Kento Kato

Joined: Apr 28, 2026

Jun 5, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots the ball against New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) in the second half during game two of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Jun 10, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jose Alvarado (5) reacts in the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs during game four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The Knicks need more from Miles McBride.

Jan 3, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown talks with guard Jalen Brunson (11) in the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Jun 3, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) and center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) come off the floor during the first quarter during game one of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

After a thrilling Game 1 NBA Finals win, the Knicks proved why Jalen Brunson is the series’ best offensive player, how they can slow down Victor Wembanyama, and why toughness, defense, and intangibles could decide the series against the Spurs.

May 25, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) and guard Jose Alvarado (5) react after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in game four of the eastern conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Ranking Knicks players for Finals matchup vs Spurs, breaking down Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby and X-factors in New York’s title chase.

Mar 8, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) talks with head coach Mike Brown against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Knicks will face off against a tough Spurs team that will pose some new challenges, but New York should be prepared thanks in large part to all of the different tests that they have had to overcome to get to this point.

May 25, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Knicks pose with the 2026 Eastern Conference trophy after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in game four of the eastern conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Knicks postseason player grades: Evaluating Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby and the rest of New York's Finals-bound roster.

May 19, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) reacts to missing a free throw against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter of game one of the eastern conference finals during the 2026 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Mitchell Robinson’s broken pinky injury gave Knicks fans a scare but reports seem to indicate that he had a successful operation and fully plans to play in game 1 of the Finals.

Two possible free agent targets for the Knicks are Cavalier bench players.

The New York Knicks are focused on the NBA Finals, but the front office is already eyeing offseason moves. Here’s why Cavaliers reserves Keon Ellis and Thomas Bryant could emerge as intriguing depth options for the Knicks this summer.

May 25, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) and New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) reach for a rebound in the first quarter during game four of the eastern conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Mitchell Robinson’s pinky injury clouds the Knicks’ NBA Finals run, but there’s still optimism the veteran center could return for Game 1.

The Knicks aren’t just winning during their NBA Finals run — they’re dominating historically. Here’s why New York’s balanced offense, coaching, depth, health, and playoff execution make them look built for a championship.

May 23, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Knicks forward Josh Hart (3) looks on after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in game three of the eastern conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

The New York Knicks are putting together a dominant NBA Playoff run, stacking historic wins and elite statistical performances. So why is the narrative still questioning how good they really are?

May 23, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) high fives before game three of the eastern conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Mikal Bridges has transformed the Knicks' playoff run with elite defense, efficient scoring, and newfound confidence, validating New York's blockbuster trade.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) dribbles against Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) during the third quarter of game two of the eastern conference finals of the 2026 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden.

Jalen Brunson, known for his scoring, displayed a masterful level of passing as he picked apart the Cavaliers defense en route to a playoff career-high 14 assists.

The Knicks found some things that clicked for them during their historic run, and including four things they can highlight and implement heading into a big game two.

Kento Kato

Joined: Apr 28, 2026

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