Karl-Anthony Towns (New York Knicks)
June 5, 2025
Towns has undergone treatment for a bruised left knee and ligament damage in his left finger, both sustained during the Knicks’ playoff run.
Despite the injuries, he excelled in the playoffs and chose immediate procedures post-season to maximize recovery time for 2025-26.
Tom Thibodeau (New York Knicks)
June 2025
The New York Knicks have fired head coach Tom Thibodeau, just three days after reaching the Eastern Conference Finals.
Despite back-to-back 50-win, Thibodeau was fired due to his outdated coaching style, overreliance on starters, lack of Finals appearances, and a shift in team vision toward a modern, championship-focused approach.
Indiana Pacers v New York Knicks
May 23, 2025
The Indiana Pacers failed to close out their Eastern Conference semifinal series, falling 111-94 to the New York Knicks in Game 5. Indiana’s starters scored just 37 points, the second-lowest total this postseason, while committing 20 turnovers.
Tyrese Haliburton struggled with only 8 points and 7 shot attempts, contributing to Indiana’s worst offensive outing of the playoffs. Despite the loss, the Pacers lead the series 3-2 and remain confident ahead of Game 6 at home.
Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks
Saturday, Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 3
Facing a potential 0-3 hole, the Celtics responded with a dominant 115-93 win in New York, shooting 50% from three and locking in defensively to halt the Knicks’ comeback magic.
Joe Mazzulla urged his team to “tap into their darkness,” focusing on eliminating live-ball turnovers, staying confident from beyond the arc, and finishing quarters strong. Payton Pritchard’s 23 points off the bench were key as six Celtics hit multiple 3s.
Kristaps Porzingis (Boston Celtics)
May 8, 2025 (Game 2, Eastern Conference Semifinals)
Kristaps Porzingis is listed as probable for Game 2 after missing the second half of Game 1 due to a lingering non-COVID illness that has affected him since February.
Coach Joe Mazzulla noted Porzingis has been pushing through the illness but couldn’t continue in Game 1. Though now probable, his postseason form has dipped. Sam Hauser remains doubtful after an ankle sprain.
New York Knicks v Detroit Pistons
April 2025 (Game 4, Eastern Conference First Round)
The Knicks escaped with a 94-93 win after officials admitted a missed foul call on Josh Hart’s contest of Tim Hardaway Jr.’s potential game-winner; Knicks now lead series 3-1.
Despite a furious Pistons rally and Cade Cunningham’s triple-double, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 59 points, overcoming Brunson’s injury scare to carry New York to victory.
Detroit Pistons v New York Knicks
April 2025 (Game 2, first-round playoffs)
Detroit defeated New York 100-94 in Game 2, ending their NBA-record 15-game playoff losing streak dating back to 2008.
Cade Cunningham led with 33 points and 12 rebounds. Dennis Schroder hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with under a minute left, and the Pistons held firm despite late pressure from the Knicks.
Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks)
April 2025
Jalen Brunson returned to the Knicks’ lineup after missing 15 games with a right ankle sprain suffered on March 6. Backup guard Miles McBride also made his comeback from a groin injury.
Brunson practiced fully Friday and was cleared after a pregame workout Sunday. His return boosts New York’s playoff push, as the Knicks look to lock in a 50-win season with one more victory.
Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks)
Return expected for April 6-7 weekend
Knicks All-Star guard Jalen Brunson has been cleared for basketball activities and could return to game action this weekend against the Hawks or Suns after recovering from a right ankle sprain suffered on March 6.
Initially expected to miss two weeks, Brunson’s recovery extended due to caution and New York’s playoff position. He’s averaged 26.3 PPG and remains a strong All-NBA and Clutch Player of the Year candidate. He needs four more games to meet the 65-game award threshold.
Carmelo Anthony
10-time NBA All-Star and 3-time Olympic gold medalist. Set to be officially inducted as part of the 2025 Naismith Hall of Fame class.
Anthony has been notified of his Hall of Fame election after a decorated 19-season NBA career and historic international and collegiate achievements.
Drafted in 2003, Anthony became one of the league’s elite scorers with career averages of 22.5 PPG and over 28,000 total points (10th all-time). He won NCAA title honors with Syracuse and became Team USA’s most decorated Olympic basketball player.
