Jalen Brunson's NBA success mirrors his father Rick's 1999 Knicks Finals run, a journey steeped in discipline and family. Rick, a former Knicks player

The article The Knicks Are Back: What To Know For Tonight's Season Opener appeared first on New York City Patch. NEW YORK CITY — The New York Knicks are back! And this year is filled with higher expectations as the team eyes a berth to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.

The favorites in the Eastern Conference open their season tonight at Madison Square Garden when the Cleveland Cavaliers take the court against the New York Knicks. The Knicks have a new coach - Tom Thibodeau out,

The NBA season tips off Tuesday night in Oklahoma City, where Kevin Durant returns to his former home in his Rockets debut, followed by Luka Dončić playing his first season opener with the Lakers against Steph Curry and the Warriors.

The New York Knicks were on the brink of reaching the NBA Finals a year ago, but star point guard Jalen Brunson knows it won't be easy to repeat that success this year.

The Garden’s position is that Rose decided with Dolan’s full support. The team president had protected the coach from the antsy owner a couple of times in past seasons, but when it was clear last spring that Dolan was moving back in that direction, Rose was done stepping in front of the bus. Ditto for another longtime Thibs ally, Jalen Brunson.

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is prepared to start alongside Karl-Anthony Towns during the upcoming season.

The New York Knicks are in a great position to get to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years. Even Reggie Miller thinks so.

Towns (quadriceps) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports. After having his status change multiple times Wednesday, Towns will suit up for the regular-season opener.