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Knicks face potential challenges in three-point shooting this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 2:38 AM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Knicks face potential challenges in three-point shooting this season
Summary

As the New York Knicks prepare for the upcoming NBA season, questions arise about their ability to maintain high three-point shooting efficiency. Following their championship win, team sources express caution about a possible regression in this area after ranking first in three-point shooting during the playoffs. The Knicks retain their championship core, but the Eastern Conference has grown stronger with notable additions to rival teams, intensifying competition. Analysts will be closely monitoring how the Knicks navigate these pressures and the impact on their performance.

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By the Numbers
  • •Knicks won their first championship since 1973 last season.
  • •Team cautious about potential three-point shooting regression.
  • •Key contributors like Miles McBride and Josh Hart remain.
  • •Eastern Conference teams have strengthened with star additions.
  • •Knicks aim for back-to-back titles amidst heightened expectations.
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  • 2:38 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks Are Expected to Regress in Major Area This Season
What they're saying
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Will the Knicks be able to repeat or will they regress? That is one of the biggest talking points heading into the new NBA season.

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