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Jordan Clarkson  • SG  •  Knicks

Jordan Clarkson Heading Back to the Knicks

The New York Knicks have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with guard Jordan Clarkson on Thursday. According to Shams Charania, Clarkson is headed back to New York on a one-year, $3.9 million deal for the 2026-2027 season. Clarkson was a valuable depth piece on this roster during their championship run. He averaged 8.6 points, 1.3 assists, and 1.8 rebounds in 17.8 minutes per game across 72 contests last season. The 34-year-old figures to have a similar role on this roster again next season. Clarkson probably won't have nightly fantasy value as a rotational piece, but this is a solid move for the Knicks roster.
Yesterday   
Jalen Brunson  • PG  •  Knicks

Jalen Brunson Undergoes Left-Wrist Surgery

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (wrist) is recovering from surgery and is expected to return to basketball activities later this summer, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The 29-year-old reportedly dealt with discomfort during New York's championship run but still averaged a league-high 28.4 points during the playoffs. He also produced 26.0 points, 6.8 assists, and 3.3 rebounds across 74 regular-season starts. This looks more like an offseason maintenance note than a major downgrade. Brunson remains New York's clear offensive engine, and his high usage rate guarantees elite fantasy production. His value should hold steady as a premium draft selection unless his rehab stretches into training camp, keeping him firmly established as a top-tier guard.
3 days ago   
Ariel Hukporti  • C  •  Knicks

Ariel Hukporti Moving From New York to Philadelphia

Free-agent center Ariel Hukporti is signing a one-year, $3.4 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The 24-year-old was not part of the regular rotation with the New York Knicks last season, averaging 2.2 points and 2.9 rebounds in 9.2 minutes per game. With Hukporti and Adem Bona, the 76ers now have a pair of young athletic centers behind Joel Embiid. The signing could signal that Andre Drummond's time in Philadelphia has come to an end. The Knicks have now lost both Hukporti and Mitchell Robinson in free agency this offseason.
Jul 1   
Jose Alvarado  • PG  •  Knicks

Jose Alvarado Stays Home With a New $14 Million Knicks Deal

Point guard Jose Alvarado is trading a one-year option for long-term security with the NBA champion Knicks. He is declining his $4.5 million player option to sign a new three-year deal worth more than $14 million, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Acquired from New Orleans at the deadline, the New York native endeared himself in his hometown with relentless ball pressure off Jalen Brunson's bench. In 28 regular-season games with the Knicks, he averaged 6.6 points, 3.8 assists, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 16.9 minutes. The fantasy value is modest behind a Finals MVP, but Alvarado's steals give him a niche, and he is first in line if Brunson ever sits. His role thinned in the playoffs, yet his Game 4 spark during a record Finals comeback showed why New York brought him back.
Jun 27   
Mohamed Diawara  • PF  •  Knicks

Mohamed Diawara Plans to Re-Sign with Knicks

New York Knicks forward Mohamed Diawara plans to re-sign on a multiyear deal worth more than $10 million, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Diawara made the title team as a 2025 second-rounder on a standard deal but played a limited role, averaging 3.6 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 0.8 assists in 9.2 minutes across 69 games. He saw only limited playoff action, and his production remained modest, though his 37 percent shooting from deep hinted at long-term 3-and-D upside for the 21-year-old French forward. On a stacked New York roster, Diawara carries no fantasy weight right now. His re-signing is a low-cost developmental bet, not a move that shifts any rotation outlook.
Jun 22   
Mitchell Robinson  • C  •  Knicks

Mitchell Robinson Might Not Return to Knicks

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. The big man is set to hit the open market after finishing out a four-year, $60 million deal with the Knicks. Recently, Knicks owner James Dolan said that he wants to bring back the team for another run, but he also wants to avoid a second apron. The Knicks don't have a ton of cap space, and the second apron salary cap threshold makes it difficult for teams to make moves. The biggest impending free agent for the Knicks is Robinson, so his return becomes cloudy. The assumption is that both the Knicks and Robinson want to come together on a multi-year deal. However, Robinson is likely seeking a significant payday, which the Knicks might not be able to match.
Jun 18   
Karl-Anthony Towns  • PF  •  Knicks

Karl-Anthony Towns Ends Finals with a Quiet Game 5

New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns managed just two points on 1-for-7 shooting in Saturday's 94-90 Game 5 win over the San Antonio Spurs, the clincher in New York's first championship since 1973. Foul trouble defined his night, as Towns fouled out with six personals, limiting the All-Star to 23 minutes. He still grabbed 10 rebounds and chipped in one assist, three steals, and one block, while Jalen Brunson carried the scoring with 45. The quiet finish caps an otherwise strong Finals in which Towns posted three double-doubles. For fantasy managers, this is a one-game outlier, not a red flag: his rebounding, scoring, and floor-spacing keep him an elite fantasy big, and a looming Knicks extension should lock in his role for years.
Jun 14   
OG Anunoby  • SF  •  Knicks

OG Anunoby Leans on Defense in Game 5 Title Win

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby tallied 11 points, eight rebounds, three steals, one block, and one three-pointer in Saturday's 94-90 Game 5 win over the San Antonio Spurs. The 28-year-old struggled offensively, shooting 3-for-11 from the field and 4-for-6 at the line, but he still chipped in enough defensive production to help New York clinch the title. This was a quiet close after Anunoby scored 33 points in Game 4 and 28 in Game 3. Across 17 postseason games, he averaged 20.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.5 steals, and 1.1 blocks, making his two-way profile the biggest fantasy takeaway heading into next season.
Jun 14   
Mikal Bridges  • SF  •  Knicks

Mikal Bridges Chips in During Championship-Clinching Win

New York Knicks guard/forward Mikal Bridges notched 14 points, two rebounds, four assists, one block, and three three-pointers in Saturday's 94-90 Game 5 win over the San Antonio Spurs. The 29-year-old went 5-for-10 from the field and gave New York another efficient complementary line while Jalen Brunson carried the offense. Bridges averaged 14.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists during the regular season, so this was a fitting closeout snapshot of his fantasy profile: useful scoring, threes, defensive stats, and strong percentages without needing heavy usage. His role should remain steady as a multi-category piece for next season.
Jun 14   
Jalen Brunson  • PG  •  Knicks

Jalen Brunson Captures Finals MVP as Knicks Win 2026 Title

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson powered the franchise to its first championship since 1973, pouring in 45 points in Saturday's 94-90 Game 5 win over the San Antonio Spurs. The Finals MVP shot 14-for-27 from the field and 13-for-15 at the line, adding four 3-pointers, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals while scoring 15 of his points in the fourth quarter to close out a 4-1 series. His 45 points set a Knicks Finals record, and he joined Willis Reed as the only New York player to claim the Bill Russell Trophy. Brunson saved his best for a series in which he had struggled to shoot, finishing as the unanimous choice of all 11 voters. For dynasty managers, he enters next season as a rock-solid early-round lock, with elite scoring volume and free-throw production anchoring his floor.
Jun 14   
Mitchell Robinson  • C  •  Knicks

Mitchell Robinson is Available for Game 5 on Saturday

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (finger) has been cleared to play ahead of Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday. Robinson returned to the injury report ahead of this contest, but he will be available to play. The big man suffered a broken pinky finger during the Eastern Conference Finals. He has looked fine during this series, but is only logging in minutes in the teens right now. He snagged five rebounds across 13 minutes during the epic Game 4 comeback. Robinson will continue being the primary backup center as the Knicks look to close out this series.
Jun 12   
Karl-Anthony Towns  • PF  •  Knicks

Karl-Anthony Towns Limited by Foul Trouble in Game 4 Against Spurs

New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns was limited to 13 points, 10 rebounds, and two assists in a dramatic 107-106 win in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. The veteran star picked up two fouls in the opening 1:02 and ended up logging just 26 minutes due to foul trouble. When he was on the floor, Towns was effective. Posting a double-double in 26 minutes is no mean feat, and he missed only one of his five field-goal attempts, going 4-for-4 at the line. Towns has now managed just 24 points over the last two games, but the Knicks are still on the cusp of winning the championship. O.G. Anunoby, who tallied a playoff career-high 33 points on Wednesday, has taken over the offensive duties from Towns.
Jun 11   
Jalen Brunson  • PG  •  Knicks

Jalen Brunson Posts Second Consecutive 30-Point Game in Finals

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson led all scorers with 36 points in Wednesday's 107-106 Game 4 win over the San Antonio Spurs. He tallied nine points in the fourth quarter as the Knicks capped a 29-point comeback. Brunson finished 12-for-25 from the field, 3-for-7 from three, and 9-for-11 at the line. He grabbed five rebounds, dished out seven assists, and made an impact defensively with three steals. While Brunson struggled with efficiency early in the series, he has scored 30-plus points in three of the four Finals games. He'll undoubtedly spearhead the Knicks' efforts again on Saturday night, with a chance to clinch the championship.
Jun 11   
OG Anunoby  • SF  •  Knicks

OG Anunoby Completes Historic Knicks Comeback

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby scored a playoff career-high 33 points in a huge 107-106 comeback win in Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. The Knicks erased a 29-point deficit, marking the largest comeback in NBA Finals history. Anunoby's final bucket came 2.1 seconds from the end of the fourth quarter, when he tipped in the game-winner after Jalen Brunson's missed three-pointer. Across 41 minutes, Anunoby was incredible from downtown, going 7-for-9, and finished 10-for-15 overall from the field. He had four rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block. Anunoby has come alive offensively recently and will look to keep it up in Game 5 on Saturday night, when the Knicks have a chance to win their first championship since 1973.
Jun 11   
Jose Alvarado  • PG  •  Knicks  |  Victor Wembanyama  • PF  •  Spurs

Jose Alvarado Warns Victor Wembanyama After Game 3 Shove

Knicks reserve guard Jose Alvarado issued a warning to Victor Wembanyama after the Spurs center shoved Jalen Brunson in the back of the head during Monday's Game 3, telling reporters "that'll be the last one," the New York Post reports. Officials missed the first-quarter play, and the NBA is reviewing it for a retroactive flagrant foul after its head of officiating acknowledged a foul was there. That review is the fantasy story. Wembanyama, who poured in 32 points with eight rebounds, six assists, and three blocks in the 115-111 win, already drew a Flagrant-2 ejection earlier this postseason. An upgrade here would leave him one flagrant foul away from an automatic one-game suspension, a live availability risk for DFS managers with the Spurs trailing 2-1 entering Game 4.
Jun 9   
Mitchell Robinson  • C  •  Knicks

Mitchell Robinson Available for Game 4

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (hand) is available for Wednesday's Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs despite being listed with a fractured right fifth metacarpal on the NBA's official injury report. The 28-year-old has already played through the issue in the Finals, but his role remains limited. In Game 3, Robinson logged only seven minutes, finishing with five points and four rebounds. He averaged 5.7 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 0.9 assists during the regular season, so his fantasy and DFS appeal still comes mainly from rebounds, blocks, and putbacks rather than scoring volume.
Jun 9   
OG Anunoby  • SF  •  Knicks

OG Anunoby Racks Up 28 Points in Monday's Loss

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby did very little wrong on Monday night in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, notching 28 points, five rebounds, one assist, and two blocks in a 115-111 loss. He did the damage on a 9-for-13 effort from the field, finishing 3-for-7 from downtown and 7-for-9 at the charity stripe. Anunoby was just one field goal shy of setting his new playoff scoring record. The 28-year-old always finds ways to impact the game and has been a key cog for the Knicks throughout the playoffs. In the Finals, Anunoby has yet to score fewer than 17 points and has registered multiple blocks in back-to-back games.
Jun 9   
Karl-Anthony Towns  • PF  •  Knicks

Karl-Anthony Towns Quiet in Game 3 Loss Monday Night

New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns had a quiet outing in Monday's Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, scoring only 11 points on a 4-for-10 effort from the field in a 115-111 home loss. Additionally, Towns was limited to one assist and eight rebounds, failing to notch a double-double for only the second time in his past seven games. While Towns struggled to make an impact on the offensive end, his defensive work was impressive. In 38 minutes, Towns blocked two shots and recorded three steals. Expect Towns to try to rebound offensively in Game 4 on Wednesday night.
Jun 9   
Jalen Brunson  • PG  •  Knicks

Jalen Brunson Records 32 Points in Losing Effort

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson led his team with 32 points in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, but his efforts weren't enough in a 115-111 loss. The Knicks hosted their first Finals game since 1999 and struggled to score in the second half. However, Brunson made some big buckets and had a strong individual performance. He went 3-for-5 from outside and finished 11-for-25 overall from the field. His line included five rebounds and five assists, though Brunson also committed five turnovers. Brunson's scoring wasn't efficient in the first couple of games against the Spurs, giving the Knicks hope that the best is still to come from him. So far in the Finals, the star guard has averaged 27.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.7 steals per game.
Jun 9   
Mitchell Robinson  • C  •  Knicks

Mitchell Robinson Available for Game 3

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (finger) is available for Monday's Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs, per the latest NBA injury report. The 28-year-old keeps playing through a fractured right fifth metacarpal that was surgically repaired before the series, suiting up in a protective brace. Robinson holds his reserve role behind Karl-Anthony Towns, averaging roughly 5.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 0.6 blocks in 14.2 minutes this postseason. Low minutes and shaky free-throw shooting cap his DFS ceiling, leaving the value in his rebounding and rim protection. The bigger story is the matchup: Robinson's defense and offensive boards against Victor Wembanyama have helped swing New York's first two wins, and his availability keeps the Knicks' best Wemby answer on the floor with a 3-0 lead in reach.
Jun 7   
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