Knicks X-Factor

The network of “The King of Queens” is hosting a monarch of Manhattan this fall. Per a release from Rosy Cordero of Deadline, New York Knicks star OG Anunoby has landed a guest-starring role on the CBS comedy-drama “Elsbeth,” which will debut its fourth season this October. Anunoby joins Tony Award winner Nicole Scherzinger and “Succession” star Nicholas Braun on the list of visitors to “Elsbeth,” a standalone spin-off of “The Good Wife” starring Carrie Preston as the eccentric titular attorney.

New York will remain a democratic republic under Jalen Brunson’s watch. The New York Knicks’ franchise face formally rejected the “King of New York” moniker during a recent appearance on the “Road Trippin’ Show,” abdicating a throne many were willing to grant him after guiding Manhattan to NBA immortality back in June. “I’ve never called myself the King of New York,” Brunson told host Allie Clifton and fellow NBA champions Channing Frye, Richard Jefferson, and Kendrick Perkins.

The path to a New York Knicks repeat has officially been revealed. The NBA unveiled the full schedule for its 2026-27 season on Thursday, the latest landmark in the countdown to the Knicks’ title defense is official.

Tuesday was literally a banner day for New York Knicks fans. The first stages of the Knicks’ road to a repeat have officially been revealed: The quest begins on Oct. 20 when the Knicks host the new-look Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden. New York returns to action three nights later when it faces the Boston Celtics in Beantown. The Knicks are also slated for an NBA Finals rematch against the San Antonio Spurs on Dec. 25, as part of the Christmas Day festivities.

NBA basketball’s out for the summer, and New York Knicks fans perhaps couldn’t be more annoyed. The Knicks’ expansive fanbase has no doubt shown full appreciation for the team’s first championship in five decades. OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Karl-Anthony Towns hold more sway than any actor or politician could ever hope to command in the city, and the victorious vibes have proven long-lasting despite the relative inactivity on the local men’s basketball front.

Per longtime NBA insider Marc Stein, former New York Knicks head coach Don Nelson has passed away at the age of 86. Nelson served at the helm of the Knicks for part of a single season, amassing a 34-25 record. “On Sunday morning, our beloved husband, dad, grandfather, and great-grandfather Don Nelson peacefully went to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family,” a statement from Nelson’s family said.

Another member of the New York Knicks’ 2025-26 championship-winning team will not be returning to the Big Apple for the 2026-27 season. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Jeremy Sochan, who the Knicks picked up in-season after he was released by the San Antonio Spurs, has signed a one-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers in free agency. Free agent forward Jeremy Sochan has agreed to a one-year deal to sign with the Portland Trail Blazers, agent Deirunas Visockas of Gersh Sports tells ESPN.

LeBron James has made his “final decision”, signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal. BREAKING: LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option, Klutch Sports Group and Klutch CEO and Game Over show host Rich Paul tells ESPN. pic.twitter.com/ALOlTkgdAV — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 24, 2026 Does this make the 76ers a real threat to the New York Knicks?

The annual ESPN award show, the ESPY Awards, was live Wednesday night from the David H. Koch Theater in New York City, and the New York Knicks stole the show. Nominated for five awards when, in past years, they wouldn’t have normally been nominated for a single one, the NBA Champions won all of them. First, before the ESPYS began, ESPN’s NBA Today announced that Jalen Brunson won the award for Best NBA Player, becoming the first Knick to win such an award since its creation in 1993.

The Flame Thrower is back for one more year in the Big Apple. Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, Jordan Clarkson is back with the New York Knicks on a one-year, $3.9 million contract. Free agent Jordan Clarkson has agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal to return to the New York Knicks, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and agent Brandon Cavanaugh tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/VG6OQcpJVx — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 9, 2026 Clarkson first signed with the Knicks on July 7, 2025.