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Sunday, April 19, 2026
East playoffs: The Cavs and Knicks roll on the opening day

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

Saturday, April 18, 2026
Knicks fans were treated to full KAT experience in all its gory — and glory

There’s never been a Knick quite like him, and Karl-Anthony Towns seemed like he was ready to remind everyone of that Saturday night at MSG.

Knicks’ Game 1 report card: Solid grades but room for improvement

Report card from the Knicks' 113-102 Game 1 win over the Hawks on Saturday night.

Mike Brown is unsurprised about Jalen Brunson's fantastic performance in Game 1

The Knicks are now up 1-0 against the Hawks, and Jalen Brunson set the tone as a superstar should.

Knicks get instant payoff from Jordan Clarkson decision that changed everything

Jordan Clarkson was a plus off the bench for the New York Knicks in their Game 1 win over the Hawks.

Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 1 win over Hawks: Jalen Brunson gets it started

Heroes and zeros from the Knicks' 113-102 Game 1 win over the Hawks on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden:  

OG Anunoby’s ankle doesn’t slow him down in emphatic return to Knicks lineup

The Knicks’ star wing injured the ankle in the second-to-last game of the regular season and sat out the finale. It didn’t slow him down in the Knicks playoff opener.

Knicks use third-quarter spurt to down Hawks in Game 1

Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby hit 3-pointers on consecutive possessions to start the decisive third-quarter run for the host New York Knicks, who

Knicks 113, Hawks 102: “We have the better Jalen”

Fun fact: Jesse Itzler, who wrote “Go New York Go” is both a Knicks fan and a minority co-owner of the Hawks. Mr. Itzler must have felt some conflicted feelings as he sat down to watch the...

Knicks vs. Hawks schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for 2026 NBA Playoffs first-round series

Here’s a complete guide to watching the Knicks vs. Hawks series, including start times, TV channels and live stream information.

Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns lead Knicks to Game 1 win over Hawks, 113-102

The Knicks held on to beat the Atlanta Hawks, 113-102, in Game 1 of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.

Karl-Anthony Towns' Jekyll and Hyde performance temporarily eases Knicks' mind

New York Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns gave his team the full KAT experience during a thrilling Game 1.

Knicks roll past Hawks for statement Game 1 playoff victory

The Knicks looked like a team on a mission on Saturday at Madison Square Garden.

Cam Schlittler, Ben Stiller take in star-studded Knicks-Hawks Game 1

One of New York's emerging sports stars was taking in a different playoff atmosphere on Saturday.

Jordyn Woods shares 'real love' for Karl-Anthony Towns ahead of Knicks playoff game

Karl-Anthony Towns proposed to Jordyn Woods on Christmas Day.

Follow live: Knicks host Hawks in Game 1
These Knicks playoffs are stressful — but you should step back and appreciate this moment

The Knicks always have had a knack for making these things extra excruciating.

Sports guarantees can be so fun — until they spoil all hope

We want colorful. We want outspoken. We want confident. We want swagger. We want over-the-top far more than under-the-radar. And all of that is perfectly lovely. But there is always a flip side to...

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.

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