Jalen Brunson is set to play for the Knicks against the Pistons on February 19, 2026, a crucial boost for New York's playoff aspirations. Despite Detroit's strong season and previous wins, the Knicks gain an advantage with Brunson healthy and Karl-Anthony Towns facing a favorable matchup due to Detroit's suspended big men.

The New York Knicks are receiving incredible production from Mikal Bridges in two important areas.

Jeremy Sochan made his debut for the New York Knicks on Thursday during their home game with the Detroit Pistons, and he received a loud ovation from the Madison Square Garden crowd while sporting orange-and-blue hair to represent his new team's colors.

Against the West, the Knicks were 1-1 against the Spurs (0-1 without counting the Cup), 1-0 against the Nuggets and Lakers, 1-1 against Minnesota, 0-2 against Phoenix and 0-1 against Golden State — a 2-5, or 3-5 including the Cup, record. They had yet to see the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder or Kevin Durant’s Houston Rockets.

Can the New York Knicks finally end their long championship drought in 2026? They might have to get past the Cavaliers and Pistons in the Eastern Conference before getting an opportunity to win it all.

Jalen Brunson confronts Celtics legend Paul Pierce over the viral Knicks jersey stomp that followed New York’s playoff run. The post Jalen Brunson Confronts Paul Pierce Over Knicks Jersey Stomp appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Karl-Anthony Towns is the key to New York Knicks being legitimate contenders.

The New York Knicks’ pre-All-Star break run was a mixed bag. A 35-20 record is hardly anything to sneeze at. However, the Knicks are currently just third in the Eastern Conference standings, despite being listed as the pre-season favorites to win the East title.