Timberwolves agree to trade Towns to Knicks for Randle, DiVincenzo, 1st-rounder, AP source says

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves are sending Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round draft pick in a franchise-altering deal for both sides, a person with knowledge of the deal said Friday night. The...

Minnesota Timberwolves trading Karl-Anthony Towns to New York Knicks, AP source says

First US high school with an all-basketball curriculum names court after Knicks' Julius Randle

NEW YORK (AP) — The court at the nation's first high school with a curriculum designed around a career in basketball will be named for New York Knicks All-Star Julius Randle. The announcement was made Wednesday at a groundbreaking ceremony for the new, 69,000-square-foot building...

Knicks center Mitchell Robinson not ready to start the season after ankle injury, AP source says

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson could miss the first two months of the season as he recovers from offseason left ankle surgery, a person with knowledge of the details said Monday. Robinson, 26, had surgery in May after reinjuring his ankle in the playoffs...

Pegula, Navarro, Alcaraz and Shelton will play exhibitions at Madison Square Garden in December

NEW YORK (AP) — Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro, Americans coming off career-best Grand Slam runs at the U.S. Open, will play each other in an exhibition event at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 4 that also will feature four-time major champion Carlos Alcaraz against Ben Shelton. The...

Sword, bullhorn stolen from Hall of Fame basketball coach Rick Pitino's St. John's University office

NEW YORK (AP) — Two thieves swiped a ceremonial sword and a bullhorn from the office of St. John's University Coach Rick Pitino, a spokesperson for the Catholic institution in the New York City borough of Queens said Thursday. Brian Browne said the theft happened Tuesday night...

NBA schedule released. Among highlights: Celtics-Knicks on ring night, Durant going back to school

Boston will get its championship rings on Oct. 22, and the rival New York Knicks will be there for the celebration. The NBA schedule was released Thursday for the coming season, and Game 1 on the slate is the Celtics hosting the Knicks on opening night — the one where the NBA...

With a new contract -- at a discount price -- and a new title, Jalen Brunson eager to lead Knicks

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson gave the New York Knicks a $113 million discount in potential salary and they gave him the title of team captain. Two seasons into a partnership that has helped produce the Knicks' greatest success in a quarter of a century, it's clear the team and...

Knicks make Jalen Brunson team captain, their first since the 2018-19 season

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks have chosen Jalen Brunson as their captain, the team's first in six years. Brunson quickly became one of the team's leaders after arriving in 2022 and on Tuesday was selected as the 36th captain in franchise history. The Knicks hadn't had one...

Tom Thibodeau, 2-time NBA Coach of the Year, agrees to 3-year extension with Knicks, AP source says

NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Thibodeau has agreed to a three-year contract extension after leading the New York Knicks to three postseason appearances in his four seasons, a person with knowledge of the details said Wednesday. The Knicks have made back-to-back trips to the Eastern...