deal

The failure of Pacome Dadiet may play a part in why the New York Knicks are dragging their feet in extension negotiations with Karl-Anthony Towns.

KAT: 'Don't look good' for Knicks deal before regular season

Karl-Anthony Towns says the chances "don't look good" for him getting a new extension with the Knicks before the start of the regular season.

Karl-Anthony Towns negotiations are forcing Knicks to confront a looming issue

The New York Knicks paid big money to build their core. The Karl-Anthony Towns negotiations are forcing them to confront that cost.

Karl-Anthony Towns doesn’t expect extension with Knicks before season

Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns told reporters following Monday's morning shootaround in Philly that he doesn’t expect to get an extension done before the season.

Knicks should be looking to trade for another center sooner rather than later

If the Knicks think they need to trade for a third center, they should pounce early before teams with more assets are ready to make moves.

Karl-Anthony Towns Frustrated By Knicks Extension Talks

There remains a significant gap in contract talks between the Knicks and star center Karl-Anthony Towns, writes James L. Edwards III of The Athletic. Speaking to reporters after shootaround on...

Karl-Anthony Towns says extension negotiations with Knicks 'don't look good' as two sides remain apart on deal

Towns said he expected a contract to be worked out easily after his playoff showcase

Knicks Karl-Anthony Towns gets $200M contract update, confirming $77M extension gap

The New York Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns have had brief discussions about a contract extension. It now looks like the talks are grim due to this massive rift currently.

Knicks get brutal Karl-Anthony Towns contract update amid stalled extension talks

The New York Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns have had somewhat of conversations surrounding a contract. However, Towns has just revealed where things stand and it isn't pretty.

Karl-Anthony Towns fumes with grim update on Knicks contract talks

After winning a championship, Karl-Anthony Towns wrongly believed his contract extension negotiations would go smoothly — especially since he’s willing to take a discount. Instead, he clearly...

De'Aaron Fox believes he deserves to move on from the Spurs' NBA Finals loss to the Knicks

De'Aaron Fox wants to get past the heartbreak of losing in the NBA Finals.

5 things to watch as Knicks 2026-27 preseason gets underway

The 2026-27 preseason kicks off for the New York Knicks tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers in a preview of their regular season opener.

3 Knicks players fans should be closely monitoring throughout the preseason

The Knicks' five-game preseason schedule begins on Monday against the 76ers.

How The Knicks Plan To Evolve Their Championship Offense | NY Got Game

The Knicks found something during their championship run and now Mike Brown wants to build on it. In this NY Got Game video essay, Dexter Henry looks at how New York plans to evolve its offense...

Monday Posted & Toasted Notes: Yearning Mike, basketball time!

Last time I checked, we were celebrating. Turns out, we’re now back to watching games take place again! Not Knicks on Friday Night, but hey, the boys can only play when they tell them to, and I...

Knicks have already hinted their training camp centers are only a temporary fix

The Knicks reportedly told free agents they're in the market for a younger center, which means they haven't yet acquired who they want.

Ranking the NBA's best starting fives: 76ers look great on paper, but champion Knicks hold No. 1 spot

With the 2026-27 NBA season fast approaching, we're ranking the five best starting units in the league

Knicks could be deciding OG Anunoby's fate in Karl-Anthony Towns extension talks

If the Knicks don't hold the line in Karl-Anthony Towns extension talks, it could signal OG Anunoby's days in New York are numbered after this season.

Knicks Morning News (2026.10.05)

News & Blogs Knicks’ Mike Brown challenges Mo Diawara to ‘take a step forward’ in 2026-27 – SNY Saturday Posted & Toasted Notes: Wise men, French presidents, BrickBron James – Posting & Toasting...

Where to watch Sixers vs. Knicks today: Channel, live stream, time, TV schedule for NBA preseason game

It's Philadelphia vs. New York to open the preseason, with LeBron James taking center stage.

Preseason Game Preview: Knicks at 76ers, October 5, 2026

Is there really a game already? Oy vey. We are still getting used to how brief the summer break is when the basketball team you cover is actually successful in the postseason. Indeed, the NBA...

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